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  2. THE MORTHOMME HECATOMB.

    An official communique issued to-day states: The Germans continued their attacks at Morthomme, near Verdun, and occupied a first line of trenches on ...

    Article : 555 words
  3. SOUTH AFRICAN REBELLION.

    Prinsloo, a former Boer General, giving evidence before the Commission inquiring into the South African rebellion, stated that he met Christian De Wet and ...

    Article : 82 words
  4. ON THE TIGRIS.

    It is officially announced General Sir Percy Lake[?] British Commander-inChief in Mesopotamia, reports: On the 19th the enemy vacated Bethaiessa, ...

    Article : 108 words
  5. "COURIER" PATRIOTIC FUNDS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 275 words
  6. ENLISTMENT STATISTICS.

    The number of men accepted for service in town and country yesterday was 51, which brings the total enlistments to date to 36,288. Of yesterday's ...

    Article : 49 words
  7. WITH OUR BOYS.

    Seathing words of denunciation of the men who remain at home and slack and strike, hindering the supplies of food or clothes or ammunition going to the aid of ...

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  8. THE EAST AFRICAN CAMPAIGN.

    During the recent fighting with the enemy in East Africa, South Africa's fighting Senator (Lieutenant-Colonel Byron) led a brilliant and successful ...

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  9. THE PARLIAMENTARY TRIP.

    Senator Pearce has received the following cablegram from Mr. Hughes, dated May 19:—"The Empire Parliamentary Association represents that from ...

    Article : 198 words
  10. COUNTRY VOLUNTEERS.

    During the 24 hours ended 1 p.m. to-day two men presented themselves at the Toowoomba recruiting office, and both were accepted. ...

    Article : 181 words
  11. GERMAN FLEET PROCEEDING TO RIGA.

    A German cruiser fleet, including the new battle cruiser Hindenburg, has passed the lsland of Fehmern, on the coast of Schleswig-Holstein, proceeding ...

    Article : 40 words
  12. THE SALONICA FRONT.

    A German communique states that the obstacles due to the floods in the Vardar Valley, in Macedonia, have been removed. ...

    Article : 26 words
  13. FIGHTING FOR CIVILISATION.

    The American Rights Committee held a crowded meeting in the Carnegie Hall to commemorate the anniversary of the sinking of the Lusitania on May 7, 1915. ...

    Article : 84 words
  14. THE IRISH SITUATION.

    The London "Daily Mail" and the "Daily Chronicle" advocate the reopening of the Buckingham Palace Conference of 1914 on broader lines, in order to seek ...

    Article : 41 words
  15. COUNTRY MOVEMENTS.

    A successful coin and gift afternoon was held at Fernhill, Narangba, under the auspices of the Narangba Patriotic Society. Mr. R. D. Hunter (Petrie) ...

    Article : 599 words
  16. WHAT THE ALLIES ARE DOING.

    A Lectures Committee, under the presidency of M. Pichon, has been formed for the purpose of spreading knowledge throughout France of what the Allies ...

    Article : 83 words
  17. "NOT YET BEGUN TO WIN."

    Quartermaster-Sergeant A. T. Ozanne, M.H.R., for Corio, who is shortly leaving for the Front, was entertained at dinner at the Federal Parliament House ...

    Article : 471 words
  18. PRESENTATIONS.

    Two more employees at the works of Messrs. Cole and Grice, Ltd., Privates Thomas Gibson and John Coman, were farewelled by the staff, and as a memento ...

    Article : 553 words
  19. THE DAYLIGHT SAVING ACT.

    The daylight saving scheme, by which the clocks are put forward an hour, came into operation last night without the slightest inconvenience. The farmers, ...

    Article : 40 words
  20. VISIT TO DEVONPORT.

    Mr. Hughes and Mr. and Mrs. Fisher visited Devonport, and were the guests of Admiral Sir George Warrander. They visited the dockyards and lunched at ...

    Article : 33 words
  21. CEREALS FOR GERMANY AND AUSTRIA.

    Three thousand tons of cereals are being exported daily from Roumania to Germany and Austria. ...

