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  2. RECRUITS IN BRISBANE.

    There were 32 applications for enlistment in the Australian Imperial Force yesterday. Of these 12 were married men and six were under 21 years of age. ...

    Article : 218 words
  3. "COURIER" PATRIOTIC FUNDS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 159 words
  4. WITH OUR BOYS.

    Mr. R. Hamilton, of Morningside, has received further information from his sons in the A.I.F. W[?] the eder one, writes from Salisbury Plain:—"I have just seen ...

    Article : 694 words
  5. PUSHING THE PURSUIT.

    Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig in a report issued this evening states: Our cavalry drove the enemy out of Longavesnes, Lie[?]amont, and Equancourt, which ...

    Article : 123 words
  6. AMERICA AND GERMANY.

    The House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Comm[?]ttee is preparing a resolution for the new Congress declaring that the time has arrived when the United ...

    Article : 266 words
  7. THE FEDERAL ELECTIONS.

    Speaking at Castlemaine to-day the Prime Minister (Mr. Hughes) said there were some men whose ideals found expression in the Caucus manifesto. It had not ...

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  8. CENTRAL DISTRICT CANDIDATES

    The matter of the selection of a candidate for [?]he representation of Capricornia in the House of Representatives to oppose Mr. W. G. Higgs has been ...

    Article : 355 words
  9. RUSSIAN REVOLUTION.

    As a result of the seizure of correspondence between the ex-Tsa[?]tsa and M. Protopopoff, the former Minister of the Interior, a secret wireless station ...

    Article : 82 words
  10. HANDLING GRAIN.

    As a result of negotiations between the Wheat Harvest Board of South Australia and the Waterside Workers' Federation, an agreement has [?]een entered into ...

    Article : 171 words
  11. ENLISTMENTS IN OTHER STATES

    Thirty-four volunteers c[?]me forward to-day, and cut of these 17 succeeded in passing the doctors. ADELAIDE, March 28. ...

    Article : 46 words
  12. WATCHING PRO-GERMANS.

    President Wilson [?]nd members of the Cabinet reahlise the need for rigid precautions to prevent plotting. [?] step was the decision to call out the ...

    Article : 167 words
  13. COUNTRY VOLUNTEERS.

    After having been rejected six times Samuel Walter Miller was to-day [?]cepted for active service with the A.I.F. at the local recruiting d[?]. ...

    Article : 86 words
  14. REQUISITION TO MR. R. F. DUNCAN.

    A large and representative gathering was held this morning to present a requisition to Mr. R. F. Duncan, requesting him to contest the Capricornia seat ...

    Article : 630 words
  15. RUSSIAN WEST FRONT.

    A wireless Press message received by the Admiralty contains the following Russian communique:—The enemy attacked on the west bank of the River ...

    Article : 55 words
  16. FRENCH BRILLIANCE.

    A French communique issued last night state: Between the Somme and the O[?] our artillery dispersed enemy gatherings between Benay and Urvillers. ...

    Article : 347 words
  17. PRESENTATIONS.

    Private J. Smith was tendered a farewell by the residents of this district and was presented with a wristlet watch. There were several enlogistic speeches. ...

    Article : 114 words
  18. ARMED AMERICAN LINER.

    The American steamer St. Louis, which has arrived at Liverpool from New York, was the first liner armed fore and aft to cross the Atlantic. Many correspondents ...

    Article : 96 words
  19. PERSONAL NOTES.

    Mr. and Mrs. John O'May, of Patterson-street, Toowoomba, have been of ficially advised that their son, Sergeant J. A. O'May, had recently been severely ...

    Article : 606 words
  20. GERMAN COMMUNIQUE.

    A wireless Press message received by the Admiralty contains the following German communique:—We energetically advanced south-east of Baranovitchi [?]nd ...

    Article : 54 words
  21. RECRUITING MEETINGS.

    The State Recruiting Committee is anxious to hear from citizens willing to speak at the open air showing of war pictures opposite the Post Office each ...

    Article : 107 words
  22. UNITY OF THE EMPIRE.

