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  4. NAVAL AUTHORITY INTERVIEWED

    Rear-Admiral Mahon, one of the greatest naval authorities in the world, when interviewed in New York, stated that Germany's naval hope is to strike ...

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  5. GERMAN BOAST.

    The "Lokal Anzeiger," a Berlin paper says that when the German sword again flies into its scabbard, everything we hope and wish will be ...

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  6. THE WAR

    The King, in a message to Admiral Sir John Jellicoe, said:—"In this grave moment of our national history, I send to you, ...

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  7. HIGH FOOD PRICES.

    The Premier (Mr Holman) said that drastic action will be taken where necessary to protect the public against high food prices. ...

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  8. ACTION OF TURKEY.

    Turkey has closed the Bosphorus and the Dardenelles, in order to preserve her neutrality. ...

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  9. PATRIOTIC FERVOUR.

    Demonstrations of loyalty were frequent in the city. In one big restaurant to-night, when the orchestra played the National Anthem, the diners ...

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  10. PRICES OF PRODUCE.

    The Home and Foreign Produce Exchange is fixing prices every two days. Mr Runeiman has assured farmers that there is no reason to slaughter ...

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  11. AMERICAN PRESS OPINION OF THE KAISER.

    The American press says that the Kaiser is filled with overwhelming pretension, and has placed himself in the position of Napoleons. ...

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  12. LONDON BUTTER MARKET.

    All butter is quoted at 136s to 140s, except danish, which is selling at 141s. All Continental supplies are expected to cease next week. ...

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  13. BETTER FEELING IN LONDON.

    There is an improved feeling in the city, in view of the prospective issue of small notes. ...

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  14. SHELLING WIRELESS STATIONS.

    It is reported that German warships are shelling the wireless stations at Glace Bay, Nova Scotia. ...

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  15. BRITISH POPULACE ENTHUSIASTIC.

    Reports of the speech of Sir Edward Grey in the House of Commons were received with tremendous cheers by the crowds outside the newspaper offices. ...

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  16. SIR EDWARD GREY'S SPEECH.

    The French newspapers express pleasure at the speech made by Sir Edward Grey in the House of Commons on Tuesday. They describe it as a ...

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  17. SUPPOSED NAVAL ENGAGEMENT.

    Heavy firing has been head off the Maine coast. It is believed that a naval engagement has taken place, but no details ...

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  18. COMMANDEERING HORSES AND VEHICLES.

    The War Office has commandeered many horses, vehicles, and motor cars in London. ...

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  19. PRESIDENT OF ANTI-GERMAN SOCIETY EXECUTED.

    Germany's first act after the declaration of war was to execute Alexis Samam, president of an anti-German society. He was shot at Metz, and all the ...

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  20. SIR EDWARD GREY EXPECTED TO MAKE STATEMENT.

    The "Times" says Sir Edward Grey is expected to make a statement in the House of Commons which will show the position to be even more grave than was ...

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  21. SHORTAGE OF PAPER.

    The newspapers are experiencing difficulty owing to a shortage of paper. Several of them are publishing smaller editions. ...

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  22. SYDNEY PRODUCE MARKET.

    The following motion was carried at a meeting of the Wholesale Produce Sectional Committee of the Sydney Chamber of Commerce:—"In view of the ...

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  23. 70th READY FOR ACTION.

    By 2.30 p.m. all the arrangements were perfect kits and equipment complete, and the battalion was ready to move out. The advance party ...

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  24. AMERICAN FOODSTUFFS.

    President Wilson stated yesterday that he was doing everything possible to obtain ships to export foodstuffs to European countries. He stated that they ...

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  25. SEIZURE OF GERMAN VESSELS.

    Many German vessels have been seized in British ports. ...

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  26. BRITISH CONTROL OF DANGEROUS ALIENS.

    The House of Commons has passed a Bill for the purpose of securing control of dangerous aliens during the war. Mr M'Kenna said that 21 suspects ...

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  27. POSITION IN WEST AUSTRALIA.

    Sir John Forrest, speaking at Grecebushes, said that he was in constant communication with Mr Seaddan with regard to the war. Every precaution ...

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  28. GERMAN SPIES.

    An emergency bill to deal with spies and aliens was introduced in the House of Commons yesterday. Several Germans have been arrested in different ...

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  29. LORD KITCHENER TO COMMAND LAND FORCES.

    Field-Marshal Earl Kitchener will undoubtedly take charge of the land forces. Field-Marshal Sir John French has been appointed Inspector-General. ...

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  30. PRESIDENT WILSON ANXIOUS TO MEDIATE.

    President Woodrow Wilson has offered to act as mediator between the nations at war. ...

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  31. MEAT FAMINE INCONCEIVABLE.

    The Home Office has announced that a meat famine is inconceivable. There are it is stated large supplies stored and arriving, and any increase in prices ...

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  32. SAYING FAREWELLS.

