Australian War Contingent
A meeting has been called for Wednesday to form air Australian war contingent similar to the New Zealand…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →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 8 of 38
"Officers' War." Brussels Aug-14
Following closely upon the reports of disorder among the Germans at Berlin comes a significant statement…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Goulburn and the War Red Cross Society
A very enthusiastic meeting of the committee of the Red Cross Society was held in the Town Hall at 3 p.m. on Monday. The names of Mesdames Gale, Costley, Badgery, and Miss de…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. Official Warning. London, Aug. 15
The Government Press Bureau warns the public not to place the slightest reliance upon rumours which are current regarding alleged victories or defeats or the arrival of wounded…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A State of War. London, Aug, 13
The event immediately leading up to the formal statement of the outbreak of war between Great Britain and Austro Hungary were made…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Goulburn and the War. Per. Way Men Put Off
On Saturday last 30 casual artisans employed at the per. way shops at Goulburn were put off, and it is expected that men from the loco. sheds will be similarly dealt with. It is probable that…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War. Germany's New Foe. Japan's Ultimatum. London, August 17
It is officially announced that Japan has delivered an ultimatum to Germany, stating that it is important and necessary to remove the causes of the disturbance of peace in the Far…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Telegrams the War. the Future of Poland. Speech by Grand Duke. London
The Grand Duke Nicholas, Commander-in-Chief, in addressing the Poles, said:—"The sacred dream of your fathers and grandfathers may be realised. The living body of Poland has…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Latest. the War. the Fight Near Louvain. a Belgian Recovery. Hungry Germans Without Maps. London, Monday night
Mr. Donohoe, the war correspondent, states that in the Brussels outpost affair near Louvain on Sunday afternoon the German advanced guard were Belgian gendarmes' uniform,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. German Commerce Destroyed. Russians Defeat Austrians Fight in the Air. Flanking Movement. Fight at Diest. Brussels, Aug. 18
Details have been received of a fierce engagement which took place yesterday between a force of five thousand Germans and a regiment of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wounded Abandoned. Paris, August 18
It is officially announced that the French advance through Upper Alsace was continued throughout Monday. The enemy retreated in disorder, abandoning their wounded and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Filling the War Chest
In order to obtain further funds to assist in the filling of the war chest a day’s picnic and sports arc being held , on Elizabeth Fields…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War. Japan. London, Aug. 17
The Press Bureau states that the British Government and the Japanese Government have been in communication, and have decided that each must take action to protect their general…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Goulburn and the War Local Volunteers
The following left Goulburn on Tuesday night to join the expeditionary force, having been accepted as members of the infantry section:— Lieut. L. J. Fitzpatrick, E. McGeown, P. B…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War Scare. To the Editor
Dear Sir,—If ever level heads were needed it is now. The utterances of the Hon. D. R. Hall, Attorney-General, reported this week. in the press, are worthy of being printed in gold. All…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. French S[?] Sea. Sydney
A [?] message issued in London [?] that the [?] [?] swept the [?] [?] clear of hostile [?] as far as…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War. Sydney, Tuesday. 9.30 a.m
Owing to a lull before the big Battle, war news is very meagre. Germany is completely isolated. Russia is demanding a passage…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. the Navies. Desultory Fighting. London, August 19
The Press Bureau states that desultory fighting took place on Tuesday between the British patrolling squadron and flotillas and German reconnoitring cruisers. There were no loses on…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →State Parliament. War Legislation. the Savings Banks. a Moratorium
In the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday evening further steps were taken to guard against emergencies which may arise out of the war. The Premier (Mr. Holman) explained…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Goulburn and the War Horses Wanted. Appeal to Local Owners
S.S.M. Pauline has received the following instructions from Lieutenant-Colonel J. M. Arnott, O.C. 11th Light Horse Regiment, which were sent to him from headquarters in Melbourne…
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