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  2. POLICE COURT.

    Before Mr. Williams. RIOTOUS BEHAVIOUR. Samuel Foley pleaded guilty to riotous behaviour in Auburn-street. ...

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  3. THE WAR.

    Intense excitement prevailed at Westminster yesterday, dense crowds thronging Parliament Square. There were double rows of chairs on the floor ...

    Article : 230 words
  4. ENGLAND ASKS GERMANY FOR REPLY.

    Mr. Asquith, speaking in the House of Commons, said that Germany had been asked for a satisfactory reply by midnight respecting Belgian neutrality. ...

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  5. TENNIS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 460 words
  6. GERMAN HIGH SEA FLEET SAILS.

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

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  7. England and Germany at War

    Reuter's Stockholm correspondent states from a reliable source that a battle took place on Sunday between the German and Russian fleets near Aland Island, and the Russians were ...

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  8. INVASION OF BELGIUM.

    It is officially stated that Germany has invaded Belgium at Verviers, a town near the German border. ...

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  9. BOORABIL.

    Mr. Justice Pring, sitting as the Boorabil Royal Commission, took further evidence on Tuesday. Mr. Osborne, in the course of a statement, ...

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  10. BOMBARDMENT BY AEROPLANE.

    A German aeroplane bombarded Luneville, a French town to the west of Nancy. No lives were lost. ...

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  11. BELGIUM MOBILISING.

    One hundred and fifty thousand have been mobilised to defend the neutrality of the country. The strategetical line from Malmany to ...

    Article : 44 words
  12. GERMAN ULTIMATUM TO BELGIUM.

    A German ultimatum has been sent to Belgium demanding the military use of Belgian territory. An answer is demanded by seven this morning. The Exchange Telegraph Co. states ...

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  13. MONTENEGRO MOBILISES.

    Mobilisation has been ordered, also the blockade of Antivari, 18 miles north-west of Scutari. It is expected these operations will be finished by Monday. ...

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  14. COALITION CABINET.

    The "Evening Standard" states that the Cabinet is being reconstructed to include Opposition leaders. ...

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  15. OCCUPATION OF BELGIAN AND SWISS RAILWAY STATIONS.

    The Daily Telegraph states that Germans have occupied Arlon railway station, Belgium, and Basle railway station, Switzerland. ...

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  16. ENGLAND'S SHIPS READY.

    The Admiralty has notified that naval mobilisation was completed at 4 o'clock on Monday morning. ...

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  17. AUSTRIA PREPARING FOR RUSSIA.

    It is believed that Austria has abandoned her aggressive campaign against Servia to prepare for Russia's attack at home. ...

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  18. A GERMAN PROPOSAL.

    The German Embassy announces that Germany is prepared to abstain from attacking the north-east coast of France or use the Belgian or Dutch coasts if Great Britain will remain ...

    Article : 57 words
  19. ARMY MOBILISING.

    It was officially stated that the mobilisation of the British army would take place at midnight on Tuesday. The camps of the Territorial Army have ...

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  20. ENGAGEMENT REPORTED.

    An engagement is reported at Valjevo, fifty miles south of Belgrade. It is reported that the Montenegrins are bombardinig Ciattaro from Mount Lovehen. ...

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  21. BRITAIN'S REPLY TO GERMAN PROPOSAL.

    Sir Edward Grey, speaking in the House of Commons, said that Great Britain yesterday gave France an assurance of help if the German navy attacked in the North Sea or the Channel. ...

    Article : 115 words
  22. POLICY OF SUBSIDISED DOCTORS.

    Mr. A. James, M.L.A., has received the following information:—The policy of subsidised doctors evolved by the Minister for Public Health has been ordered on the following lines: The ...

    Article : 483 words
  23. GERMANY'S OFFICIAL STATEMENT.

    Germany has officially declared her intention to use Belgium territory. A German force reached Verviers to-day. ...

