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MONDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 1914.

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BY TELEGRAPH.

QERMANS RETIRING AT MANY POINTS.

Bazas.

In the centre and right the enemy have evanunted Vitzyle-Franscis, which had been fortified, and Riversals,

The Germans abandoned quantities of war material when attacked unt Sermalza.

A Revigny the enemy has also begun to give was on Argonneridge. getreating by the forest of Beilenoue,

LATER.

In Lorraine we have made some slight progress. We have occupied dhe edge of the forests of Champenoux, Rahainvillers and Gerbevillers,

The Germans have evacuated Sains Die.

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THE BELGIANS DEFEATING THE GERMANS.

Losos, Sept. 12, ... Ac official communique issued in Antwerp at midnight, states:-- The provinces of Antwerp and Lintang entirely and Eastern Flanders most entirely are free of the cu-my.

The Belgians reoccupied Termorale. Ta Cherous lost heavily in the fight in the environs and ded heating.

The German calon advancing from Melle towards deurde- Rugen trocaded northwards during the night, but was checked from the heights of Eemine, and again wheeled southward.

The Belgian Field Array took the offensive against the Germans king for Antwerp. We captured Aesches on the 10th September." We advanced continually, and on the 1th September our Artillery, especially with the new heavy field guns, hulicted important losses TONTON, Sept. 18. 4. a.m. It is reports that the Belgian Tmy has cut in two the tiem army occupying Cortenberg, between-Levivals afal Brussels. A battle is proveeding south-east of Autwmp, but it is still imderisive.

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RUSSIANS COMPLETELY DEFEAT AUSTRO-GERMAN ARMIES.

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THE CHINA MAIL.

BY TELEGRAPH.

AMBASSADORS PROTEST TO TURKEY.

› LONDON, Sept: 15, 12.50 p.m.

A Preat Bursan message states that the Ambassadors of all the Power base protested at Constantinople gainat Turkey abolishing the Capitalations.

THE SITUATION FAR BETTER THAN EXPECTED.

LONDON, Sept. 13, 9.35 p.m. The light H, Winston Churchill, addressing a great recruiting meeting in London, said he confessed the situation was far better than had been expected in the early stages. (Cheers.) If this battle bad been as disastrous os. thank God, it appeared triumphant, he would still come Ifore them with unabated wondence. (Cheers) Whatever might happen, the war would finish in accord ance with nar interests and those of civilisation,"

TYPHOON WARNING.

The following talegram was received äi the American Consulate Ganzend from the Hanile Observatory at 455.p.m. an Sunday!

Cyclone or typhoon, 19%. Long E. *** Lt. N. moring W..

MILITARY CONCERT.

Arranged to relieve any tendebuy tow wards monstony by the British troops stacburi an the Western end of the Flaad, thivachevet at Mount Duvia ca Saturday evening amply fulfikel its pur.

Pron start to finish there w Burn unchwerving of the unstinted

applauses stefully given by show for

braefit the concert was arrapad. Mr. Chure Mill, anid grent laughter. said that not a single German B.A., Captain and Adjutant Bartom

Majo Fritchard, Commanding 88th Co..

of the Nary.was better than it had ever been. They could rely upon the Rev, Conn-Häst. C.F. Lect. Heath.| battleship could be found on the so-called German Ocoin. The heplta ..., Captain Cowan, 4th Punjabis. Navy to maintain its supremacy. What they had to do now was to make, and umber of giber officers : put End keep on the Continent an Amny of at least one million men.

great Army. The only sure way of bringing the war to an end was towerive early.

THE. DERAILED TROOP TRAINS

Lossos, Sept. 11. Eight were killed and 86 were injured in the nccident to the troop train in South Atrien,

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AUSTRALIA AND THE MOTHER COUNTRY.

LaNtos. Supt. 11.

The new Prime Minister of Australia (Mr. Fisher declares that in way the Commonwealth is with the Mother Country to the end. Inbour's policy would be in accordance with tint of the previous Labour

Luxios, Sept. 13.10 a.. An, feil nuncement published in Petrogral states that the Russiansiniaistration. have completely defeated the Anatgisternuan nemies from Krasaik to Tomszoff, which they have driven over the river Sin."

The Bussines Ive also achieved great successes against the Austrians west north west of Leuberg

The Russians captured 200 officers and 30,001 men, making them prisoners. Many guns and quickfirers, along with munitions, were also taken.

LATRI The PresBureau confirms to-day the brilliant Russian victory, along with the capture of 20,000 prisoners and several hundred guns.

THE GERMAN ARMY AT THE RIVER ALLE.

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Lospos, Sept. 11, 12.10 p.in.

A Petrogaid rouminique says the German troops from the west concentrat ed at the River Alle, from whence they begun their movement eastward, moving io gras columna nerose the Staurin Lakes.

The Russian advance troops are retiring castward, but holding the

CAPTURE OF TOMASZOFF.

LONDON, Sept. 12, 11:20 pím.

