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  2. FEDERAL POLITICIANS.

    The Prune Minister has invited the leader of the Opposition to attend a conference of Premiers on Monday next. Mr. W. M. Hughes spoke again to-day ...

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  3. GERMAN INVASION OF BELGIUM.

    1 The King of Belgium has proceeded to Louvain for the purpose of lending his troops. Further particulars of the Liege battle ...

    Article : 178 words
  4. BRITISH NAVAL VICTORY

    Reports indicate that Germany continues to suffer losses on land and sea. It is officially reported that a British Naval victory has been secured in the North sea. Australia's offer of an expeditionary force of 20,000 men has been accepted by the ...

    Article : 73 words
  5. Family Notices

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  6. AUSTRALIA'S OFFER ACCEPTED

    The British Government has accepted Australia's offer of 20,000 men. Mobilisation will commence [?] (Fear seems to exist among a number of ...

    Article : 116 words
  7. THE LATEST

    The "Daily Observer" has arranged with Reuter's to despatch from Sydney each night the latest cable news available in London that morning. This will give ...

    Article : 70 words
  8. FOUR SHOTS.

    Particulars of the sinking of Konigin Louise, near the mouth of the Thames, show that the German vessel was encountered 60 miles off Harwich. The destroyer ...

    Article : 98 words
  9. EXPEDITIONARY FORCE.

    Mr. Cook, the Federal Prime Minister, says the Government proposes to send an expeditionary force away at the earliest possible moment. ...

    Article : 76 words
  10. THE TAMWORTH DAILY OBSERVER

    A hundred years ago when Europe, now leagued against Germany, was united solidly against France, it took weeks and even months to disseminate reliable news of the ...

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  11. HEAVY GERMAN LOSSES.

    An engagement was fought on Wednesday near Pepituster. The Belgian cavalry completely repulsed the Gormans. It is reported the latter lost ...

    Article : 95 words
  12. THE STATE ATTORNEY-GENERAL.

    Mr. Hall, the State Attorney-General, in the course of a statement to-day, says: "It would be a lasting disgrace in a community like ours if we were to emulate the ...

    Article : 76 words
  13. IN NEW ZEALAND.

    The mobilisation of the expeditionary force in New Zealand is proceeding. Men will be called out primarily as a partial mobilisation of the forces for the defence ...

    Article : 91 words
  14. GERMAN LINER.

    The Admiralty states that two steamers which left Britershaven on Monday, report that the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse has been painted black and has been converted ...

    Article : 46 words
  15. IN FAVOR OF WAR.

    Enthusiasm in favor of war is spreading among the Britishers. The King held a Council of War at Buckingham Palace at midnight. ...

    Article : 129 words
  16. NAVAL HOSTILITIES.

    An unconfirmed report from Margate says two German battleships have been sunk on the Kentish coast. A German destroyer was sunk near ...

    Article : 81 words
  17. ANTI-GERMAN DEMONSTRATIONS.

    A crowd at Vancouver tore down the Iusignia outside German Consulate and trampled it in the dust. Other anti-German demonstrations are reported ...

    Article : 36 words
  18. FEDERAL MINISTERS.

    The Federal Ministers now in other States have been instructed to romain where they are to assist in directing oprations in connection with the mobilisation of the ...

    Article : 37 words
  19. GERMANS CROSSING BELGIUM.

    The Germans have crossed the Meuse at Eysden, and several army corns are reported to be advancing through Belgium. The population of Vise is reported to have ...

    Article : 80 words
  20. IN VICTORIA.

    The first operations in the mobilisation of metropolitan troops to re[?]force the garrisons at Queensc[?]ff Point, Nepean and Swan Island forts commenced to-day. ...

    Article : 62 words
  21. RUMORED ENGAGEMENT IN NORTH SEA.

    Official intimation has been received in Grimsby, Hull, and Harwich which suggests that an engagement may have occurred in the North Sea. ...

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  22. GERMAN PLAN AGAINST BRITAIN.

    News from the North Sea is auxiously awaited. The German High Seas Fleet was last [?] near Heligoland. ...

    Article : 106 words
  23. A NEW ORDER.

    No vessel at present in Sydney harbor is to be given a port clearance. This is a new order brought into force to-day at the Customs House, and means that any ...

    Article : 88 words
  24. INFLATION OF FOOD PRICES.

    The Queensland Premier after a long sitting of the Cabinet stated that it was proposed to ask the Premiers of the other States to co-operate in preventing the ...

    Article : 59 words
  25. PARIS STREETS PEACEFUL.

    The streets are peaceful. Germans are flocking to the American Consulate to get home. The authorities are [?] them tliom to ests woflt oe Franco weere tholl rc ...

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  26. GERMAN RESERVISTS IN ENGLAND SHOW HOSTILE ATTITUDE.

    It is estimated that there are still 30,000 Germans in London and that many German reservists who are unable to return to Germany openly boast that they will find ...

    Article : 59 words
  27. EXPEDITIONARY FORCE.