    The men of the 70th had the afternoon to themselves, and numerous mothers and sweethearts paid a visit to the drill grounds between the drill hall and the ...

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  33. GERMANY INVADES SWITZERLAND.

    Germans have entered Switzerland, and have crossed the frontier near St. Warcel. ...

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  34. PATHOS OF THE OFFER.

    The death of Mrs Woodrow Wilson, wife of President Wilson, is momentarily expected. Sitting at her bedside, the President ...

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  35. MOBILISATION PROCEEDING.

    Commandant Kyngdom states that mobilisation is proceeding satisfactorily. ...

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  36. PARLIAMENTARY RIFLE CLUB.

    A Parliamentary Rifle Club has been formed. Every member, including the Premier (Mr Seaddan) and the Opposition Leader (Mr Wilson), has signified ...

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  37. TRANS-ATLANTIC CABLE.

    Mr C. W. Bennett British Consul-General in New York, has announced that a German cruiser is grappling for the trans-Atlantic cable, of ...

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  38. GERMAN SQUADRON NEAR MESSINA.

    Rome advises that the German Mediterranean squadron is in the neighborhood of Messina, and has been instructed to join the Austrian squadron and ...

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  39. ANTI-GERMAN DEMONSTRATION.

    A large crowd tore down the insignia outside the German consulate at Vancouver, and trampled on it. Other anti-German demonstrations ...

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  40. SYDNEY STOCK EXCHANGE CLOSED.

    The Stock Exchange has been closed till Monday, when the position will be further considered. ...

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  41. ARRESTS OF GERMANS IN LONDON.

    Detectives raided several houses occupied by Germans in London and effected a number of arrests. ...

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  42. GERMANS IN PARIS.

    The streets are peaceful. The Germans in Paris are flocking to the American consulate. They are anxious to return to Germany. ...

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  43. GERMAN FLEET IN BALTIC.

    A German fleet of 19 vessels has been sighted near the east coast af the Baltic Sea, between Menel and Libau. ...

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  44. JUDGES' ASSOCIATES ON DUTY.

    Three associates to Supreme Court judges have been called out for military duty with the Australian forces. ...

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  45. RUSSIAN WARSHIPS IN BLACK SEA.

    Russian worships in the Black Sea have captured many German merchantmen. ...

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  46. BOMBS, RIFLES AND PORK.

    The detectives also found a number of rifles in a pork butcher's shop at Earlsfield. ...

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  47. THE DECLARATIONS OF WAR.

    Germany has declared war against Belgium. War has been officially declared between France aud Germany. ...

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  48. ORIENT S.S. OPHIR AS HOSPITAL SHIP.

    The Admiralty has converted the Orient Company's steamer Ophir into a hospital ship. ...

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  49. ATTACK ON ALSATIANS.

    The Germans shot 17 Alsatians who were endeavoring to cross the frontier at Mul-Ranseu. ...

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  50. SHIPS OF THE AUSTRALIAN FLEET.

    H.A.M.S. Australia, the flagship of the Australian Fleet, left Sydney Harbor on Tuesday night with her lights out. The flagship was followed by the ...

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  51. FRENCH CAPTURE GERMAN BATTLESHIP.

    It is stated that the French fleet at Algiers has captured the German battleship Goben, 23,000 tons, and the cruiser Breslau 4500 tons and sunk the ...

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  52. HOUSE OF DEPARTURE.

    Mayor Pittard wishes to intimate to people of the Town that the exact time the 70th Regiment will leave the Orderly Rooms this morning will be 9.35 o'clock ...

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  53. BELGIAN AND GERMAN ENGAGEMENT.

    It is understood that a cablegram has been received that an engagement between Belgian and German troops has taken place. The Germans were ...

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  54. CANADA BUYS TORPEDO BOATS.

    The Canadian Government has purchased two torpedo boats which are in course of construction at Seattle for the Chilian Government. ...

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  55. CANADIAN LOYALTY.

    The Canadian Government has offered the cruisers Rainbow and Niobe to the British Government for use anywhere in the Empire. ...

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  56. GERMAN CRUISER NEAR AUSTRALIAN COAST.

    A cable message from Java states that a wireless message was received from the Haupmanu, to the effect that she was stopped in Macassar Straits about 800 ...

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  57. CHANCES IN BRITISH CABINET.

    It is officially announced that Sir George Trevelyan has resigned. Lord Beauchamp has succeeded Lord Morley. ...

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  58. SOME STAFF LEFT BEHIND.

    Although the headquarters and all the officers and men will proceed to Queenscliff this morning, a depot will be consisted at the local drill hall. Lieut. ...

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  59. LIEGE ATTACKED.

    It is reported at Brussels that following the demands of the Germans for the surrender of Liegt, an engagement ensued, and the Germans were ...

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  60. LOVE AND WAR.

    Expecting that his ship would be ordered to sail at any moment, Captain C. La P. Lewin, of H.M.A.S. Encounter, was married at St. John's Church. ...

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  61. ECONOMISING BRITISH GOLD SUPPLY.