DETAILS OF THE FIGHTING IN FRANCE.

the French Consulate

The following Havas telegrunts have been kindly sent to us through

PARIS, Sept. 11, 5 p..

On front of Paris-Verdin.: First part of battle on the Mnene seers to be in favour of the Allies as the right wing and the centre of the Gemans are now in retreat. Situation clanged on our right in the istries of the Vosges and Nancy. The terms tried to shell Naney with long ng guns.

The general situation. has entirely changed in the last few days we stop the German advance, which the Germans believed was devic from a strategies as well as from tactical standpoint. Not only did torious one, but the enemy retired before us at nearly all points.

From Nish:---The Servian Anny captured Somlin after a hard fight..

Sept. 12, 9.50 n. me.

The German allegation that Maubeuge and 40,000 prisoners Inve been captured is officially denied,

The German right wing of the First German army, has been ento pelled to ra-cross the Marne north of La Ferte-sons-Jouarre. The whole

Master-Linance Mag, 0.8.3. Eli Sgt. Haylock, Corp. Farmer, ami Qain) ner B. A. Cooper, anal, Hulchby were the committee, An excellent stage wo fensated, the solidity of which was nently sored by bunting. The programme announced Outma! "water sink- barbes! wires sandwiches a 1. but nothing was

stakvi.

Pho programane was started by the 8th CBG.1. Bezul and merived an! impeties when Serg, Palmer rendered We stick Hino Deck with Glue" Goger F. C. Tabrun, H.K.VA.. ng Height Ho! How the Winte Blow " is his inimitable manner und wasdeathy-;

stially revived; bis set in the mund part of the programme having

cheately refrain that is wit be! hummel at and cft • barbed wire"zili !! til the end of hostilition. Mr. A. I Allen having recovered frau tim clien up ice chairs were available "obliged kamion in. tàm flyms halt (just what the undi- Puo wanted and again in the second,

gore joining in his eitruses with grutusto. Gunner A. J. England. H.K.V.A.. nicely lessened the Buttertag element with a song in each half. "Land of rope and Glory And The Song of the Bow," and the were well song the favourita enntributions of the even-

Rev. Cooper-Hunt, Ciunter I. A. Couper, Suster Chunner May, C.S.M. Bús, Crryl, Walden, B.E. (who deserves spesial mentit foris rendering of

·Groblje " ("Tusti), Corp. Farme und thuner Towel all helped with the Issical portion of the programme. Cerpl. Bankbe, Sandford gave a gym- stic lisplay that contained some novel performates, Or item that was lockel forward to was the Indian Wie Dance

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The Russians have captured Tomaszoff, and cut off the Left Wing of the valley of the Marne above Fere-en-Jardinois, Neizy and the river Dhus given by a detachment of the 74th Pun

Austrian Army operating between Tomaszoc and Bavurassa.

LONDON, Sept. 12. 11.35 a..

A message from Petrograd elates that the Russians, continue their victorious advance and are driving the entire left wings of the Austrian army into an angle between the rivers Vistula (34.24 N. and 18.40 E.) and (60.47 N, and 21 86 E.) This confronts the Austriaua with a complete

debacles the forde are bad.

The Russian success is due to their artillery, Faridus fighting is proceeding with the Austrian centre where the +Hungarian regiments are abowing great gallantry.

The fighting line as the result of attacks and counter-attacks is n bugh Leigzag movement but generally the Bastians have gained ground rewards the

Austrian frontier.

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Hut fighting is in progress on the"Austrians), right......

GERMANS do TO ASSISTANCE OF AUSTRIANS.

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Loxnos, Sept. 12, 1.10 p.m.

A later communique from Petrograd to-day states that the Germans svo arrived at Grodek to assist the Austrians.

The operations of the Russians on two wings and rear of the -westor Austrian army are favoumble to the Russian Arms.

A turning movement near Raworusska against the Austrian fanks is proceeding successfully.

The Servians are continuing successfully on the ofensive.

AUSTRALIAN EXPEDITION OCCUPIES HERBERTSHOHE

LONDON, Sept. 12, 1.25 p.m.

Rear Admiral Sir George Edwin Patey. (Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Australian Ficet) reports at Melbourne that the Australian Expedi- →tion occupied Herbertahöhe this morning unopposed.

LLATER.

has been evacuated by the Germans.

The Fifth Gertuan Army in Argonne was attacked war Favincourt. Anil the French troops have progress slightly.

jabi In the mengre light it presented

A spectacle that was weird in the extreme albeit the movements were wonderfily ¿promiso, the individuals using the swords roadly having to be so.

The Germans attacked the fort a Genicourt near Verdun. to Cateau-Salins, but is now retreating to the forest of Mompenoux.

The Sixth German Army advare slightly in Lorraine on the

that all attempts made by the Germans to break through on the Left Wing on the right bank

A telegram frora Paris, dated September 10th, 4.30 p.m., states

the Ouren have failed. The British troops- crossed the Mame. The Germans marched back 10 kilometers. No

table change in the centre and right.....

