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  2. Advertising

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    Advertising : 1,683 words
  3. TELEGRAMS.

    The Senate is ready to-day to adopt a resolution endorsing the President's action. ...

    Article : 24 words
  4. The War.

    London, Feb. 5.—The survivors of the British steamer Eavestone (1858 tons) report that the ship was sunk by shell-fire from a submarine. When the crew abandoned the sinking ...

    Article : 127 words
  5. Soldiers' Letters.

    An officer relative, writing from Egypt, 3rd December, to Guard A. Davis, "Edgeware," Faithfull-street,, Goulburn, says:— I am sure those people over in Australia— ...

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  6. SOUTH AMERICAN STATES.

    Reuter's Rio de Janeiro correspondent states: The Foreign Minister had a long conference with diplomatic, representatives of various South American States. According to a ...

    Article : 52 words
  7. CONSTANTINOPLE.

    London, Feb. 6.—The Amsterdam, correspondent of the "Daily Chronicle" says that a well-known commercial and financial magnate from Constantinople has arrived there and ...

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  8. GERMAN EXPORTS TO HOLLAND PROHIBITED.

    Reuter's Hague correspondent states that it is reported from Germany that all exports from Germany to Holland will be prohibited from Feb. 16. ...

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  9. WILL MEXICO HELP GERMANY?

    A report from London that General Carranza, of Mexico had sent his best wishes to the Kaiser, has caused a tremendous sensation here. ...

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  10. Western Front.

    Sir Douglas Haig reports:—We repulsed three attempted raids on the Somme front. A local operation we carried out last night north-east-ward of Gueudecourt. was entirely successful. ...

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  11. PRESIDENT'S ATTITUDE.

    New York, Feb. 5.—While President Wilson is still anxious to preserve pence he is determined the first overt act will mean war. He is hoping for the best but preparing for the worst. ...

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  12. DISABLING INTERNED MERCHANTMEN.

    The engines and boilers of nine German merchantmen have been disabled. The crews are now held at the immigration station. ...

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  13. JAPANESE SILK.

    A Japanese merchant closely in touch with the international situation does not share Yokehama brokers' fears that silk export from Japan to America will be interrupted. ...

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  14. SINKING OF THE EAVESTONE.

    Details regarding, the sinking of the British steamer Eavestone state that the captain, and four of the crew were killed. Eleven of the crew of the Ilse of Arran have landed. Two ...

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  15. FRENCH MESSAGE.

    A French communique states: A coup-de-main on the Reichacker Kopfe resulted in the capture of a machine gun and sixteen prisoners. ...

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  16. TURKEY.

    London, Feb. 6.—The German Government has sent out the news that the, Grand Vizier of Turkey has resigned owing to health reasons. Talaat Bey is forming a Cabinet with, Enver ...

    Article : 49 words
  17. (Reuter's Message.)

    Consul Frost at Queenstown cables that the steamer Eavestone was sunk by shell fire on Saturday near Fastnet. American negreos named Richmond and Wallace were killed. ...

    Article : 31 words
  18. More Men.

    The Press Bureau states that Sir Neville Chamberlain, Food Director, in accordance with the War Cabinet's decision, is instructing every Government Department to cancel forthwith ...

    Article : 70 words
  19. IMPORTANT INTERVIEW.

    Mr. Balfour, Minister for Foreign Affairs, had a prolonged interview with Mr. Page, American Ambassador to England, at the Foreign Office. The Spanish and Italian ...

    Article : 42 words
  20. PRISONERS IN GERMANY.

    London, Feb. 6.—It is estimated that Austria and Germany hold 1,500,000 Russian prisoners, 400,000 French, 50,000 Belgians, and 35,000 British. ...

    Article : 23 words
  21. SUPPLIES FOR BELGIUM.

    Washington, Feb. 5.—Mr. W. G. Sharp, American Ambassador in Paris, states that the United States has arranged with the Spanish Government to take over the provisioning of ...

    Article : 39 words
  22. AMERICAN PRISONERS TO BE RELEASED.

    Reuter's Hague correspondent states that the German Government has notified Mr. Gerard that the Americans captured by the German raider will be released. ...

