War Declared. Engagement on the Danube. European Powers All Involved. England's Peace Proposals Rejected by Germany. England's Position Unassuring. Australian Markets Affected. London, Tuesday Morning
Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 30 July 1914 · page 2
Europe has suddenly been converted into a huge arsenal, and every country is secretly mobilising its forces. Every monarch is closely closeted…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War News. in War Time
The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 31 July 1914 · page 3
Probably every one admits (writes the London "Times" In June) In the abstract the Importance of controlling, and If need be, restricting, the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →European War. Austria and Servia. Other Countries Likely to Be Involved
The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 31 July 1914 · page 4
The friction between Austria and Servia has come to a head, Austria having officially declared war against the Servian State…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Slump in Stock Exchange. Result of the European War. Sydney
The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 31 July 1914 · page 4
News of the declaration of war has paralysed the Sydney Stock Exchange, and there was a slump in the share value…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Russia's Reward. in Her Efforts for Peace. War Will Be Automatic. London
Daily Advertiser · Friday 31 July 1914 · page 2
The military correspondent of the "Times" says that Russia has done all in her power to avert hostilities, and has been handsomely snubbed…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War in Europe, Official Declaration by Austria. Germany Refuses Britain's Offer, London
The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 31 July 1914 · page 4
Austria has officially declared war. Austrain troops in Bosnia and a Servian force are reported to have come into conflict on the River…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War. Seizure of Servian Ships. Occupying Force Reported. to Be at Belgrade. Germany Refuses Britain's Offer. London
Cootamundra Herald · Friday 31 July 1914 · page 2
Austria has officially declared war. Austrian troops in Bosnia and a Servian force are reported to have come into conflict on the Riva Drina…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Foretaste of War Conditions
Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 1 August 1914 · page 2
Transport between the different European countries is completely disorganised…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Police Surprise Thieves. Revolver Shot Fired. an Inspector Wounded. Launceston
Daily Advertiser · Saturday 1 August 1914 · page 8
A sensational case of shopbreaking and shooting occurred to-night. There have been numerous petty thefts lately, and the police were…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →German Democracy Wants War Berlin
Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 1 August 1914 · page 2
Officers of the army are returning from their garrisons by all trains. A conference to-day at the chancellor's Palace included Dr. von…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Against Socialism. Workers Want War. Berlin
Daily Advertiser · Saturday 1 August 1914 · page 4
The Workers' Congress at Essen, representing a million and a quarter non-Socialists, has issued a manifesto declaring, that a great majority of the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →National Bankruptcy. Must Follow European War London
Daily Advertiser · Saturday 1 August 1914 · page 4
The "Westminster Gazette" states that if prices and values continue on the course taker during the last 48 hours, all the nations will be…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War Fever in Russia. Complete Mobilisation St. Petersburg
Daily Advertiser · Saturday 1 August 1914 · page 4
A war fever has seized St. Petersburg. When mobilisation was announced it increased almost to delirium…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Maitland Strikers Will Not Handle War Orders for Coal. Sydney
Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 1 August 1914 · page 2
Mr. Rosser, secretary of the Federation of Labor, said to-day that the men out on strike at Maitland were showing greater solidarity than in any…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Japan Eyeing Australia Would Like to Protect Us From Invasion During War
Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 1 August 1914 · page 5
Regarding the cable that Japan will take part in the war because of her obligations to Great Britain, it is believed here the significance of the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Commercial. the Markets. Wheat Sales. Affected by War. Sellers Holding Back. Sydney
Daily Advertiser · Saturday 1 August 1914 · page 5
Intense excitement has been imparted to the local wheat marked by the receipt of cable news to the effect the Russian and other foreign…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →German Soldiers. Assembling on French Border. Berlin
Daily Advertiser · Saturday 1 August 1914 · page 4
Packed troop trains of German soldiers are proceeding towards the French frontier…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →European War Cloud a Black Outlook. Ominous Movements in Germany. Should Britain Be Involved? Canada Ready to Assist. Australian Defence Minister Anxious. National Spirit in the Commons. "Position of Unparalleled Gravity." London
Daily Advertiser · Saturday 1 August 1914 · page 4
Reuter's Berlin correspondent states that it is learned from diplomatic circles that everything new depends upon Germany's reply to Sir Edward…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Everything Depends on Germany Events Developing with Dangerous Rapidity German Democracy Waiting for War. Russian Mobilisation Absolute. Germany Demands Explanation Within 24 Hours. Austrian Army Advancing. St. Petersburg Panic Stricken. Russia Break with Austria
Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 1 August 1914 · page 2
Direct diplomatic relations between Austria and Russia have been broken off, and as a consequence the war-strain has been enormously increased…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Empire's Cohesion. Would War Will Test It. London
Daily Advertiser · Monday 3 August 1914 · page 2
The "Times" in a leading article, says that the threatened widespread war, should, it develop, will apply the severest tests to the whole British…
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