A telem fron Petrograd stub the Russians have occupied the Austrian towns, Southava and Got nur Houthani

A Favas telegram states that on our left wing the Germans tegen n gehend retreat between C and Merne. Their front extended yester day from Soissons, Brinz, sms, in the Reims Hills. Their envairy leks exhausted. The Anglo-French troops are in pursuit. A wenk resistance was offered yestering.

On the French centre and right wing the Cherninas are evacuating the course of the river Sanks and Vitry-le-Francois where they had práviously fortified themselves. During the French attacks on Lermaize occupying Argoune are beginning to fall back and are marching North and Revigny the enemy abandoned lots of material The German forces through the Forest of Bellemone.

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In Lormine the French advanced slightly, and now occupy the

Eust ridge of the Forest Champeryx, Rehainvillers. "Gerbervillers.

The Germans have evacuated Saint Die.

The French troops in Claznpugne were at first compelled to retize on Mourmelon ani Chalane but adopting the offensive, they caused the Third Geraan Arhy to lose part of the ground they had gained.

The Belgian Anny is acting vigorously against the Germans, in the vicinity of Antwerp.

"The Servians bave occupied Serlin.

FIGHTING IN EAST AFRICA.

Losous, Sept. 18, 8.43 pr

A Nairobi telegrun states that a strong force of Germans has The British from Fort Florence readvancing

The Rt. Hon. L. Harcourt has announced that Bear-Admiral occupied Kaningu. Patey's Australian Squadron hoisted the Union Jack at Horbertakohengainst them. without opposition.

The Germans at Two River are retreating before British force captured.

A Naval landing party under Commander J. Beresford established from Bum. Three German officers and some native tops have been themselves ashore at dawn without the enemy's knowledge.

LATER.

Details of the fierce action of last Sunday are not yet available,

The Australians captured the Wireless Station at Herbertshohe after but the British made a most gallant bayonet charge againt the fiercest sighteen hours' bush fighting.

machine gun fire

At the Garrisons of Herbertshole and Ruboul another two senmen were killed and one wounded.

THE GERMAN CASUALTIES.

LATER.

The 20th Punjabis suffered somewhat leavily.

RESIGNATION OF A GREEK MINISTER.

Lov,ox, Sept. 14.

The Admiralty announce that the Gorman, casualties at Herbert.zalos, the Premier, takes charge of Foreign Affairs.

The Greek Foreign Minister, M. Streit, has resigned and M. Veni- shohe, include between twenty and thirty killed German officers, including the commander and fifteen non-commissioned officers and fifty-six native police captured. Captain Pockley of the Army Medical Corps was killed.

FIGHT FOR FOUR MILES, THROUGH BUSH

LATER,

A section proceeding to destroy the wireless station, they progress

of the party was stoutly opposed and had to fight for four miles through

the bush, the road being in many places mined.

RUSSIAN PRESS JUBILANT.

LONDON, Sopt 14, 2 a.m.

The Russian Press is jubilant at Austria's defeat and declare that the Monarchy is already tattering.

WAR NEWS.

TO ENGLAND.

The visitors dust about 10.30 and to show their appreciation than troops gave thean then. Eearty cheers.

The best

thunks of the officers and men of the R8th Co., B.G.A. are given to those who undertook the tiring climb to give their services, vizi: Messra. Labrams, Silk stone and England of the E.E.V.C., and Mr. A. B. Allen, B.X.Y, Police..

The accompanists, Master Gunner Bas- maissen B.G.A., and Gunner Silkstone. ILK.V.C. did excellent servico.

LARCENY V. SNATCHING.

Prisoners Amusing Defence.

Charged with the inrceny from the person of two 80 bills, a Chinese this marping was very keen to impro Mr. Melhus that pick-pocketing was not nearly such a serious charge se snatching. The Magistrate observed that the gentle- man was evidently much mare enlightened then the ust run of defondante.. Thin cident was received with general laughter. The theft took plas outside ne of the hope in the Beaconsfeld Arcade where

A Chinese was admiring the goods display- ed in the shop window. He felt a cíntch

at bis berast pocket and torming

the defendant whom he maized.

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Marques, one of the best known 'and, weathiest residents of the Eortuguese Colony

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ern Smelting and Refining Co. of San Francisco under AD agreement of guarantee. Judgment was obtained against him for an amount of angst. $90,000, and this was of us are born Australians, and a wall upheld on sppaal. A further appeal, to propiztion are astraline subjecta, who the Privy Council, was pending at the time Mr. Marques had considerable landed have sworn fidelity to the English Crows, of his death our loyalty to the King of England, property i Macao and Portugal, and war George V.; and (2) that we are prepared, the possessor of a fine library, bould the necereity arito, to aserifies our property anil our lives, for the welfare of England,

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THE CASUALTIES.

The casualties were Lieut. Commdr. Elwell and two Australian Naval Reserve killed, three wounded.

The German caenalties are unknown, Thirty-seven German pri soners were taken.

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