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  2. GREAT BATTLE RAGING.

    An official communique issued to-day states: Fighting northwards of Verduncontinued with the same intensity throughout the nighton the ...

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  3. "COURIER" PATRIOTIC FUNDS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 828 words
  4. INVALIDED SOLDIERS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 173 words
  5. TRADE AFTER THE WAR.

    In the course of the discussion at the annual meeting of the Australian Association of British manufactures, to-day it was agreed that the association's rule be ...

    Article : 340 words
  6. RECRUITING STATISTICS.

    In town and country 101 men came forward yesterday to join the colours. At the Adelaide-street depot 68 men presented themselves and 51 were accepted. ...

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  7. MISCELLANEOUS GIFTS.

    Parcels of books and migazmes have been received from J.H. Bull, Capella, J. H. Cameron, and J.and E. H., East Brisbane. ...

    Article : 27 words
  8. THE GERMAN RAIDER.

    The naval correspondent of the "Evening News" says the victims of the German raider number 13, with a total tonnage of 53,000, and the sunken ships and their ...

    Article : 71 words
  9. BELGIAN FUND ART UNION.

    All who have the welfare of the gallant Belgians at heart—and who has not?— should secure a ticket in the art union in aid of the Belgian Fund, in which a ...

    Article : 61 words
  10. COUNTRY VOLUNTEERS.

    Mr. Clifford Hughes, of Cabiamatta[?] Mount Gravatt, has joined the Expeditioinary Forces, and is an camp at Enoggera. ...

    Article : 459 words
  11. "THE LOST LEGION."

    In last Friday week's "Courier" appeared a letter from Captain Wynyard Joss, in which he stated that the unit which he commands somewhere in France ...

    Article : 316 words
  12. AN INTERNED STEAMER.

    The steamer Ochenfeldt, which was anchored at Madeira, escaped on Tuesday night. ...

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  13. SANDBAGS.

    The military authorities notify that headquarters, Melbourne, has received Intimation by cablegram from the Australian Intermediate base, Egypt, that ...

    Article : 38 words
  14. NEW ZEALAND HOSPITALS.

    Sir A. B. Markham asked in the House of Commons yesterday whether Mr. Asquith had seen the complaint of Mr. Allen, Newaland Minister for Defence, ...

    Article : 106 words
  15. ENERGETIC PORTUGUESE ACTION.

    The Government of Portugal has suddenly seized 36 Austrian and German ships, including several of over 8000 tons, which have been lying in ...

    Article : 95 words
  16. LANDING IN EGYPT.

    The Minister for External Affairs (Hon. H. Mahon) stated to-day that as some misapprehension appears to exist as to whether travellers could land in Egypt, ...

    Article : 229 words
  17. MR. HUGHES ON TOUR.

    The Hon. W. M. Bughes, the Prime Minister of Australia, is expected to arrive in England next week.His programme necessarity is not rigid, but he will busily ...

    Article : 390 words
  18. AIR RAID ON METZ.

    An official communique states: One of our bombarding air squadrons at night dropped 45 projectiles, several of heavy calibre, on the Metz-Sablens station and ...

    Article : 45 words
  19. EARLY CLOSING OF HOTELS.

    The Premier stated yesterday that he had received a letter from Senator Pearce (Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Defence) in regard to the carly closing of ...

    Article : 273 words
  20. THE SEA TOLL OF THE WAR.

    Lloyd's record shows that 2193 vessels, with an aggregate of 3,774,000 tons, have been detained, captured, or destroyed by belligerents during the war. Of these ...

    Article : 97 words
  21. GERMAN ADMIRAL DEAD.

    It is officially stated that the death has occurred of Admiral Pohl, ex-chief of the German Fleet. ...

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  22. EASTER CHEER FUND.

    The fund for providing butter and fish for our boys in camp at Eastertide is progressing, but donations of cash will be heartily welcomed, in order to insure the ...

    Article : 103 words
  23. BELGIAN ORYALTIES.

    The King and Queen of the Belgians, in warmly thanking Sir Peter M'Bride (Agent-General for Victoria) for the gift of an illuminated address and a cheque ...

    Article : 66 words
  24. ELIMINATING GERMANS.

    The authorities state that steps are to be taken to remove all alien enemy subjects from the public service of the Dominion. ...

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  25. AMERICA AND GERMANY.

    President Wilson is determined to protect the rights of Americans to travel in belligerents' ships. There is a strong movement in Congress to warn Americans ...

    Article : 453 words
  26. THE WONDERS OF THE HEAVENS

    Given fine weather, it is anticipated that some excellent views will be available for visitors to the telescope housed at Ardoncraig, Toowong, to-night and ...

    Article : 111 words
  27. PRESENTATIONS.

    A large number of friends and wellwishers assembled at the Crosshill State School, on 18th instant, to accord a formal farewell to Lieutenant J. F. ...

    Article : 227 words
  28. THE BULGARIANS IN PANIC.

    Correspondents at Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, state that the fall of Erzeromm has made in chormous impression, bordering upon panic. Many ...

    Article : 68 words
  29. THE O'DONNELL INQUIRY.

    The inquiry into Private O'Donnell's charges was concluded to-day. Colonel Bruche, District Commandant, said he had never-seen, until a few days ...

    Article : 247 words
  30. MORE THANKS FOR BILLYCANS.

    Letters of thanks for the cans of good cheer sent to the "Anzacs" at Christmastide are continually arriving. The Glenview State School has received missives ...

    Article : 151 words
  31. BOARDING MERCHANT SHIPS.

    Regulations have been framed, under the War Precautions Act, prchibiting the boarding of any oversen or interstate British merchant ship without permission ...

    Article : 184 words
  32. HOUSE OF COMMONS.