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  23. WAR CABINET ACTS.

    The War Cabinet has cancelled all exemptions in Government departments, and is calling up all to 22 except skilled war workers. ...

    Article : 29 words
  24. APPRAISING THE WOOL.

    John Bridge and Co, Ltd., realizing that the conditions under which the value of wool is being arrived at by the appraisement scheme are so different from those that have hitherto ...

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  25. BERLIN PEOPLE CONFIDENT.

    Dutch reports state that Berlin heard of the rupture with America calmly. People crowded the streets and discussed the situation, saying that the Kaiser, Field-Marshal von ...

    Article : 80 words
  26. LOCAL LAND BOARD.

    A meeting of the Local Land Board was held at Goulburn on Tuesday, when decisions were given in the following cases:— Recommended.—W. Jelfery, a.l. 120, acres; ...

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  27. Opening of Parliament.

    The King opened Parliament at noon to-day. The ceremony was preceded by a magnificent military pageant in the streets. Overseas, troops were prominent. ...

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  28. FEELING IN FRANCE.

    Paris, Feb. 5.—President Wilson's announcement of the rupture caused an outburst of enthusiasm throughout France. AMERICANS IN TURKEY. ...

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  29. MUNITION STEAMERS STILL SAILING.

    There is no delay or interruption in the departure of munition steamers for Europe. Sailings recently were especially heavy. The Washington State Department ...

    Article : 65 words
  30. Turkey.

    Reuter's Amsterdam correspondent states that the Sultan of Turkey has accepted the Grand Vizier's resignation. Talaat Bey will succeed him. The war policy will be ...

    Article : 36 words
  31. INTERNED GERMAN SHIPS.

    There is no change in the status of war-bound merchantmen in American ports. The authorities took possession to prevent destruction or dangers to navigation, but the vessels ...

    Article : 64 words
  32. "DAMAGED GOODS."

    "Damaged Goods" was presented at the Majestic Theatre on Tuesday evening to a very fair house, the inclement weather doubtless interfering with the attendance. Those who ...

    Article : 262 words
  33. COLD WEATHER IN ENGLAND.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 119 words
  34. PROTECTION OF HARBOURS.

    The New York steel trade is negotiating for contracts with the Navy Department for chains and wire nets for the protection of harbours against submarines. ...

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  35. EFFECT OF WAR RUMOUR.

    Wall-street rumours that Germany had declared war on the United States, caused a sharp break in stocks. United States steel dropped three points. The market later ...

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  36. SWITZERLAND REFUSES PRESIDENT WILSON'S APPEAL.

    Switzerland has notified President Wilson that she declines to break diplomatic relations with Germany. So far as is known, this is the first response to President Wilson's ...

    Article : 35 words
  37. GOULBURN DISTRICT COURT.

    Before his Honor Judge Rogers. Several cases were postponed till next District Court, and others were settled. A POSTPONED CASE. ...

    Article : 124 words
  38. The Submarine Campaign.

    Indications are increasing that Germany is preparing to climb down. It is reported that negotiations are proceeding with neutrals with a view to further concessions. This is what ...

    Article : 45 words
  39. GERMANY AND AMERICA.

    The American Consul-General in Sydney has received an official message informing him that the United States has severed relations with Germany, and to suspend all activities on ...

    Article : 35 words
  40. MINES IDLE.

    The Scarborough colliery was idle to-day owing to the dismissal of an employee with whom the management had found fault. The South Bulli Mine is also idle to-day to enable the ...

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  41. DEATH OF MRS. A. BRAY.

    Mrs. Emma M. Bray, widow of Mr. Alfred Bray, off Concord, died at Craignish, Macquarie-street, Tuesday. She has left, two daughters, Mrs. Brearley, wife of Dr. Brearley, and ...

    Article : 383 words
  42. RELIEF SHIP SUNK.

    The sinking, of the Belgian, relief ship La Ksruse, loaded with maize consigned to neutral. relief commissions in Belgium, is reported. She carried flags' and markings arranged by ...

    Article : 41 words
  43. AUSTRALIAN ARMY RESERVE.

