The Labor Party and the War. Melbourne
The Labor Party is issuing a manifesto signed by Mr. Andrew Fisher (leader) and Mr. D. Watkins (secretary), in which the attitude of the…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1914
1,327 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 25 of 67
A Forecast of the War. General Von Bernhardi's Ideas
In his book, "Germany and the Next War," the German strategist, General Von Bernhardi suggests Germany's probable method of conducting a naval…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War Area in the East. Japan Active. Pekin
The Japanese have decided that the war area shall extend in China eastward from the Yellow River. The Germans have been under surveillance from…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Sea Routes Open. Drop in the War Risk. London, Saturday Night
The work of the navy in the Atlantic and elsewhere in safegaurding the trade routes is best exemplified by the fact that at Lloyd's yesterday the war risk…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Gurman Plans Criticised. French War Office Bulletin. the Overseas Troops. Sydney
The Independent Cable Service has received the following cables:— "London, Friday. "This is about the date when,…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Austria and the Late Pope. "I Bless Peace." Italians Opposed to War. Rome
At the beginning of the war the Austrian ambassador saw the Pope and asked him to send his blessing to the Austrian troops, which were about…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Farewell to British Soldiers. a Vast Assemblage. London
There was an impressive farewell service to the troops at St. Paul's, to 1000 officers and men, also nurses and doctors going to the front…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →St. John's Ambulance Men Enlist. London
The Press Bureau states that 600 men of St. John's ambulance brigade have enlisted in the Army Medical Corps, and have joined the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Following Appeared in Saturday's Third Edition the War. (Reuter's Messages.) Belgians Round Antwerp. Germans at Aerschot. Suffered at Liege. Ghent
It is officially announced that the Belgians have taken up a position round Antwerp, and the Germans are at Aerschot. They advanced in close…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Following Appeared in Sunday's Speical Issue. the War. (Reuter's Messages. the Entry Into Brussels. German Flag Over the City. Fighting That Preceded the Victory. Enormous German Losses. Ghent
The "Standard's" correspondent states that when the German cavalry entered Brussels they hoisted the German flag over the Hotel de Ville. A…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Wars. Japan's Ultimatum Unanswered. Japan Declares War Against Germany. French Holding the Rhine Bridges. Neutral Vessels Destroyed by Mines. the Russian Invasion of Germany. the Servian Victory: 25,000 Austrian Casualties. Sydney Citizens Clearing Approaches to the Forts
Asia has been brought into the European wars. Japan has declared war on Germany, and is ejecting the Germans from Asiatic territory. The French are now holding the Rhine bridges, having driven the Germans across. There is great uncertainty as to the actual fighting in Belgium,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War and Patriotic Funds. Sydney
The Lord Mayor of Sydney's Patriotic Fund has reached a total of £38,907. Newcastle, Tuesday. The Now South Wales Patriotic Fund…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →French Life Policies During War. Paris
With untiring energy the Government is arranging life policies which do not include war risks, but which shall be made effective by the payment…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Pressure of Cardinals to Suspend War. Rome
The college of Cardinals has decided to exert pressure on the Emperor Francis Joseph, in order to get him to suspend the war during the conclave…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →In Canada. Presentation of Colors. Transferring the South African War Fund. Ottawa
Princess Patricia yesterday presented colors worked by herself to the Princess Patricia's Light Infantry Regiment, raised and equipped by a Montreal…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Following Appeared in Saturday's Third Edition. the War. (Reuter's Message.) Japan's Ultimatum Verbally Answered. London
Japan's ultimatum to Germany was, in many respects, phrased similarly to that of Germany to Japan in 1905 with regard to Port Arthur…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Following Appeared in Yesterday's Second Edition. the War. (Reuter's Messages.) Mediterranean Sea Free. Italy Will Shortly Intervene. Paris
Acute tension is reported in Italy. Austria reproaches Italy for affording facilities to the Allies in the Adriatic. A Reuter Malta message says that…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Wars. Japanese Bombarding Kiao Chau. Austria Abandons the Servian War. Germans Leave Alsace. 7000 German Prisoners in France. 200,000 German Troops in Belgium. Austrian Emperor Critically Ill. the Bombardment of Kiaochau. Tokio
The newspaper "Yamato Shimbun" states that the Japanese have commenced the bombardment of Kiao-Chau. London, Monday…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →English Aviators Wounded. London, Monday Night
The Press Bureau states that the Earl of Leven and Melville has been dangerously wounded, and Sergeant-major D. S. Gillings and Aviator-captain…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War Funds. Sydney
The Sydney Lord Mayor's fund has reached £42,556. Melbourne, Wednesday. The Melbourne Lord Mayor's…
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