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  2. THE INDUSTRIAL SITUATION.

    Mr. Holman (the premier) annou[?] this evening that the Government will [?] suspend the operations of parts of the dustrial awards to meet the situation [?] ...

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  3. ANOTHER GERMAN STEAMER CAPTURED.

    The steamer Shurzfels from New York, running in the interests of the United Tyser line, but flying the German flag, arrived at the Semaphore about noon. She ...

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  4. BELGIAN CABINET.

    M. Van der Velde, the socialist leader, has been appointed a Cabinet Minister, in order that all parties may be represented in the Government ...

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  5. ON THE SEA.

    It is stated on diplomatic authority that the German High seas fleet has passed through the Kiel Canal and is steaming westward. ...

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  6. OTHER POWERS.

    Advices from Constantinople state that Turkey is mobilising her forces. It is officially announced that Turkey will proclaim her neutrality in the present ...

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  7. AT TME HEADS.

    The German steamer Pslag, a Nord-Deutscher Lloyd boat 5,500 tons was, on some technical ground, refused a clearance yesterday for Sydney. ...

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  8. Mr. Fisher Promises Support.

    The leader of the Opposition)(Mr. Fisher) was advised immediately on receipt of the cable announcement that war had been declared. He replied that he would ...

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  9. POSITION OF BULGARIA.

    A warlike feeling is spreading throughout Bulgaria, but nevertheless it is not likely that Bulgaria will abandon her neutrality just at present. ...

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  10. Melbourne's Financial Position.

    The financial matters in Melbourne are very reassuring. Instead of there being a run on the gold in the banks public credit is so sound and so free from alarm that ...

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  11. ALAND BATTLE.

    Private telegrams received in London from Stockholm decribe the Aland battle, which was reported between the German and Russian fleets, as a canard. ...

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  12. ENTHUSIASM IN WEST AUSTRALIA.

    The declaration of war was received in Perth with great enthusiasm. After the Executive Council meeting the Premier stated:—"We are doing nothing sensational. ...

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  13. ENTHUSIASM IN NEW ZEALAND.

    The announcement of the dec[?] of war was received with great [?] Crowds thronged the streets to-night. Wellington, [?] August. ...

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  14. LATER DETAILS.

    The story of the sailing of the German steamer Pfalz is that it was known to the authorities that the ship was making down the bay so as to escape before the ...

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  15. THE NETHERLANDS.

    The mobilisation of the army is progressing smoothly. The authorities are prepared, if nccessary, to open this canal sluices and submerge the country in the ...

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  16. GERMAN HIGH SEAS FLEET.

    Frederick W. Wile, Berlin correspondent of the "Daily Mail." last year wrote of Vice-Admiral Ingenohl, commander of the German High Seas Fleet:—"If Germany's ...

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  17. GERMAN CRUISERS IN THE ATLANTIC.

    There was a rumor in circulation in London on Monday that German cruisers had been seen in the Atlantic, and if the rumor was true it was surmised that the ...

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  18. GERMAN MAIL STEAMER.

    It was reported in Melbourne last night that the German mail steamer Seydlifz had been stopped just outside of Sydney. ...

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  19. EXCITEMENT IN ECHUCA.

    The news announcing the declar[?] of war by Great Britain against Germany was received in Echuca this afternoon [?] the medium of the "Riverine [?] The ...

    Article : 125 words
  20. UNITED STATES.

    More than a billion dollars (£200,000,000) will be added to the circulating medium of the United States through the action of Congress to meet the situation resulting ...

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  21. DECLARTION OF WAR.

    Sir Alexander Peacock, the Premier, said yesterday morning, he, like thousands of other citizens, had felt upset at the medicum of news that had come to hand ...

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  22. RUSSIA AND GERMANY.

    Advices regarding the military operations on the German-Russian frontier state that the German forces have invaded Russian Poland at three points. ...

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  23. PARTIAL MOBILISATION.

    The only communication from the Defence department received at Bendigo headquarters yesterday was a circular instructing the regimental staff to make arrangements for ...

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  25. German Cruiser Bombards Russian Fort.

    Authentic reports have been received stating that the Russians have crossed the German border at various points. M. de Svorbee, the Russian ...

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  26. THE PRIME MINISTER.

    The Prime Minister (Mr. J. Cook) to-night issued a statement to the people of Australia: "We hare just to sit tight now ...

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  27. RUSSIANS CHEER ITALY.

    Enthusiastic demonstrations are being made outside the Italian Embassy here. ...

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  28. SAVINGS BANKS SAFE.

    The Premier said that numerous inquiries had been made from him and his colleagues regarding the position of the Government Savings Bank. He said he would like to ...

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  29. RUSSIAN ARMY.

    The Grand Duke Nicholas Nicolaevitch has been appointed Commander-in-Chief of the army. The Duma will meet on the 9th inst. ...

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  30. Australians in America.

    At Oakland, in California, 40 natives of Australia and New Zealand have signified their desire to enrol for service in Australia should they be needed. It is announced ...

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  31. BOMBARDMENT OF LIBAU.

