War with Austria. a Midnight Sitting. the Fleets Combine. London
The declaration of war against Austria was the result of conversations between the British and French Governments…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1914
1,919 stories in Riverina's papers · page 22 of 96
Prisoners of War. Belgium Has Insufficient Accommodation. Hands Them Over to France. Brussels
In the operations around Liege the Belgians have taken 2000 prisoners, and having insufficient accommodation for, them have asked the French to…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Scarcity of War News. Being Kept Back in England. to Be Made Public on Arrival. Sydney
It is impossible to convince the people of the Commonwealth that the Government is not withholding news of a vital and important character from…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Price of Food. Wholesalers' Scandalous Proceedings. Prices Being Forced Up. Treble War Risk Rat Added. Sydney
The unreasonable increase in the price of commodities in Sydney has caused considerable indignation. It is understood that the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Soldiers' Vote. to Be Cast Before Departure. Complete Arrangements Made. Sydney
Complete arrangements have been made by which all electors of New South Wales who join the expeditionary force, will be able to record their…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Trouble in Austria. Slav Disaffection Rampant. Czech Soldiers Shot. Vienna
Slav disaffection is causing trouble in the Austrian provinces. Many Czech soldiers have been publicly shot Dalmatian representatives in the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Police As Soldiers. Sydney
All members of the police force volunteering for military service are eo bo granted leave, and where the military pay is less than the police…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Soldiers Can Vote Before Sailing. London
Mr. McLaren, Commonwealth Electoral Officer announced that arrangements will be made for members of the expeditionary force to record their…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Police As Soldiers. Sydney
All members of the police force volunteering for military service are eo be granted leave, and where the military pay is less than the police…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Soldiers Can Vote[?]ing. London, [?]
Mr. McLaren, Comm[?] [?]toral Officer announced [?] [?]ments will be made for [?] expeditionary force to [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Preliminary Fighting. Russian Army in Action. Germans Massed Advance. Big Battle Impending. Liege Forts Still Intact. the High Seas Clear. Shipping Likely to Resume. Relief in Commerce Circles. England and France Declare War with Austria. London
The Government has informed the Austrian Ambassador that in consequence of the Austrian troops menacing France, England is obliged to announce a state of war against Austria…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Preliminary Fighting. Cavalry Checked. Russian Army in Action. Germans Massed Advance. Big Battle Impending Liege Forts Still Intact. the High Seas Clear. Shipping Likely to Resume. Relief in Commerce Circles. England and France Declare War with Austria. London, Thursday. Germans Completely Routed. London
The Government has informed the Austrian Ambassador that in consequence of the Austrian troops menacing France. England is obliged to announce a state of war against Austria. A fierce encounter on the Belgian's left wing by the massed German cavalry, infantry and artillery showed the Belgian's wonderful control…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Kaiser Would Conquer the World. Wild Promises of Territory for Support. Britain Declares War on Austria. Japan and Russia in Conference. Japanese Action Expected at Any Moment. Shocking German Outrages Alleged. Germans Lose 10,000 Men at Mulhausen. Austrian Forces Routed By Russians. Commonwealth Troops Depart for Unknown Destination In the Pacific. German Cruiser's Quest. Seeking Two Australian Cruisers. San Francisco
The German protected cruiser Leipzig, of 3200 tons displacement, has entered San Francisco for coal. The captain reports that he intends…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Feeding the British Isles in War Time
In deciding to send large quantities of wheat and flour to England Canada is showing her spirit and her patriotism in the most effectual manner that…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Germany's Statement. at War with the Dominions. Berlin
The Foreign Office at Berlin has informed commercial circles at Hamburg that Germany was at war with all the British colonies…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War Food Fund. Tenders Called for Supply of Flour and Meat
The promoters of the Chamber of Commerce war food fund commenced operations to-day by calling tenders for the supply of 200 tons of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Help for the War Office. From New Zealanders at Home. London
A meeting of 500 New Zealanders has been held in London, and arrangements were made to properly direct the efforts of New Zealanders…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Holland Warned. Against Harboring Germans. France Threatens War. Dutch Troops Expelling Germans. London
The "Daily Chronicle's" correspondent at Amsterdam says that France has sent an ultimatum to Holland, threatening that if Germans are…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Lord Kitchener's Idea. Will Mean a Long War. Expeditionary Force to Be Efficient. London
Lord Kitchener proposes that the foreign service units shall receive continuous training, and not be employed abroad until they reach the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Soldier's Family. to Be Provided For. Federal Government Scheme. Melbourne
The Minister for Defence is working out details of a scheme which is intended to make provision for the dependents of the Australian troops…
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