The War. Britain Will Help France. London, August 4
Intense excitement prevailed at Westminster yesterday, dense crowds thronging Parliament Square. There were double rows of chairs on the floor…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1914
746 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 5 of 38
Latest War News Relgium Fighting. Something the Germans Did Not Expect
The only cables received up to the time of our going to press are published below. It would seem that a very strict censorship is being exercised, as it is reasonable to suppose that…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Australia Makes a Capture. The First Prize of War. Sydney
Reported German steamer Seydltz captured by H.A.M.S. Parramatta and was being escorted back to Sydney. N.S.W. Government proposes to ask…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. German Declaration. London, Aug. 4, 11.50 p.m
Reuter's correspondent states that Germany has declared war on England. WHO DECLARED WAR? WHAT THE GAZETTE STATES…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →England and Germany at War LONDON, Tuesday Afternoon. It Has Officially Been Declared That War Has Broken Out Between England and Germany. German and Russian Naval Battle. Russians Driven Back. London
Reuter's Stockholm correspondent states from a reliable source that a battle took place on Sunday between the German and Russian fleets near Aland Island, and the Russians were…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →(From our Correspondent.) German Ships Held. a Man-o'-war's Man's Threat. Protection of Foreigners. Sydney
All the German ships in Sydney hauled down their national flag to-day. The officers declined to state why this had been done. The Germania, the crew of which has been…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Great European War (Yass Courier Special Wires and Cables.) Six Nations Engaged. Must England fight. British Sailors Sleeping by their [?]uns. London
Although no official mobilisation from Great Britain’s fleet has been ordered, it has been decided to take all effective measures of preparation…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. European Countries Involved
England, France, Russia and Servia are engaged in War with Germany and Austria, and in all probability other countries will be drawn into the serious conflict. Germany by invading Belgium in order to attack France, has broken the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Map Copyright. North Sea
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Continued on Trove, page 1 →War Declared! Germany and Englad. First Shots of the [?]War Fired in Australia. London Aug, 4
War has definitely been declared against Germany. His Excellency the Governer General of the Commonwealth has notified all the State Prem…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Notes
Nobody will be sorry that the Amphion has sunk one at not of the big German liners which was to be employed for the laying of minescaught, in this case, approaching the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War. the Navies. London, Aug. 5
Official information which has been received from Grimsby. Hull, and Harwich suggests that a naval engagement may have occurred in the North Sea…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Latest War News Germany Sues. Wants 24 Hours' Armistice
It is officially announced that Germany has asked for a 24 hours' armistice, and acknowledges 25,000 casualties. [An armistice is a suspension of hostilities…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. Belgians' Splendid Fight. a Mine-layer Sunk. Brussels, August 5
It is reported that one fort at Liege routed two regiments of German cavalry which crossed the Meuse, and also prevented the infantry crossing. The Germans built a bridge over the to…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Comforts for Soldiers
Melbourne, Friday.—An enthusiastic meeting of ladies was held in the Town Hall to-day to consider what should be done to provide comforts for Victorian soldiers who may be called to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Strength of the [?]tions
In view, of the mobilisation—secret and declared—on the Continent a comparison of the armies of Europe is full of interest…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Motor Services During War Time
The value of motor transportation will be tested to the utmost during the present European struggle. Motor-cars, commercial and passenger,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War. Japan Loyal to Britain. [?]
Officially reported British destroyer Amphion sank German steamer Guise engaged in laying mines. German steamer Guisevan seized…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. Belgian Bravery. German Reverses. German Loss 25,000 Naval Engagements British Cruiser Sunk by Floating Mine
The following is the news of the European war as received by us by special telegrams day by day per the Independent Cable Service…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Aerial War. Paris Aug. 6
The Michelin Tire Company has offered a reward of a million Francs to French Avators as a reward for brilliant exploits in the war…
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