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  2. SHIPPING DISASTER.

    The Spanish steamer Principe do Asturlas (8,170 tons, built in 1014), while sailing from Barcelona to Buenos Ayres struck & rock near Santos, and sank in five ...

    Article : 52 words
  3. THE AUSTRALIANS.

    Lieut. H. J. Burton, who is reported as having been killed in action, was the eldest son of Mr.H. J. Burton, a senior warder at the Adelaide Gaol. Deceased was born ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 421 words
  4. TRADES UNIONISM AND THE WAR.

    Emphasis was laid upon the part which trade unionism has played in connection with the war by the Attorney General (Hon. J. H. Vaughan) and Mr. Hill ...

    Article : 733 words
  5. ZEPPELIN RAID.

    The Zeppelins which made a raid on England yesterday visited several counties from Yorkshire to Kent. The bombs dropped killed 12 persons and injured 33 ...

    Article : 267 words
  6. VOTES OP SOLDIERS

    In the Legislative Assembly to-day an adjournment of the House was moved by the Leader of the Opposition (Mr. Wade) to discuss the position of soldiers at the ...

    Article : 522 words
  7. RUSSIAN FRONTS.

    The Russian Monday communique reports:—The Czar's troops on the night of March 4, under the cover ol heavy fire hom their Black Sea Fleet ...

    Article : 79 words
  8. FRENCH LINE

    The Germans are stated to be held on a front of three lines of works before Verdun, and since Friday have not gained a foot of ground. The enemy has now resumed his attack on "the centre, which means that he is endeavouring to Attack Forts de Belleville and Sc. Michel, west of Fort de Douanmont. It ...

    Article : 206 words
  9. A Generous Offer.

    News has been received by the Ministers for External Affairs (Mr. MaKon) from the High Commissioner s office that Mr. P. A. N. Newdegate, member for Tomworth ...

    Article : 112 words
  10. S.A. SOLDIERS FUND.

    K McDonald, Spalding, £3; members of the Institute of Accountants in S.A., £31 10/; United Labour Party, Glenelg Women's Branch, £45/ J. Darling & Son, advance on wheat, per ...

    Article : 217 words
  11. THE CALL OP DUTY

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 20 words
  12. How the Provence Went Down.

    M. Bokanowski, a member of the French Chamber of Deputies, who is a survivor of the sunken transport Provence, in telling the story of the destruction of the vessel ...

    Article : 174 words
  13. INTO CAMP ON TUESDAY.

    Following are the names of the men who enlisted in Adelaide, and went into the Exhibition Camp on Tuesday:—N. L. Boyee, W. E. Bennett, C. Clapp, G. C. Dundas J. S. G. Elliott, ...

    Article : 127 words
  14. IN OTHER STATES.

    At yesterday's session of the Methodist Conference the following motion was carried:—That in the opinion of this Conference the time has arrived when, for the ...

    Article : 72 words
  15. ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUNS AT WORK.

    When one Zeppelin approached the British coast over Kent the searchlights "picked it up." Nearly 300 shots from rifles and sheila from guns were fired at ...

    Article : 243 words
  16. Patriotic Funds.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 39 words
  17. TURKISH UNREST.

    Reports received from several sources reveal growing unrest in Turkey regarding the war and its results to the nation. Mr. M. H. Donohoe, writing from ...

    Article : 260 words
  18. TASMANIAN TRAIN DISASTER.

    The inquest upon the victims of the Capania Railway disaster was continued to-day before the Coroner (Mr. W. O. Wise) and a jury. ...

    Article : 324 words
  19. REGISTER BELGIAN FUND.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 72 words
  20. Lads to the Slaughter.

    An officer who was wounded on Sunday at Vacherauville, about four miles north of Verdun, states that the Pomeranian regiments fighting in the enemy forces ...

    Article : 155 words
  21. 'HELD IN CHECK.'

    The Petit Paristen says the Germans are held up on a formidable front, consisting of three lines of works, covering Verdun. The whole of the French positions form ...

