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Advertising : 10 wordsRear-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 ...
Article : 128 wordsThe "Lokal Anzeiger," a Berlin paper says that when the German sword again flies into its scabbard, everything we hope and wish will be ...
Article : 76 wordsThe King, in a message to Admiral Sir John Jellicoe, said:—"In this grave moment of our national history, I send to you, ...
Article : 179 wordsThe Premier (Mr Holman) said that drastic action will be taken where necessary to protect the public against high food prices. ...
Article : 30 wordsTurkey has closed the Bosphorus and the Dardenelles, in order to preserve her neutrality. ...
Article : 36 wordsDemonstrations of loyalty were frequent in the city. In one big restaurant to-night, when the orchestra played the National Anthem, the diners ...
Article : 42 wordsThe Home and Foreign Produce Exchange is fixing prices every two days. Mr Runeiman has assured farmers that there is no reason to slaughter ...
Article : 37 wordsThe American press says that the Kaiser is filled with overwhelming pretension, and has placed himself in the position of Napoleons. ...
Article : 30 wordsAll butter is quoted at 136s to 140s, except danish, which is selling at 141s. All Continental supplies are expected to cease next week. ...
Article : 30 wordsThere is an improved feeling in the city, in view of the prospective issue of small notes. ...
Article : 21 wordsIt is reported that German warships are shelling the wireless stations at Glace Bay, Nova Scotia. ...
Article : 28 wordsReports of the speech of Sir Edward Grey in the House of Commons were received with tremendous cheers by the crowds outside the newspaper offices. ...
Article : 51 wordsThe French newspapers express pleasure at the speech made by Sir Edward Grey in the House of Commons on Tuesday. They describe it as a ...
Article : 49 wordsHeavy firing has been head off the Maine coast. It is believed that a naval engagement has taken place, but no details ...
Article : 41 wordsThe War Office has commandeered many horses, vehicles, and motor cars in London. ...
Article : 18 wordsGermany'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 ...
Article : 46 wordsThe "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 ...
Article : 124 wordsThe newspapers are experiencing difficulty owing to a shortage of paper. Several of them are publishing smaller editions. ...
Article : 24 wordsThe following motion was carried at a meeting of the Wholesale Produce Sectional Committee of the Sydney Chamber of Commerce:—"In view of the ...
Article : 94 wordsBy 2.30 p.m. all the arrangements were perfect kits and equipment complete, and the battalion was ready to move out. The advance party ...
Article : 163 wordsPresident Wilson stated yesterday that he was doing everything possible to obtain ships to export foodstuffs to European countries. He stated that they ...
Article : 55 wordsMany German vessels have been seized in British ports. ...
Article : 15 wordsThe 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 ...
Article : 51 wordsSir John Forrest, speaking at Grecebushes, said that he was in constant communication with Mr Seaddan with regard to the war. Every precaution ...
Article : 85 wordsAn emergency bill to deal with spies and aliens was introduced in the House of Commons yesterday. Several Germans have been arrested in different ...
Article : 39 wordsField-Marshal Earl Kitchener will undoubtedly take charge of the land forces. Field-Marshal Sir John French has been appointed Inspector-General. ...
Article : 29 wordsPresident Woodrow Wilson has offered to act as mediator between the nations at war. ...
Article : 30 wordsThe 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 ...
Article : 39 wordsThe 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 ...
Article : 240 wordsGermans have entered Switzerland, and have crossed the frontier near St. Warcel. ...
Article : 19 wordsThe death of Mrs Woodrow Wilson, wife of President Wilson, is momentarily expected. Sitting at her bedside, the President ...
Article : 42 wordsCommandant Kyngdom states that mobilisation is proceeding satisfactorily. ...
Article : 23 wordsA Parliamentary Rifle Club has been formed. Every member, including the Premier (Mr Seaddan) and the Opposition Leader (Mr Wilson), has signified ...
Article : 61 wordsMr C. W. Bennett British Consul-General in New York, has announced that a German cruiser is grappling for the trans-Atlantic cable, of ...
Article : 30 wordsRome advises that the German Mediterranean squadron is in the neighborhood of Messina, and has been instructed to join the Austrian squadron and ...
Article : 38 wordsA large crowd tore down the insignia outside the German consulate at Vancouver, and trampled on it. Other anti-German demonstrations ...
Article : 32 wordsThe Stock Exchange has been closed till Monday, when the position will be further considered. ...
Article : 25 wordsDetectives raided several houses occupied by Germans in London and effected a number of arrests. ...
Article : 24 wordsThe streets are peaceful. The Germans in Paris are flocking to the American consulate. They are anxious to return to Germany. ...
Article : 69 wordsA German fleet of 19 vessels has been sighted near the east coast af the Baltic Sea, between Menel and Libau. ...
Article : 26 wordsThree associates to Supreme Court judges have been called out for military duty with the Australian forces. ...
