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The wars & local soldiers, 1914

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Prizes of War

Singleton Argus · Thursday 13 August 1914 · page 2

Melbourne, Tuesday.—Another German liner, the Hobart of the German-Australian line of cargo steamers, has been added to the list of merchant…

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War French Capture Passes. France and Austria at War

Singleton Argus · Thursday 13 August 1914 · page 2

London, Tuesday.—The French troops on Saturday night captured the passes of Bonhomme and Saint Marie, through the Vosges Mountains, and also hold…

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The war in France

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 13 August 1914 · page 4

From Messrs, Norman Mcdonald and Co., the well-known, booksellers and stationers, of High-street, we have received a copy of the latest map of Europe. The map is a large one…

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Reading War Telegrams. Extraordinary Result

Singleton Argus · Thursday 13 August 1914 · page 3

A sensational incident occurred in the main street of Warwick (Q.) on Monday night. J. T. Wallace (Inspector of Shops and Factories), P. J. Higgins…

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Feeling in Japan. Prizes of War

Singleton Argus · Thursday 13 August 1914 · page 2

London, Tuesday. According to a London cable the Japanese Embassy considers the report that Japan-has issued an ultimatum to be false…

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War Geeman Submarine Sunk. Britain Holds North Sea

Singleton Argus · Thursday 13 August 1914 · page 4

London, Monday.—The Admiralty states that German submarines yesterday attacked, one of the cruiser squadrons of the main fleet. No British…

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The Attack on Liege. Thrilling Story. War's Grim Reality

Singleton Argus · Thursday 13 August 1914 · page 4

London Monday.—Mr Donohoe, war correspondent for the "Daily chronicle," writing from Brussels, says that Forts Boncelles at the extrome south of…

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The Latest Probable Intervention by Japan. May Declare War Against Germany. London, Tuesday Afternoon

Singleton Argus · Thursday 13 August 1914 · page 2

News from a reliable source states that there are convincing indications that Japan will shortly declare war oil Germany…

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British Army. 3000 Per Day Enlist

Singleton Argus · Thursday 13 August 1914 · page 2

London, Tuesday .—Volunteers are enlisting to the extent of 3000 daily. It is expectod that Lord Kitchener's second, army of 100,000 men, which he…

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The Frontiers Huge Armies. Big Battle Imminent. Military Precactions. Movements of Enemy. "Shrouded in a Fog of War. Details of Submarine Attack. German Losses

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 13 August 1914 · page 5

The Germans are reported to be carrying out a methodical reconnaissance of the French and Beigion positious and a big buffle is expected within the next two or three…

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Servian Prince Wounded. Belgrade, Aug. 13

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 14 August 1914 · page 5

Prince George, eldest son of King Peter of Servia, while watching the Austrian bombardment of Belgrade from the walls of the fortress, was wounded in the head by a…

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War Items

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 14 August 1914 · page 10

Reported that several Dungog boys will volunteer to join Kitcheners forces. The proposal to start an…

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A War Joke

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 14 August 1914 · page 4

A local German was the victim of a joke in town last week. A telegram was handed hin stating his presence was urgently requested at the seat…

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The War. Very Latest

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 14 August 1914 · page 2

A Brussel's correspondent states that a detatchment of Belgian cavalry, carabineers, and artillery are at the village of Haelen…

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The Week's War Synopsis

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 14 August 1914 · page 2

MONDAY.—The British fleet had engagement with the German High Sea Fleet, south of Dogger Bank. The British ships chased the…

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The Week's War Synopsis

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 14 August 1914 · page 2

MONDAY.—The British fleet had engagement with the German High Sea Fleet, south of G[?]ger Bank. The British ships chased the…

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The War. Very Latest

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 14 August 1914 · page 2

A Brussel's correspondent states that a detatchment of Belgian cavalry, carabineers, and artillery are at the village of Haelen…

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The War. Kaiser Reported Shot

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Friday 14 August 1914 · page 3

The financial position in London is steadily improving. The Austrians are advancing from Cracow towards Kielce…

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The War. The Seige at Liege

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 14 August 1914 · page 10

The seige of Liege, at which the German soldiers attacked in solid bodies, and were torn to pieces by the terriffic Belgian fire, appears…

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War Items. Sinking of a Submarine Torpedoes and Sub Marines in War London

The Scone Advocate · Friday 14 August 1914 · page 8

Particulars are to hand of the sinking of the sinking of the German submarine U. 15. A British cruiser squadron on…

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