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The wars & local soldiers, 1914

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The War. Austria Invades Servia. Intense Excitement in Europe. British Fleet Ready. London

The Tenterfield Courier and District Advocate · Thursday 30 July 1914 · page 2

The report that hostilities had begun has been confirmed. A force of Servians blew up a bridge near the Danube and then…

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War in Europe. Sir Edward Grey's Proposal Declined. a Question of Dignity, London

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 30 July 1914 · page 5

It has been reported that the suggestion of Earl Grey, British Foreign Minister, towards mediation by Britain, Stance, Italy, and Germany to…

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The War

The Inverell Times · Friday 31 July 1914 · page 1

Austria has formally declared war against Servia. Greece has offered to send 100,000 men to Servia's aid…

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The War. LONDON

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 31 July 1914 · page 4

[?] [?] [?] A [?] between…

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Late Cables [Through Our C[?] [?]] The War [?] Stechs

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 31 July 1914 · page 4

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The War BETWEEN Austria & Servia. Active Operations [?] [?] LONDON, [?]day

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 31 July 1914 · page 3

THE [?] [?] Austria has [?] [?] the Austrians…

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Latest News. War Seems Certain. General Conflagration in Europe Believed to Be Inevitable. Germany Has Served an Ultimatum on Russia Demanding an Explanation of the Latter's Action in Mobilisation of Troops on Frontier. Servian Capital Occupied by Austrians After Heavy Bombardment. Artillery Duel Proceeding Near Belgrade. Defeat of Two Servian Divisions Reported. Strong Anti-war Feeling in Germany. Socialists Throughout Europe Holding Meetings Protesting Against General War. British Fleet Sailed From Portland. London

The Inverell Times · Friday 31 July 1914 · page 7

It is now believed that a general European war is certain. The more hopeful feeling of yesterday had been dispelled by the sinister…

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"If Germany Wants War."

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 1 August 1914 · page 4

M. Delcasse, French Ambassador to Russia, says the situation is grave, but not desperate. Peace or war depends on Germany. If Germany…

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Germany Waiting for War

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 1 August 1914 · page 4

A later message from Berlin says that "waiting for war" sums up the condition of things in Germany. All the symptoms of a coming…

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War Declared. Fighting Started. London

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 1 August 1914 · page 10

It has been officially announced in Vienna that war has been declared between Austria and Servia. The Servian Minister announced last night…

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The War in Europe. Belgrade Occupied. Russia's Confidence in England. Germany Bound to Help Austria. Reported Servian Defeat. London

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 1 August 1914 · page 4

A bank panic has set in at Strasburg, where the people are preparing for a siege. There were 19 Socialists and…

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The War Cloud

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 3 August 1914 · page 2

European war has brought us face to face with dangers that were generally thought to be far distant and visionary. In the event of a big…

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War News London

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 3 August 1914 · page 2

News has been received that the first shot between Austria and Servia was fired yesterday. The servian troops on if steamer on the [?] exchanged…

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The War. London

The Tenterfield Courier and District Advocate · Monday 3 August 1914 · page 4

Germany has issued an altimation to Russia giving the letter [?] 24 hours in which to explain against whom her application is directed…

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General War Inevitable

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 3 August 1914 · page 2

There is tremendous excitement in the city of London. It is reported the Russians have blown up a bridge near Granitza, in…

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War in Europe. Russia Breaks with Austria. Belgrade Bombared and on Fire. British Warships on the Move. Soldiery Massing Everywhere. London

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 3 August 1914 · page 3

Russia has broken off diplomatic negotiations with Austria, and the war strain has enormously increased as a consequence. German diplomacy…

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Germany Declared War Against Russia. SYDNEY, Sunday, 3.30 p.m

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 3 August 1914 · page 4

A cable has just been received stating that Germany has declared war against Russia…

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Excitement in Sydney. Prayers in the Churches. Special War Editions of the Papers. Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 3 August 1914 · page 4

To-day's war news was received, by all classes of the community with feelings of despondency. Special war editions of the…

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Germany Declared War Against Russia. British Navy in Readiness. France to Support Russia. Sydney, Sunday 5 p.m

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 3 August 1914 · page 4

The German Ambassador has left St. Petersburg. All German-owned steamers have been instructed to seek refuge in the…

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Applications for Acting Service Pouring In. Declaration of War Not Yet Confirmed. "God Bless Our Native Land." Australian Fleet Waiting for Orders. Sydney, Monday, 10 a.m

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 3 August 1914 · page 4

Applications are pouring in to the military headquarters to volunteers for active service. The majority of 60,000 trained men are available, and…

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