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  2. Advertising

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    Advertising : 230 words
  3. A WORLD AT WAR

    A German cruiser has left Honolulu for the southern seas. The German Mediterranean squadron has been ordered to join the ...

    Article : 166 words
  4. ENEMY'S FLEET

    News reached Sydney this morning to the effect that the German Pacific fleet, comprising six ships of war, was expected at Moni Bay, Jiji, about ...

    Article : 154 words
  5. FIERCE FIGHTING

    It is officially announced that fierce fighting took place in the environs of Leige early this morning. All the German attacks were repulsed. No ...

    Article : 116 words
  6. EXCLUDING ALIEN SOLDIERS.

    WASHINGTON (U.S.A.), Thursday.—A Bill to exclude all aliens who leave the United States for any warfield has been introduced into the ...

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  7. WAR RISKS ON WHEAT.

    A Government proclamation prohibits the exportation of articles useful for naval and military purposes. The Government announces that it ...

    Article : 129 words
  8. "WORLD'S MIGHTIEST NATION."

    The "Lokal Anzeiger" says "that when the German sword again slides into its scabbard we hope that everything we wish will be consummated ...

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  9. SPECIAL PROCLAMATION

    A special gazette was issued this evening with a proclamation authorising the calling out, for active service, of the citizen forces as may be ...

    Article : 103 words
  10. HOLLAND'S INTENTIONS.

    The mobilisation of the forces of Holland is progressing smoothly. The authorities are prepared if necessary to open the sluices and submerge the ...

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  11. HOME ARMY COMMAND.

    General Sir Ian Hamilton commands the Home army. ...

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  12. SWEDEN NEUTRAL.

    The Government of Sweden has announced the neutrality of Sweden. ...

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  13. CONFIDENCE IN THE NAVY.

    The King's message to Admiral Jellicoe, apprising him of his appointment to the supreme command of the Home Fleet, says: "At this grave ...

    Article : 102 words
  14. MANY SHIPS SEIZED.

    The Belgians seized the Nordeutscherman at Antwerp and turned off the passengers, including many Australians with return tickets. Great ...

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  15. NORTH SEA ENGAGEMENT.

    The famous American naval authority, Admiral Mahan, anticipates that Germany will force a North Sea engagement immediately. He ...

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  16. SEA WORKERS IDLE.

    Large numbers of wharf laborers and coal lumpers engaged in the deep sea trade are already out of work. A serious position is in sight. Many ...

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  17. THE BRITISH COMMANDERS.

    There is now no doubt that Lord Kitchener will take charge of the land forces, and it is probable that Sir John French will command the ...

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  18. DREADNOUGHTS IN THE NORTH SEA.

    It is stated that part of the German fleet which passed through Kiel Canal, is massed in the North Sea off Jutland. ...

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  19. ASSAULTS ON FOREIGNERS.

    A sailor on the Tingira was heavily fined at the police court to-day, for having declared his intention of killing the Germans, besides assaulting a ...

    Article : 95 words
  20. EMERGENCY CURRENCY.

    The British Government intend to issue an emergency currency immediately. Three million £1 and 10/ notes will be issued after Thursday, ...

    Article : 41 words
  21. ENGLAND'S FAITHFULNESS.

    The French press describes Sir Edward, Grey's speech as a veritable masterpiece of faithfulness to treaties and faithfulness to engagements. ...

    Article : 28 words
  22. Family Notices

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  23. ACTION IN NEW ZEALAND.

    It is officially announced that the New Zealand expeditionary force will include 1800 mounted men. 4000 infantry, and a full brigade of artillery ...

    Article : 52 words
  24. GERMAN CRUISERS CAPTURED AND SUNK.

    The French fleet off Algiers has captured the German cruisers Gabon and Breslau. The Panther was sunk. French destroyers captured two ...

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  25. GERMANS IN FRANCE.

    The streets are peaceful. Germans are flocking to the American Consulate to get home. The authorities are sending them to towns in the ...

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  26. SERVIAN OPERATIONS.

    The Servian Government have prohibited the sending of press messages. This is taken as a prelude to a Servian invasion of Bosnia. ...

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  27. NOTE ISSUE ONLY TO CONSERVE GOLD.

    Mr. Lloyd George stated in the Commons that the issue, of small notes was purely temporary. There was no failure of credit, but it was ...

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  28. NEW CALEDONIA REJOICING.

    A cable stales that there were enthusiastic rejoicings at New Caledonia on the receipt of the news of the declaration of war. The entire ...

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  29. GERMANS ATTACKING THE CABLES.

    It is reported that a German cruiser is grappling off Newfoundland in hopes of being able to pick up some trans-Atlantic cables. ...

