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  2. THE WAR LOAN.

    An announcement by the Federal Treasurer in the House of Representatives last evening disclosed the fact that the war loan had been highly successful. ...

    Article : 328 words
  3. THE WANT OF MEN.

    Much importance in attached to the recruiting conference to be opened at Federal Government House this afternoon. The great majority of the invitations issued by ...

    Article : 128 words
  4. RED CROSS APPEAL.

    Evidence of activity in connection with the Victorian Red Cross "drive" for £200,000 was given in the windows of many houses and business places yesterday, where ...

    Article : 325 words
  5. DAILY WEATHER CHART.

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  6. Eligibles Confronted.

    A tank, a big gun and 100 sturdy young soldiers from the A.I.F. training camp at Broadmeadows invaded the busy centres of Melbourne yesterday bent upon the capture ...

    Article : 321 words
  7. THE WHEAT SURPLUS.

    Much interest in attached to the presence in Melbourne of Mr. Joseph W. T. Duvel, of Wellington, U.S.A. Mr. Duvel is an official of the United States Department of ...

    Article : 389 words
  8. Discussion in Parliament.

    A great deal of the discussion on the Supply Bill in the House of Representatives yesterday was again devoted by Labor members to complaints against the Defence ...

    Article : 653 words
  9. YESTERDAY'S WEATHER.

    High pressures still control the weather over all the continent. The centre of the large anti-cyclone was yesterday over Tasmania and the ...

    Article : 168 words
  10. GENERAL NEWS.

    To-morrow on Melbourne Cricket Ground, commencing at 2.30 p.m., a display will be given by the cadets of the 16th Brigade area. Twenty teams will compete in ...

    Article : 449 words
  11. Anzac Remembrance Day.

    Only about one-fourth of the ladies who wished to attend the preliminary meeting for Auzac Remembrance day were able to get into the rooms of the Returned ...

    Article : 433 words
  12. Loyal Demonstrations.

    Speaking before an enthusiastic meeting of the Protestant Federation List night in the Assembly Hall, Rev. A. II. Osborne, laid special stress on the need for ...

    Article : 385 words
  13. ANOTHER BOOM CAMPAIGN WANTED.

    It is the intention of the new Minister of Recruiting to arrange for massed choirs of mule and female voices to be in attendance at recruiting rallies in order to stir ...

    Article : 98 words
  14. Victorian Subscriptions.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 3,199 words
  15. FORECASTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 253 words
  16. TROOPS TO MARCH THROUGH COUNTRY DISTRICTS.

    A body of 200 soldiers from the military training camps in New South Wales is to go on the march through the country portions of the State appealing for recruits. ...

    Article : 180 words
  17. INSPECTION OF STACKS.

    In company with the Minister controlling foodstuffs, Senator Russell, and Mr. Green, Assistant Minister, Mr. Duval. representa-tive of the United Slates Government, ...

    Article : 173 words
  18. OFFICIAL RAINFALL RECORDS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 147 words
  19. Appeal to Business Men.

    SYDNEY.—Captain Carmichael addressed some hundreds of business men at the Chamber of Commerce on Thursday in connection with his drive for 1000 ...

    Article : 238 words
  20. THE DOCTORS' STRIKE.

    The refusal of the British Medical Association to nominate its representatives to the board to discuss the dispute with the friendly societies has raised the question ...

    Article : 221 words
  21. NEWS IN BRIEF.

    A heavy flood has occurred in the districts of Opotiki and Whakntune, two towns on the Bay of Plenty, N.Z. Much. damage has been done. ...

    Article : 240 words
  22. Eight Hours Day.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 362 words
  23. ENTHUSIASM AT MALVERN.

    Residents of Malvern manifested a keen sense of loyalty at a crowded meeting held in the local town hall last night. Great enthusiasm prevailed, and motions ...

    Article : 298 words
  24. RIVER GAUGINGS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 436 words
  25. WAS THE GOVERNMENT INACTIVE ?

    Senator Gardiner (N.S.W.) asked in the Senate yesterday whether the recruiting conference was called by the Governor- General because of the failure of the ...