    It is expected that at the next meeting of the Federal Executive sanction will be given to the immediate creation of a comprehensive Australian army reserve. A scheme for the ...

    Article : 46 words
  44. GOULBURN AND THE WAR.

    A cable has been received from Mr. Victor Tickner, of Tallong, who sailed by a transport on 25th November, that the vessel arrived safely on the 30th January. ...

    Article : 32 words
  45. INSURANCE RATES.

    London underwriters quote equal rates for all neutral vessels in the Atlantic. Preference is discontinued. The rate is now £10 per cent. on cargo boats and £5 on liners. ...

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  46. MINER KILLED.

    Benjamin John, 29, a miner, was killed in Abermain colliery last night by a fall of coal, after having been almost rescued. While trying to release John the rescuers heard the roof ...

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  47. HIGHLAND SOCIETY.

    A meeting of the Goulburn Highland Society and Burns Club was held on Tuesday night. Chief W. Morgan presided, Mr. W. Corry, the see., presented a statement of ...

    Article : 89 words
  48. SERIOUS SITUATION IN SPAIN.

    Reuter's Madrid correspondent says that there is an increasingly serious situation. Unemployment is spreading in the Canaries, and people are starving. A rupture is most ...

    Article : 94 words
  49. DEFENCE DEPARTMENT INQUIRY.

    Mr. A. E. Barton, public accountant, and Major Ling, of the Federal Auditor-General's Department, have been appointed an independent board by the Minister of Defence to ...

    Article : 73 words
  50. WESTERN FRONT.

    London, Feb 5.—Some military critics in London express the opinion that the sudden German announcement of the policy of sea frightfulness is largely intended to tempt ...

    Article : 57 words
  51. RAINFALL.

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  52. ANZAC BAND.

    Melbourne, Tuesday.—It was suggested a few days ago that those Anzac Memorial Band, composed of New South Wales returned soldiers, appeared to be committing a breach of the ...

    Article : 142 words
  53. ROBBERY.

    When Mr. Frederick Moore, who keeps a jewellery shop in Annandale, woke this morning, he found the premises had been entered, apparently through the back door, which was ...

    Article : 70 words
  54. PROPOSED NEUTRAL LINE.

    The Swedish Government has proposed to Norway' and Denmark the organisation of a joint State line of steamers for mails, passengers, and contraband goods to England. ...

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  55. GREECE.

    Athens, Feb. 5.—The Minister for War (General Drakos) has ordered all persons to surrender arms used in the Greek or any other army by the 18th instant. ...

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  56. BRITISH VESSEL SUNK—LIVES LOST.

    The sinking of the British vessel Suratwood is reported. Five were killed and others injured. ...

    Article : 23 words
  57. RUSSIAN OFFENSIVE.

    Rome, Feb. 5.—"Pester Lloyd" (Budapest) says:—Unless the Austro-Germans drive off the Russians they will re-invade Hungary. The Russian offensive is becoming more pronounced ...

    Article : 31 words
  58. SHORT WEIGHT.

    A grocer was to-day fined £5, in default 21 days' hard labour, for having sold a pound of biscuits which was over an ounce deficient in weight. ...

    Article : 93 words
  59. NEUTRALS AFRAID.

    Amongst the neutrals the tension is unabated. They undoubtedly fear the German threats, which are everywhere discussed. Switzerland is making an effort for joint action by ...

    Article : 55 words
  60. MORE RUTHLESSNESS.

    London, Feb. 5.—The Admiralty reports that the steamer City of Birmingham (7498 tons) was torpedoed without warning on November 27, while 126 miles from land. The crew ...

    Article : 163 words
  61. BERRY CATTLE SALE.

    Harrison, Jones & Devlin, Ltd., in conjunction with A. J. Host, of Berry, will self at Berry showground on Friday, February 23, 500 head of cattle of various sorts. The sale is an ...

    Article : 45 words
  62. SPAIN AND SWITZERLAND.

    It appears certain that neither Spain nor Switzerland will sever diplomatic relation with Germany. The impression here is that King Alfonso regards himself as the most likely ...

    Article : 49 words
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