Hopeless. European Position German Ultimatum Served on Russia The Worst Feared. British Minister Fears 20 Years' War. Prime Minister's Statement. Russian Army Ready. Japan to Britain's Assistance German 'Mobilisation Expected. the "Times" Emphatic. General Financial Panic. Position of Australia. London
The Bathurst Times · Saturday 1 August 1914 · page 2
Germany has issued an ultimatum to Russia asking that country to explain within 24 hours the mobilisation of her forces…
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The Bathurst Times · Monday 3 August 1914 · page 2
Lloyds is overwheimed with war insurance business. The rates paid yesterday were:— Against the risk of war involving…
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The Bathurst Times · Monday 3 August 1914 · page 2
The Kaiser delivered an impassioned speech from a balcony overlooking Unter der Linden to a vast crowd[?] had gathered to celebrate the…
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The Bathurst Times · Monday 3 August 1914 · page 4
At the wheat sales this morning sellers wanted 4/6 on spot. They asked 4/ for Jan.-Feb.-March, but buyers were numerous at 3/11½…
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Lithgow Mercury · Monday 3 August 1914 · page 2
The cost of a great European war is beyond estimate. It would be gigantic, indeed appalling. We have seen the financial havoc wrought during the past week. Though the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Pending--an Election in Progress
Lithgow Mercury · Monday 3 August 1914 · page 2
The position of the Commonwealth at the beginning of a war which may involve the whole Empire, is in one respect entirely in satisfactory. At a time when above all others…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Poosiblities. Preparation at Williamstown. Melbourne
Leader · Monday 3 August 1914 · page 2
There is considerable activity at the Williamstown naval depot. Every preparation is being made for war possibilities. Owing to a cable from…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The "Times." Special War Edition Unexampled Enterprise
The Bathurst Times · Monday 3 August 1914 · page 2
The Bathurst "Times" on Saturday afternoon produced a special war edition and achieved something the like of which, we advisedly assert, has not…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Germany Solid for War. London, Saturday night
The Bathurst Times · Monday 3 August 1914 · page 2
It was late on Thursday when the Russian Government decided upon a general mobilisation. This step was forced upon it by Germany's military…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Against Time[?] Germany to Atta[?] Wher[?]
Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 3 August 1914 · page 2
The report is on[?] that German Consul-General in [?] So[?]Africa, with the who[?] his sta[?] has left Capetown…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Local War Items. Prayers in the Churches
Lithgow Mercury · Monday 3 August 1914 · page 2
At all the churches in the town yesterday prayers were offered for peace, in most cases with special reference to England. At all Catholic, churches in the State special prayers…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →When Did German De Clare War. London
Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 3 August 1914 · page 2
The French Ambassador asserts that Germany declared war at the moment when Russia and Austria were approaching an agreement…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Earlier News. War Declared Inevitable. Ominous Preparations. Berlin
The Bathurst Times · Monday 3 August 1914 · page 4
The Kaiser has declared that the German Empire is in a state of war. A similar decree has been issued in Bavaria…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War with Germany. Provokes Great Russian Enthusiasm. St. Petersburg
National Advocate · Monday 3 August 1914 · page 2
The announcement of war with Germany provoked great demonstrations everywhere. A huge crowd sang the "National Anthem" in front of the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Germany out for War Declared ag[?]st Russia. SYDNEY, Sunday, Noon
Leader · Monday 3 August 1914 · page 2
Information has just come to hand that Germany has declared war against Russia. (Published from "The Leader office"…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Sink All Differences Premier an Optimist. Horrors and Miseries of War
National Advocate · Monday 3 August 1914 · page 5
The Premier, in replying to the toast of Parliament, at the Sydney Chamber of Commerce annual banquet said:—"I feel, like Sir Gerald…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Formal War. Germany's Declarative. Railways Torn up Britain Absolt[?]ely Pre[?]ared
Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 3 August 1914 · page 2
The German [?] departed from St. [?]Before he left he hand [?]his Foreign Minister [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Calami[?] Bishop Long on the War the Call of the British
The Bathurst Times · Monday 3 August 1914 · page 2
The Rt. Rev. Dr. Long, Bishop of Bathurst, in All Saints' Cathedral last night, delivered an address on the present international situation…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →WAR Ominous Signs Trouble Certain to Extend Excitement in Germany. Berlin, Friday night
National Advocate · Monday 3 August 1914 · page 5
There is tremendous excitement in the city, as it is reported that the Russians have blown up a bridge near Granitza in Austrian territory…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Latest War News. Austria-servia. Germany-russia. Australia Preparing. Ominous Messages. LONDON
Leader · Monday 3 August 1914 · page 2
The British Fleet is ready for action at midnight, and a general war is considered inevitable. The 'Times' states that it is now apparent that…
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