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The wars & local soldiers, 1914

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"Waiting for War." the Position in Germany. an Appeal to the People. London, Thursday Night

Barrier Miner · Friday 31 July 1914 · page 4

Reuter's Berlin correspondent says that "waiting for war" practically sums up the condition of things in Germany, where all the symptoms of a…

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"The Die Is Cast." "Only a Miracle Can Avert a Great War." British Precautionary Measures. London

Barrier Miner · Friday 31 July 1914 · page 2

Reuter's correspondent at St. Petersburg says that Russian official circles consider that the die is cast, and that only a miracle can avert an extended…

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2nd Edition. Miner Office, 3.30 p.m. Austria and Servia. England's Attitude. Home Rule Set Aside. Germany "Waiting for War." Reported German Ultimatum to Russia

Barrier Miner · Friday 31 July 1914 · page 4

Political parties in England have combined to show the world an undivided nation. The position in Germany is described as just waiting for…

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Latest War Items. Friday night

Western Grazier · Saturday 1 August 1914 · page 1

The circulation of the news on the Sydney Stock Exchange that Germany had virtually issued an ultimatum to Russia was responsible for a…

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An Anti-war Newspaper. London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 August 1914 · page 4

The "Daily Citizen," London Labor-daily, calls on the workers to-day to wage war against the war, and to support the anti-war movement. It also…

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The Armies of Europe. Effective War Strength

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 August 1914 · page 4

On paper the armies of the different European nations may easily be swelled to millions of contestants by including all the able-bodied men who have…

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War Fever in St. Petersburg. St. Petersburg

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 August 1914 · page 4

The war fever seized on the people of St. Petersburg when the mobilisation was annouced, and increased almost to delirium upon receipt of the…

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Cable News Austria and Servia. War Declared

Western Grazier · Saturday 1 August 1914 · page 3

Austria declared war against Servia. The Austrian Minister, with the legation staff, have left Belgrade, and…

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Anti-war Agitation. Repudiated by British Workmen. London, Thursday Night

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 August 1914 · page 8

The Workmen's Congress in Essex, representing 1,125,000 non-Socialists, have issued a manifesto declaring that the great majority of workmen…

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Barrier Miner. Saturday, August 1, 1914. the Armies of Europe and the War

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 August 1914 · page 4

THE gravity of the present position in Europe has never been approached within the memory of living man. During the last two years we have seen…

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Austria and Russia. Declaration of War Expected. Probably To-day. St. Petersburg, Thursday Night

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 August 1914 · page 8

It is apprehended in diplomatic circles that Austria will declare war against Russia on Friday…

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"Waiting for War." the Position in Germany. an Appeal to the People. London, Thursday Night

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 August 1914 · page 8

Reuter's Berlin correspondent says that "waiting for war" practically sums up the condition of things in Germany, where all the symptoms of a…

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Activities in England. Admiralty's Request to Coal-owners. Forces on a War Footing. London, Thursday Night

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 August 1914 · page 8

The coastguard and naval signal stations have been placed upon a war footing. The Admiralty has notified all the…

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Barrier Miner. Monday, August 3, 1914. the Spreading of the War

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 August 1914 · page 4

IT cannot be said that the news of Germany's declaration of war against Russia has come as a surprise. The cable messages have pointed so…

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Italy to Remain Neutral. "An Offensive War." French Mobilisation Begun. Rome

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 August 1914 · page 4

It is officially announced that Italy will remain neutral. She considers that her obligations under the Triple Alliance only apply to a defensive not…

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The War Spreading. Germany Declares Against Russia. First Shots Exchanged: an Assassination in Paris. Canada Offers Troops to England. Sydney Harbor Closed to Night Shipping (Reuter's Messages.) London, Saturday Night

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 August 1914 · page 4

An official announcement has been issued that Germany has declared war against Russia. (On Friday it was announced that Germany had issued an ultimatum to Russia to explain its reasons for mobilisation. Although this was…

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Prayers for the Prevention of War

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 August 1914 · page 2

The world crisis arising out of the declaration of war in Europe and its terrible possibilities has led to a call for prayer. This afternoon the…

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The European War. To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 August 1914 · page 2

Sir,—We may be very proud of such a man as Sir Henry Galway as representative of the Crown for his outspoken manliness by saying that Servia…

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Tom Mann Against the War. Capetown

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 August 1914 · page 4

Mr. Tom Mann and Mr. Farrell, a South African Labor leader, in speeches in the City Hall last night, supported a resolution urging the workers of the…

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Hermans in Australia. What Will They Do? If War Breaks Out

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 August 1914 · page 2

The German Consul in Adelaide (Mr. H. C. E. Muecke) was asked on Friday if. in the event of Germany becoming involved in a European war, Germans…

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