Numerous Mines in North Sea
Lowestoft fishermen report that 34 mines exploded around their boats within a small area in the North Sea one night…
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At Tsing-Tao. Japanese Losses in Removing Mines
Two Japanese officers and eight men were killed, and 57 injured, removing land mines at Tsing Tao. There are 436 Germans wounded in…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Mines Washed Ashore
Eighty mines, a report from Amsterdam states, have been washed up on the coast of Zealand. At West Capelle, in Holland, four naval officers and three sailors were…
Continued on Trove, page 23 →Land Mines Kill Germans
A war correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph" mentions that a village in the north of Franco was between two fires, and in consequence the French, who were holding…
Continued on Trove, page 22 →Mines for Red Sea
Advices from Cairo state that the British light cruiser Minerva bombarded Akatia after hearing that mines had been sent there for use in the Red Sea. Pourparlers…
Continued on Trove, page 23 →On the Sea. The Mine Field near Ireland. An American Steamer Seized
The British naval losses to date include 222 officers and 3450 men killed. Mr Asquith announced in the House of Commons that the navy had been…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Very Thin Tale. How German Cruisers Get Coal. Santiago De Chili
The steamer Sacramento, which has arrived at Valparaiso, reports that she was seized by a German warship and taken to Juan Fernandez Island, where she was…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Second Edition Alleged German Naval Plan. To Attack British Liners and Mine Atlantic Routes. LONDON
The Copenhagen correspondent of the "Daily Mail" states that the German cruiser Berlin is bound from Wilhelm-shaven for leeland, and thence to the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Colliery Trouble
A deputation representing the Northern and Southern colliery employes interviewed the New South Wales Attorney General, setting forth the reasons why…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Lowestoft Fishing Boats Sunk by Mines
Circumstances are detailed in "The Times" of the sinking on October 10 of two Lowestoft fishing boats by mines in the North Sea. It is stated that the crews…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Mines Laid for Russians. Austrian Ruse Fails
During the fighting at Przemysl the Austrians recently resorted to a ruse to entice the Russians on to destruction, but the scheme miscarried…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Mines in North Sea
The Admiralty announces that, owing to the extension of mine defences in the North Sea, pilotage is now compulsory for vessels entering or leaving several ports…
Continued on Trove, page 20 →Fleets of Wax, Silver and Gold
By the Admiralty's orders perfect models are made in paraffin wax of every new battleship before it is laid down, and these models are tested in a tank specially erected…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Gold-plated Door Handles
Five thousand pounds per annum is several thousands more than most people could pay as rent for a flat, yet that is the amount…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →"The House of Gold." Nero's Marvellous Palace in Rome
An interesting description of the wonderful "House of Gold" which Nero had built for him between the Palatine and Esquiline bills in…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Mine Laying Trawlers Captured
The Nestor, a Norwegian steam trawler, has been brought under naval estort to Fleetwood (a seaport and military station of Lancashire), as it is alleged that she…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Huge Loan in Gold. Agreemtnt with the Banks
In his Budget statement on Thursday next, Mr. [?] will state the details of the arrangement between the Federal Treasure and the Associated Banks, which…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →On the Sea. The Menace of Mines and Submarines. Further Losses of British Merchant Vessels. Reported Loss of German Warships in the Baltic
A German submarine sank the British merchantman, Malachite, near Havre, and also the steamer Prime, off Cape Autifer. The crews of both…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Local Government Conference. Mining by Mayor of Albury
The Mayor furnished the following information attended to by him while in Sydney:-Water Extension to Rac[?]ourse.-…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Mine-layers Captured
The search by the British navy for vessels engaged in mine-laying has resulted in the Norwegian trawler Nestor being brought to Fleetwood, in Lancashire, under…
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