    Article : 24 words
  22. UNIVERSITY DEGREE FOR MR. HUGHES.

    It is announced that the University of Wales will confer a degree on Mr. Hughes. ...

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  23. THE ITALIAN CAMPAIGN.

    Critics attach great importance to the Austrian offensive in the Ty[?] Alps against Italy, pointing out that Germany is providing the money ...

    Article : 309 words
  24. GIFTS IN KIND.

    The following gifts in kind were received yesterday:—Miss Clowes, two pairs socks; Mrs. M. Ford, Taringa, two pairs socks; Mrs. J. W. Franklin, New ...

    Article : 52 words
  25. MR. RYAN'S VISIT.

    The Hon. T. J. Ryan (Premier of Queensland) and Mrs. Ryan visited Canterbury Cathedral as the guests of Dean Wace. They spent the week-end at ...

    Article : 36 words
  26. WONDERS OF THE HEAVENS.

    There was a fair number of ladies and gentleman at the Ardencraig observatory on last Saturday and Sunday evenings. Mr. D. Eglinton showed some splendid ...

    Article : 90 words
  27. LOYALTY OF INDIA.

    LONDON, Sunday. Viscount Hardinge (late Viceroy of India, in an interview with a representative of the "New York Times," said, ...

    Article : 533 words
  28. PERSONAL NOTES.

    The "Toowoomba Grammar School Magazine and Old Boys' Magazine" for May contains the names of some 70 more old boys who have [?]. This brings ...

    Article : 411 words
  29. WOLVES IN OTHER DRESS.

    As an example of German "slimness" we may commend to the attention of our readers an important despatch sent to the Australian Premier from the Trade ...

    Article : 258 words
  30. INTERNMENT CAMPS.

    Interviewed to-day, the Acting Prime Minister stated that misleading comparisons between treatment of British prisoners of war in Germany and German ...

    Article : 345 words
  31. "PROUD TO HAVE MEN LIKE HIM."

    We have received from Mr. H. J. Page, of Boreen Point, the following letter, published in Roma, regarding his son, Mr. Frank Page, who has recently ...

    Article : 414 words
  32. "DO-WITHOUT WEEK."

    At a meeting of the Entertainments Committee of the Queensland Patriotice Fund, held in the Town Hall last evening, it was decided to hold a "Do- without ...

    Article : 367 words
  33. AUSTRIAN COMMUNIQUE.

    An Austrian communique claims further successes, and states: We captured the summit of the Armenterra Ridge, and also the summit of Cima Dinesole. We ...

    Article : 46 words
  34. GERMAN COMMUNIQUE.

    A German communique states: By skilful artillery preparation we advanced our lines on the southern and southwestern slopes of Morthomme, capturing ...

    Article : 67 words
  35. ENLISTMENTS IN OTHER STATES.

    To-day's recruiting at the Victoria Barracks, Sydney, resulted as follows:— Offered, 157; accepted, 118. MELBOURNE, May 22. ...

    Article : 53 words
  36. RED CROSS SOCIETY.

    The hon. treasurer acknowledges the following additional donations:—-Previously acknowledged, £92,509/18/10[?] Engelsburg branch ("quarter mile of pennies"), ...

    Article : 498 words
  37. THE EASTERN FRONT.

    A Russian official communique states: The enemy's attempt to take the offensive north of Lake [?]zon, in the Illukst region, was repulsed with heavy ...

    Article : 42 words
  38. THE BRITISH FRONT.

    General Sir Douglas Haig reports: Several successful air encounters took place on Saturday. An Aviatik fell on fire near the Adinfer Wood, in the ...

    Article : 157 words
  39. CLERKS AND CONSCRIPTION.

    Sir,—We, the undersigned, clerks of the Federated Union, wish to state that an error of judgment was made in writing the letter appearing in your issue of 11th ...

    Article : 159 words
  40. TRADE OF THE ALLIES.

    Merchants and manufacturers here have discussed Great Britain's prohibition against various imports, and have passed a resolution affirming the necessity for ...

    Article : 67 words
  41. CHAPLAIN MAXWELL'S WORK APPRECIATED.