    There is much discussion in England as to wether the expeditionary force of 150,000 men should be sent to France to reinforce the French army against Germany. It is ...

    Article : 121 words
  28. GERMANS IN VICTORIA.

    About 350 German residents of Hochkirch and district assembled at the School Hall, Hochkirch, last night, to proclaim their loyalty to the British throne. The meeting ...

    Article : 165 words
  29. MELBOURNE FINANCIAL POSITION GOOD.

    The Melbourne Associated Banks met yesterday. They regarded the position with absolute equanimity and stated the deposits in the Saving Bank were daily ...

    Article : 41 words
  30. GERMAN WARSHIPS RUN FROM BRITISH CRUISERS.

    The foreign office announces that two British cruisers excitedly chased the German warships Goeben and Breslau into Messina. ...

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  31. GERMANY THREATENS ITALY.

    There is an unconfirmed report from Paris that Germany has informed Italy that unless she supports her allies war will be declared against her. ...

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  32. GERMANS IN ALSACE LORRAINE.

    It is reported that, the Germans in Alsace Lorraine are shooting all persons suspected of having given information to the French. ...

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  33. GERMANS IN HOLLAND.

    Further German army corps are reported to be massing in the Moresnet district, while fighting between Germans and Dutch is reported from Aywaille, which is being ...

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  34. RAILWAYS IN WAR.

    The Victorian Cabinet has called upon Mr. Elmslie, leader of the Opposition, to join them in the consultations on the financial and railway war preparations. ...

    Article : 52 words
  35. BRITISH PARTICIPATION.

    The Italian Foreign Minister has informed the British Ambassador that Great Britain's participation in the present war will not alter Italy'a neutrality. ...

    Article : 34 words
  36. NEWS OF THE JAPANESE FLEET.

    The Japanese fleet in reported from Tokio to be ready for sea. ...

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  37. JAPAN'S PROTECTION.

    The Japanese Foreign Minister is reported to have requested Japan to employ all [?] resource in [?] British and Russian interests. ...

    Article : 59 words
  38. GIRLS AS TRAIN CONDUCTORS.

    Girls are acting as conductors on the Paris tube trains, and society ladies replace the male shop assistants sent to the front. ...

    Article : 36 words
  39. AUSTRIAN HARBORS MINED.

    The Austrian harbors on the Adriatic coast have been mined. The Austrian fleet is oruising in the Adriatic sea and probably intends to seek refuge in a neutral ...

    Article : 41 words
  40. GERMANS BURN SWISS VILLAGES.

    The Germans upon being driven back from the Swiss frontier burned villages over an enormous area. ...

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  41. GERMANS IN BRITISH PORTS.

    The case of a German [?]rm of manufacturing chemists, who brought an action against W. G. Cairns, Ltd., chemists, to restrain them from selling a drug, known as ...

    Article : 80 words
  42. TO RELIEVE THE WOUNDED

    Complete arrangements have been made at Grimsby to receive the wounded from the navy. Schools will be utilised as hospitals. ...

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  43. "HURRAH FOR OLD ENGLAND."

    M. Hanotsux, formerly French Foreign Minister, says the unanimous cry of France is "Hurrah for old England." ...

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  44. WATCHING RUSSIAN FLEET.

    A German warship has been sighted in the straits of Tsushima watching the Russian volunteer fleet. ...

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  45. WHOLESALE SEIZURE OF VESSELS.

    The Belgians seized the Norddeutcher liner Gueia[?]u at Antwerp and turned off the passengers, including many Australians with return tickets. ...

    Article : 108 words
  46. STRONG FORCE AT LIEGE.

    It has transpired that 80,000 Germans were engaged in the fight at Liege, German heavy artillery destroyed villages on route. ...

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  47. AUSTRALIAN CADETS.

    The Australian cadets now in London solemaly burnt the effigy of the Kaiser. ...

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  48. FRENCH NAVAL AND MILITARY OFICERS CO-OPERATE WITH BRITISH OFFICIALS.

    French naval officers are holding a Council of War with Mr. Winston Churchill and the Admiralty officials, while French military staff officers are conferring with the ...

    Article : 43 words
  49. GENERAL ITEMS.

    The rice export has been stopped. A German cruiser searched the Dutch liner Houtman from Australia at sea. ...

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  50. COMMONWEALTH PROHIBITS EXPORT.

    A special Federal Government "Gazette" has been issued to-day prohibiting the export of articles likely to be used in war. The proclamation relates mostly to arms, ...

    Article : 52 words
  51. VOLUNTEERS FOR THE FRENCH ARMY.

    Thousands of Alsatians, Italians and Swiss vounteered to serve with the French army, Prince Bonaparte also offering his services. ...

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  52. A GOOD SIGN.

    The Bank of England rate or discount has been reduced to 6 per cent. ...

    Article : 27 words
  53. RUSSIA HAS NO USE FOR WAR CORRESPONDENTS.

    No war correspondent is being permitted to accompany the Russian army. ...