    Mr. Asquith, in the House of Commons to-day, said the Government was considering the issue of a new military medal for bravery in the field. Mr. Asquith ...

    Article : 118 words
  33. SIR J. A. SIMON.

    Sir J. A. Simon, K.C., who recently resigned his position in the Cabinet as Home Secretary, owing to differences with his colleagues regarding the war, has ...

    Article : 99 words
  34. ENLISTMENTS IN OTHER STATES

    To-day 84 men volunteered, and 52 were accepted. MELBOURNE, February 25. There was a further decline yesterday ...

    Article : 72 words
  35. VICTORIAN FOOTBALL.

    The Victorian Football Association tonight unanimously decided to abandon its premiership competition dining the war. ...

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  36. "LABOUR LEADER" ARTICLE,

    In the House of Commons to-day Sir Edward Grey, in reply to a question, said the attention of the Government bad been drawn to the enemies' use, in Roumnnia, ...

    Article : 69 words
  37. TRADING WITH THE ENEMY.

    A proclamation was issued to-day by the Acting Attorney-General (Hon. H. Mahon) declaring the firm of W. B. Ledeboer and Company, trading in the ...

    Article : 149 words
  38. QUEENSLAND FREIGHTS, RAISED

    Freights, to Queensland direct ports have been raised 10/ per ton. ...

    Article : 16 words
  39. FORMATION OF BATTALIONS.

    There is strong feeling in these districts that the Minister's scheme for territorial forces should be enforced. About 1000 Northern Rivers men are in camp ...

    Article : 177 words
  40. A DIFFICULT YEAR.

    Sir Frederick Green, chairman of the Orient Steam Navigation Co., Ltd., speaking at the 16th ordinary general meeting of the company on December 22, ...

    Article : 564 words
  41. MUNITION MAKING.

    It is reported that an important movement is on foot to co-ordinate the Commonwealth and State efforts in munition making, and the active co-operation of ...

    Article : 165 words
  42. BANK OF ENGLAND RETURNS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 96 words
  43. AIR SERVICE COMMITTEE.

    It is officially announced that Lind Derby lias been appointed clianman of the Au Service Joint Committee. ...

    Article : 26 words
  44. RECRUITS IN BRITAIN.

    The newspapers state that the banks and other large institutions have been warned that all the married groups of recruits will be called up before the end ...

    Article : 55 words
  45. A.I.F. PAY OFFICE.

    It is notified by advertisement that the pay office for the Australian Imperial Force will be removed "from Victoria Barracks to the second floor of Desmond ...

    Article : 38 words
  46. PURCHASE OF HORSES.

    Military horse buyers visited Crow's Nest this week, and purchased truck horses suitable for their requirements, the prices being from £13 to £22/10/. ...

    Article : 34 words
  47. WHEAT MARKET.

    The wheat market is quiet. An Australian cargo by steamer, April shipment, is held for 73/ per 480lb. The flour market is firm, but inactive. ...

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  48. WICKED RUMOUR NAILED.

    Mrs. H. Gray, of Colinton, on the Esk line, received a cable message on Wednesday from her son, Private Loch Gray, announcing his safe arrival. The receipt of ...

    Article : 76 words
  49. THE STEAMER WESTBURN.

    The British steamer Westourn, a vessel of 3300 tous, belonging to J. Westoll, which arrived at Teneriffe in charge of a German prize crew, is reported to have ...

    Article : 348 words
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    THE TASMANIAN RAILWAY DISASTER. On Tuesday, February 15, the express from Launceston to Hobart, with 200 passengers on board, was derailed at Campania, 29 miles from Hobart. Five persons were killed and 20 injured more or less seriously. The photograph, taken by Mr. D. H. Rnoades, of Messrs. Rhoades and Co, Valley, show, a general view of the seene after the wre[?] ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 65 words
  51. AUSTRALIAN WOUNDED SOLDIERS.

    Field-Marshal Loord French visited the wounded at Bath, and was afterwards entertained at a civic luncheon. in responding on behalf of the ...

    Article : 172 words
  52. NORTH PINE HONOUR BOARD.

    At the last meeting of the State School committee, Mr. J. Connors presiding, it was unanimously agreed that as quite a large number of past pupils of the local ...

    Article : 72 words
  53. FOR THE WOUNDED SOLDIERS.

    Arthur Powls Whatman, a Watrarapa station holder has given land to the value of £20,000, near Greytown, for the Wounded Soldiers Fund, without ...

    Article : 39 words
  54. NEW ZEALAND MINISTER'S PLEDGE.

    Addressing the Dunedin Suburban Council, during the consideration of the new recruiting scheme, the Minister for Defence pledged himself, if the scheme was ...

    Article : 56 words
  55. AUSTRALIANS IN FRANCE.

    Colonel Sir Newton Moore (Agent-General for Western Australia) inspected the Australian troops in France at three points a few miles behind the firing line. ...

    Article : 50 words
  56. GERMAN COMMUNIQUE.

    A German communique claims that the Germans have captured the villages of Brabant, Haumont, and Samogneux, and the wooded districts in the vicinity. ...

    Article : 48 words
  57. SAFE DEPOSIT.

    The rent of safes and deed boxes [?] Trustees' Safe Deposit, 395 queen-street, ranges from 10/6 per annum; a mere insurance premium. Inspection invited[?] ...

    Article : 42 words
  58. BRITISH PIANOS, BRITISH PIANOS.

    Chappell, also Sames. Chappell, also Sames. The choice of experts. [?]ole agents, Paling & Co., 86-88 Queen-street, Brisbane.* ...

    Article : 26 words
  59. GILBEY'S DRY GIN.

    The purest drink for all climates.[?] specially recognised by the corpos commander. The men were paradel beside their spotless motor vaggons. Sir ...

    Article : 244 words
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