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Advertising : 5 wordsWhen the war with Germany became probable, the defence authorities decided to issue to the citizen officers copies of the mobilisation scheme prepared by the ...
Article : 144 wordsPassengers by the Cunard steamer Andairia report that the vessel stopped by wireless from a British torpedo boat and was [?]sconted into Plymouth. The port was filled with soldiers and searchlight of wore flashing all over the harbor. ...
Article : 72 wordsPrivate cable advices received here state that a desperate naval engagement has taken page in the North Seal between the British and the German fleets. It has resulted in three British and eight German vessels having been sunk after a desperate conflict. ...
Article : 141 wordsA message from Paris states that German troops have invaded Belgium, and occupied Arlon. 27 miles north-west of Luxembourg. ...
Article : 72 wordsMachine guns have been mounted on Cologne Cathedral to fire on any air craft which may threaten the city. ...
Article : 45 wordsThe United States Congress has appropriated £50,000 for the relief of Americans in Europe. ...
Article : 28 wordsThe First Battalion of the 155th German. Infantry with machine guns have invaded Russia, and have occupied Ailisz. ...
Article : 33 wordsThe Brussels Socialist Council urges the party to vote for granting of the necessary war credit, and is issuing manifesto abandening its anti-war attitude. ...
Article : 35 wordsThe Government has taken over all wireless stations in the Dominion, and provided military guards for them. ...
Article : 34 wordsGeneral orders for the mobilisation of the British Army have been issued. Regiments will start for various centres to-day (Tuesday). ...
Article : 23 wordsWhen war with Germany became probable the Defence authorities decided to issue to the Citizen officers copies of the mobilisation scheme prepared by ...
Article : 316 wordsThe speedy liner Kron Prinz Wilhelm is being ordered for proceed to premen. Its bunkers are being filled with coal. It will carry passengers, and is being painted drab. ...
Article : 44 wordsThe port is practically closed and a [?]sorship has been established over all cables. ...
Article : 26 wordsThere has been a splendid response to the appeal made on Friday last for colonials resident in Great Britain who are willing to give their services to ...
Article : 91 wordsIt has now transpired that the Germans are operating north of Liege, and have not actually crossed the frontier. The Belgian Parliament has been ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 161 wordsIn the course of his speech, Sir Edward Grey said:— "The French fleet is concentrated in the Mediterranean, and on account of the friendship between ...
Article : 95 wordsThe German Minister at 7 o'clock on Saturday evening issued an ultimatum stating that large bodies of German troops were preparing to operate, and ...
Article : 136 wordsSearchlights were playing throughout the city on Sunday night to prevent an attack from aeroplanes. ...
Article : 21 wordsSweden is mobilising her first territorial reserve and Gothland troops. ...
Article : 13 wordsIn the British House of Commons to-day. Sir Edward Grey. Secretary of State Foreign Affairs, delivered an eagerly awaited announcement in ...
Article : 88 wordsThe Canadian Cabinet was again in session to-day. Ministers are momentarily awaiting news of a hostile more on the part of Germany, which is ...
Article : 57 wordsSir Edward Grey continuing, said if Germany delivered an ultimatum to Belgium, asking her to compromise in the matter of her neutrality the ...
Article : 156 wordsThe American Senate to-day sanctioned a vote to establish a naval steamship line to carry mails, passengers, and freight to South America and European ...
Article : 103 wordsAt 10 o'clock to-night both the Prime Minister and the Minister for Defence said that they had nothing to communicate to the Press. No news had left ...
Article : 232 wordsThe "Militaris[?] Rundschan." [?] Vienna journal publishes news of a little between the Austrian and Servian forces. ...
Article : 73 wordsTowards the close of his speech in the House of Commons, Sir E. Grey said, "We must face the consequences, and are prepared to face the consequences, ...
Article : 117 wordsPresident Woodrow Wilson hopes to introduce a bill to bring the shipping of all nations largely under the American flag during the European war. ...
Article : 36 wordsSpecial precautions have been taken in Paris for victualling the city. The prohibition placed on the importation of meat has been suspended. Severe ...
Article : 95 wordsIn the House of Commons Sir Edward Grey stated that as the French fleet is being concentrated in the Mediterranean, Great. Britain could ...
Article : 92 wordsThe Greek Cabinet has decided that it will intervene in the war, if any State seeks in break away from the conditions of the Buda-Pesth treaty. ...
Article : 37 wordsMr. J. Ramsay M'Donald, Labor Leader, said he was convinced that Great Britain's honor was not involved, and that the nation should remain ...
Article : 38 wordsInstructions have been given by the Commonwealth Postal Department that proprietors of all wireless stations in Australia have to disconnect and ...
Article : 42 wordsThe Cruiser Rainbow is seeking for a German warship which is reported to be steaming north from Los Angeles, with the intention of threatening ...
