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  3. THE SHOCK OF BATTLE

    The correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph" advised on Monday that the encounter between the French and German forces at Longwy, a French fortified town ...

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  4. ALL EYES ON THE NORTH SEA.

    All eyes are now directed towards the North Sea, and the people, not only of Great Britain, but one might say, the whole world, are anxiously awaiting news ...

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  5. A WIRELESS CHAIN

    The existence of war between Germany and the British Empire gives an added interest to the news of the progress of Germany's chain of wireless stations in the ...

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  6. AUSRALIAH FORCES.

    On Friday morning Majoc Brand stated that mobilisation of the Sooth Australian forces was proceeding in a thoroughly satisfactory manner. Altogether there were ...

    Article : 68 words
  7. BENDIGO MINES CLOSING DOWN.

    There is a prospect of some of the Bendigo mines closing down at the end of the week. ...

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  8. BELGIUM'S FINE STAND.

    The Germans entered Belgium on Tuesday morning, advancing in three columns, their infantry being preceeded by Uhlans and Lancers. The enemy crossed the ...

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  9. SERIOUS GERMAN REVERSE.

    One of tie most serious battles yet fought took place on Wednesday, when 2,500 Belgians successfully counter attacked the Seventh German Army Corps ...

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  10. A MYSTERIOUS VESSEL.

    Upon the arrival of the Union Company's steamer Atua, from Fiji direct, a rather unusual incident that occurred during the passage to Melbourne was reported. Late ...

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  11. FLOUR DEARER IN TASMANIA

    The naval cadets were mobilised yesterday, there being only one absentee, and he on account of illness. Some were drafted for duty at the signalling station ...

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  12. NAVAL BATTLE PENDING.

    It is reported here that the German squadron has left Tsingtan, bound northwards, and the Russian fleet has left Vladivostock, bound southwards. This ...

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  13. FEDERAL ELECTIONS

    No alteration is to be made in the date for the Federal elections as a result of the war. They will take place on Saturday, September 5. The suggestion has been ...

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  14. BUILDING TRADE AFFECTED

    The effect of the war on the Melbourne building trade so far has been to increase the cost of materials. Contractors are not so eager to undertake work as they ...

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  15. THE FRENCH ARMY.

    Mr. Wiliam Maxwell, the "Daily Telegraph's" war correspondent, in a message from Arlon, in Belgium, 15 miles from Luxemburg, states that the French, under ...

    Article : 269 words
  16. PRAYERS IN GERMANY.

    The Kaiser has appealed to the people of Germany to keep Wednesday as a day of prayer for the success of the German arms. The garrison at Memel, on the East ...

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  17. GERMAN STEAMER DETAINED AT HOBART.

    The German timber steamer Oberhausen was brought back to port to-day and anchored off Queen's batten. Ministers are to assist the mining companies to ride ...

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  18. MOBILISATION OF FORCES.

    A proclamation 'providing far the calling out of the citizen forces was issued yesterday. It reads as follows:—"Whereas by the Defence Act, 1903-1912, it is ...

    Article : 170 words
  19. IN ALSACE-LORRAINE.

    An official statement has just been issued, showing that Germany's first hostile act in the war against France was to shoot Herr Samain, a leading Alsatian, ...

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  20. MINING IN TASMANIA.

    Mr. G.C. Klug was to visit the Hercules mine this week with a view of making a detailed inspection and famishing a report to Messrs. Baillieu, of Melbourne, in ...

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  21. MELBOURNE THEATRE SOLD.

    Her Majesty's Theatre, Exhibition-street, city, which formed part of the M. E. Porter estate, was submitted to auction to-day-, and it was bought by the J. C. Williamson ...

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  22. THE ENTENTE.

    M. Hanotaux, writing to Fifaro, says—"Hurrah for England and Sir George Grey's admirable statement. Our little soldiers will shout that the unanimous cry of all ...

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  23. BRITISH RAILWAYS.

    The British Government are appointing a committee of experts, consisting of the general managers of the leading lines, to control the railways, and although ...

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  24. DEMONSTRATION IN MELBOURNE.

    All classes and creeds and men representing every walk of life attended a patriotic meeting at the Town Hall last night. The utmost enthusiasm prevailed, ...

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  25. ENGLAND'S FOOD SUPPLY.

    The Chancellor of the Exchequer (Mr. Lloyd George) yesterday announced that the Government had adopted a war risk scheme submitted by a sub-committee of ...

