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  2. THE AUSTRALIANS.

    The death of Pte. W. J. Batten, from pneumonia, occurred at the Keswick Military Hospital on Friday. The deceased, who was 24 years of age, was the eldest ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 205 words
  3. LEAGUE OF PEACE.

    President Wilson, in an address which he delivered in person before the Senate, advocated the institution of a League of Peace after the war, founded on the ...

    Article : 204 words
  4. A HARD TIME.

    He is having a hard time. I do not see that there is any reason to make light of it. If you do, you rob him of the credit which, if ever man deserved it he ought to ...

    Article : 1,825 words
  5. British Youths for Home Service.

    The War Cabinet has instructed the Secretary for War (Earl of Derby) to call up all lads on their attaining the age of 18 years, and to train and employ them in ...

    Article : 69 words
  6. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 30 words
  7. IDENTITY DISCS.

    A little time ago the defence authorities, following a lead from Great Britain, changed the form of the little identity discs which are issued to soldiers on active ...

    Article : 186 words
  8. Navy Money Stolen.

    Further details regarding the alleged embezzlement at the Navy Office were provided at the City Court to-day. David Flynn O'Donoghue appeared on remand to ...

    Article : 291 words
  9. ENLISTMENTS.

    New South Wales.—514 accepted last week. Victoria.—39 accepted. Queensland.—14 accepted. ...

    Article : 20 words
  10. INTO CAMP ON TUESDAY.

    Following are the names of the men who enlisted at Adelaide and went into camp on Tuesday:— R. W. Dailey and H. Lewis. Afternoon.—H. R. ...

    Article : 61 words
  11. A Fiery Ordeal.

    There were four guns snooting at us as we were cruising up and down looking for movements or new earthworks. We soon found out that three of them made pretty ...

    Article : 721 words
  12. "PEACE WITHOUT VICTORY."

    "It is not necessary," said the President, "that there should be any entangling alliances in a concert of Powers. Some settlement which will ...

    Article : 282 words
  13. MR. HUGHES'S AMBITIONS.

    The Prime Minister (Mr. Hughes) spoke at Geelong to-night, when the first Victorian branch of the newly formed National Federation" was opened. In ...

    Article : 1,847 words
  14. CASUALTIES.

    A mild sensation was caused in Pirie street at about 11.30 a.m. on Tuesday by a bolting horse attached to a spring cart, driven by Mr. George Laundey, sen., of ...

    Article : 121 words
  15. ALLEGED MILITARY FRAUD.

    At the Central Police Court to-day (before Mr. Macfarlane, S.M.) David Clayton Howell Price (36) appeared on an information charging him with having at Sydney ...

    Article : 228 words
  16. Recruiting Campaign.

    The Recruiting Committee desire to appeal to public speakers to deliver addresses rom time to time, as required, at the various meetings throughout the State. If ...

    Article : 506 words
  17. A MOTORING MISHAP.

    While motoring alone near the intersection of Kensington and Portrush roads, at about 6.30 on Monday evening, a serious accident befell Mr. Arthur McCourt, of ...

    Article : 120 words
  18. Cryptic References.

    President Wilson's appearance in the Senate in person caused a tremendous sensation. The news did not materially affect the Stock Exchange. Officials and ...

    Article : 199 words
  19. THE SHAFTING DANGER.

    An accident occurred at Messrs. Joyce Brothers' bag factory, Port Adelaide, on Tuesday morning. The foreman of the establishment, Mr. E. Dickenson ...

    Article : 104 words
  20. STATE PARLIAMENTS.

    The sittings of the State Parliament were resumed to-day after a seven weeks' adjournment to enable the Premier (Mr. Wilson) to attend the Premiers' Conference ...

    Article : 251 words
  21. LATE TPR. T. B. TAYLOR.

    Official notification has been received that Tpr. Tom Braithwaite Taylor was killed in action at Rafa on January 9. He was the only son of the late Major Harry ...

    Article : 221 words
  22. A FAMILY MISHAP.

    The City Watchhouse authorities reported on Tuesday that at about 11 a.m. that day George Laundy, a labourer, of Brighton, was driving a horse attached to ...

    Article : 137 words
  23. PRESIDENT'S GREATEST UTTERANCE.

    The New York Times says:—"By one stroke President Wilson's suggestion removes many obstacles. A peace guaranteed by the world, and the proposal for the ...

    Article : 134 words
  24. DANGEROUS PHOSPHORUS.

    RIVERTON, January 23.—During the Christmas vacation and just when the high school building was to be renovated For the reopening, smoke was seen issuing ...

    Article : 87 words
  25. LATE PTE. H. J. CARRISS.

    Mrs. E. A. Carriss, of Wellington street, Portland, has been notified that her husband, Pte. H. J. Carries, who had been previously reported as missing, died while ...

    Article : 50 words
  26. DISTRICT COUNCILS.

