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  4. COMMUNICATION FROM ADMIRALTY.

    A communication received by the Navy Office from the Admiralty was of such serious import that it was feared that Great Britain would have been ...

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  5. THE WAR

    The British Cabinet sat all day yesterday, and for an hour and a half in the evening. At the evening meeting there was a full attendance, and the attitude of the Ministry was completely changed by the action of the Germans in entering Luxembourg. The doubts which manifested ...

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  6. BRITISH WAR VOTE.

    It is understood in London that the British Government will ask Parliament to grant £50,000,000 for defence purposes. ...

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  7. NOT WORTH A SINGLE LIFE.

    Sir Cuy Fleetwood Wilson, formerly Vive-President of the Legislative Council of India, says that Russia has deliberately undertaken to go to war in defence of Servia whose quarrel is not her own thus France is relived of the obligation to assist her. ...

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  8. WHAT SHOULD BRITAIN DO?

    The "Observer" a Sunday journal, asserts that beyond doubt a section of the British Cabinet is in favor or Great Britain breaking from the Triple ...

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  9. GERMAN CRUISERS NEAR AUSTRALIA.

    Three vessels of the German Navy which were on the China Station are reported to be cruising in the South Pacific. ...

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  10. BRITISH NAVAL ARRANGEMENTS COMPLETE.

    The British naval arrangements are now complete. All the most effective vessels are now at sea. They comprise seven or eight squadrons of Dreadnoughts, and many squadrons of cruisers. All the mosquitos flotilla are at appointed stations. ...

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  11. ANTI-WAR MEETING.

    There was an enormous gathering of people to-day in Trafalgar square, where a pro-neutrality meeting was held. ...

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  12. THE PREMIER'S STATEMENT.

    At the conclusion of the State Cabinet meeting this evening the Premier (Sir Alex Peacock) said that consideration had been given to several bills, ...

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  13. FISHING FLEET RECALLED.

    A steamer has been despatched from Hull to recall the North Sea fishing fleet. ...

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  14. MINISTERS CHEERED.

    The first outward sign of patriotic enthusiasm was displayed when the crowds cheered the Ministers who had been attending a Cabinet meeting. There were shouts of "Good Old England," and Bravo Winston. ...

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  15. BRITISH FLEET AT SEA.

    The "Times" says that although no mobilisation of the Fleet has been ordered all effective measures of preparation and protection have been taken. The ...

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  16. PRAYERS FOR PEACE.

    There were large congregations in all the churches to-day. Special prayers were made for peace. ...

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  17. ENGLAND'S PARTICIPATION.

    The Parliamentary correspondent of the "Daily Chronicle" states that British expeditionary forces will not be sent abroad, and every honorable ...

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  18. BRITISH DEMOCRACIES UNITED.

    The "Times" says that a few hours of the unprecedented crisis have been sufficient to show that the democracies of the British Empire will stand firm and united. ...

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  19. GERMANY HASTENED WAR.

    The French Ambassador in London has issued a statement asserting that Germany declared war at a moment when Russia and Austria were closely ...

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  20. GERMAN FORCES INVADE FRANCE.

    The German forces have invaded France at two separate points. One army entered France at Cirey and the other at Longwy. ...

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  21. RUSSIANS ENTER GERMANY.

    The Russians entered Germany from Poland and made an attack on the river railway bridges near Neustadt. The invaders were repulsed. ...

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  22. CONTINENTAL BANK RATES.

    The bank rates in Paris and Berlin are now 7 per cent. ...

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  23. HEAVY FIRING IN THE NORTH SEA.

    The "News of the World" declares that a wireless message has been received announcing that heavy firing has been heard in the North Sea. The ...

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  24. GERMAN AMBASSADOR TO LEAVE PARIS.

    The German Ambassador is preparing to leave Paris. ...

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  25. HOME RULE.

    Very little interest is being taken in the Home Rule problem, and the Home Rule Bill may be postponed. ...

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  26. AT THE FRONTIER MARK.

    It is understood that M. [?] has told the German Ambassador Von Schoen that he feared incidents on the frontier M. Vivam pointed out that ...

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  27. FOREIGNERS TO LEAVE FRANCE.

    Foreigners have been notified that they must leave France within the first day after the order for the mobilisation of the French troops, otherwise they ...

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  28. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS.

    A Royal proclamation was issued on Sunday afternoon in London, established a quasi oratorium. This is a law passed in a time of ...

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  29. AUSTRALIAN MAIL STEAMERS.

    The Orient Steamship Company has ordered the R.M.S. Otway to await instructions at Gibraltar. Similarly the R.M.S. Osterley is to remain at Port ...