    The "Manchester Guardian" states that [?] the Dominions' Commission's report were carried out to the full, the Empire would be given such a unity and coherence ...

    Article : 106 words
  23. A TERRIBLE CRIME.

    The Admiralty announces that the British hospital ship Asturias, steaming with all navigation lights and all distinguishing Red Cross signs brilliantly ...

    Article : 140 words
  24. "WANT ALL THE REINFORCEMENTS WE CAN GET."

    Mr. F. B. Newell, of Sutton, Shaw-street, Auchenflower, has received a letter from his son, F. B. Newell (quartermaster), who has seen service at ...

    Article : 130 words
  25. A PATRIOTIC YOUTH.

    The following letter, written by the sole remainin[?] son of a well-known family near Brisbane, is an example of patriotism that should put to shame the ...

    Article : 651 words
  26. IMPERIAL PREFERENCE.

    A meeting of members of the House of Lords and the House of Commons, supporting the principle of Imperial preference, resolved,—"That in view of the ...

    Article : 150 words
  27. POT-LUCK SHOTS.

    Private A. J. Bert. O'Driscoll, in a letter to his mother, Mrs. O'Driscoll, Rigby-street, Wooloowin, from somewhere in France, say[?]: "We are getting some ...

    Article : 138 words
  28. THE LILLEY SEAT.

    At a meeting of supporters of Mr. G. H. Mackay, the National candidate for the Lilley seat, held last night, Mr. W. Brown was unanimously elected president ...

    Article : 236 words
  29. GERMAN ADMISSIONS.

    A wireless Press message intercepted by the Admiralty contains the following German communique:—Rain reduced the fighting on the whole of the West Front ...

    Article : 81 words
  30. AROUND MONASTIR.

    A French communique issued to-night states: We captured a quarter of a mile of trenches in the direction of Cer[?] Nastena, taking 500 prisoners. The ...

    Article : 64 words
  31. BURNING BRITISH BONDS.

    A movement is being promoted to burn war loan bonds in memory of the dead, thus relieving taxation, the donors being granted illuminated certificates in ...

    Article : 34 words
  32. CHRISTMAS GIFTS APPRECIATED

    Gunner John M'Gregor, now in France, and formerly an employee of Dalgety's, in a letter to his mother (Mrs. M'Gregor, Teneriffe), expresses grateful thanks for ...

    Article : 40 words
  33. DARING BELGIAN RAID.

    The Admiralty has received a wireless Press message containing the following Belgian communique:—A Belgian detachment raided German positions near ...

    Article : 42 words
  34. MUNITIONS EXPLOSIONS.

    The Press Bureau states that an accidental explosion occurred in a munitions factory in the North of England this morning. No serious damage was done. ...

    Article : 221 words
  35. RECENT LOSS OF BRITISH DESTROYER.

    The Admiralty announces that in connection with the British destroyer recently mined and sunk in the English channel four officers and 17 men were ...

    Article : 35 words
  36. RED CROSS SOCIETY.

    The hon. treasurer acknowledges the following additional donations:—Previously acknowledged, £126,966/0/7: Kitchen Sub-committee, £8/13/2; ...

    Article : 221 words
  37. GERMAN PRISONERS OF WAR STRIKE.

    It was stated in the House of Commons that German prisoners of war refused to carry on quarrying work unless they received increased pay and rations. ...

    Article : 50 words
  38. EMPIRE FIRST.

    Mr. J. G. Bayley, the Nationalist candidate for Oxley, and Mr. E. H. Macartney, M.L.A., delivered effective addresses in the Yerenga Hall last night. ...

    Article : 1,206 words
  39. CITIZEN FORCES' CAMP.

    The annual encampment of the 7th and 12th Infantry, and details from the 4th 8th, and 9th Infantry—all members of the Citizen Forces—was commenced ...

    Article : 150 words
  40. DARLING DOWNS.

    There was a large and enthusiastic gathering of the supporters of the National War Administration last night at the meeting called by the Eastern ...

    Article : 127 words
  41. GERMAN DESERTERS.

    Reports from the frontier state that 4000 German deserters have arrived in Holland, searching for food. They have been interned at Zwolle. ...

