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The wars & local soldiers, 1914

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Excitement in Berlin. Crowds Declare for War. Berlin

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 4 August 1914 · page 4

There has been a tremendous demonstration in Berlin in favor of war. Crowds numbering hundreds of thousands paraded around the Palace,…

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What a Big War Costs. a Gold-eating Business

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 August 1914 · page 3

It is stated that France, Russia, and Great Britain between them have a war chest of £426,000,000 in hand, while Germany, Italy, and Austria are…

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Lord Beresford Cries Out for War. Treaty Obligations. London

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 4 August 1914 · page 5

In a letter to the press Lord Charles Beresford calls upon the country to pay the debt which it owes to France and declares that Britain will for ever…

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Grave War Leader. "Germany Has Shown Her Hand." London

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 4 August 1914 · page 2

"The Times" in a leading article states:— "After the example of what Germany has done in Luvemburg, and on the…

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British Cabinet Divided. Sir Edward Grey Favors War. London

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 4 August 1914 · page 4

The British Cabinet is known to be divided on the question of war. Sir Edward Grey, the British Foreign Minister, is leading the pro-war party…

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Lord Beresford Cries Out for War. Treaty Obligations. London

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 4 August 1914 · page 2

In a letter to the press Lord Charles Beresford calls upon the country to pay the debt which it owes to France and declares that Britain will for ever…

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The War. Earlier News the Financial Position. Bills of Exchange. London

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 4 August 1914 · page 5

An important conference has been held between the Ministers and the leading financiers. The Banking Act will probably be…

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Premier Attacked on War References. Sir W. Irvine and Col. Ryrie Indignant

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 4 August 1914 · page 5

The Federal Attorney-General, Sir William Irvine, Colonel Ryrie, M.P., and Dr. Arthur, M.L.A., made references to the crisis in the course of…

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War in Earnest Heavy Firing in North Sea. an Unconfirmed Report London

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 August 1914 · page 3

"News of the World" declares wireless has been received an[?]ting heavy firing in the North. The report has not yet been…

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Kitchener's Departure Postponed. Suggestion by the "Times." "Secretary of State for War." London

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 August 1914 · page 2

The departure of Lord Kitchener for Egypt has been postponed. The "Times" suggests that he should be appointed Secretary of State…

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Labor and the War "All for the State." Party Secondary. Manifesto by Mr. Hughes. Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 August 1914 · page 3

"In view of the extreme gravity of the present position—unprecedented in the history of the Empire—I for bear to criticise or even to comment…

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England Declares War Against Germany How Australia Stands Second Edition. (The Third Edition of the "Times," containing the latest cables from the seat of war, will be published in the course of the afternoon.) LONDON

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 4 August 1914 · page 2

THE NEW YORK PRESS ASSOCIATION CONFIRMS THE REPORT THAT ENGLAND HAS DECLARED WAR ON GERMANY…

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WAR General Outbreak Germany Strikes Invasion of France Russo-German Collisions Heavy German Losses. Russia Crosses the Frontier France Must Fight

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 August 1914 · page 3

The crisis in Europe has leapt from the tarrying ground of verbal dispute, and entered upon the grim red road of the arbitrament of arms. The Continent has been transformed from a great parade ground into a military chess board presided over by the dark spectres of detain and destruction…

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War News. the Very Latest. Desultory Fight1ng Comtixues. Belgrade Bombardment Ceased. Demonstration by Australians. North Sea Cannonading. French Frontier Penetrated. London

Leader · Tuesday 4 August 1914 · page 3

A diplomatic authority states that the German High Sea fleet has lessed through K[?]el, and is steaming westward…

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War on the Brink. Outbreak between France and Germany Imminent. Britain Undecided Austral an Enthusiasm 20,000 Troops and Fleet Offered First Patriotic Demonstration England (Continued from another page)

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 August 1914 · page 2

The situation in Europe is the gravest in history. All the powers stand at defiance, armed to the teeth, and there seems little hope that Great Britain can any longer stand aloof from armageddon. France simply must fight now, and a definite stroke by her armies…

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The Latest Affairs In London. Limited Cenorship Imposed. P. AND O. Liners Halted. a Significant French Allegation. Anti-war Demonstrations' Prayers for Peace. Fishing Fleet Recalled From Dancer Zone. London

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 August 1914 · page 3

Huge crowds assembled in Fleet-street awaiting the war news. The Cabinet meeting broke up at 8 o'clock…

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Cloud Bursts. Gigantic European War. Important Battles Reported Will Britain Enter the Fray? Waiting for the Answer. Activity on Land, Sea, and in the Air. Australia Offers Expeditionary Force of 20,000 Men Navy at Disposal of the Admiralty Reported Assassination of Austrian Emperor German's Invade France. Luxemburg Occupied. London

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 4 August 1914 · page 2

The Germans have occupied Luxemburg, and invaded France at three points —Nancy, Longuny, and Metz…

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Plymouth's War Preparations

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 5 August 1914 · page 2

Plymouth is filled with soldiers, and searchlights are flashing all about the harbor. Strict censorship continues…

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General War Items

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 5 August 1914 · page 2

The bombardment of Bona took place at 4 o'clock in the morning. The cruiser then proceeded in a westerly direction at full speed…

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The Empire at War

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 5 August 1914 · page 2

Though the first report was not officially confirmed up to this morning, we may assume that Great Britain is on the eve of war with Germany. Australia, as an integral portion…

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