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  2. LATE WAH NEWS.

    The British steamers Explorer (7608 tons), the Corsi[?]n Prince (2776 tons), and the Belgian relief ship E[?]phrates (2809 tons) have been sunk. ...

    Article : 96 words
  3. PROGRESS OF NEGOTIATIONS.

    In the House of Representatives to-day, the Prime Minister (Mr. Hughes) said he had hoped to have been able to make an announcement to the House in regard to a ...

    Article : 407 words
  4. WAR NOTES.

    Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig's announcement that the village of Grandcourt is now entirely in British possession is an indication that the nibbling proceas, which has ...

    Article : 289 words
  5. RECRUITING.

    Official figures were issued by the Minister for Defence (Senator Pearce) to-day to emphasise the great need for eligible men in Australia to rally to the colours. The ...

    Article : 179 words
  6. FEDERAL SESSION.

    The Speaker took the chair at 3 o'clock. Mr. Kelly (N.S.W.) drew the attention of the Prime Minister to two articles which had appeared in the "Sydney Morning Herald" by ...

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  7. CASUALTIES.

    The 271st list of casualties sustained by the Australian troops was issued yesterday. Seven hundred and thirty-five names are mentioned, including three officers and 72 men killed, ...

    Article : 87 words
  8. WAR LOAN.

    The subscription list for the new loan of £18,000,000 closed to-day, and although the Commonwealth Treasurer (Mr. Poynton) will not be able to furnish full details until ...

    Article : 48 words
  9. SENATORS' COMPLAINT.

    In the Senate this afternoon Senator Gardiner, leader of the official Labour party in that chamber, made an attack on the Government, charging it with secrecy in connection ...

    Article : 491 words
  10. SAXTON AND BINNS'.

    As a result of a special meeting addressed by Mr. Donald Mackinnon, M.L.A., Director-General of Recruiting, and Captain Coates, last week, the amount of £2[?]50 has been ...

    Article : 63 words
  11. THE NEUTRALS.

    Spain's reply protests against Germany's unprecedented attitude against international law, and demands respect for maritime commerce and the lives of ...

    Article : 34 words
  12. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    Temp[?] Lieut[?]Colonel J. W. A. SIMPSON, Albury. Lieut[?] J. J. M'[?]RATH, Lidcombe. [?] H. F. DIX, Glen Innes. Spr[?] J. J. MORGAN, North Sydney. ...

    Article : 1,804 words
  13. VTCTORIA.

    P[?] T. Harrison, Pt[?] J. P. Coghlan, P[?] W. B. Begelhola, P[?] L. Grattigdge, Sgt[?] J. A. Jones, P[?] M. Thomas, P[?] F. A. O'Leary, P[?] G. E. Jenkin, [?] C. V. J[?]son, C[?] R. W. Johnson, P[?] G. J. ...

    Article : 464 words
  14. AT THE BARRACKS.

    At Victoria Barracks on Wednesday there were 51 volunteers, and of these 30 were passed as fit for service. Among yesterday's recruits were a ...

    Article : 48 words
  15. YOUNG'S £5000.

    A report from the War Service Committee at Young indicates that the local canvassers have secured subscriptions for the War Loan to the extent of £5000. ...

    Article : 35 words
  16. RAIDS IN THE WEST.

    Another attack on the south-eastern sector of the Western front is reported in the French communique this morning. In this instance the initiative has been taken by the enemy ...

    Article : 233 words
  17. SOUTH COAST.

    The recruiting officer for the Illawarra electorate reports that the subscriptions to the War Loan are as follow:—Wollongong, £7000; Bu[?], £2000; Thirroul, £1100. ...

    Article : 27 words
  18. SPORTSMEN'S HELP.

    At the weekly meeting of the executive of the sporting branch of the Recruiting Committee on Wednesday night, which was presided over by Mr. H. Y. Braddon, it was ...

    Article : 265 words
  19. GREECE.

    The Foreign Minister (M. Zalocostas) states that Greece is sounding the other neutral nations before replying to President Wilson's Note. ...

    Article : 29 words
  20. LORD LYTTON.

    Lord Lytton has been appointed additional Parliamentary Secretary, representing the Admiralty in the House of Lords. ...

    Article : 21 words
  21. SHIPS FOR RUSSIA.

    A group of financiers is forming a company to cre[?] an important merchant [?], and it is proposed to construct several naval dockyards. A special committee, under the ...

    Article : 47 words
  22. SWITZERLAND.

