Montenegro. Declares War. London, August 8
The Milan correspondent of the Daily Telegraph states that Montenegro has declared war on Austria. The Austrians commenced the bombardment of Antivari, Montenegro's only…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1914
746 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 6 of 38
The War. German Submarine Sunk. London, August 10
The Admiralty states that German submarines yesterday attacked one of the cruiser squadrons of the main fleet. No British ships were damaged, but the German submarine U-15 was…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Financial Aspects of the War. To the Editor
Dear Sir,—We are now in a state of war, but are most favourably situated in being far from the main seat of operations. As a matter of fact, Australia will probably emerge from the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Goulburn and the War. Goulburn Resident Called Upon
Lieutenant Howard, attached to the New South Wales Lancers, has received word from Lieutenant-Colonel Antill to be in readiness to proceed with the expeditionary force…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. Liege Fallen. a Berlin Message. London, Aug. 9
A remarkable Berlin message has been received at Amsterdam. The message rends:— "News of the fall of Liege spread with lightning rapidity, and created boundless enthusiasm…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →In the Commonwealth. Rush to Enlist
There was a rush to enlist at Victoria Barracks on Saturday morning. In all over 2000 have already applied at Victoria Barracks, including nearly 200 officers…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War. German Invision of Belgium. Another Attack on Liege Projected. Movements of Warships. German Merchant Ships Taken. Irish Patriotism. London Aug. 6
The capture of additional German vessels is reported. The ships have been taken into Falmouth, Groonock, Wick and Plymouth…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Latest War News Belgians Still Hold the Forts at Liege. British Fleet Commands the North Sea. Germans in England Closely Watched. the North Sea. London
The Daily Mail states that the British Fleet commands the North Sea, and that all approaches to Germany are closed. It is reported that the Kaiser has gone to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Comforts for the Sick and Wounded. Murramburrah Movement
He's out out on active service -- Wiping something off the slate. Will you kindly put a penny in my little tambourine…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War News in Sydney
We are informed by some of our town residents who have been in Sydney this week, that the papers there are having the times of their…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Motors and the War
The Military preparation new going on through Australia focus considerable attention on what can he done in the way of despatch carrying by motor…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The War. Reported German [?]te
Fourteen German warships departed from K[?] Bay [?] During the struggle at [?] Belgium householders in the city [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War. Heavy German [?]aughter. Sydney
British Government Press Bureau states at this period of hostilities no important news can be expected. Movements or British Army or its…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Goulburn and the War. Bishop Gallagher's Circular
His Lordship Bishop Gallagher has issued the following circular to the clergy and laity of the Diocese of Goulburn in regard to the war in Europe: “Dear Rev. Father,—Please add the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Latest War News Liege Still Holds Out. Sensational Unconfirmed Report About the Kaiser. Has the Big Battle Begun? Reported Retreat of the Germans. Sensational Report. Kaiser Said to Have Been Wounded
American newspapers are endeavouring to get messages from Berlin through high power wireless apparatus in New York. The only message so far received is to the effect that the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. the Sunken Submarine. London, Aug. 10
The Admiralty has informed the Lord Mayor of Birmingham that it was the cruiser Birmingham that sank the German submarine U15 during the recent attack on a British cruiser…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Effects of War on American Revenue. Washington
Owing to the partial paralysis of trade the Customs revenues of the United States are being seriously affected. The Government is likely to impose war taxes, and probably stamp…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. Cruiser's Deadly Shooting. London, August 12
Details are to hand concerning the recent encounter between British cruisers and German submarines in tile North Sea. A cruiser squadron on Sunday sighted a submarine flotilla, only…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Goulburn and the War. Departure of Captain Twynam
Captain Twynam received instructions on Tuesday night to report himself for active service, and left by the 4.10 train on Wednesday morning. He was accepted as a member of the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War. Submarines in Action. Sydney, Tuesday. 10 a.m
The Admiralty advises that the German submarines attacked the cruiser squadron in the North Sea. No British ships were damaged…
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