    News has been received that the damage done by the German bombardment of Liban was only small. ...

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  32. A NAVAL BATTLE REPORTED.

    Belgian ships arriving i[?] the Tyne declare that a naval battle is proceeding off Flamborough Heads, Yorkshire, between the German and French fleets. Ships are ...

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  33. TEACHERS FOR MILITARY SERVICE.

    Mr. Livingston, Minister for Education is obtaining a return with a view to ascertaining how many teachers are liable to be called out for military service. He ...

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  34. CROWD AT BRITISH EMBASSY.

    A crowd, consisting of several thousands, took part in a demonstration outside the British Embassy. Sir George Buchanan, the British Ambassador, was frantically ...

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  35. BALLARAT REGIMENT.

    The 70th Regiment, the headquarters of which are at Ballarat, has received instructions to mobilise at Queenscliff. The men will parade on Thursday morning, when ...

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  36. COMMONWEALTH CONTINGENT.

    Mr. Cook stated that the Government regarded the message re the offer of a Commonwealth contingent, of troops as an acceptance of the offer, and steps would be ...

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  37. CANADA,

    A special session of Parliament has been called for August, when the Government will place before the Canadian House of Commons an offer to Great Britain of ...

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  38. MERCHANT SHIPPING.

    The Attorney-General (Sir W. H. Irvine) said to-day he had no doubt that the various shipping companies were familiar with the right of and liabilities appertaining to ...

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  39. SHIPPING.

    The Norddeutscher-Lloyd liner Kron Prinzessin Cecilie, 19,500 tons, which is making a voyage from America to Europe with £2,000,000 in specie in her ...

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  40. SYDNEY TRANQUIL.

    Demands on the Savings Bank were not nearly so pronounced this morning. There was still some excitement among small depositors, but the amounts withdrawn were ...

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  41. AUSTRIA AND SERVIA.

    It is believed that Austria has abandoned her active campaign in Servia, and is attending to pressing matters in Galicia. Austria Preparing for Russia's ...

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  42. WAGES BOARDS STAND.

    suggestions for the suspension of some wages boards determinations in cousequence of the war has brought a direct negative from Sir Alexander Peacock, the Premier. ...

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  43. COMMONWEALTH GAZETTE.

    Late to-night a "Commonwealth Gazette" was published. It began:—"Whereas his Majesty has been compelled to declare war against Germany, and is mindful of the ...

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  44. THE SYDNEY STOCK EXCHANGE.

    Although it has not yet been formally decided to close the Sydney Stock Exchange, the members of the Exchange did not meet to-day for the usual calls. ...

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  45. ATTACK ON GERMAN CLUB.

    Sir Alexander Peacock said to-day that he had been very grieved to read of the attack on the Turn Verein last night. He was sorry that a number of citizens had ...

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  46. SHE RETURNS TO AMERICA.

    The steamer Kron Prinzessen Cecilie has returned to Bur Harbour, Maine, her captain fearing capture. The vessel has been disguised as a British steamer, but ...

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  47. MONTREAL CLOSED.

    For the first time in history, the port has virtually been closed. A tug fleet is patrolling the lower part of the harbor, and 200 men have been ...

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  48. BATTERY VOLUNTTEERS.

    All the men comprising the First Battery of the Royal Australian Field Artillery, when asked, volunteered for service abroad. The train which left Rockdale at 7.48 ...

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  49. BRITISH STEAMERS.

    The German authorities at Hamburg have detained the British steamers Saxon, Castro, and Cuxhaven. ...

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  50. WHEAT BOOM STOPPED.

    If wheat cargoes are to [?]e held up on the high seas shippers of this staple from Australia will have great difficulty in getting boats to take their cargoes. ...

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  51. BENDIGO A.N.A.

    The Bendigo branch of the A.N.A has decided to hold the Wattle Day celebration this year on 29th and 30th inst. The proceeds will he ...

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  52. DISMANTLING WIRELESS STATIONS.

    Master Horbury, of Harrison-street, Bendigo, who, as announced some time ago in the "Advertiser," had by his own skill and ingenuity erected a wireless telegraphy ...

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  53. Diverting British Vessels.

    The British Admiralty has issued a note urging that British ships bound for continental ports north of Calais should be diverted to ports in the United Kingdom. ...

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  54. ONE HUNDRED MOTOR BOATS.

    The entire fleet of over 100 motor boats has been placed at the disposal of the Australian navy by the Motor Yacht Club of New South Wales. It is understood that ...

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  55. ISSUE OF NOTES PROBABLE.

    Mr. W. T. White, Minister for Finance, has announced, on behalf of the Government that he is ready to issue Dominion notes. Such an amount as is necessary ...

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  57. SPECIAL MEETING OF NEW SOUTH WALES CABINET.

    When it was made known to-day that Great Britain was at war with Germany there were not in Sydney many manifestations of surprise. The events of the last ...

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  58. Steamer Held Up.

    Upon arrival at Dover yesterday of the steamer Finland (12,760 tons), of the International Mercantile Marine line, from New York, the English passengers were landed, ...

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