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The wars & local soldiers, 1914

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Barrier Miner. Tuesday, August 4, 1914. the Cause of the War

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 August 1914 · page 2

ARTICLE 34 of the Treaty of Berlin made in 1878 says that the High Contracting Parties recognise the independence of the Principality of Servia,…

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Wedding in War Time. Marriage of Prussian Prince and Princess. Berlin, Sunday Night

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 August 1914 · page 4

Prince Albert, of the Duchy of Brunswick, and his betrothed, the Princess Adelhetd, of Saxe Allenburg, niece of the Duke (George 11.) of…

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The Following Appeared in Yesterday's Third Edition. the War (Reuter's Messages.) Bulgarian Reservists to Be Ready. a Bank Closed. Constantinople

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 August 1914 · page 4

News has reached here, that all Bulgarian reservists have been ordered to be ready to follow the colors. The branch of the Wienner…

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Latest War News. British Cabinet Meetings. German Forces Assembling at Liege. Canada's Offer Accepted by Great Britain. Canadian Naval Reserves Called Out. Australia's Offer of Assistance. (Reuter's Messages.)

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 August 1914 · page 2

The Germans have passed troops through the neutral territory of Luxemburg, in order that they can concentrate on the French frontier at Liege. The French Premier has expostulated with the German ambassador in connection with the seizure of neutral territory, and the mobilisation of the…

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New War Terror. Paris

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 August 1914 · page 4

The Berlin correspondent of the "Matin," in an interview with Mr. Turpin, the inventor of melinite, declares that the Minister of War has…

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War Regulations in Sydney Harbor. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 August 1914 · page 4

The district naval officer is enforcing the war regulation that no craft can pass beyond Bradley's head in Sydney Harbor without a permit…

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2nd Edition. Miner Office, 3.30 p.m. England Declares War. German Invasion of Belgium. Followed by Ultimatum from England. War Declared Against Germany

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 August 1914 · page 8

Following upon tha German aggression on Belgian territory, the British Government forwarded an ultimatum, and falling a satisfactory explanation,…

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Germany Declares War Against France. German Ambassador Leaves Paris. Germany Will Use Belgian Territory. London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 August 1914 · page 4

Baron von Schoen, the German Ambassador to France, has quitted Paris. Germany has declared a state of war against France…

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German Embassy Announcement. How Great Britain Could Help. Assist France by Not Going to War. London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 August 1914 · page 8

The German embassy annouces that Germany is prepared to abstain from attacking the north-east coast of France, or from using the Belgian and…

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(Reuter's Messages.) England and Germany. an Ultimatum Issued. Followed by War. London, Tuesday, 3.35 p.m

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 August 1914 · page 8

The Prime Minister (Mr. Asquith), in the House of Commons this afternoon, announced that Germany had been asked by Great Britain to…

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The Expeditionary Force. Applicants for Enlistment. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 August 1914 · page 4

The various branches of the headquarters military staff devoted the greater part of yesterday to working out the details of the composition of…

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Bombardment of Belgrade. Still in Progress. Many Killed and Wounded. London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 August 1914 · page 2

Reuter's correspondent at Nish says that it is officially stated that the bombardment of Belgrade by the Austrians continues. Much damage has…

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Heavy War Insurance Risks. Mr. Masterman Resigns. London, Tuesday Night

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 August 1914 · page 2

The bank holiday has been prolonged to Thursday. The House of Commons passed all outstanding votes for the supply of…

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The German Fleet. Now in the Baltic. Danish Territory, the Cockpit of the War. London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 August 1914 · page 2

The correspondent of the "Daily Express" at Copenhagen says that part of the German Baltic fleet has passed through the Kiel canal, and is now…

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South Australian Mobilisation. German Steamer Arrives at Adelaide. Probably Be Detained. the War and the Price of Foodstuffs. Adelaide, Wednesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 August 1914 · page 4

Major-Brand, acting military commandant, to-day received instructions for the immediate mobilisation of the 76th Infantry, Tenth Garrison…

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The Following Appeared in Yesterday's Second Edition. the War. in Australia. Under Sealed Orders. Flagship Australia Leaves Sydney Harbor. Sydney, Wednesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 August 1914 · page 4

Excitement run high among the residents of the Sydney Harbor front and the ferry passengers last night when the blowing of ferry whistles and…

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The Following Appeared in Yesterday's Third Edition. the War (Reuter's Messages.) the British Parliament. Impassioned Speeches. All Party Considerations Sunk. London, Tuesday Night

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 August 1914 · page 4

When the House of Commons remet at 7 o'clock to-night, Sir Edward Grey announced the terms of the ultimatum submitted to Germany…

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In Holland. State of War Proclaimed. The Hague

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 August 1914 · page 2

A partial state, of war has been proclaimed in Holland…

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Lord Kitchener Secretary for War. Egyptian Censorship. London

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 August 1914 · page 2

Lord Kitchener has accepted the Secretaryship of War. The Egyptian ports are kept under a strict war censorship, which…

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Newspapers Suffer. Automobile Clubs Assisi War Office. London

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 August 1914 · page 2

The War Office has commandered many horses, vehicles, and motor-ars in London. Most members responded to the appeal of the automobile [?]bs…

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