    It is expected that the Swiss reply will affirm Switzerland's neutrality, but will paci[?]cally protest against the German blockade, as it is calculated to injure the ...

    Article : 60 words
  23. BOARD OF TRADE RETURNS.

    According to the Board of Trade returns, the imports into the United Kingdom during the month of January, 1917, increased to the extent of £15,629,570, and the exports to the ...

    Article : 61 words
  24. RAILWAY EMPLOYEES' UNION.

    The Midland Junction branch of the Railway Employees' Union has decided by 99 votes to 58 to withdraw its affiliation from the Labour Federation, as it is at present ...

    Article : 76 words
  25. QUEENSLAND.

    P[?] H. [?]aw, P[?] H. J. [?]all, P[?] G. Sten[?]house, P[?] L. S. Doolan, P[?] W. H. Brown, B[?] D. McL[?] P[?] W. [?] S[?] J. F. Downing, P[?] P. W[?]kley, P[?] H. Miller. ...

    Article : 259 words
  26. SOMME AND VERDUN OFFENSIVES.

    According to a recent cable message, some military experts in London were credited with the opinion that Germany's campaign o[?] frightfulness had been suddenly announced ...

    Article : 294 words
  27. MEETING AT LASSETTER'S.

    A large gathering of the employees of Messrs. F. Lassetter and Company assembled in the firm's furniture warehouse during the luncheon-hour yesterday to hear recruiting ...

    Article : 145 words
  28. BRAZIL.

    The Government has decided not to accept Germany's blockade, and has ordered all ports to be closed at sunset to prevent escapes. With few exceptions, sailings ...

    Article : 41 words
  29. STATE STEAMER IN COLLISION.

    The Colonial Secretary has received a cable message from the Agent-General stating that the State motor steamer Kangaroo was damaged in collision en route to Barry Dock, and ...

    Article : 52 words
  30. MR. FENTON, M.P.

    Mr. J. E. Fenton, M.P., was again summoned to appear before the Footscray branch of the P.L.C. on Monday to give a personal explanation of his action in leaving the ...

    Article : 62 words
  31. LATE SHIPPING.

    The steamer Lamm[?]oo passed the Heads at 9.[?] p.m. yesterday, bound south. ...

    Article : 10 words
  32. CHINA'S ATTITUDE.

    It is not expected that China will accept President Wilson's invitation. German intrigues have probably created an exaggerated fear of Germany in Government ...

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  33. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

    PORT DOUGLAS. — Arr: Feb. 8, [?] s, from north. CAIRNS ([?]8m).—Dept: Feb. 8, [?]l, s, for Townsville. ...

    Article : 107 words
  34. NORTHERN SUBURBS.

    For the last two months considerable organising work in connection with the recru[?]ting campaign has been carried on throughout the Northern Suburbs by the ...

    Article : 293 words
  35. WHEAT ELEVATORS.

    Yesterday Mr. Holman made a further explanation in regard to the preliminary matters connected with the letting of the contract for the construction of grain elevators throughout ...

    Article : 382 words
  36. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    Temp[?] Cpl[?] A. S. Goode, P[?] W. B. Webb, P[?] O. [?] Nelson, P[?] H. H. Young. DIED OF WOUNDS. P[?] H. O. Ash. ...

    Article : 234 words
  37. PETROL CONSUMPTION.

    The Petrol Committee will further restrict the private consumption of petrol after March. This is believed to foreshadow the complete abolition of motoring ...

    Article : 33 words
  38. AUSTRALIA FAILING.

    Sir,—Reading Mr. E. Reginald White's letter on this subject in your issue of the 2nd inst., I must say I think Mr. White has very ably expressed the views of the great majority ...

    Article : 193 words
  39. AN IMPORTANT SECTOR.

    The Somme offensive was preceded by a ripple of activity along the British line, and this took the form of raids in force. These kept the enemy in a state of uncertainty, and ...

    Article : 276 words
  40. FLOUR FOR ENGLAND.

    A deputation of [?]ourmillers waited on the Assistant Minister (Senator Russell) to-day, and urged that ships should be made available to carry flour to England. Fa[?]ling this being ...

    Article : 96 words
  41. INDEX.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 177 words
  42. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    [?] A. G. Anderson, P[?] A. C. Long[?]m, P[?] A. E. Beard, P[?] J. [?]t, P[?] H. Hallett, P[?] W. M. Coonan, P[?] H. Chris[?], D[?] F. L. Fraser, [?] A. S. Burns, P[?] A. Cummings, L. ...