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  54. TOTAL CAPTURE OF GERMAN MERCHANT SHIPS TO DATE.

    [?]p 10 the present twenty German merchant vessels, been representing 40,000 tons have been either captured by the British and French warships or seized in British waters ...

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  55. TO RELIEVE THE POOR.

    The Princi of Wales has issued a national appeal for funds to relieve the distress of the poor. ...

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  56. RUSSIAN MOBILISATION.

    The Russian mobilisation is proceeding perfectly and will be completed earlier than anticipated. ...

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  57. RECOGNITION OF IRISH PATRIOTISM.

    The British Government is seriously considering a plan to recognise the patriotism of the Ulster and Nationalist volunteers who offered to sink all party differences. ...

    Article : 82 words
  58. REGIMENT MUTINIED.

    It is reported that the Czech regiment mutinied in Bosnia. ...

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  59. RUSSIANS AND GERMANS IN CONTACT.

    The Russians and Germans came into contact at Vialla. The latter are retreating and burning villages. ...

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  60. KING GEORGE AND THE CZAR EXCHANGE MESSAGES.

    [?] were exchanged between the King and the Czar on Saturday last. The King said that he could not help thinking that some misunderstanding had ...

    Article : 106 words
  61. AUSTRIA AGAINST RUSSIA.

    Austria has formally declared war against Russia. ...

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  62. ITALY MAY SUPPORT BRITAIN.

    It is reported that Italy is likely to break away from the Triple Alliance and to declare herself on the side of Great Britain. ...

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  63. THE MEN AT THE WHEEL.

    Earl Kitchener has been placed in supreme control of the Army Administration, which is [?] to the old one of Commander-in-Chief. ...

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  64. ASSISTANCE FROM INDIA.

    Many offers of men have been received from India. ...

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  65. HUNGARIAN REGIMENT ANNIHILATED.

    The whole of a Hungarian regiment was annihilated by the explosion of a mine by the Servians on the river Drina. ...

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  66. ATTACK ON GERMAN RESTAURANTS.

    Anti-German rioters attacked German restaurants in Antwerp and tore the escutcheon from the Consulate downuUito down. ...

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  67. GERMANY APPROPRIATES RUSSIAN MONEY IN BANKS.

    Germany has seized the balance of the money belonging to Russia, which remains in the German banks. ...

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  68. CENSORS AT WORK.

    We have been advised that several of the "Daily Observer" cable messages have been lodged at the Sydney telegraph office, but cannot be transmitted to ...

    Article : 85 words
  69. GERMANS USING ARMORED TRAINS.

    The German column advancing on Luxembourg in using armored trains. The French Minister has been expelled from Luxembourg. ...

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  70. APPRECIATION OF AUSTRALIAN LIGHT HORSE.

    Lord Denman urged in the House of Lords, that Australia's offer of men should be accepted and declared that the Australian Light Horse was equal to any in the ...

    Article : 38 words
  71. THE RESULT OF GERMAN HOOLIGANISM.

    When the staff of the Russian Embassy departed from Berlin an enormous crowd followed the motor cars yelling abuse, throwing stones, and spitting in the faces ...

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  72. FEDERAL ELECTIONS.

    The Returning Officer (Mr. C. F. M. Travers) for the electoral division of New England announced at mid-day yesterday in Tamworth that the ...

    Article : 107 words
  73. GERMAN SPIES ARRESTED.

    Five German spies disguised as Priests were arrested on the Belgian frontier. ...

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  74. BRITISH DESTROYERS CAPTURE A LINER.

    A liner refused to stop off Deal when signalled to do so by two British destroyers which then fired shots across her bows, whereupon the liner surrendered. ...

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  75. MORE GERMAN MERCHANTMEN CAPTURED.

    The capture of additional German veesels is reported and they have been taken into FalmouthnLnouth, Wickn PlynotGreenock. ...

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  76. EFFECTS OF THE WAR.

    The Kimberley diamond mines are about to close down. The South African Government is being urged to stop the export of meat and ...

    Article : 32 words
  77. MAORILAND PARLIAMENT.

    Arrangements have been made for the New Zealand Parliament to sit on Sunday next if necessary. ...

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  78. FRENCH TROOPS PRAISED.

    The "Daily Telegraph's" war correspondent at Longwy states "The morale of the French army is excellent, and says he has never seen French troops so cool and ...

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  79. NEWS FROM SERVIA.

    The bombardment of the city of Belgrade, the capital of Servis, continues. The Royal Palace, British Legation and many houses have been seriously damaged, and ...

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  80. FRENCH DEFEAT GERMANS.

    A detachment of German cavalry has been routed by French cavalry on the Swiss frontier. ...

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  81. MAORILAND FARMERS ACTIVE.

    The farmers in various New Zealand districts have decided to now that maximum area of wheat land which can be made avaliable. ...

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  82. CONCENTRATION COMPLETE.

    Concentration, of the Austrian armies is now complete. ...

    Article : 13 words
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