Article : 37 wordsSearchlights again played on the heavens during the night in order to prevent an attack by airships. ...
Article : 27 wordsThe "Evening Standard" (London) says, "There is every possibility of a coalition Government to tide over the crisis." It expects it will include Mr ...
Article : 46 wordsThe press at Montreal Canada, has published a statement that a declaration of war has been made by Great Britain against Germany. ...
Article : 38 wordsThe Premier (Mr Scaddan) in giving his views on the present crisis last night, said he had not heard from the Commonwealth authorities with regard ...
Article : 160 wordsThe German merchant cruiser Kronrinzessin Cecilla, which was carrying £2,500,000 in bullion, has been seized and her treasure has fallen into the hands of the British Admiralty. ...
Article : 42 wordsOne hundred men of the British Naval Reserve at present resident in the United States and Canada are hurriedly returning to England. ...
Article : 35 wordsThere has been an unprecedented rush of volunteers for enlistment and in all cases French Canadians lead. ...
Article : 25 wordsThere is a strong feeling that Earl Kitchener will be appointed Minister of War. His return to Egypt has been cancelled. ...
Article : 35 wordsSevere restrictions have been imposed on incoming vessels at Capetown. All boats entering the bay are required to secure a permit from the ...
Article : 63 wordsReuter's correspondent at Malta states that on Sunday the Mediterranean fleet cleared for action. The destroyers went to sea at ...
Article : 75 wordsWhen the report was published that a battle had taken, place between the British and German fleets, the rowdier elements in Collins street got beyond control. They marched up Collins street to the German Club, broke the windows and entered the hall, where they found a bust of the Kaiser, draped with the ...
Article : 149 wordsA cable message has been received via America stating that a coalition Government has been formed in England. ...
Article : 23 wordsThe "Daily Telegraph" says that many London provision shops have already been cleared, and that there is little food left for the poor to buy ...
Article : 36 wordsSeveral London newspapers asert that Germany commenced the mobilisation of her forces as early as Wednesday last. At the request of the military ...
Article : 46 wordsPresident Woodrow, Wilson has issued a warning to the people of the United States, asking them not to give way to any war excitement and ...
Article : 97 wordsIntense excitement prevailed at West-minister yesterday. Dense crowds assembled in Parliament Squared. The excitement has not been so great since ...
Article : 130 wordsA desperate naval battle between the German and Russian fleets off Aland Island, is reported on Monday night, from Stockholm. ...
Article : 115 wordsNotification has been given by the Chief of the General Staff to the German Embassy in London, that a French doctor and two assistant bried to infect some of the water wells at Metz with cholera microbes. They were court [?] and shot. ...
Article : 64 wordsIn the House of Assembly the no confidence motion was dropped by mutual consent. Premier Peake said that "Whatever ...
Article : 81 wordsBaron Kuhlnann, a councillor at the German Embassy in London discussing the offer made by Germany for the neutrality of Great Britain, asserts that a ...
Article : 70 wordsCongress is considering a vote of money to aid Americans who are in distress, and are unable to return from Europe owing to their being ...
Article : 32 wordsIn replying to a question in the House of Commons Mr Lloyd George Chancellor of the Exchequer, said that the Government was carefully considering to question of the food supply. The Government had he continued already arrived at [?] decision regarding ...
Article : 111 wordsA French party tried to blow up the great railway tunnel at Dochene-sur-Mozelle in Prussia. All the members of the French party were shot. ...
Article : 41 wordsThe Canadian authorities have taken charge of the fort of Quebec. The St. Lawrence River has been closed to navigation and all lights have been ...
Article : 42 wordsAfter the brier adjournment of the House of Commons, which followed on St. Edward Grey's announcement with regard to protecting France, the ...
Article : 137 wordsIn the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr Wade on behalf of the Opposition, announced that all party orders [?]ferences would be sunk in view of the European ...
Article : 78 wordsThe Canadian authorities have taken charge of Quebec "port." The St. Lawrence River has been closed to navigation and all lights have been ...
Article : 38 wordsIntense interest is being taken in war news here. Six members of the Darwin cable guards were summoned from their beds for duty last night at 11.30. ...
Article : 70 wordsThe Marquis of Landsdowne and Mr. Bonar Law, leader of the Opposition in the House of Commons, interviewed Mr Asquith prior to the meeting of the Cabinet yesterday. This bends to confirm the statement published by the "Evening Standard." ...
Article : 94 wordsLatest advices from France state that two French Army Corps, each comprising. 50,000 men, are invading Germany. The French forces have a great many ...
Article : 65 wordsA wireless message has been despatched from New York to the German liner Kron Princessin Cecilie, which is voyaging from America. In ...
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The Ballarat Star (Vic. : 1865 - 1924), Wed 5 Aug 1914, Page 1
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