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  2. RUTHLESS SUBMARINING. A WEEK'S BRITISH SHIPPING.

    The Admiralty reports that the arrivals at the British ports during the week numbered 2528 and the sailings 2554. Sixteen vessels of over 1600 tons and eight vessels ...

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  3. EX-CZAR AND CZARINA. RUSSIAN REVOLUTION.

    Latest news from Reuter's correspondent at Petrograd is that the Government has ordered that the former Czar and Czarina are to be regarded as having been deprived ...

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  4. GENERAL NEWS. RELIEF FOR PRISONERS.

    In the House of Commons on Wednesday Mr. J. F. Hope, a Lord Commissioner of the Treasury, stated that the War Cabinet was considering a mutual arrangement for ...

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  5. "OUR SAILORS' DAY."

    To-day is "Our Sailors' Day," and every loyal and honest citizen of the Empire should give his or her mite as a slight recognition of the magnificent ...

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  6. RIOTING IN BERLIN. GERMANY AND AUSTRIA.

    A telegram from Oldenzaal, on the Dutch-German frontier, which was despatched on Wednesday, says:—"There are persistent rumors of great ...

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  7. Such of the cable news on this page so headed has appeared in "The Times," and Franco-British Advance. GERMANS WITHDRAWING GUNS NORTH OF ARRAS is cabled to Australia by special permission. It should be understood that the opinions are not those of "The Times" unless expressly stated to be so.

    Reuter's correspondent at the British Headquarters, telegraphing on Wednesday afternoon, says:—"Squalls continued all night long, adding ...

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  8. INSURANCES INCREASED.

    Lloyd's announce that the insurance rate on vessels travelling to Australia has been increased to eight guineas, and is difficult to obtain ...

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  9. TWO MINE SWEEPERS MINED

    The Admiralty announces that two mine sweepers have been mined. In one case there were no casualties, but in the other 14 men were drowned. ...

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  10. MINISTER JOINS FORCES

    Mr. Pierre Blondin, the Canadian Postmaster-General, has resigned his portfolio and has volunteered for overseas service. He will probably join a battalion ...

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  11. DUMAS VICTORY ALARMS GERMANY.

    German newspapers are markedly apprehensive that the Duma's victory means a democratic Russia, that will greatly strengthen the Allies, by unifying their ...

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  12. MACEDONIAN FRONT.

    Mr. Ward Price, the British press representative on the Salonika front, telegraphs:— "The Allies' spring offensive north of ...

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  13. BRITISH AIRMEN PRAISED.

    French correspondents on the British front express great admiration for the work of the British aviators. They state that the bomb throwers and ...

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  14. Settling Soldiers After the War

    In the course of a speech Mr. John Hodge, Minister for Labor, outlined the scheme for settling soldiers after the war. He stated the Government was forming a great ...

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  15. Rouble Value Increases.

    The rouble exchange rate is constantly increasing, while other rates are decreasing This shows the confidence felt by business men in the result of the Russian revolution. ...

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  16. OFFICIAL REPORTS.

    Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig reports:— "We advanced rapidly south-eastwards and eastward of Peronne, reaching points ten ...

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  17. GREETINGS TO RUSSIA.

    The Government has given notice that it will table the following motion in the House of Commons:—"The House sends the Duma its fraternal ...

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  18. STRIKE ON THE TYNE.

    The Press Bureau states that Mr. Henderson, Minister without portfolio, has written to the Amalgamated Society of Engineers, deploring the strike on the Tyne, ...

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  19. FACING REVOLUTION.

    The "New York Tribune" publishes a long cable from one of its European correspondents to the effect that a revolution is imminent in Austria and Germany. ...

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  20. FEARS OF CIVIL STRIFE.

    It is stated by the "Social Demokraten." of Copenhagen, that the extremists at Petrograd are agitating violently, and preaching peace and international ...

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  21. WIDESPREAD WITHDRAWAL.

    The Central News states that British airmen have observed a widespread eastern withdrawal of guns north of Arras. The Germans are incessantly ...

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  22. EMPIRE WAR COUNCIL.

    Following upon the sitting of the Empire War Cabinet on Tuesday, the Dominion representatives to-day attended the first meeting of the Empire War Council at the ...

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  23. RED CROSS HOSPITAL.

    Mrs. T. S. Hall has given a Red Cross hospital at Kensington for Australian nurses. Mrs. Hall will pay for its upkeep and the A.I.F. will supply medical men. ...

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  24. CHRISTMAS GIFT.

    Miss J. Carter has received a letter from Bombardier Everett Bowden, of Horsham, but now with the Australian forces in France, acknowledging receipt of a ...

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  25. On Prime Minister's Residence.

    A man believed to be of unsound mind gained access to the Prime Minister's residence on Wednesday afternoon. He was with difficulty overpowered and taken to the ...

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  26. RED CROSS SOCIETY.

    The fortnightly meeting of this branch was held on Wednesday afternoon in the Congregational Hall, Russell-street. There was a good attendance, and a large number ...

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  27. DR. VON BETHMANN HOLLWEG

    It is stated by the "Tageblatt" of Berlin, that at a secret meeting at Munich of the National Committee for the Speedy Defeat of England, measures for the ...

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  28. OUTSKIRTS OF LA FERE.

    Afternoon communiques show that the French have reached the outskirts of La Fere, which is behind the so-called Hindenbury line. The French have already ...

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  29. INJURED SOLDIER. BENDIGO.

