The War. Stop Press Wire
News received in London indicates all is well with the French army. Under shelter of covering troops, French concentration is proceeding…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1914
119 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 2 of 6
Our Sydney Letter. War Fever in Sydney
Sydney never before went through the experience of the past week. Not so far back, yet nearly far enough to be forgotten, there was the Soudan…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Japan Declares War on Germany. London
It is stated to-day that Japan has declared war on Germany to commence within 24 hours…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. Sea Fighting in the Mediteranean. Expected Hourly. London
Since Britain has declared war on Austria, the British and French fleets in the Mediteranean are united against the Austrian Navy…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Trouble in Austrian Provinces. Soldiers Summarily Shot. LONDON
It is reported that strong dissatisfaction prevails in the Austrian Provinces. Many Czech soldiers have been…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. Food for Britain
This Sydney Chamber of Commerce has opened a fund for the purpose of sending immediate assistance to Great Britain in the form of food supplies…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. Volunteers Wanted
Lieutenant C. C. Clift is in receipt of an urgent wire from Major Bennett stating that he is organising a Country Infantry Battalion in connection…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Latest War Cables. London
The latest reports of the German attack on Diest and Tirlemont state that prior to the Germans occupying the town, the Belgians made a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Dr. Fitchett on the War
No one knows the battlegroung of Europe better than Dr. Fitchett, the author of "How England Saved Europe," etc., and his summary in…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →A War Invasion
One that was received in anything but an antagonistic spirit, was made by the Mayoress, Mrs. T. Love, and Mrs. H. Stevenson, within the State…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Dr. Fitchett on the War
No one knows the battle grounds of Europe batter than Dr. Fitchett, the author of "How England saved Europe, etc., and his summary in…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Chamber of Commerce War Fund
There are many avenues through which people can help the patriotic movement now inaugurated, and one of the most deserving is the Sydney…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. School Teachers' Fund
A well attended meeting of school teachers resident in the Illawarra district wits held at the District School. on Saturday morning, Inspector…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Latest War Cables sydney, Tuesday Morning. The Japanese at Work
The Japanese have commenced hostilities, by bombarding Kiao-Chao, the garrison of which is making strenuous resistance…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Material
"Eighty-five) per cent, of musketry and 15 per cent of drill mako a soldier."—Lord Roberts…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War Threatened in 1912
Mr. Pearce, speaking at Cottesloe, West Australian, on the war question said he would tell something that had never been made public before. In…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Horses for the War
It is stated that about 7000 horses will be shipped from the Commonwealth for the cavalry, artillery, and army service corps going to the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. The Light Horse
The Unanderra detachment have re-turned after doing duty for about fourteen days. Their places have been taken by the Albion Park detachment…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Latest War Cables Sydney, Friday. British Fight Splendidly
Mr. Asquith announced in the House of Commons that in their latest, engagement the British forces were engaged with German forces which were…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. The First Sea Fight. SYDNEY
A naval victory has been gained in the North Sea. A communication which has been issued by the Press Bureau gives an account of a fight…
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