    Mr Lloyd George stated in the House of Commons that the issue of small notes would be purely temporary. ...

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  62. FEDERAL ELECTION ARRANGEMENTS.

    The Prime Minister to-night discussed the proposal to cancel the Federal election arrangements. He said that the idea had been found impracticable. It ...

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  63. JAPAN'S ATTITUDE.

    The Japanese Foreign Office has issued a statement reiterating the assurance that Japan will take all necessary measures to discharge her obligations ...

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  64. 1896 QUOTA STAY AT HOME.

    Orders have been received that the 1896 quota of cadets recently absorbed into the 70th regiment are not to be included in the present arrangements. ...

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  65. GERMAN CRUISER.

    It is supposed in Paris that the German cruiser which bombarded Bone, on the Algerian coast, was captured by the British fleet guarding the straits. The ...

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  66. GERMAN ARMY COMPLETELY BEATEN.

    Reuter's correspondent at Brussels cables that the German army invading Belgium has been completely repulsed at Freron. Germany is not able to ...

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  67. SIR IAN HAMILTON.

    It is announced that General Sir Ian Hamilton will command the Home army. ...

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  68. ACTION BY THE UNITED STATES.

    President Woodrow Wilson has signed an order mobilising the land and sea forces of the American Republic, with the object, it is understood, of ...

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  69. AN OFFICIAL REPORT.

    It is officially stated that fierce fighting has occurred at Liege between the Belgians and Germans. The Germans were all repulsed, and no German who ...

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  70. PROPOSED INTERSTATE CONFERENCE.

    Mr Peake, the Premier, said this afternoon that he was endeavoring to arrange a conference between the Prime Minister and the State ...

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  71. GERMANS ADVANCING.

    Divided into three columns the Germans are advancing their immediate object being Longway and two other towns. French troops are preparing to ...

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  72. EARL KITCHENER.

    Earl Kitchener has accepted the portfolio of Secretary of State for war. ...

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  73. ACTIVITY IN BALLARAT.

    The call to arms issued Wednesday afternoon to the officers and men of the 70th Ballarat Regiment was nobly responded to and there were only two or ...

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  74. NO ORDERS FOR THE 71st.

    It appears that no orders for the mobilisation of the 71st City of Ballarat Regiment have yet been received. There was, however, a compulsory ...

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  75. SUPERB BELGIAN HEROISM.

    The War Office reports that the German losses were enormous. The heroism of the Belgians was superb. Eight hundred Germans who were ...

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  76. A STRICT CENSORSHIP.

    A strict censorship is eliminating all reference to the movements of troops, warships and local forces. ...

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  77. RUSSIAN TROOPS IN TOUCH WITH GERMAN FORCES.

    Russian troops have come in contact with the enemy along the greater part of the Russo-German frontier. Germans are falling back, burning ...

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  78. KING GEORGE ISSUES PROCLAMATION.

    A proclamation has been issued by the King to the effect that the present state of European affairs constitutes an imminent national danger. ...

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  79. FEELING IN SOUTH AFRICA.

    The announcement of the outbreak of war between Great Britain and Germany was received with an outburst of patriotism. ...

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  80. BELGIUM SEIZES G.M.S. CNEISNAU.

    Belgium has seized the No[?] Steamship Company's steamer Gneisenau at Antwerp and turned off the passengers including many Australians, ...

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  81. EFFECT ON INDUSTRIAL OPERATIONS.

    Mr Cann, Chief Secretary and Mr Hall, Minister for Justice, attended the meeting of the Labor Council to-night, and pointed out the effects of the war ...

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  82. MOUNTED CONSTABLES FOR MELBOURNE.

    Mounted Constables Morey (Ballarat). Hevey (Miners' Rest), Collins (Croswick). Jones (Bungaree). Weppner (Ballau), and Murphy (Gordons) have received orders ...

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  83. HOLLAND DISTRUSTS GERMANY.

    Holland distrusts Germany's' promise to observe her neutrality. The mobilisation of the Dutch forces has been completed, and the artillery ...

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  84. OVERSEA OFFERS OF TROOPS.

    Replying to Lord Denman, in the House of Lords, Lord Emmott, Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies, said there was no immediate necessity to ...

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  85. FEELING IN THE EAST.

    Panic prevails in Kiaouliau, in the Shantung district of China, which is leased by Germany. German shipping and German reservists are concentrating ...

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  86. CAVALRY REGIMENTS ROUTED.

    It is stated officially that in the fighting around Liege all the German attacks were repulsed. It is reported that Fort Liers routed ...

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  87. NOTES FROM N.S.W.

    Mr J. Estell, Minister for Labor announced in the Legislative Assembly this afternoon that over 12,000 people are out of employment as the result of ...

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  88. ORDERS TO THE BRITISH FLEET.

    Ortlers have already gone to the Chief of the Naval Forces to wipe out the German fleet. If the fleets have not met yet, it is believed they will do so ...

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