    Mrs. O'Keefe, of "Canberra," Hargreaves-street, Bendigo, has received word from her son. Driver W. G. O'Keefe, stating that he had been admitted to a Military ...

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  30. AMERICA AND GERMANY.

    President Wilson has summoned an extra session of Congress for 2nd April. The purpose of the session is to act on the state of war which admittedly exists ...

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  31. FINE WORK BY TIGRIS FLEET. MESOPOTAMIA.

    Mr. Candler, press correspondent in Mesopotamia, writing from Azizich, on 3rd March, describing the splendid work performed by the Tigris fleet, which, jointly ...

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  32. EAGLEHAWK BRANCH.

    A successful "pillowslip and towel" afternoon, arranged by the Eaglehawk branch of the Red Cross Society, was held in the Eaglehawk Red Cross depot on Wednesday ...

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  33. OUR SAILORS' DAY.

    A circular from the secretary of the Victorian branch of the Navy League, referring to to-day's appeal for our sailers, has been received by Mayor Beebe as follows:— ...

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  34. POSITION SUMMED UP.

    An expert commentator, summing up the recent advance, says:—"Our front has been carried in some places more than 22 beyond the ...

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  35. MELBOURNE.

    The Lady Mayoress of Melbourne said to-day that there had recently been a decided falling off in the number of knitted socks sent to the Patriotic Fund. If ...

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  36. THE EX-CZAR MISLED.

    "The Times" correspondent at Petrograd says that a reactionary has attempted to shoot M. Gutchkoff, the Minister for War and the Navy. ...

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  37. NEW FRENCH CABINET.

    In the Chamber of Deputies on Wednesday M. Ribot, the new Premier, read [?] Ministerial declaration stating that the Government was determined to carry on the ...

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  38. TASMANIA.

    The Closer Settlement Board has purchased the Maitland Estate of 2000 acres, situated 22 miles from Launceston, for the settlement of returned soldiers. ...

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  39. GERMAN BARBARITY.

    Reuter's correspondent at headquarters, telegraphing on Wednesday night, desc[?] ed a visit to Nesle, south-east of Cha[?]nes, where he was afforded some most striking ...

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  40. THE AUSTRALIANS.

    It is now known that the Eighth Infantry Brigade of the Australian forces was first into Bap[?]me, and that the Second and Fifth Divisions followed. ...

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  41. IN THE COUNTRY.

    At a meeting in connection with the fort[?] coming Auzac Day celebrations, in aid of the British and local Red Cross Societies, held in the Town Hall last night, it was ...

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  42. RUSSIANS ADVANCE IN PERSIA

    A Russian official message says: —"In the direction of Sakkiz, in Persia, we are pursuing the turks. We have entered Turkish territory. ...

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  43. OBITUARY. LATE MRS. ELINOR CARTER.

    The funeral of the late Mrs. Elinor C. Carter, widow of the late Mr. John Lees Carier, of Marong, took place yesterday, leaving the residence of her son-in-law. Mr. Carl ...

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  44. ARAB CHIEFS REVOLT.

    In the House of Commons on Wednesday, Mr. Balfour, Minister for Foreign Affairs, stated that the most important chief's in Arabia had revolted against the Turks. ...

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  45. A VOTE OF CONFIDENCE.

    Reuter's correspondent in Paris states the Chamber of Deputies unanimously voted confidence in the new Government. References made by M. Ribot, Premier, to ...

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  46. ALLEGED GERMAN DEFENCES

    Several New York newspapers publish an alleged description of [?]ndous German defences in Northern France, to which the Germans are said to be retiring. ...

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  47. TWO SUBMARINES TRAPPED

    An accont has been received from Newport News of the trapping of two German submarines. It is described by the captain of the steamer Alaskan (8672 tons). ...

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  48. COMFORTS FOR SOLDIERS.

    Miss Nellie Guy, of Condon-street, is a little girl who has taken a great interest in sending comforts to the soldiers. In a packet of cigarettes which she forwarded ...

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  49. THE COUNCIL ASSEMBLING.

    Hundreds of delegates elected by the soldiers in the provinces are travelling toward Petrograd to take part in the discussions of the revolutionary Workmen's ...

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  50. THE DARDANELLES REPORT.

    "When the country is in great jeopardy." said Admiral Lord Fisher, formerly First Sea Lord, in this House of Lords to-day. "it is not a time to tarnish great reputations, ...

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  51. LATE MR. JOHN THOMAS.

    The friends of Mr. John Thomas, an old and highly respected resident of Allingham-street, will regret to hear of his death after a short illness. He was a native of ...

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  52. ITALIANS REPULSE ATTACKS.

    An Italian official message states:—"We repulsed with heavy loss repeated attacks, preceded by violent gas shelling, at Costabella." ...

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  54. SPIES CHARGED.

    A message from New York states that Albert Sander and Charles Wunenberg, who were indicted as members of the Central Powers War Film Exchange, on a charge ...

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  55. LIEUT-COLONEL M. I. WILLIAMS

    Surgeon-General House pays a tribute to the late Lieut.-Colonel M. L. Williams, of Bendigo. He says everyone deplores the loss of a brilliant, popular young officer. ...

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  56. ON EASTERN FRONT.

    A Petrograd official message says that there has been great reconnoitring activity on the Russian front ...

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  57. A DRAMATIC SCENE.

    Reuter's correspondent at Petrograd states:—"Princo Ivoff, Russian Premier, infor[?]ted Reuter's representative that the western and south-western fronts sided ...

    Article : 287 words
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