    Article : 158 words
  26. IMPROVEMENT IN N.S.W.

    The new Minister for Recruiting, Mr. R. B. Orchard, M.P., returned to Melbourne yesterday. He is very pleased with the revival of voluntary recruiting in New ...

    Article : 204 words
  27. Wounded Soldiers Returning.

    The acting secretary of the Royal Automobile Club states that the cars promised to meet the wounded and invalided soldiers to-morrow are considerably below ...

    Article : 369 words
  28. APPEAL AT THEATRES.

    With regard to the fact that over £1,250,000 for the war loan was secured at Tier Majesty's in two nights, the J. C. Williamson management yesterday received the ...

    Article : 66 words
  29. COUNTRY NEWS.

    Archdeacon James, until recently vicar of St. Peter's Anglican Church, was on Wednesday night entertained at a farewell social in the pariah hall. He was ...

    Article : 92 words
  30. COUNTRY SUBSCRIPTIONS.

    BENDIGO.—The approximate official return of the amount invested locally in the War loan is £165,000. Mr. Spiers, manager of the local branch of the Commonwealth ...

    Article : 146 words
  31. A NEW RAILWAY IN N.S.W.

    SYDNEY.—The Forbes-Stockinbingal railway, which links the western and southern railway systems of New South Wales, was officially opened by Mr. Holman on ...

    Article : 118 words
  32. The Shortage of Recruits.

    The military authorities in Victoria have decided to close the A.I.F. training camp at Maribyrnong shortly, and to concentrate all recruits enlisted for war ...

    Article : 379 words
  33. Attitude of Labor.

    At a meeting last evening, the central executive of the Australian Labor party (Victorian branch) agreed to accept the invitation of the Governor-General to the ...

    Article : 282 words
  34. BENDIGO.

    At a meeting of the city council on Thursday, the mayor (Cr. Abbott) drew attention to the fact that railway work-shops at North Bendigo were well ...

    Article : 159 words
  35. Fatal Wharf Accident.

    Shocking injuries were sustained by two wharf lumpers, one of whom subsequently died, as the result of an accident at No. 1 Victoria Dock last night. William ...

    Article : 206 words
  36. INSURING RECRUITS.

    Sir,—For some time past there has been an arrangement in Sydney whereby a man who enlists and has others dependent on him can have a life assurance policy for ...

    Article : 297 words
  37. LOTTERIES LEGALISED.

    No obstacle is to be allowed to stand in the way of inducing subscription to the war loan. Yesterday regulations under the War Precautions Act were issued ...

    Article : 162 words
  38. LAW LIST—THIS DAY.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 173 words
  39. WARRNAMBOOL.

    The mayor and several councillors of the city interviewed the Railway Commissioners on Wednesday. The Commissioners said no material alteration would be made ...

    Article : 92 words
  40. Social Reform Conference.

    A largely attended conference of the social questions committees of the Anglican, Presbyterian, Roman Catholic and Methodist churches, with representatives of the ...

    Article : 176 words
  41. Sewering Gordon Technical Colleen.

    The Minister of Education has been approached by Mr. Purnell, M.L.A., with the request that money be made available for the sewering of Gordon Technical College (Geelong). Mr. ...

    Article : 61 words
  42. ENEMY FIRMS' MONEY.

    The attention of the Treasurer was directed yesterday to a suggestion made by a correspondent to "The Age" that the funds of enemy firms whose businesses in ...

    Article : 254 words
  43. Advertising

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    Advertising : 262 words
  44. INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 180 words
  45. Returned Soldiers' Association.

    At a meeting of the executive of the Victorian branch of the Returned Soldiers' and Sailors' Imperial League Joist evening the following motion was carried:— ...

    Article : 84 words
  46. Caulfield Carnival.

    The gates at Caulfield carnival will open to-day at 2 p.m. There will be a gymkhana, comprising pony races over hurdles, "musical chairs, hunters" display, jumping ...

    Article : 51 words
  47. Recruiting In Victoria.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 429 words
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