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The wars & local soldiers, 1914

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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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European War. Germany will attack British Empire Everywhere British Army Ready for Action. 20,000 Germans entered France, but were Repulsed with Heavy Losses. Australia's Fleet and Troops Ready for the Front Situation Critical. Tension at Breaking Point. Germany Preparing for Worst. Sydney. Saturday 1 P.M.

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 3 August 1914 · page 4

The European tension is at breaking point. Russia continues her mobilisation. The German Government is…

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Mobilisation of Australian Troops. Ports Closed From Sunset Till Sunrise. Mr. Cook and Mr. Fisher in Co-operation. "All Near and Dear to Us Our First Consideration." State Government Cooperating. German Steamers Leave Newcastle Hurriedly. Australian Fleet at Disposal of Empire French Subjects Leaving Victoria for Front. Britain Still Preserves Noncommittal Attitude. Italy Will Remain Neutral. She Regards Austrian-ser Vian War As Offensive. Remarkable Demonstrations Favor England. Railway Stations Thronged with Frenzied Crowds. Sydney, Monday. 8.30 a.m

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 3 August 1914 · page 4

The partial mobilisation of Australian troops bes become necessary. Senator Milien, Minister for Defence, states that precautionary…

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[?] War

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 4 August 1914 · page 6

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The War

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 4 August 1914 · page 2

Excitement similar to that prevailing everywhere else in the British Empire is manifesting itself in Inverell. "Extraordinaries" issued from "The…

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The War.[?]

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 4 August 1914 · page 2

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Hep[?] War Prenzy

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 4 August 1914 · page 8

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“Argus” War Specials

The Inverell Argus · Tuesday 4 August 1914 · page 2

No less than six war specials were issued from this office yesterday. That the enterprise of the “Argus” was appreciated was shown by the fact that…

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The War and Australian Commodities

The Inverell Argus · Tuesday 4 August 1914 · page 2

A visiting bagman writes :—“In case of war becoming general, Australia’s commodities are saleable and in demand, throughout the whole of the…

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Germany Declares War. France Getting Ready

The Inverell Argus · Tuesday 4 August 1914 · page 4

Germany has handed a formal declaration of war to Russia. A Russian patrol fired upon a German patrol at Possen en Russe on the…

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THE European Crisis. war declared Between Germany & Russia

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 4 August 1914 · page 8

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Latest News. the War. Britain Declares War? (Urgent wire to "The Times.") SYDNEY. Tuesday, 12.55 p.m

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 4 August 1914 · page 2

The New York press association reports that Britain has declared war…

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War Inevitable. Lord Kitchener Supreme Commander. LONDON, Saturday Evening

The Inverell Argus · Tuesday 4 August 1914 · page 4

War was considered inevitable at midnight. A general mobilisation order is taking place in Paris…

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The War. What's Been Done to Date. London

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 4 August 1914 · page 1

Germany has declared war against Russia. General mobilisation ordered by France…

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The War. Latest News. Sydney, Monday, 9 a.m

The Inverell Argus · Tuesday 4 August 1914 · page 9

It is persistently reported that a naval action has already taken place in the Mediterranean. It is reported that the British Bank…

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The War. British Fleet Sails. Russia Impressed. LONDON, Thursday Evening

The Inverell Argus · Tuesday 4 August 1914 · page 4

The sailing of the British fleet created an immense impression in Russia. This was coupled with an assurance from Japan that she will support…

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Reported England Declared War. Sydney, Tuesday, 12.45 p.m

The Inverell Argus · Tuesday 4 August 1914 · page 9

A New York message says that England has declared war…

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The War in Europe. London

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 5 August 1914 · page 3

Germany has declared war against Russia. General mobilisation has been ordered in France…

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Australia in War. Who Will Defend Her?

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 5 August 1914 · page 2

If it breasts probable that the war would in any way directly affect the Australian Commonwealth, the Australisn Citizen Forces, that is those…

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Europe Plunged in War. Britain Involved. Future Events Eagerly Awaited. Frenzied Interest Everywhere. Sydney

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 5 August 1914 · page 4

Three thousand three hundred members of the Overseas Club in Australia have formed themselves into a Rifle Association to be immediately available…

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