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  24. BELGIAN NEUTRALITY.

    At 7 o'clock on Sunday morning the German Minister at Brussels delivered an ultimatum, stating that large bodies of French troops were preparing to operate from Givet and Namur ...

    Article : 168 words
  25. SAVINGS BANK.

    "I am informed by the Savings Blank Commissioners," said Mr. Holman on Tuesday, "that yesterday there had been a somewhat unusual demand on the bank, due, no doubt, to a ...

    Article : 291 words
  26. RESIGNATION OF BRITISH MINISTER.

    Viscount Morley, Lord President of the Council, has resigned. ...

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  27. BRITAIN'S THIRD FLEET.

    By calling up all the naval reserves the Admiralty will obtain 200,000 officers and men with which to place the third fleet on a war footing. ...

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  28. MAIN ROADS MAINTENANCE.

    Sir,—The main roads of this State are in an execrable condition, yet one of the foremost duties of any Government is to keep open the means of communication. This matter is one ...

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  29. REPORT OF NAVAL BATTLE DISCREDITED.

    The details of military and naval operations are meagre and misleading owing to the censorship. A private telegram from Stockholm treats the Aland Island battle as a canard. ...

    Article : 37 words
  30. PATRIOTIC IRISHMEN.

    Mr. Redmond, leader of the Irish Party, speaking in the House of Commons amid tremendous cheering, said that the Government might withdraw troops from Ireland, which the armed ...

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  31. AN EXCITING RUMOUR.

    Excitement was caused in London by a rumour that German cruisers had been seen in the Atlantic. If the rumour is true they would be the Goben and Brezlau. ...

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  32. A CABINET RUMOUR.

    The Evening Standard states that the Cabinet is being reconstructed and that Opposition leaders will be included. The story is not confirmed. ...

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  33. GERMAN OPERATIONS.

    The Germans are operating north of Liege, but have not actually crossed the frontier. The "Etoile Belge" states that the Germans have reached Vise, 12 miles to the north-east ...

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  34. NEW PUBLICATIONS.

    The gipsies of Europe, those swarthy dwellers in tents, with no fixed place of abode, are a curious people. It is generally thought that they originally came from Egypt. As we recall them ...

    Article : 525 words
  35. TELEGRAMS

    The Nationalists landed 10,000 rifles about twenty miles from Dublin. ...

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  36. FRENCH TROOPS QUIET.

    The French troops are keeping well off the frontier line, and are not playing Germany's game by exciting themselves over the German raiding party, which was only small. ...

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  37. MR. BONAR LAW SUPPORTS THE GOVERNMENT.

    Mr. Bonar Law, leader of the Opposition, speaking in the House of Commons, eulogised the actions of the oversea dominions and promised the Government the Opposition's ...

    Article : 36 words
  38. BRITISH NEUTRALITY.

    Baron Kuhlmann, Councillor to the German Embassy, when discussing Germany's offer for British neutrality, asserted that, since the few British divisions were insufficient to alter the ...

    Article : 121 words
  39. CAVALRY SKIRMISHES.

    Cavalry skirmishes have occurred on Germany's eastern, frontier, twenty Russians being killed. ...

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  40. LABOUR LEADER'S COMMENT.

    Mr. Ramsay Macdonald, Labour leader, said he was convinced that Sir Edward Grey was wrong and that the country was in no danger. ...

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  41. GARDEN AND FIELD CALENDAR FOR AUGUST, 1914.

    The seasons continues favourable, and prospects generally are very promising. The land is in good order for cropping. Seeds or plants should not be put out in wet weather, as the ...

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  42. IN PARLIAMENT.

    An unparalleled scene in the annals of the State Parliament took place when the Legislative Assembly met on Tuesday afternoon. Members on all sides evinced considerable ...

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  43. TOWN ATTACKED.

    Johannisberg was attacked at six o'clock, also the railways between 'Johnnisberg' and Lynck, near Gutty, and the railway to Drigallen. ...