Article : 33 wordsRussian worships in the Black Sea have captured many German merchantmen. ...
Article : 23 wordsThe detectives also found a number of rifles in a pork butcher's shop at Earlsfield. ...
Article : 20 wordsGermany has declared war against Belgium. War has been officially declared between France aud Germany. ...
Article : 41 wordsThe Admiralty has converted the Orient Company's steamer Ophir into a hospital ship. ...
Article : 29 wordsThe Germans shot 17 Alsatians who were endeavoring to cross the frontier at Mul-Ranseu. ...
Article : 17 wordsH.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 ...
Article : 87 wordsIt 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 ...
Article : 39 wordsMayor 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 ...
Article : 65 wordsIt is understood that a cablegram has been received that an engagement between Belgian and German troops has taken place. The Germans were ...
Article : 41 wordsThe Canadian Government has purchased two torpedo boats which are in course of construction at Seattle for the Chilian Government. ...
Article : 31 wordsThe Canadian Government has offered the cruisers Rainbow and Niobe to the British Government for use anywhere in the Empire. ...
Article : 61 wordsA 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 ...
Article : 92 wordsIt is officially announced that Sir George Trevelyan has resigned. Lord Beauchamp has succeeded Lord Morley. ...
Article : 43 wordsAlthough 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. ...
Article : 90 wordsIt is reported at Brussels that following the demands of the Germans for the surrender of Liegt, an engagement ensued, and the Germans were ...
Article : 84 wordsExpecting 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. ...
Article : 183 wordsMr Lloyd George stated in the House of Commons that the issue of small notes would be purely temporary. ...
Article : 52 wordsThe Prime Minister to-night discussed the proposal to cancel the Federal election arrangements. He said that the idea had been found impracticable. It ...
Article : 128 wordsThe Japanese Foreign Office has issued a statement reiterating the assurance that Japan will take all necessary measures to discharge her obligations ...
Article : 36 wordsOrders have been received that the 1896 quota of cadets recently absorbed into the 70th regiment are not to be included in the present arrangements. ...
Article : 140 wordsIt 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 ...
Article : 51 wordsReuter's correspondent at Brussels cables that the German army invading Belgium has been completely repulsed at Freron. Germany is not able to ...
Article : 30 wordsIt is announced that General Sir Ian Hamilton will command the Home army. ...
Article : 26 wordsPresident Woodrow Wilson has signed an order mobilising the land and sea forces of the American Republic, with the object, it is understood, of ...
Article : 68 wordsIt is officially stated that fierce fighting has occurred at Liege between the Belgians and Germans. The Germans were all repulsed, and no German who ...
Article : 57 wordsMr Peake, the Premier, said this afternoon that he was endeavoring to arrange a conference between the Prime Minister and the State ...
Article : 85 wordsDivided into three columns the Germans are advancing their immediate object being Longway and two other towns. French troops are preparing to ...
Article : 47 wordsEarl Kitchener has accepted the portfolio of Secretary of State for war. ...
Article : 23 wordsThe 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 ...
Article : 514 wordsIt appears that no orders for the mobilisation of the 71st City of Ballarat Regiment have yet been received. There was, however, a compulsory ...
Article : 50 wordsThe War Office reports that the German losses were enormous. The heroism of the Belgians was superb. Eight hundred Germans who were ...
Article : 36 wordsA strict censorship is eliminating all reference to the movements of troops, warships and local forces. ...
Article : 26 wordsRussian troops have come in contact with the enemy along the greater part of the Russo-German frontier. Germans are falling back, burning ...
Article : 35 wordsA proclamation has been issued by the King to the effect that the present state of European affairs constitutes an imminent national danger. ...
Article : 106 wordsThe announcement of the outbreak of war between Great Britain and Germany was received with an outburst of patriotism. ...
Article : 68 wordsBelgium has seized the No[?] Steamship Company's steamer Gneisenau at Antwerp and turned off the passengers including many Australians, ...
Article : 59 wordsMr 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 ...
Article : 112 wordsMounted Constables Morey (Ballarat). Hevey (Miners' Rest), Collins (Croswick). Jones (Bungaree). Weppner (Ballau), and Murphy (Gordons) have received orders ...
Article : 59 wordsHolland distrusts Germany's' promise to observe her neutrality. The mobilisation of the Dutch forces has been completed, and the artillery ...
Article : 34 wordsReplying to Lord Denman, in the House of Lords, Lord Emmott, Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies, said there was no immediate necessity to ...
Article : 81 wordsPanic prevails in Kiaouliau, in the Shantung district of China, which is leased by Germany. German shipping and German reservists are concentrating ...
Article : 53 wordsIt is stated officially that in the fighting around Liege all the German attacks were repulsed. It is reported that Fort Liers routed ...
Article : 50 wordsMr 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 ...
Article : 39 wordsOrtlers 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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The Ballarat Star (Vic. : 1865 - 1924), Fri 7 Aug 1914, Page 1
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