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The wars & local soldiers, 1914

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Japan Eyeing Australia. Would Like to Protect Us. From Invasion During War

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 4 August 1914 · page 4

Regarding the cable that Japan will take part In the war because of her ligations to Great Britain, it Is believed here the significance of the…

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The Australian Fleet. to Patrol the Pacific. Against German Attacks. War Quite Inevitable

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 4 August 1914 · page 4

It is understood that the Prims Minister's department, through the Governor General, has received a cable message Of great significance from the…

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Shadow of War Across the Face of Europe. Balance Held by Russia. London

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 4 August 1914 · page 4

Over Europe the grim shadow of war hangs like a pall. Not oven during the Napolconic struggle was the spectacle seen of almost the whole of the white…

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Germany Could Have Stayed War Plague. "Invasion Shows How Germany Keeps Her Word." Democracies of British Empire Firm and United

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 4 August 1914 · page 2

"The Times" declares: "Germany could have stayed the war plague had she chonen to speak to Vienna. The invasion of Luxembourg shows how Germany keeps…

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The Crisis in Europe War Declared Between Germany and Russia. Italy at Present Neutral. German Consul Leaves Capetown. British Navy Ready for Emergencies. LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 4 August 1914 · page 2

Germany has declared war against Russia. LATER. The German Ambassador has left St…

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The Dreaded General War. Only a Miracle Can Avert It. Belgrade Bombarded and Occupied. Russia Mobilises 70,000 Men. British Fleet Moves Out. Austria and Russia. London, July 30

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 4 August 1914 · page 4

Direct diplomatic intercourse between Austria and Russia was suspended yesterday, the fact indicating a growing tension…

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To-day's Latest Cables Rumoured Declaration of War by Great Britain. Mobilisation Officially Ordered. Germany Invades Belgium. German and Russian Fleets Engaged. Mediterranean Fleet Cleared tor Action. Reported Naval Engagement. Between Britain and Germany. Two German and One British Vessel Sunk. SYDNEY, Tuesday 1.12 p.m

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 4 August 1914 · page 2

A New York message to Sydney says that England has declared war. Another cable states that the King of the Belgians has made a supreme appeal…

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The Great War. Germany Declares War on Russia. MELBOURNE

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 5 August 1914 · page 2

Germany has declared war against Russia. The Kaiser, addressing 20,000 people from his palace on Friday, said:—"The…

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The Very Latest Advices. Britain Declares War. Melbourne, Tuesday morning

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 5 August 1914 · page 2

According to a cable message from the New York Press Association, Great Britain has declared war. The Federal Government has placed…

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War in Europe in Conflict with Britain Ports Being Bombarded. SYDNEY, Wednesday noon

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Wednesday 5 August 1914 · page 2

It is announced officially by Mr. J. Cook (Primo Minister) that war has broken out between Great Britain and Germany…

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United States Makes Ready. to Handle Carrying Trade Affected by War. Washington

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 5 August 1914 · page 2

The Senate has voted the establishment of naval steamship lines to carry mails, passengers, and freight to South America and European ports…

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Australia and the War. Fleet and 20,000 Men. Offered by Federal Government

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 5 August 1914 · page 2

After a Cabinet meeting which lasted practically all Monday afternoon, and having consulted His Excellency the Governor General, the Prime Minister (Mr. Cook)…

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Canada Regards War with Germany As Inevitable. Canadian Cruiser Seeking for German Warship. Montreal

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 5 August 1914 · page 2

The press here publishes a declaration of war against Germany. The [?] is socking for a German warship, which is reported to be…

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The Mediterranean Fleet Active. War Vessels Clear for Action at Malta. Destroyers Leave at Full Speed

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 5 August 1914 · page 2

Reuter's correspondent at Malta states that on Sunday the Mediterranean fleet was cleared for action. The destroyers went at full speed. It is believed, to join…

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The Federal War Minister Informed

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 6 August 1914 · page 3

Mr. E. D. Millen, Minister for Defence, beard by telephone from Queencliff shortly afternoon to-day from the fort at Queenscliff of the attempted escape…

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German Ambassador's Excuse for War. Paris

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 6 August 1914 · page 2

Union von Schoen, the German ambassador to France, before leaving to-day delivered a letter to tho Government declaring that French aviators have flown over…

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Denmark Mars She Will De Cockpit of Cockpit of War. London, Tuesday Night

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 6 August 1914 · page 2

The "Daily Express" correspondent at Copenhagen says that part of the German Baltic fleet passed Kiel Canal, and is now massed in the North Sea, off Jutland…

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France and Germany. State of War Declared. Germany Will Violate Belgian Neutrality. President Poincares Appeal. Italians Cheer France. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 6 August 1914 · page 2

Diplomatic relations between France and Germany have been broken off, and a state of actual war now exists. The German ambassador to France…

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Russia Never Make Peace Tile. Last German Soldier Driven Out. St. Petersburg

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 6 August 1914 · page 2

The Czar, addressing a large concourse of people near the Royal Palace, said Russia would never make peace until the last soldier of the enemy had left Russian…

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Britain at War. Declared Against Germany. Australia's First Shot. Fired at German Steamer. Germans Chase British Cruiser. Canada Presents Dreadnoughts to England. French Mow Down Germans on Frontier

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 6 August 1914 · page 2

The Prime Minister of Australia (Mr. Gook) announced in Melbourne yesterday at one o'clock Hint tho Governor-Genornl (Sir. Ronald Munmro-Ferguson) had received a message from the Imperial Government, intimating that GREAT BRITAIN HAD DECLARED WAR…

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