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  30. GERMAN-AUSTRALIAN CITIZENS.

    The declaration of two South Australian politicians, when asked what the Germans in this country would do in the event of war between Britain and ...

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  31. LOYAL GERMANS.

    A meeting was held to-day at Walla Walls, one of the principal centres of German settlement in Riverina. Reference was made to the European war, ...

    Article : 166 words
  32. MORE GERMAN BOATS CAPTURED.

    It is believed that the German cruiser that bombarded Bona in Algeria, has been captured by the British fleet guarding the Straits of Gibraltar. ...

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  33. ACTION BY TURKEY.

    Rice exportation has been stopped. The German cruiser Engier searched, the Dutch liner, Sloutman, from Australia, at sea. ...

    Article : 70 words
  34. MR. LLOYD GEORGE.

    Mr. Lloyd George, speaking in the Commons, said the Government was adopting in their entirely the proposals of the war insurance ...

    Article : 90 words
  35. TO DEFEND SYDNEY.

    As a precautionary measure, the following troops are to be mobilised as a mobile reserve for the defence of Sydney:—The 25th, 29th and 31st ...

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  36. BRITAIN AND GERMANY.

    Several of the English professors have jointly written a letter to the press pointing out that "Germany is leading, the way in arts and ...

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  37. GERMAN FORCES DEFEATED.

    A detachment of German cavalry was defeated by a French force and 50 were killed. Heavy fighting is taking place in ...

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  38. COMMONWEALTH BANK DEPOSITS.

    The deposits in the Commonwealth Bank total nearly £5,000,000. ...

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  39. CZAR AND KAISER.

    A White Book issued in Berlin refers to the last stages of the negotiations The Government states:—"We worked shoulder to shoulder with England in ...

    Article : 235 words
  40. EFFECT IN ARGENTINE.

    The banks and bourse in the Argentine have been closed. ...

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  41. AMERICA HELPS MANKIND.

    President Wilson says the United States Government is doing everything possible to obtain ships for the exportation of foodstuffs to Europe. "We ...

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  42. OPERATIONS ON GERMAN FRONTIER.

    The Russian troops have established contact with the enemy along the greater part of the Russo-German frontier. The Germans, according to ...

    Article : 71 words
  43. STIRRING SCENES.

    Stirring scenes are being witnessed in London. Thousands of Union Jacks and the French tricolors are displayed everywhere. Fleet-street is ...

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  44. WAR DECLARED ON BELGIUM.

    Germany has declared war on Belgium. Lord Haldane has temporarily taken over the British War Office, until the ...

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  45. GERMAN REPULSE AT LIEGE.

    It is reported from Brussels that following a demand by the Germans for the surrender of Liege, an engagement ensued, in which the attackers ...

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  46. ITALY DETERMINED.

    It is reported from Rome that Germany informed Italy that she must abandon her attitude of neutrality, and assist her partners in the Triple ...

    Article : 77 words
  47. M. POINCARE'S MANIFESTO.

    The French President, in a message to the people, declares "That France has been the object of brutal, premeditated aggression which is an ...

    Article : 64 words
  48. IN ENGLAND.

    The British Government have taken over four warships ordered for foreign nations. Several German spies have been ...

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  49. PEELING IN THE UNITED STATES.

    Sir Edward Grey's speech was received frith cheers, in the United States and newspaper offices. The press says that the Kaiser was filled ...

    Article : 61 words
  50. THE KAISER'S CANT.

    The Kaiser decreed yesterday as universal day of prayer. ...

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  51. GERMANY'S OBJECT.

    The "Times", forecasts that Sir Edward Grey will make a statement in the Commons to-day, the Germany's main object was to obtain ...

    Article : 59 words
  52. THE RUTHLESS TEUTON.

    It is reported that the Germans violated the neutrality of Switzerland. The Germans centered Switzerland by crossing the French border near St. ...

    Article : 54 words
  53. ENGLAND'S FOOD SUPPLY.

    The Home and Foreign Produce Exchange is fixing prices every two days. All classes of butter are set down at 136/ ti 140/ per cwt, except ...

    Article : 115 words
  54. HOLLAND'S DISTRUST OF GERMANY.

    Holland's mobilisation is now complete. She distrusts Germany's promise to respect her neutrality. The artillery factory at Amsterdam is ...

    Article : 39 words
  55. VANCOUVER PORT CLOSED.

    The Port of Vancouver has been closed, and it is reported that the Canadian-Australian mail sailings' have been cancelled. ...

    Article : 57 words
  56. ALL GERMAN VESSELS DETAINED.

    All the German ships in Sydney hauled down their national flags to-day. The officers declined to state why this was done. ...

    Article : 127 words
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