    Article : 219 words
  43. SENATE.

    Senator Ferricks (Q.) gave notice of motion:—"That in the opinion of the Senate any agreement entered into in the name of Australia at the Imperial Conference would ...

    Article : 279 words
  44. TO-DAY'S MEETINGS.

    Lunch-hour meeting John Hunter's Boot Factory, Redfern, 12.30 p.m. (Speakers, Sergt. S[?]eigh-Smith, and Recruiting Officer B[?]ckford). David Jones and Co., 12.30, 1.15, and 2 p.m. ...

    Article : 144 words
  45. AUSTRALIAN JOURNALISTS' ASSOCIATION.

    The further hearing was continued to-day of the claim by the Australian Journalists' Association against the proprietors of daily newspapers in the var[?]ous States. ...

    Article : 159 words
  46. GROWING LIST OF CRIMES.

    Only the most optimistic neutral could now entertain the hope that Germany might change her decision to indulge in a campaign of sinking merchant ships at sight. The ...

    Article : 251 words
  47. LATE SIR ARTHUR RUTLEDGE.

    Lady Rutledge, widow of Sir Arthur Rutledge who died in a private hospital at Manly early yesterday morning, has received many messages of sympathy from all over the ...

    Article : 187 words
  48. ADVERTISEMENTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 113 words
  49. WHEAT ELEVATORS.

    Sir,—The above subject came up for discussion at the general meeting of the Public Works Contractors' Association held on Wednesday afternoon, and [?] may say it was on ...

    Article : 347 words
  50. POLICE AND FIREMEN'S CARNIVAL

    The military will be well represented at the Police and Firemen's Carnival, which is to be held at the Royal Agricultural Ground on Saturday, February 24. Numerous events ...

    Article : 217 words
  51. TASMANIA.

    2nd-Lieut. J.S. Cranswick, P[?] E. Charleston, P[?] T. G. Knight, P[?] O. Vor[?]gan, P[?] A. A. Harvey. DIED, CAUSE NOT STATED. P[?] M. Montgomery. ...

    Article : 118 words
  52. AUSTRALIANS HONOURED.

    The Rev. J. Howell-Price has received news that his second son. Lieut. John Howell- Price, D.S.C., R.N.R., was decorated by the King with the Distinguished Service Cross at ...

    Article : 85 words
  53. CORRIGENDA.

    [?]eletions in previous [?]y lists have been made as follows:—List No. 232, P[?] J. W. White, Deepwater, N.S.W., wounded, List, No. 22[?], P[?] E. [?]er[?], B[?]a, V[?]., wounded, second occasion. ...

    Article : 54 words
  54. TO-DAY.

    Recruiting Meetings: John Hunter's Boot Factory, Redfern, 12.30; David Jones and Co., 12.30, 1.15, and 2[?] Canterbury Town Hall, 8; North Sydney, Southern Cross Picture Show, Neutral Bay, 8[?] King's Cross, ...

    Article : 181 words
  55. DEATH OF MRS. J. M. ANTILL.

    The death took place yesterday at Jarvisfield of Mrs. Antill, widow of Mr. J. M. Antill, in her 86th year. Mrs. Antill was held in high esteem by all who knew her. Her ...

    Article : 124 words
  56. RED CROSS INFORMATION BUREAU.

    All those who are anzious to seek news of sick, wounded, or missing men are invited to call [?] write [?] address, and the Red Cross will [?] help them. ...

    Article : 50 words
  57. FRENCH-AUSTRALIAN LEAGUE.

    The hon. treasurer of the league, [?] Pitt-street, Sydney, acknowledges the following further donations[?] —Amount already acknowledged, £[?]/18/6[?] Mrs. F. T[?], £3/3/; Mrs. F. Leverri[?], £[?] Mrs. W. ...

    Article : 58 words
  58. ENGINEDRIVERS AND FIREMEN

    A "stop-work" meeting of the Federated Engine-drivers and Firemen's Association will be hold on the 20th inst., unless the hearing of the claims of the association be ...

    Article : 58 words
  59. NEW ZEALAND REVENUE.

    The revenue for the ten months ended January 31 is £11,091,[?] as against £10,361,680 for the corresponding period of the previous year, and the expenditure is £11,000,474, ...

    Article : 37 words
  60. NATIONAL MEDICAL SERVICE.

    One of the motions on the agenda paper for consideration at the Labour Conference to be held at Easter reads:—"That this conference strongly recommends the establishment of a ...

    Article : 61 words
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