    Article : 27 words
  42. A SISTER'S WEDDING.

    Sister Gwladys Thomas, writing from Southall Hospital under date February 2, to her parents in Gympie, says: "I feel splendid. They say it has been the coldest ...

    Article : 199 words
  43. THE RAIDER MOEWE.

    Count Dohnaschlodien, commander of the Moewe, reporting on the cruise of the raider, says the wireless worked perfectly, all warnings sent out to enemy ...

    Article : 48 words
  44. A BRAVE FIREMAN.

    The "Gazette" announces that an Albert Medal of second-class has been awarded to John Forbes, superintendent of the Bradford Fire Brigade, who, with three ...

    Article : 85 words
  45. HUNGARIAN FEROCITY.

    A wireless message from Zurich states that the Hungarian authorities, under the pretext that assistance had been rendered to the Roumanian invaders, have ...

    Article : 89 words
  46. WIDE BAY.

    The plebiscite of the Caucus organisations for the selection of a candidate for the Wide Bay seat was completed to-night. It was announced that Mr. F. ...

    Article : 74 words
  47. MILITARY PAY OFFICE.

    The military authorities announce that the Pay Office will be closed next Saturday owing to removal from Desmond Chambers, Adelaide-street, to Victoria ...

    Article : 49 words
  48. ANZAC DAY.

    A well-attended meeting of residents of Mount Mee was held in the hall to consider what would be the most suitable way to commemorate Anzac Day. The ...

    Article : 93 words
  49. PATRIOTIC SKATING CARNIVAL.

    The aid of the skating rink was last night requisitioned in the laudable effort to raise money for patriotic purposes. On this occasion the South Brisbane ...

    Article : 252 words
  50. COMFORTS FUNDS.

    The following gifts have been received by the Queensland Soldiers' Comforts Funds Committee during the week:— Nanango 1 case, Townsville 4 ...

    Article : 173 words
  51. HIGH PRICE FOR BUTTER.

    Owing to delayed arrivals, colonial butter is in short supply. A little New Zealand choicest is available, and is selling at 218/ to 220/. Australian is ...

    Article : 40 words
  52. MAJOR SHANAHAN, D.S.O., WELCOMED.

    The ladies of the Red Cross Society held an at home yesterday afternoon for the purpose of welcoming Major Shanahan, D.S.O., back to Roma, after ...

    Article : 105 words
  53. SHORTAGE OF BEET.

    A wireless message from Zurich states that owing to a shortage of beetroot 26 factories in Bohemia have had to close. ...

    Article : 28 words
  54. BALLARAT SEAT.

    At a conference held at Ballarat to-night of representatives of the various Liberal organisations and the National Federation it was decided not to oppose ...

    Article : 54 words
  55. HOW THE MAORIS TREAT THEIR RETURNED SOLDIERS.

    In comparison with the way the unionists of Brisbane recently turned down the proposal to assist their returned soldiers at the meeting presided over by the Minister ...

    Article : 160 words
  56. PRICES OF DRUGS REDUCED.

    Owing to improvements in British manufacture the prices of anti-febrin, aspirin, and several other drugs, formerly produced in Germany, have been enormously ...

    Article : 33 words
  57. THE "HALAKITE" INQUIRY.

    The charge against the authorities in connection with the raid on the "Field" offices has been withdrawn, but the inquiry continues in ...

    Article : 106 words
  58. W. A. BAKERS' UNION.

    The secretary of the Bakers' Union reports that that organisation, on account of the official attitude of the Australian Labour Federation towards the Prime ...

    Article : 63 words
  59. JAPAN BUYS MACAO.

    The "Cologne Gazette" states that Portugal has sold Macao to Japan. [Macao is an island in China, in the provin[?] of Kwangtung. It has two harbours; both suffer ...

    Article : 82 words
  60. TWEED-ARMIDALE BATTLEPLANE.

    In connection with the Tweed battleplane, recently supplied to the Imperial Government, the balance of £1500 over-subscribed, has been added to a similar ...

    Article : 57 words
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