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  30. KAISER PLAYED FOR PEACE.

    The "North German Gazette" has published an important article in regard to the negotiations which preceded the declaration of war. ...

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  31. FRENCH CABINET

    Ministers have had an all night council. M. Cleme[?] has joined the Cabinet, and M. Deleasse has been appointed French War Minister. ...

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  32. WHEAT IN VICTORIA.

    Figures supplied by officials in the State Statistician's office show that on 30th June, there was approximately 9,000,000 bushels of wheat in stock in ...

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  33. MOTOR OMNIBUS SEIZED.

    All motor omnibuses in France have been commandeered to serve as transports for food to the army. ...

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  34. GERMAN SEIZURE OF RAILWAYS.

    Germany has refused to withdraw despite an official protest against violation Germany declares the seizure of the railway principal is not made with ...

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  35. THE BELGIAN NEUTRALITY.

    France has informed Belgium that she will respect the Belgian neutrality, but will take action if another power violates. ...

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  36. LABOR AND WAR.

    Tom Mann, the well-known Labor agitator, in a farewell speech at the City Hall to-day, supported a resolution urging the workers all over the world to ...

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  37. VIGOROUS LEADER IN "TIMES."

    The "Times," in a leading article to-day, says "After the example of what Germany has done at Luxembourg, and on the French border, we cannot any longer rely upon the presence of her Ambassador in London as security against some sudden surprise. It is true that we have no ...

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  38. KAISER ADDRESSES HIS PEOPLE

    The Kaiser addressed a second speech to an immense crowd on Saturday night. ...

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  39. DUTCH BANK'S INTENTION.

    The Dutch Government Bank will suspend payment in gold in the event of Holland becoming embroiled in the conflict. ...

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  40. FRENCH MINISTER OF WAR.

    Mr. Delcasse has become French Minister of War. The announcement was made simultaneously with an enquiry instituted by Germany as to France is ...

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  41. LARGE GERMAN FORCE CROSSES THE FRONTIER.

    It is reported that 20,000 Germans have crossed the frontier at Nancy and have been repulsed with heavy loss. ...

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  42. AUSTRIAN RESERVES.

    Austrian reserves in China are proceeding back to their native country via America. ...

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  43. THE BELGIAN FRONTIER.

    Advices from [?] state that [?] German soldiers are crossing Luremburg, and are concentrating on the frontier near Liege. ...

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  44. GREAT GERMAN ARMY.

    Advices from Brussels state that 100,000 German soldiers are crossing Luxembourg, and are concentrating on the frontier near Liege. ...

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  45. AUSTRALIAN WORKERS OPPOSED.

    Strong opposition to war was expressed by speakers at a meeting at the Industrial Workers of the World yesterday afternoon, and the following ...

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  46. AUSTRALIAN PRECAUTIONS.

    The Commonwealth Government has decided in the events of war to place the Australian vessels under the control of the British Admiralty, and has ...

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  47. FIRST AID FOR RUSSIANS.

    The municipal council of Moscow has voted 1,000,000 roubles (£100,000) for the purpose of providing medical and for the Russian Army. ...

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  48. WAR DECLARATION.

    The declaration of war was received quietly in London. ...

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  49. BRITAIN'S WHEAT CROP.

    It is estimated by the Board of Agriculture that Great Britain's wheat crop of 1914 will be 7,000,000 quarters, which is sufficient to supply the whole of the population for four months without importations. ...

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  50. FRENCH AVIATOR DROPS BOMBS.

    German military authorities announce that a French aviator has dropped bombs near Nuremburg. The French Embassy points out that Germany has ...

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  51. SCANDINAVIANS NEUTRAL.

    Norway will remain neutral during the European conflict, and the Norwegian Government has taken steps to protect the neutrality of the country. ...

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  52. FRENCH AND GERMAN DEMONSTRATIONS.

    A few knots of Germans and Frenchmen assembled in the streets the former singing the Watch on the Rhine," and the "Marseillaise." ...

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  53. APPEAL TO MINERS' PATRIOTISM.

    The Wesh collieries are to open on Tuesday to give the miners an opportunity of showing their patriotism. It is expected that thousands will respond to the call, although to-morrow is a holiday. The "Times" says the price of the quartern loaf will be increased by 1d ...

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  54. SHIRE COUNCIL REFERENCE.

    Reference to the unsettled condition of affairs in Europe was made at the official luncheon of the Ballan Shire Council yesterday by the president (Cr ...

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  55. KITCHENER'S DEPARTURE POSTPONED.

