Quietness in regard to war news continues. In fact, as each day goes by and something of a stirring nature is expected, the lull appears more pronounced. 1 he censorship is, no doubt, very strict, as a cable message lodged in London at 7.20 p.m. on Monday last was received in Perth Wednesday with ...
Article : 453 wordsA later report announces that a fierce encounter has taken place between the Belgian left wing and the massed German cavalry, infantry and ...
Article : 54 wordsA meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Wednesday night. Present : The Mayor (Mr. G. A. Kempton, in the chair). and Crs. ...
Article : 939 wordsOn Monday night, 3rd inst., Senator De Largie addressed a well-attended meeting here. Mr. T. Pidgeon. Chairman of the Roads Board, ...
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Advertising : 922 wordsThe Belgian victory has caused the liveliest enthusiasm along the allied line. ...
Article : 21 wordsIt is now evident that the German enterprise in its attack on Liege before the main army was ready, was by a force whose mobilisation was ...
Article : 46 wordsThe problem of moving and feeding the German masses marching in the Rhine country is proving very difficult. German prisoners admit the ...
Article : 54 wordsEveryone here interested in the latest war news--and who is not ?--are disgusted with the contradictory telegrams received daily, alleged to ...
Article : 339 wordsThe London Press Bureau states that of 26 German army corps definitely located, it is evident that the mass are concentrated between ...
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Advertising : 604 wordsThe London "Times," in a leading article, states : "The Imperial force numbers 75,000, including Australia's 20,000 and New Zealand's ...
Article : 95 wordsThe German soldiers are being informed that the Kaiser is at the head of the army, and expects to make Paris in a week. ...
Article : 105 wordsSmall groups of Germans have entered Liege, but the forts are still safe. ...
Article : 20 wordsThe Austrians are blockading the Montenegrin coast. ...
Article : 16 wordsThe United Servian and Montenegro armies have begun an invasion of Bosnia. There are three columns on the march, with General ...
Article : 41 wordsThe War Office states that the Germans are retreating, and it is believed they are afraid to give battle. ...
Article : 34 wordsWhile Prince George, the son of the King of Servia, was watching the Austrian bombardment of the walls of the fortress in Belgrade ...
Article : 58 wordsThe French destroyed a German battery near Springcourt, and captured three guns and three Maxims. ...
Article : 23 wordsThe feeling in England is calm and confident. The prices of food-stuffs are normal. Lord Kitchener's second army, of 100,000 is being ...
Article : 45 wordsIt is unofficially stated that Turkey has bought the warships Goeben and Breslau. ...
Article : 25 wordsSir,--It has been reported to me that some malignant persons are making statements in Geraldton to the effect that my son left Fremantle a couple ...
Article : 135 wordsWest Australia's quota to the Australian Imperial expeditionary forces is 840. ...
Article : 24 wordsGreat Britain's command of the sea is unshaken. The Admiralty advises that the British control of the trade routes is, particularly in the ...
Article : 72 wordsThe Press Bureau states that 26 German, army corps are located between Liege and Luxemburg. ...
Article : 23 wordsIn Brussels 2,000 spies have been arrested. Many business men are involved in a system of espionage. ...
Article : 31 wordsA regiment of German Dragoons attempted to surprise the Belgians 13 miles from Liege. After, 3 hours' lighting, the Germans were repulsed ...
Article : 38 wordsThe German losses at Liege were 20,000 killed, 20,000 wounded, and 9,700 prisoners. The "Le Matin" (Paris) states that ...
Article : 41 wordsThe Admiralty is able to spare some of its ships of war for German vessel-hunting. The cruiser force on the South American trade routes ...
Article : 67 wordsPrince George of Servia had his head injured by a piece of shell whilst watching the bombardment of Belgrade. ...
Article : 27 wordsA French and American Bank has been established with a credit of nine million in France, and is buying American grain for the French ...
Article : 71 wordsA lot is heard of neurasthenia these days. A good many have but a vague idea of just what condition the doctors apply this term to. ...
Article : 214 wordsIt is believed that the Australian troops will go to either Egypt or India. ...
Article : 19 wordsGermany has asked the Belgians to re-consider the German demands, but the Belgians have refused. (At the beginning of the war ...
Article : 71 wordsThe Premier received a cable today stating that Great Britain had declared war with Austria. ...
Article : 29 wordsAustria has officially declared war on Great Britain, and the latter has declared war against Austria. ...
Article : 25 wordsThe Germans now on the road to Brussels have halted at Huy. There were constant skirmishes along the Tirlemont-St. Trong railways, which ...
Article : 30 wordsIt is officially announced that Mr. Lloyd George has completed arrangements with the Bank of England to terminate the present ...
Article : 86 wordsTen thousand German cavalry are making a reconnaisance of the French positions in the final preparation for a big French German ...
Article : 36 wordsSince the war commenced the British have captured 62 German merchant ships and three Austrians. The French have captured four German ...
Article : 42 wordsThe following will represent the Fire Brigade Club in their match with Railways to-morrow afternoon:--Puddy, Pass, Webb, Marsh, Clapp, ...
Article : 76 wordsThirty thousand rifles have been seized in cases marked "bacon" on Krupp's yacht the Germania at Southampton. The crew had ...
Article : 43 wordsA small battle near Aaelen between the Belgians and Germans resulted in a German defeat. 2,000 were killed in the space of 50 yards square. ...
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Advertising : 189 wordsPremier Peacock has proposed that the pastoralists of Victoria should make a gift of a million sheep to the troops. ...
Article : 30 wordsThe Germans evacuated the two principal towns in German South-West Africa after destroying all Government property. ...
Article : 34 wordsTurkey has decided to remain neutral. ...
Article : 12 wordsThe German cruiser Leipsic is coaling here, and states its intention is to search for two Australian cruisers believed to be off the Californian ...
Article : 36 wordsThe team to represent the Rovers in their match against the Fire Brigade Juniors to-morrow will be as follows :--Nelly, A. Fathers, C. ...
Article : 51 wordsFour German reservists were apprehended to-day and detained at Fremantle. The London Press associated ...
Article : 60 wordsThe W.A. enrolments for the Australian expeditionary force numbered 3021, and the selection commences to-day. It is believed that the troops ...
Article : 37 wordsIt is stated the Germans are preparing for a fresh attack on Liege. Fighting is taking place between Liege and Brussels. ...
Article : 31 wordsA report received late last night stated that a heavy cavalry engagement is proceeding between the French and Belgians on the one side ...
Article : 42 wordsThe following have been picked to play for the Thistles in the Cup tie match Thistle v. Town, at Queen's Park on Saturday :--Houghton, ...
Article : 48 wordsIt is reported that the kaiser has been shot through the [?]hig[?] at [?]-Chappelle. The report is [?] ...
Article : 34 wordsIt is officially stated that the Germans bombarded a French town on the frontier at Al[?] killing many ...
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The Geraldton Express (WA : 1906 - 1928), Fri 14 Aug 1914, Page 3
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