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  2. IMPERIAL POLITICS.

    There have latterly been many vague rumours of a possible general election in the near future. The "Daily News" circumstantially ...

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  3. SECRET DIPLOMACY.

    On the third reading of the Appropriation Bill, in the House of Commons, Sir Donald Maclean condemned secret diplomacy. ...

    Article : 144 words
  4. AMAZONS OF THE AMAZON.

    Dr. Alexander Hamilton Rice, a very distinguished explorer and ethnologist, and Mrs. Rice, are now on their way to study and to solve, if possible, one of the ...

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  5. MAHSUD CAMPAIGN.

    Our forces advanced five miles into Mahsud country from Jangola on Thursday, capturing positions after stiff lighting. ...

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  6. DISTRICT NEWS.

    Mr. A. C. Willis, general secretary Coal and Shale Federation, visited Wallsend yesterday afternoon, and addressed a meeting at the rotunda on the subject of ...

    Article : 262 words
  7. LAUNCH DISASTER.

    A terrible launch disaster occurred early yesterday afternoon at Swansea, resulting in seven men being drowned. The tragedy was caused through the oil launch ...

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  8. UNION OF CHURCHES.

    After twelve years' negotiations, the Established and United Free Churches of Scotland, by an overwhelming majority, have agreed to a union. ...

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  9. CARRINGTON.

    An honour roll, containing the names of 71 men, who enlisted while members of the Carrington Football Club, was unveiled by Mrs. G. Lott, Mayoress of ...

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  10. AMERICAN DISCUSSION.

    A message from Washington states that Senator Knox has introduced a resolution in the Senate declaring peace with Germany, but retaining on behalf of the ...

    Article : 70 words
  11. WARATAH.

    The memorial service held in the school of arts, Waratah, to fallen soldiers yesterday afternoon was an impressive one. The service was ...

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  12. THE PACIFIC CABLE.

    Mr. Lloyd George, the Prime Minister, stated in the House of Commons that the Imperial Communications Board had considered, but had not reached a decision ...

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  13. HAMILTON.

    On Saturday night, at the Hamilton Railway Band-room, a complimentary social evening and presentation was tendered by the members of the Government ...

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  14. ATTACK ON LORD FRENCH.

    An attempt to assassinate Field-Marshal Viscount French, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, was made on Friday. While driving in Phoenix Park Lord French was ...

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  15. SUBSCRIPTION FOR PQULET.

    "L'Intransigeant" has opened a subscription on behalf of M. Etienne Poulet, the aviator. The first list published amounts to ...

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  16. GERMANY'S SHIPPING.

    A Paris report states that German experts declare that it is only possible for their country to deliver 180,000 tons out of 1,400,000 tons of shipping demanded ...

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  17. KRUPPS' BAD YEAR.

    It is reported from Berlin that the deficit of Krupp's iron and steel works at Essen for the year amounts to £1,700,000. This has been covered by drawing on ...

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  18. BRITAIN AND JAPAN.

    A Tokio message states that Viscount Kato, writing in the "Jijishimpo," states that the form and substance of the existing Anglo-Japanese Alliance are ...

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  19. SINN FEIN RAID.

    Two hundred Sinn Feiners raided the Cork railway station. At a whistled signal the porters, signalmen, drivers, and clerks at the station were surrounded by ...

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  20. CREW OF THE EMDEN.

    A telegram from Rome states that the remaining mebers of the crew of the German cruiser Emden, who were detained in Malta, have been landed at Venice. ...

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  21. THE BOLSHEVIKS.

    The Australian Press Association learns that the Bolsheviks inserted three secret clauses in the peace terms with the Baltic States. ...

    Article : 168 words
  22. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    The death of Sir John Alcock, the hero of the recent flight across the Atlantic, is announced. Sir Robert Borden has decided to retain ...

    Article : 298 words
  23. THE PRINCE OF WALES.

    The Prince of Wales had an enthusiastic reception in the streets between York House and the Guildhall. In reply to the city's address of ...

    Article : 75 words
  24. INTERSTATE CRICKET.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 312 words
  25. VICTORIA.

    The Governor-General, by proclamation in a special Government Gazette issued yesterday, announces that he has received official advice that the King has given ...

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  26. JAPAN AND CHINA.

    A message from Tokio states that the Japanese Cabinet has protested to the Chinese Government against the anti- Japanese activities of certain Chinese ...

    Article : 41 words
  27. ESTHONIAN PEACE.

    It is reported from Copenhagen that the Esthonian Legation at Reval does not believe in the possibility of securing peace with the Bolsheviks, who are delaying all ...

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  28. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    A shooting accident occurred in Grenfell-street on Saturday evening. A number of Boy Scouts were just returning to the city from the beach when one of ...