    Chaplain A. Maxwell, who returned from active service a few days ago, had a varied experience. He left with a transport on April 8, 1915, and on arrival at ...

    Article : 472 words
  42. RAID ON PORT SAID.

    Two enemy aeroplanes dropped 16 bombs on Port Said on Sunday morning. The bombs were mostly directed on the Arab quarter. Two civilians were killed, ...

    Article : 76 words
  43. BOMBS ON DUNKIRK.

    An official communique states:—Twenty bombs were dropped on the French port of Dunkirk on Saturday evening and four persons were killed and 15 wounded. ...

    Article : 106 words
  44. ALLIED SUBMARINES IN THE BALTIC.

    Owing to the presence of British and Russian submarines in the Cattegat the Baltic German torpedo flotilla has been considerably reinforced south of the ...

    Article : 80 words
  45. SOCIAL AT THE ANZAC CLUB.

    A large number of returned soldiers attended a social given in the Anzac Club last night by members of the Soldiers' Church of England Help Society, who ...

    Article : 257 words
  46. THE SULPHIDE CORPORATION.

    Messrs. Gibbs, Bright, and Co. advise the receipt of the following cable from the head office of the Sulphide Corporation, Ltd., dated 19th last.:—"A meeting ...

    Article : 140 words
  47. "FISH GENERAL" FOR CANADIAN TROOPS.

    "Canada's Fishmonger-General" is the title of Major Hughie Green, who recently left Ottawa for England on a special mission from Major-General Sir ...

    Article : 158 words
  48. GOLDEN FLEECE DAY.

    The committee of the Golden Fleece Day (June 16) movement has postponed its working day until June 1 owing to the arrangements for making up the ...

    Article : 33 words
  49. SINKING OF THE PORTUGAL.

    It is officially announced that the commander of the submarine which sank the Russian hospital steamer Portugal in the Black, Sea recently reports that he ...

    Article : 57 words
  50. ARMENIANS MASSACRES.

    The Russian entry into Trebizond, on the Black Sea coast of Asiatic Turkey, has thrown a light on the fate of the Armenians. Three thousand leading ...

    Article : 98 words
  51. FRENCH AVIATOR MISSING.

    Anxiety is felt as to the fate of M. Boillot, the famous motorist and aviator. He engaged five German aeroplanes, and soon brought one down. M. Boillot was ...

    Article : 77 words
  52. THE Y.M.C.A. APPEAL.

    The Brisbane Tramways Co., Ltd., has contributed light to the value of £27/8/9 at the Y.M.C.A. but at the Exhibition camp. Yesterday a cheque was received ...

    Article : 194 words
  53. BULGARIANS AT BROKEN HILL.

    A mass meeting of unionists was held yesterday to consider the matter of the 22 Bulgarians who arrived here a few days ago after being released from the ...

    Article : 135 words
  54. SOME REMARKABLE EXPERIMENTS.

    Professors Sauerbruck, Ruge, and Felix, three German professors at the Zurich University, in Switzerland, are carrying on some remarkable experiments at the ...

    Article : 120 words
  55. GERMAN MINISTERIAL CHANGES.

    It is understood that Dr. Helfferich, German Minister of Finance, will succeed Dr. Delbrueek as Minister of the Interior. The "Berliner Tageblatt" states that ...

    Article : 56 words
  56. RIFLE CLUBS.

    There was a large attendance of members of the Clayfield and Nundah Rifle Clubs at a route march round Wooloowin and Eagle Junction districts on ...

    Article : 93 words
  57. AERIAL RAID ON KENT.

    A bomb from one of the German seaplanes which raided the east coast of Kent early on Saturday morning exploded within 10 yards of a hospital. All ...

    Article : 49 words
  58. LIEUTENANT LITTLE FUND.

    The hon. treasurer (Mr. W. J. M'L[?]od) reports the following additional donations to the Gladstone Lieutenant Little Presentation Fund:—H. Jensen, £1; R. ...

    Article : 54 words
  59. GILBEY'S DRY GIN.

    The original dry gin.[?] ...

    Article : 8 words
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