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  26. NEW ZEALAND FINANCES.

    The Budget presented to-night shows:—Revenue, £12,124,339 sterling, an increase of £434,737 over the estimate. Customs yielded £3,426,000; railways, £4,028,000; ...

    Article : 138 words
  27. ENTHUSIASM IN RUSSIA.

    The news of Sir Edward Grey's speech aroused fervent demonstrations by the Russian people in front of the British and French Embassies. ...

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  28. ROAR OF CANNON.

    At 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon the Germans were continuing their onward march through Belgium towards France, and were opposed by the Belgians near ...

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  29. POSITIONS GUARDED.

    The points of defence now being guarded by the men are the cable station at the Grange, the wireless station at Alberton, and the magazines at the Adelaide Gaol, ...

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  30. FIFTY MOTOR CARS OFFERED

    From all parts of the State Major Brand is receiving telegrams, telephone messages, and letters from people offering their services in various directions. From the ...

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  31. MIDNIGHT COUNCIL.

    His Majesty the King held a council at Buckingham Palace at midnight, not for the purpose of signing a declaration of war, because, as the answer of ...

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  32. FIRST AID.

    The movement initiated by the St. John Ambulance Association to furnish a first aid and nursing corps is making rapid and gratifying progress. All sections of ...

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  33. EFFECT IN SOUTH AFRICA

    It is the intention of South African shippers, acting upon a suggestion by the Union Government, to cease the export of meat and grain from the country on ...

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  34. SOUTH AFRICAN SOLDIERS

    There were over 250 men present at a hastily-convened meeting of the Victorian branch of the South African Soldiers' Association last night, and the greatest ...

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  35. SEVERE EARTHQUAKE SHOCK.

    A distinct earthquake shock was experienced here at 4.50. Doors and windows shook, but no damage was done. Jamestown, August 6. ...

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  36. GUARDING TUNNELS AND BRIDGES.

    When questioned concerning the guarding of all railway tunnels, bridges, and other weak spots in the defence of the State on Friday morning, Major Brand ...

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  37. GERMANY'S BRUTALITY AND INSOLENCE.

    President Poincare has forwarded a message to the Chamler of Deputies and the Senate, in which he declares that France has at the hands of Germany, ...

    Article : 202 words
  38. REPORTS RECEIVED

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  39. KITCHENER IN SUPREME COMMAND.

    Earl Kitchener has been appointed to the supreme control of the British army administration—a position which is analogous to that of the old Commander ...

    Article : 61 words
  40. THE SHELLING OF BONA.

    The Governor-General of Algeria, in an official report of the recent shelling of Bona by the German cruiser Breslan, reports that it is believed that the cruiser ...

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  41. WAR RATES.

    The following telegrams have been received from the Melbourge Marine Underwriters' Association:—"London cable, dated August 5 war rate limitations as ...

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  42. THE LITTLE KINGDOM.

    All doubt as to the attitude of Belgium towards France have been set at rest by an announcement issuing from King Albert's Government that the crossing of ...

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  43. NAVAL DUEL.

    The "Daily Mail's" correspondent at Tientsin advises that news has been received of a duel at Wei-hai-Wei between a Russian war vessel and a unit of the ...

    Article : 133 words
  44. OUR GERMAN SUBJECTS.

    At a meeting of over 300 German residents held at Hoch Kirch, near Hamilton, a resolution was carried unanimously expressing loyslty to the King and Empire, ...

    Article : 99 words
  45. CENSORS IN NEWSPAPER OFFICES.

    Late last night the Minister of Defence (Mr. Millen) made the following statement:—"The Melbourne 'Herald, notwithstanding Its assurance that such ...

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  46. BRITISH CRUISER DID NOT RETREAT.

    A report was spread yesterday that the British cruiser Pathfinder had been chased in the North Sea by a German squadron, but had eluded her pursuers. It is now ...

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  47. BROKEN HILL.

    The Mines Royal Commission took farther evidence to-day from mining managers. The chairman (Mr. Wise, K.C.) announced that the evidence on the question of square ...

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  48. BANK OF ENGLAND.

    The Bank of England official rate of discount has been reduced to 6 per cent., after standing at 10 per cent. since Friday last. ...

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  49. BELGIAN WAR VOTE.

    The Chamber of Deputies to-day passed in a few minutes a war credit for the Government of 200 million francs. ...

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