    Article : 223 words
  22. LONDON ANZAC BUFFET (REGISTER) FUND.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 27 words
  23. FAREWELL TO SOLDIERS.

    Sincere gratification with the work of the Cheer-up Society in the interests of soldiers was expressed at a farewell gathering tendered by the society to reinforcements. at the wonder ...

    Article : 593 words
  24. MAYOR'S PATRIOTIC FUND.

    The contribution from the officers of the [?] ways Department for February to the Mayor's Patrlotic Fund was £214. The total amount subscribed by them to the fund to date is £6,406. ...

    Article : 38 words
  25. "LIKE FAIRY FIREWORKS."

    An astonishing scene was witnessed at one Yorkshire town, the name of which is withheld. The police traversed the streets to warn people who might be abroad of ...

    Article : 277 words
  26. General Items.

    The Organizer writes:—To-night Sir Lancelot Stirling will unveil the portrait of the late Lieut.—Col. Carew Reynell. The panel has been placed in the hut by the returned men of tho 9th Light ...

    Article : 92 words
  27. German Advances.

    The French Monday midday communique says:—The Germans, using sprays of liquid fire on the French trenches, penetrated a small advanced work at ...

    Article : 114 words
  28. JAM FOR SOLDIERS.

    From "Cordial Agreement":—I see that the Organizer of the Cheer-up Society is appealing for a winter supply of jam for the soldiers, and suggests that every member should brine one pot ...

    Article : 148 words
  29. MESOPOTAMIA.

    A telegram from Constantinople states that heavy fighting has occurred between the British troops commanded by Major Gen. Fenton Aylmer and enemy forces. ...

    Article : 40 words
  30. ENEMY'S EFFORTS WEAKENING.

    M. Glared Hutin writing in The Echo de Paris, states that the enemy's efforts it Verdun are weakening. Probably, however he will attempt a further ...

    Article : 162 words
  31. THIRD LIGHT HORSE TRENCH COMFORTS FUND.

    The Hon. Secretary (Miss Era L, Hussey, Glenelg) reports:—The thanks of the committee are due to tho Rev. G. Rayner and the deacons of the Congregational Church for allowing their lecture ...

    Article : 77 words
  32. GERMAN INTRIGUE.

    The police in the French Concession at Shanghai have discovered at the bottom of a well on a German's premises eight cases of Hotchkiss shells suitable for arming ...

    Article : 38 words
  33. DISFRANCHISED GERMANS.

    At a meeting to-day of the State Cabinet it was decided to disfranchise all German born electors for the duration of he present war. The Premier ...

    Article : 162 words
  34. ADVANCES TO SETTLERS.

    The Acting Minister for Lands (Mr. Underwood) yesterday intimated that the State Bank had more than 600 improved properties on hand, and it had been decided ...

    Article : 76 words
  35. PTE. HARRY.

    Pte. G. S. Harry, of the 32nd Battalion, Egypt, who has been wounded, is the second son of Mr. T. Harry, of Kensington Gardens. Cable advices state that he ...

    Article : 39 words
  36. Austrian Sugar Shortage.

    The Austrian Government is issuing sugar cards Everybody's supply is limited to a little more than 2½ 1b. monthly. ...

    Article : 26 words
  37. OFFICIAL REPORT.

    The official report states:—It is believed that three Zeppelins participated in the raid. After crossing tie coast, they separated, and took various courses. The ...

    Article : 112 words
  38. TRENCH COMFORTS

    The central committee of the Trench Comforts Fund reports that more than 250 cases of comforts for the South Australian soldiers in the prenches will be forwarded to Egypt next week ...

    Article : 399 words
  39. SOLDIER AND A CONSTABLE.

    The case of a soldier, Alfred Henry Burnett, who was charged with having maliciously shot at Poiice-Sgt. Paul, was before Judge Docker and a jury at the ...

    Article : 151 words
  40. Incidents of the War.

    The Lord Mayor of Liverpool (Mr. Arthur S. Mather) will tender a luncheon to the Prime Minister of Australia (Mr. Hughes) on Tuesday. ...

    Article : 176 words
  41. Portugal and Germany.

    The newspapers of Lisbon consider that a diplomatic rupture between Germany and Portugal is inevitable in connection with the seizure "by Portugal of ...

    Article : 38 words
  42. THINGS GENERALLY CALMER."

    The Herman communique naively remarks:—Things generally are calmer on the eastern bank of the Mouse. In minor encounters during the last two days we ...

    Article : 104 words
  43. A NEW BUSINESS.

    The Government Las authorized the Industries Assistance Board to open up a new business with settlers who have not so far received assistance. The main ...

    Article : 87 words
  44. VISITOR NEXT MORNING.

    A Zeppelin was sighted this morning over the south eastern country. It was flying at a groat height, and did not drop any bombs. The vessel steered for Ostend. ...

    Article : 82 words
  45. British Steamer Sunk.

    The Glasgow steamer Masunda "has been sunk, but all the members of her crew were saved. This vessel which and a displacement of 4,952 tons, was built ...

    Article : 45 words
  46. SEMAPHORE CHEEK-UP SOCIETY.

    A pleasant and interesting ceremony was witnessed on Tuesday afternoon at the Mitcham Camp, in the presence of the camp commandant (Major Stuart), Chaplain-Col. Metiers, and ...

    Article : 495 words
  47. GUILTY OF BRIBERY.

    After having been locked up all night, a bury this morning gave the verdict of ac[?] on the first count and guilty on the second count in a Quarter Session's ...

    Article : 106 words
  48. BARRIER ITEMS.

    The water supply to the mines was satisfactory to-day. Underground operations were resumed on the North Mine this morning, and milling will be proceeded ...

    Article : 217 words
  49. "War Far From Ending."

    Col. House, the confidential agent of the United States President, who visited the European capitals to enquire whether there were prospects of peace, is understood to ...

    Article : 55 words
  50. Germans' Terrible Losses.

    The newspapers predict that the German offensive at Verdun may last some days. The enemy accumulated 300,000 men on a narrow sector. As the waves of soldiers now roll up to the French line ...

    Article : 79 words
  51. "GOD DAMN THE KAISER".

    The town hall was filled yesterday after noon, when a public meeting of citizens was held for the purpose of expressing appreciation of the defence of Verdun by the ...

    Article : 213 words
  52. Mitcham Camp Concert.

    The Chief Secretary (Hon. A. W. Styles) stated on Tuesday that ho had received an intimation from the authorities at the Mitcham Camp that all arrangements had ...

    Article : 74 words
  53. GOOD-BYE TO TRAMWAY MEN.

    A complimentary farewell social to members who arc about to depart far the front was ten[?] by the South Australian branch of tho Australian Tramway Employes Association at the ...

    Article : 475 words
  54. GERMAN BATES.

    The communal rates in Germany, which are based on the income tax, have increased enormously as a result of the war. The pre war rate was 105 per cent, of the ...

    Article : 64 words
  55. 'Blunderers at the Top."

    Frederick Scott Oliver, whose work, 'Ordeal by Battle." issued from the press last year, has now reached its twenty fourth thousand, has written a new ...

    Article : 305 words
  56. Wounded from the Front.

    Advice has been received that two transports will arrive in Melbourne on March 8 and 9, with returned sick and wounded soldiers, the names of which have been ...

    Article : 48 words
  57. Red Cross Society.

    Receipts for August 19 to December 22, £13 14/7; expenditure (including donations), £00 18/2; cash in hand, £12 l0/5. ...

    Article : 26 words
  58. RED CROSS NOTES.

    Generous support has been given to the appeal for lounges ard chairs for the local military hospitals, and all gifts of the kind have already been established where the necessity lay. Cane ...

    Article : 184 words
  59. Advertising

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    Advertising : 907 words
  60. GUTS FROM BURRA.

    Many Burn people and school children have had letters of thanks for woollen comforts sent. Pte. Kenyon, writing to Miss Trix Pearce (Secretary of the local Cheer-up Society) names the ...

    Article : 152 words
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