    WEST TORRENS, January 15.—Present—Crs. Sherriff (chair), Sutherland, Ingerson, and Forwood. Electric light to be erected at corner of Hardy's Toad and Norman street, Underdale. The ...

    Article : 549 words
  27. DIED OF PNEUMONIA.

    ROBERTSTOWN, January 22.—Mr. and Mrs. Gustav Radke last week received a cable message intimating that their only son had died of pneumonia. Deceased ...

    Article : 59 words
  28. General Items.

    Advice has been received from the Federal Taxation Department that promoters of entertainments in aid of Red Cross funds must comply with the rules of the Federal Entertainments Tax Acts. ...

    Article : 172 words
  29. FISHING FOR A DRAW.

    The Washington correspondent of The New York San says that President Wilson's stand against a decisive victory is regarded as a rebuff to the Allies. The ...

    Article : 137 words
  30. A HARVESTING INCIDENT.

    HAWKER, January 22.—Mr. H. R. Hill, a farmer of the Hundred of Arkaba, met with an accident while in charge of a harvester, to which five horses were attached ...

    Article : 116 words
  31. A VERY HAPPY WARRIOR.

    It's cold of a night in the trenches. But old Fritz must be feeling the same. 'E don't like trench mortars an whizz-bangs, an' mud ...

    Article : 252 words
  32. NEWS FROM NHILL.

    NHILL, January 22.—A communication has been received to the effect that Pte. William Flannery, aged 31 years, died of illness in France on January 4. He was ...

    Article : 109 words
  33. MISHAP AT A FUNERAL.

    HAWKER, January 22.—Mr. Frederick Ridgley, of Hawker, sustained an accident on Thursday afternoon. He was attending a funeral, and the sulky in which he ...

    Article : 130 words
  34. Roosevelt's Denunciation.

    Col. Theodore Roosevelt says:—"It is ridiculous of President Wilson to talk to the world of peace when he is unable to enforce peace in Mexico. It is insincere of ...

    Article : 216 words
  35. CHEER-UP SOCIETY.

    The Organizer writes:—The boys are sending borne from France white memory ribbons with sprays of beautiful violets decorating them in remembrance of their fallen comrades. Violet ...

    Article : 214 words
  36. PERSONAL NOTES.

    Information has been received from the military authorities that Pte. G. A. E. Kinnear, son of Mr. and Sirs. A. E. Kinnear, of Commercial road, Hyde Park, was ...

    Article : 176 words
  37. PREPARATION FOR PEACE.

    At the Collins Street Independent (Congregational) Church, Melbourne, on Sunday the Rev. Dr. Bevan preached to a large congregation on the subject of ...

    Article : 355 words
  38. A MOTHER'S SUDDEN DEATH.

    NARRACOORTE, January 22.—A sudden death occurred in sad circumstances here on Sunday evening. Mrs. Mary Parsons, wife of Mr. W. J. Parsons, a ...

    Article : 98 words
  39. FUN IN THE DESERT.

    A passage in a letter received by an Adelaide body from a trooper in the Light Horse, which shows how gifts are appreciated in the Desert:—"I arrived in camp last Thursday (after giving ...

    Article : 252 words
  40. LIFE'S HARD KNOCKS.

    PARILLA, January 22.—Mr. John Gray sustained a broken rib as the result of a knock from the steering bar of an agricultural implement caused by its jolting over ...

    Article : 119 words
  41. FIVE SOLDIER SONS.

    Mrs. M. J. Keane, of Happy Valley, has five sons on active service—Ptes. J., W., F., A., and T. Keane. They were born at Willunga, and educated at Roynella ...

    Article : 168 words
  42. British Criticisms.

    London newspapers generally pay tribute to President Wilson's highmindedness and [?] idealism. They believe that his address deserves respectful ...

    Article : 288 words
  43. FATAL BURNING ACCIDENT.

    PORT PIRIE, January 23—Mrs. Fisher, wife of Mr. Edward Fisher, a driver, residing at Howe Town, died at the hospital last night as the result of a burning ...

    Article : 182 words
  44. ALBERTON CHEER-UP SOCIETY.

    On Tuesday week last a number of members of the Alberton Cheer-up Society, accompanied by friends, journeved to the Mitcham camp to five a concert. The programme included songs ...

    Article : 224 words
  45. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 277 words
  46. THREE BROTHERS AT THE FRONT.

    Among those who have enlisted from South Australia, special mention should be made of three brothers, the only sons of Mrs. M. Randel, of The Mall, Glenelg. ...

    Article : 275 words
  47. Advertising

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    Advertising : 36 words
  48. A SHOCKING FATALITY.

    MELBOURNE, January 23.—A shocking accident occurred at tie Bendigo loco, sheds this afternoon, and resulted in the death of James Frederick Britt, 58 years of age ...

    Article : 185 words
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