    Article : 109 words
  29. HARNESSING VOLCANOES.

    In several towns of Italy factory wheels are turning by day and streets illuminated by night with the pent-up power of earth's inner fires. Vesuvius and Etna have not ...

    Article : 298 words
  30. PROHIBITION OF IMPORTS.

    A far-reaching judgment has been delivered by Sir John Sankey in the case of Brown v. Buckley. The plaintiff, a chemical manufacturer, ...

    Article : 209 words
  31. SITUATION IN TURKEY.

    The situation in Turkey is uneasy. The Government is cowering under the influence of the Nationalist Congress, and the provinces are thus assuming a more ...

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  32. MUTINY AT SEA.

    A singular story of mutiny at sea was told a few weeks ago at Dorset (Eng.) Assizes, before Mr. Justice Darling, when three firemen of the steamship Mariska— ...

    Article : 518 words
  33. NEW ZEALAND LIQUOR VOTE.

    Prohibition is now in a minority of 1526 votes, including 339 votes of soldiers in England, of which continuance won 142, State purchase 230, and prohibition ...

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  34. LABOUR IN AFRICA.

    A Capetown message states that it is understood that a serious view is taken in official circles of the dock strike among the native labourers. ...

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  35. QUEENSLAND.

    Mr. Theodore, the State Premier, expressed satisfaction on account of the successful flotation of the State loan of £2,000,000 on the London market, at 6 ...

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  36. WICKHAM.

    Mrs. A. C. Horne, of 8 Henry-street, Wickham (late of Merewether), has recleived word that her husband. Private A. C. Horne, is returning to Australia by ...

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  37. VOTING IN ENGLAND.

    The result of the poll of Now Zealand troops in the United Kingdom on the question of prohibition or continuance is as follows:—For State purchase 230, for ...

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  38. GRETA.

    Private James Walker, who returned to Greta a few days ago after four years' service, was wounded on three occasions. He was employed at New Greta mine when ...

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  39. COST OF LIVING.

    The Germans may have perfectly good reasons for not being over-enthusiastic about the Peace Treaty (says the Birmingham (Eng.) "Post"), nevertheless the ...

    Article : 389 words
  40. DISASTERS AT SEA.

    A message from Halifax states that forty-three of the crew of the British steamer Manxman have been drowned. The survivors are on the way to New ...

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  41. MEREWETHER.

    A Christmas tree and sale of gifts in aid of the funds of the Glebe Methodist Church was opened in the school of arts on Saturday afternoon, and largely ...

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  42. RESCUES FROM THE SURF.

    The Newcastle surf patrol had a busy time on Saturday afternoon and yesterday. A young lady was caught in the current on Saturday afternoon while ...

    Article : 259 words
  43. EMBARGO ON FOOD EXPORTS.

    The embargo on the export of foodstuffs from South Africa, instituted by the Federation of Trades, continues. The Railway Union is in sympathy, and its ...

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  44. VICTORIA V. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    The following team has been selected to represent Victoria against New South Wales on Boxing Day:— W. W. Armstrong (capt.) S. Baring, ...

    Article : 116 words
  45. ALUMINUM ALLOYS

    Aluminum was merely a scientific curiosity a generation ago, the production in 1883 having been but 83lb; but it is now one of the most common ...

    Article : 295 words
  46. SOME WAR FIGURES.

    Some comparative figures, which force a realisation of the magnitude of the world war, are given in the current issue of Henry Ford's "Dearborn Independent," ...

    Article : 302 words
  47. AMERICAN MEAT PACKERS.

    A Washington telegram states that Mr. Palmer announced that five big packing interests have consented to sell all their holdings, public stockyards, ...

    Article : 88 words
  48. CAPTAIN ROSS SMITH.

    Captain Ross Smith, having succeeded in overcoming the difficulties occasioned by his broken propellers, has proceeded on his journey, and reached Cloncurry on ...

    Article : 177 words
  49. LAMBTON.

    A Christmas fete was held in the grounds of the Methodist Church on Saturday afternoon. The opening ceremony was performed by Mrs. I. Winn, of ...

    Article : 440 words
  50. BREAD IN FRANCE.

    A paris message states that the French Government has decided to withdrew the bread subsidy, which has cost £160,000,000, and would have been even ...

    Article : 124 words
  51. GENERAL BIRDWOOD

    Before leaving for the eastern States, General Birdwood received a telegram from Mr. Hughes, the Prime Minister, greeting him on his arrival in Australia, ...

    Article : 81 words
  52. CHANGE OF DATE.

    Owing to next Wednesday being Christmas Eve. Mr. Barraclough has changed the day of his professional visit to Newcastle to Tuesday next, the 23rd inst., ...

    Article : 80 words
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