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The wars & local soldiers, 1914

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Germany and Austria Threaton War Against Italy. LONDON

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 10 August 1914 · page 2

Reuter's correspondent at Rome says German and Austria are beginning to threaten Italy. They declare that neutrality is contrary to her obligations to the…

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Germany Stands Alone. a Ludicrous Spectacle in the World. Without an Ally in Five Continents. None Now So Poor As to Do Her Reverence Triple Alliance Fails Her. Italy Declines to Ald Germany. Austria Not at War with Britain. Holland at War with Germany. Portugal Supports Britain. Denmark, Netherlands and Switzerland Prepare to Resist Aggression. Sweden and Norway Neutral, But Ready

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 10 August 1914 · page 2

The cable news which we are enabled to publish this morning is of an exceptionally cheering nature, and shows that Germany, drunken with the last for power and torritory has overreached herself, and is already without an ally in the five conditions…

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Miscellaneous War News

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 11 August 1914 · page 3

The Roman newspaper "Secole" states that a force of Hungarian troops crossed the Danube, but were driven back, losing five hundred men, many of whom were…

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War Map Copyright

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 11 August 1914 · page 1

The "Corowa Free Press" Service of "Extraordinaries" gives the Latest and Most Reliable Information on the present European Struggle…

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The Empire at War

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 11 August 1914 · page 2

The most important fighting of the war is in the vicinity of Liege, from which place the news is contradictory. The German account is that Liege has fallen, and the messages from other sources could be read as partly bearing out that view. It may be that the city is in the possession of the Germans, and that the…

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The Elections and the War

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 11 August 1914 · page 2

It is unfortunate that the general Federal elections should be taking place at a time when the Empire is at war, but that is a contingency which…

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Montenegro and Austria. War Declared

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 11 August 1914 · page 2

The "Daily Chronicle's" Milan correspondent states that Montenegro has declared war on Austria…

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War News. The "Grazier's" Telegraphic Service

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 11 August 1914 · page 2

Since the outbreak of hostilities, the "Grazier" notice board, upon which the reports of the incidents in connection with the war have been posted, has been…

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The War. General Items Received by Cable

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 11 August 1914 · page 4

There is much discussion regarding the expeditionary force of 150,000 men to send to France. It was understood that until Sunday night a…

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Attitude of Austria. Not at War with Britain

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 11 August 1914 · page 2

It is semi-officially stated here that the fact of Britain and Germany being at war does not necessarily constitute a state of war between Austria and Britain. The…

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Russian and German Cruisers Sunk. German Regiments Defeated. Dead and Wounded Lie on Battlefield. Thirty Thousand Germans at Luxembourg

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 11 August 1914 · page 4

There been an engagement between the Russian erusier As-kold and the German cruiser Emden, off Wai Hai Wai, in China, The flight continued until both vessels were sunk. An important engagement has taken place between the French…

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Strict Censorship. War News Delayed Sydney, Monday, 2.5.p.m

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 11 August 1914 · page 2

A strict censorship is delaying all war cables. It is officially stated that Liege is in vested, but the Belgian bold the forts…

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What Led to War. Official Statement. Message to Mr Holman. Sydney

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 11 August 1914 · page 4

A statement dealing with the negotiations that led up to the declaration of war by Great Britain against Germany was sent by cable message to…

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Austria and Russia. Austria has declared war on Russia German Vessels Chased. By British Oruisers

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 11 August 1914 · page 4

Two British Cruiners chased the [?]hen and the Bres[?] into Messina, after an exciting pursuit…

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The Common wealth and the War. the Australian Offer. Twenty Thousand Men. Accepted by Britain. To Embark Immediately

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 11 August 1914 · page 2

Mr. Cook has announced that the Government has received the following cable from the Secretary of State for the Colonies :"His…

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In Australia. Hospitable Treatment of Germans The Rush for Enlistment in the Expeditionary Force. A British Journalist's View of Australia's Opportunity. Monday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 11 August 1914 · page 2

The Sydney Stock Exchange has adjourned for a week. The members warn investors not to pay the slightest heed to to the wild and unauthentic quotations…

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The War. French Occupy Mulhauhen. Fierce Bayonet Fighting Germans Driven Back. Germans Penetrate Belgian Frontier. the Fall of Liege Germany Threatens Italy. Sydney, Monday. 8.15 a.m

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 11 August 1914 · page 2

The French occupied Mulhausen, in Lorraine. The German casualties are estimated at 30,000. The French also captured Altkirch…

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The War. Gallant Defenge of Liege France Makes Headway in Alsage German Submarine Sunk by British Squadron Germans Resident in Australia Must Report to Nearest Police Office Britain Holds North Sea All Maritime Approaches to Germany Closed. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 11 August 1914 · page 2

THE "Daily Mail" says the British fleet holds the North Sea firmly. All maritime approaches to Germany are now closed. No fighting is reproted by the Admiralty…

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The European War. Germany Threatens Italy. German Advance on Luxembourg. Russians and Germans in Contact. German Spies As Priests. Two German Battleships Sunk. German Debtroyer Sunk. King of Belgium Will Lead His Troops. Zeppelin Airship Wrecked. Aeroplane Destroyed. Aviators Shell, Vibe. London

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 11 August 1914 · page 4

All unconfirmed report from Paris states that Germany has informed Italy that unless she supports her allies war will be declared againts her. Rumors are also about of Turkey's severance from the Triple…

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The Latest. Germans Show No Enthusiasm for War. 14 German Warships Have Left Kiel Liege Householders Fight Strenuously. German Treachery. 40,000 Austrians at Basel. Big Battle Imminent. Food Prices Increase 100 Percent. Consideration Fob Strandel Australians in London. 100,000 Men Asked For. Sydney, Monday, 4.28 p.m

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 11 August 1914 · page 2

The London "Times" declares that the lessons of the battle at Liege show that the German soldiers have no enthusiasm for war…

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