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The wars & local soldiers, 1914

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No War Pictures. London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 12 August 1914 · page 2

The Government have notified that cinematograph shows will not he allowed to display war pictures in any shape or form, otherwise the licenses…

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German Troops don't like the War

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 12 August 1914 · page 2

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

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Government and the War. Controlling the Food Supply. Questions in Parliament. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 12 August 1914 · page 3

In the Assembly to-night a large number of questions, were asked relating to the increase in the price of foodstuffs owing to the war. It was…

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The Australian Force. Speedy Enlistment Ix Sydney. Probable Departure Next Week. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 12 August 1914 · page 3

The military authorities are losing no time in getting the expeditionary force ready. At Victoria, Barracks, in Sydney,…

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British Army Organising Difficulty of Finding Officers. Government Support Kor Soldiers' Wives. London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 12 August 1914 · page 2

Mr. Asquith Elated in the Commons that Lord Kitchener was anxious to give every help to the organisation and equipment of Irish volunteers. The…

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The Carnage at Liege. German Troops Slaughtered Like Sheep. Position in Australia. Cornering the Wheat Supply. Drastic Action by Government Threatened. German Activity in England 5000 Arrests Made. Montenegro Attacks Austria. Japanese Want War. in the North Sea. an Ports Blockaded. But No Fighting Reported. London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 12 August 1914 · page 2

The "Daily Mail" states that the British fleet holds the North Sea firmly. All approaches to Germany are now closed. No lighting is reported by…

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The Death Roll. Wounded and Prisoners. Brussels

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 13 August 1914 · page 2

The War Office has announced that the total Germans killed in the fighting around Liege was 2000. Twenty thousand were wounded, and 9700…

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Women and War

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 13 August 1914 · page 2
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By advertisement in our columns today, the Mayoress, Mrs. F. J. McDonough, is convening a meeting of women for Saturday afternoon next for the…

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War Prices in America. Chicago

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 13 August 1914 · page 3

War prices for food are spreading throughout the United States, and rising daily, slowly but decisively. Farmers and stockowners are holding…

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Are They Prizes of War? Melbourne

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 13 August 1914 · page 3

The German agents of the vessels seized in Australian waters have declined to discharge the cargoes. The Minister for Defence is arranging…

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War News Scarce. Movements Cannot Be Divulged. London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 August 1914 · page 2

The press bureau states that at this period of the hostilities no news of importance can be expected. No movements of the British army or…

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Rumored Action by Japan. 24 Hours' Notice to Germany. the Fate of Liege. Attacked by 120,000 GERMANS. 45 Miles of Soldiery. Prince William of Lippe Killed. Lady Dudley's Fine Spirit. Rioting in Berlin. Japan and Germany War May Commerce To-day. Tokio

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 August 1914 · page 2

It is rumored that Japan will declare war on Germany within 24 hours…

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War Aspects Discussed. Australia's Food Supply Sufficient Till End of Year. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 13 August 1914 · page 3

The State Parliament met again for a short while this afternoon, and after a few questions relating to war matters had been asked and indefinitely…

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The Meat Trust. Operations Helped by War. Prices Mounting in America. Kept Off the Market. Chicago

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 August 1914 · page 3

War prices of food are spreading throughout the United States, and rising daily, slowly but decidedly. Farmers and stockholders are holding…

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English Foreign Legion. Russian Princes Enlist

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 August 1914 · page 2

Five hundred men have already enlisted in the English foreign legion, including three Russian Princes. Several Italian officers and Danish…

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The Second Army. Large Daily Enlistments. London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 August 1914 · page 2

For Lord Kitchener's second army 4700 men are now enlisting daily…

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Local and General News Soldiers Comforts

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 13 August 1914 · page 2

At last Friday's meeting of the Women's Liberal League, the idea of preparing soldiers' comforts was mooted, and members have partially…

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Germans Advancing. a Million Troops Rushing on Belgium. Advance Columns Nearing Brussels. Awful Night at Liege. Belgians Magnificent Defence. German Attack on France Frustrated. 2,000 Killed, 20,000 Wounded, 9,700 Prisoners. Japan and United States. Will Probably Be Involved Press Bureau Established Strict Censoship Observed

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 13 August 1914 · page 2

The war aspect was discussed in the House of Representatives last evening. Mr. Cann announced that there was no need for anxieyt regarding foodstuffs, as Australia had sufficient to last till after Christmas. Mr. Cann stated that although Australia had good supplies, they did…

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War Notes

Daily Advertiser · Friday 14 August 1914 · page 3

The Japanese have always felt aggrieved at Germany's aggression in China. At the time of the partition of Chinese territory in 1898,…

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