    A meeting of the Army Council, at which Mr Asquith, Prime Minister and Minister for War, presided, was held yesterday afternoon. Field-Marshal kitchener's departure for Egypt has been postponed. At the King's request, Cowes Regatta has been postponed. ...

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  56. AGED RULER MOVED.

    The Emperor Francis Joseph returned to Vienna to-day. The aged monarch had a wonderful reception. One hundred thousand people awaited his ...

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  57. SUFFRAGETTES STILL BUSY.

    Despite the assurance of the Women's Social and Political Union, that all Suffragette outrages would cease during the present European ...

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  58. BRITAIN'S ATTITUDE.

    It was understood the Prime Minister, Mr Asquith will make an announcement to the House of Commons to-morrow in regard to the attitude to ...

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  59. ARTILLERYMEN SUMMONED.

    Last evening members of the Royal Australian Engineers and the Royal Australian Carrison Artillery were hastlly summonced to their posts at the ...

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  60. EXPLOSIVES IN HAND.

    The Port Harbor authorities asked the Minister for Public Works to-day what they should do in the event of the naval authorities requiring the ...

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  61. PEACE SERVICE IN THE ABBEY.

    Many ladies dressed in black attended Westminster Abbey yesterday evening. Every pew was occupied half-an-hour before the commencement of the service, and the doors were closed. The Archbishop of Canterbury (Dr. Davidson), after praying for peace, was commencing his ...

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  62. EXCITEMENT IN LONDON.

    The various newspapers in London are issuing many special editions, and the papers are being eagerly bought throughout the day and night by ...

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  63. BULGARIAN RESERVISTS TO GET READY.

    It is reported from Constantinople that the Bulgarian Reservists have been ordered to be ready. ...

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  64. AUSTRIA PUTTING HERSELF RIGHT.

    The "Daily telegraph," in a special edition published this morning states that Austria on Saturday approved of Sir Edward Crey's proposed for a ...

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  65. AUSTRALIAN FORCES.

    A private telegram received in Melbourne from Sydney states that the Minister of Defence is making arrangements to partially mobilise the ...

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  66. RESTRICTIONS ON CABLING.

    All code messages from Australia to Great Britain and elsewhere are to be stopped by order of the British Government. Even ordinary cable ...

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  67. REMARKS BY MR FISHER.

    Mr Fisher leader of the Opposition in the Commonwealth Parliament said to-day that nothing like the present position had ever occurred in the ...

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  68. RIFLE TEAM VISIT ABANDONED.

    According to semi-official information, the visit of a British rifle team to Australia will be abandoned. ...

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  69. CANADA'S OFFER ACCEPTED.

    It is announced that the Home Government has accepted the offer of Canada's aid without expressing any opinion concerning the nature of duration of the present crisis, except that the situation is very grave. A proclamation will be issued immediately calling out the Canadian ...

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  70. GERMAN VESSELS SEEK REFUGE.

    All German vessels at present making voyages are anxious to take refuge in the nearest neutral ports. A number of German merchant vessels are held up at ...

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  71. CONFERENCE IN LONDON.

    A conference was held in London on Saturday evening between Mr Lloyd george Chancellor of the Exchequer, and the leading bankers. It is ...

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  72. INSURANCE BUSINESS REFUSED.

    The underwriting firms are refusing German and Austrian business. ...

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  73. AUSTRALIA'S FINANCIAL POSITION.

    The Federal Cabinet has been in consultation with the governor of the Commonwealth Bank with reference to the existing position of affairs, and the ...

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  74. BELGRADE BOMBARDED.

    The Austrians have shelled Belgrade and have wrecked State schools banks hotels, cathedral, tobacco factory, and ironworks. The bombardment is ...

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  75. GERMAN LINERS HELD UP.

    German liners are being held up at Shanghi in China. ...

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  76. POSITIONS OF AMBASSADORS.

    The German Ambassador in Paris, Baron von Schoon is prepared to leave Paris at any moment. The Russian Ambassador at Paris. M. ...

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  77. BRITAIN'S INTENTIONS.

    The report published by the "Daily Chronicle," to the effect that the British Cabinet had decided not to participate in France's campaign against Germany is not credited in official circles in Ottawa, where the issue of a proclamation calling out the Naval reserves is taken to mean that ...

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  78. NAVY OFFICE BUSY.

    Work is proceeding quietly, but under great pressure at the Navy Office. This morning it was announced that an examination service would be instituted at the Heads by Captain F. ...

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  79. GERMAN FIRST DIVISION GUARDS.

    The German Crown Prince will be in charge of the First Division Guards. ...

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