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  44. NO EXPEDITIONARY ARMY PROMISED.

    Sir Edward Grey announced that the fleet had mobilised and the army was being mobilised, but he had not yet promised to send an expeditionary army abroad. ...

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  45. AUSTRIA AND SERVIA.

    It is believed Austria, has abandoned an active campaign against Servia, and is attending to pressing matters in Galicia which are expected. ...

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  46. ZEPPELIN REPORTED DESTROYED.

    It is rumoured in Paris that M. Garros a French airman, destroyed a Zeppelin balloon, losing his life. ...

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  47. GERMAN GOLD AT SEA.

    Wireless messages have been sent to the Kronprinzessin Cecilio to deliver the outward-bound gold consignment to German warships, rather than take the risk of it being captured ...

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  48. HOMEBUSH STOCK SALES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 63 words
  49. BULGARIA.

    The warlike feeling is spreading in Bulgaria, but the State is not likely to abandon neutrality for the present. ...

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  50. GERMANS IN THE BALTIC.

    The Germans have occupied Aland Island in the Baltic Sea. ...

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  51. ADVICE TO BRITISH SHIPS.

    The Admiralty urges that British ships bound for Continental ports north of Calais should be diverted to United Kingdom ports. ...

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  52. RUSSIAN BATTLESHIP ASHORE.

    One of the largest Russian battleships is ashore and cannot be refloated. ...

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  53. ARMED GERMAN LINER.

    The German liner Kronprinz Wilhelm, carrying neither cargo nor passenger, has left port. She is ostensibly bound for Bremen, but is believed to be carrying guns. ...

    Article : 59 words
  54. PERMANENT WAY MEN.

    Claims have been drawn up for presentation to the Government Railways and Tramways Group, No.1 (Permanent Way) Board. The hours are suggested at 44 per week. Rates ...

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  55. BONA BOMBARDED.

    The French Embassy states that the Breslau bombarded Boua, Algeria, at four o'clock this morning, and left afterwards under full steam westward. ...

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  56. FINANCIAL.

    The House of Commons passed a Bill embodying the moratorium, also prolonging the bank holiday over Tuesday and Wednesday. The holiday does not apply to general industry. ...

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  57. LANTERN LECTURE.

    Mr. W. Cresswell O'Reilly, B.A., delivered a lantern lecture in the Goldsmith-street Lecture Hall on Tuesday evening, his subject being the Panama Canal. There was a very fair ...

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  58. AS MEDIATOR.

    President Wilson has issued a warning to the United States, in which he urges the nation not to give way to any war excitement, and to refrain from any action that might be likely ...

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  59. TO ENGLAND FOR SAFETY.

    A large number of Dutch and German women and children have arrived from Flushing. They have come to England for safety. ...

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  60. A GERMAN LINER.

    The Kronprinzessin Cecille wirelessly signalled to Malin Head, North Ireland, yesterday. Her position is not stated. ...

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  61. DUPLICATION STRIKERS RESUME.

    "Moss Vale, Tuesday.—The ballast men on the duplication works who went out on strike owing to a reduction of pay have resumed work at the previous rates of pay. The six ...

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  62. RUSSIANS INVADE GERMANY.

    Authentic reports state that Russians have crossed the border at various points. The Russian Ambassador has received his passports. ...

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  63. BRITISH STEAMERS DETAINED.

    Germany has detained the British steamers Sexan, Castro, and Cuxhaven at Hamburg. ...

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  64. HORSE SALES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 75 words
  65. UNITED STATES FINANCE.

    An issue of clearing-house certificates, which have not been used since the panic in 1907, has been authorised here. Although optimistic statements regarding the ...

    Article : 67 words
  66. LIBAU BOMBARDED.

    The cruiser Augsburg has sent a wireless message as follows:—"Am bombarding naval harbour of Libau. