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  2. WAR PLANES

    An interesting article on the progress of aviation and the value of aeroplaes in war appeared in a recent issue of the "Car Illustrated," an English motoring ...

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  3. BALLARAT CONTINGENT.

    Volunteers from Ballarat who have been acco[?]ted for service with the Expeditionary Force will parade at the Orderly-room to-morrow at 5.15 a.m. and will entrain ...

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  4. FRENCH BROTHERS' CHEQUE.

    Cr D. Andrew, Mayor of Bendigo, has received the following letter, signed "The Brothers De Ravin," and enclosing a cheque for £100:— ...

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  5. SOLDIERS' COMFORT FUND.

    Those who have had experience of soldier's life in camp realise that, though the strict necessaries of life are provided, there are numerous little details which, ...

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  6. GERMANY'S DEBT TO ENGLAND

    Herr Dernburg, late German Secretary of State for the Colonies, made a generous acknowledgment in a speech in London on 22nd June of the debt which ...

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  7. HORSES WANTED.

    A number of horses of various classes are required either for the Expeditionary Forces, soon leaving our shores for the seat of war, or to tilt up the places ...

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  8. BUTTER FOR THE BOYS.

    Dear Friends and Co-dairy Workers.—Every mother knows that the boys like plenty of good butter. A few days ago [?] made a suggestion to Mr Foster, ...

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  9. SCHOOL TEACHERS' LEAGUE.

    A general meeting of the central council of the Education Department Patriotic League was held at the Education Office to-day, the Minister (Mr Livingston) ...

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  10. To the Editor of "The Courier."

    Sir,—The good work done at the military camp at Queenscliff by the Ballarat branch of the Y.M.C.A. is highly commended by all classes of the community, ...

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  11. LADIES' COMMITTEES.

    The ladies committees of the Soldiers Comforts Fund are invited by the Mayoresses of City and Town to meet at the City Hall this afternoon at 3 o'clock to ...

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  12. RECRUITING IN COUNTRY.

    ALLENDALE, Monday.—Applications are being invited from persons resident in this locality for service with the Australian Imperial Expeditionary Force. ...

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  13. SYDNEY STOCK EXCHANGE

    At a meeting of the Stock Exchange to-day, it was decided to resume settlements, and thereby bring about a normal position of affairs, with a view to ...

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    In his letter to Mrs Betteridge, the secretary of the Wallace Butter company writes:—"Dear Madant,—The directors met yesterday (13th) and considered your ...

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  15. SPECIAL CHURCH SERVICES

    On Sunday evening the Vicar (Rev. M. C. James) announced that St Peter's Church of England would be open daily for prayer until the present was ...

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  16. THE LIGHT HORSE.

    Mr John L. Ryan, youngest son of ex-Superintendent and Mrs Ryan, of Clunes, has voluntered and been accepted for the Australian Expeditionary Force as a ...

    Article : 64 words
  17. To the Editor of "The Courier."

    Sir.—A great number of people, young and old, are concerning the themselves at the present grave crisis as to how they can best contribute to the Soldiers' Comfort ...

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  18. MOBILISING THE 71ST

    Although members of the 70th Regiment, who left for Queenscliff a fortnight are were lcoking forward to a somewhat prolonged stay, it is the desire of the ...

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  19. EXAMINATION OF CANDIDATES.

    An examination of volunteers for the Expeditionary Force took place on Saturday. Dr Wyatt B. Decker examined the men. ...

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  20. GERMANS AND AUSTRIANS

    The Attorney-General to-night, refer, ring to the legal position of Germans and Austrians, said that where they had reported themselves to the Government, ...

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  21. ACTION IN COUNTRY DISTRICTS

    The teachers of the Egerton State School propose to assist the Soldiers' Comfort Fund. Each girl in the school is to bring a skein of wool, and the girls ...

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  22. ENTHUSIASM AT PERTH.

    A great rush to enrol for service with the Expeditionary Force is taking place. The average age of the men selected [?] 23, and there are very few over 30. ...

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  23. WOMEN'S PATRIOTIC LEAGUE.

    At an enthusiastic meeting of ladies, held in the Shire Hall, and presided over by Mrs J. R. Mitchell, it was decided to form a branch of the Women's ...

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  24. MINE CLOSES DOWN

    Consequent on the outbreak of war, the Talbot Alluvials Ltd., late London Loddon Deep Leads Co., Caraluiup Plams, near Talbot, and English-owned mine, has ...

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  25. DARWIN VOLUNTEERS.

    With enthusiasm Darwin has said farewell to Lt Patrick Lionel Holmes, formerly of the Munster Fusiliers, who has volunteered for active service. Capt J. R. ...

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  26. PATRIOTIC FUND

    Sir.—My employees and I are at one in a belief that the time has come for the establishment in Ballarat of a patriotic fund, and they join me in asking that ...

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  27. HORSES FROM CHARLTON.

    A movement is on foot to send two trucks of horses from the Charlton district. Mr Andrew Robert on has donated one of his best horses; and Mr A. ...

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  28. SUBMARINE BOATS

    Submarines of 2000 tons, armed with four 6-inch guns, and an increased number of tubes for torpedoes, are foreshadowed as among the possibilities of ...

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  29. WITH THE TROOPS AT QUEENSCLIFF

    On Saturday morning the troops were astir slightly earlier than usual, owing to the bugler detailed for the job taking matters into his own hands, and blowing ...

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  30. SKIPTON SCHEME.

    A well-attended meeting of residents was held in the Mechanics' Institute on Saturday. The following schemes were adopted:—Subscription lists to be opened ...

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  31. FINANCING PUBLIC WORKS

    The Federal Treasurer, Sir John Forrest, said this afternoon that he had been obliged to abandon the election campaign in West Australia. He had come to ...

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  32. LAYING MINES

    The Hague Convention with its counsel of perfection, has dealt with the subject of mine laving by the 8th convention of 1997, which read as follows:— ...

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  33. MEETING AT MARYBOROUGH

    A highly enthusiastic meeting was held at the Maryborough Town Hall to-night to consider action respecting the European crisis. The Mayor (Cr H E. ...

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  34. To the Editor of "The Courier."

    Sir.—Enclosed pleased find cheque for £2 2/ to be placed to the Patriotic Fund for the benefit of those dependent on the men comprising the Expeditionary Force for ...

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  35. STATE PUBLIC WORKS.

    Unless unforeseen circumstances occur the various Victorian railway works will be continued. The works required for the electrification of the suburban ...

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  36. NAVAL SUPREMACY

    Most of the great nations of tile world are competing in the feverish Dreadnought building race, and at the beginning of this year 145 vessels of this and ...

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  37. SONG OF AUSTRALIA'S YOUNG GUARD

    Hail, brightest gem in Britain's crown, O'er which the Southern Cross looks down—Australia, Australia! ...

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  38. TOWN COUNCIL GRANTS £50.

    Ratepayers of the Town will commend the councillors for action taken yesterday in regard to the Expeditionary Force to be sent to the front. The councillors, ...

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  39. PATRIOTIC APPEALS

    Offers of assistance continue to be received by the executive of the Lady Mayoress' Fund from all parts of the State. Goods have been arriving in large ...

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  40. INOPPORTUNE TIME FOR LOANS.

    Some time ago Mr Hagelthorn, Minister for Public Works, proposed that certain municipalities, more especially in the Gippsland district, should be called ...

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  41. PATRIOTIC MEETING TO BE HELD.

    In his fortnightly report Mayer Brekenshire recommended "that the City Council vote £100 to the funds for helping our soldiers and, if that course be ...

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  42. DISLOCATION OF INDUSTRY

    The situation in Broken Hill caused by the war appeared to be worse to-day. Only a few mines are at work, and the streets were crowded with men out of ...

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  43. LORD MAYOR'S FUND.

    There were a largo number of additional contributions to-day to the Lord Mayor's Patriotic Fund. The following were the largest cheques received to-day: ...

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  44. PAY-DAY AT THE CAMP.

    Monday was pay-day, and there was much joy is the camp. A very strict guard is being maintained alt round. The engine-driver. Mr W. Scott, who is an ...

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  45. LIGHT HORSE SQUADRON

    The area officers of the district are endeavoring to raiser a Light Horse squadron to form part of the Riverina Light Horse Regiment. There are hundreds of ...

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    Steamship men in New York say that the number of bicycles taken abroad by Americans for use on touring tries in recent years is so small as to be negligible. ...

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  47. Advertising

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  48. NEWCASTLE FUND.

    The Patriotic Fund now amounts to £2425. ...

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  49. QUALITY OF THE MEALS.

    Any anxiety bein felt by mothers who have some in came at Queenscliff regarding the quality of the meals being supplied should be allayed by a letter [?]ived ...

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  50. CONTRIBUTIONS AT AUCKLAND.

    The Patriotic Fund now amounts to £2000, and money is still pouring in. ...

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