Brussels, the Belgian capital, is now occupied by German troops. Under the pressure of the enemy's immense superiority in numbers the Belgians on ...
Article : 138 wordsTaking as his text, [?]Isaim 08:30 [?] the company of the spearsmen . . . Scatter thou the people [?]in war, Mr Marrows ...
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Advertising : 655 wordsThe Secretary of State has transmitted a message to Germany from Japan, demanding an immediate answer to her ultimatum, otherwise the ...
Article : 39 wordsIt is officially reported that during the fight in the Adriatic the second shell fired by the French struck the magazine of the Austrian battleship ...
Article : 40 wordsNews from Rio Janeiro reports gnat the German cruiser Dresden [?]obbed the British steamer Hyades of coal, food, and supplies, and then ...
Article : 44 wordsA German army corps, headed by the Death's-head Hussars, entered Brussels, their horses being very exhausted, and cantered with difficulty. ...
Article : 28 wordsThe American press continues to publish criticisms of the Japanese action attributing it to Japan's desire to secure a preponderating position ...
Article : 30 wordsThe Treasurer at Brussels states that no possible coercive measures will give Germany even a fraction of the £8,000,000. ...
Article : 26 wordsThe "Daily Chronicle's" Paris correspondent says that an important conversation is proceeding between the British, French, Italian, and ...
Article : 60 wordsThe Germans have occupied Ghent, and Namur has been partially invested. A heavy artillery fire was opened at midday ...
Article : 26 wordsThe Prince of Wales' fund now amounts to £1,450,000 ...
Article : 13 wordsThe Dutch papers state the Germans demanded £2,000,000 as tribute from Liege after informing the Burgomaster that the would be made ...
Article : 37 wordsThe "Standard" correspondent says that the German cavalry entered Brussels, and hoisted their flag at the Hotel Deville. A feeling of deep ...
Article : 78 wordsIntercession services were held throughout England to-day. Their Majestics attended the Westminster Abbey service. ...
Article : 16 wordsThe Russians continue offensive operations in the Gumbinnen District. They are now engaging at cast fourteen Germany infantry ...
Article : 35 wordsA Ghent telegram describes the [?] condition of the burnt and pillaged villages along the line of the German advance. ...
Article : 28 wordsThe Germans made a triumphal entry into Brussels. Every regiment was preceded by its band, and the soldiers were continuously singing ...
Article : 134 wordsA report from Nish states that the [?]oswnitza battle lasted four days; 25,000 Austrians were killed and wounded, and 10,000 taken prisoners. ...
Article : 39 wordsThe Belgians are now occupying the famous field of Waterloo. The brunt of the German attack fell on the Belgians. The attack left the ...
Article : 55 wordsA meeting of the Executive of the Corac and District Patriotic Movement was held and the shire Hall on Saturday evening, than being a fun ...
Article : 353 wordsThe battle preceding the occupation of Brussels started at daybreak on Tuesday near Geelbetn. The Germans opened the attack with a ...
Article : 142 wordsThe Archbishop of Canterbury, preaching to-day, said that the war was the result of the pride, ambition, and self-will of a few men. The ...
Article : 58 wordsAn official statement was made yesterday regarding the fighting at Muhausen. The French general ordered retreat and General Joffre, the ...
Article : 138 wordsThe Official Press Bureau announces that consequent upon their occupation of the city, the Germans have imposed a war contribution of £8,000,000 on ...
Article : 34 wordsIt is officially reported that the French have made a general advance along the whole frontier. Engagements with the Germans are reported ...
Article : 78 wordsThe Russians are advancing. The army invading Prussia consists of 20 army corps under Grand Duke Nicholas ...
Article : 25 wordsThe German Zeppelin, using searchlights, flew over Zenevar. The Dutch troops fired, and the dirigible returned to Germany ...
Article : 27 wordsOne thousand German prisoners from Belgium have embarked at Dunkirk and have been taken to a Western French port for internment. ...
Article : 30 wordsAt the beginning of the war the Austrian Ambassador saw the Pope and asked him to send a blessing to the Austrian troops who were about ...
Article : 51 wordsThe French and Germans in Alsace fought unceasingly from Tuesday afternoon till early on Friday. Fortunes varied. At first all went well ...
Article : 193 wordsA telegram has been received asserting that a conflict took place between French troops and German cavalry between Leinpoldshoche and ...
Article : 45 wordsReports state that after a four days' battle the Servians defeated the Austrians who had crossed the Drina River near Loznitza. There ...
Article : 38 wordsSir,—I beg you will allow me to express my heartfelt gratitude to the following ladies and gentlemen who so materially helped in making the ...
Article : 190 wordsEighteen hundred foreign volunteers have been enrolled and paraded at Paris under the flags of their respective nationalities. These ...
Article : 42 wordsAmount previously acknowledged, £671/4/; F. J. Allen, £1; F. W. Nunn, £3/10/; Gent Bros. (Warrion), £2/2/; J. A. Thompson, £3/3/; J. Morrison ...
Article : 163 wordsThe French Government's appeal to the Powers states that the Germans, without warning, bombarded Pontamousson, which was not defended. ...
Article : 53 wordsParliament has passed a vote of a million sterling for war preparations in Canada. ...
Article : 20 wordsIt is reported that the French aviators have destroyed a German Zeppelin and three Taube aeroplanes at Frascate ...
Article : 28 wordsThere are many indications that Italian sentiment is likely to drive the Government to open conflict with Germany and Austria. ...
Article : 23 wordsThe French have already captured 91 pieces of German artillery, and 19 military motor waggons. ...
Article : 18 wordsNine simultaneous bomb attempts have been made against trains in the vicinity of Naples. ...
Article : 20 wordsGermany's demands for an additional £400,000 tribute from Liege is regarded as proof that the forts must have fallen. ...
Article : 27 wordsThe above races were held to-day, he result, being:— Hurdle.—Bonnie George, 1: The Vet, 2; Obi, 3. Betting: 6 to 1 agst. ...
Article : 114 wordsIt is officially reported that the Belgians have taken up a position around Antwerp. The Germans at Terschot advanced in close formation. ...
Article : 38 wordsThe Germans bombarded the village of Marslatour for an hour while the inhabitants were at church celebrating the anniversary of a famous ...
Article : 33 wordsAn onion famine is feared. Owing to Japan being at war both Victorian and Japanese onions advanced 10/ to-day to £10 a ton. A further rise is ...
Article : 98 wordsThe Austrians are retreating along the Drina, and have abandoned rich booty, including 40 guns, ammunitions, and field hospitals. ...
Article : 28 wordsGermany's arrogant brutality and stories of outrage and cruel ransom demanded of defenceless citizens whose nation Germany was pledged ...
Article : 65 wordsAn impressive farewell service was held at St. Paul's Cathedral on the occasion of 1,000 officers and men, nurses and doctors, going to the ...
Article : 43 wordsJapan, explaining the ultimatum sent to Germany, informed the State Department that Germany since the beginning of hostilities had been ...
Article : 95 wordsThe Russians have entered Austria just north of Dniester. ...
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The Colac Herald (Vic. : 1875 - 1918), Mon 24 Aug 1914, Page 5
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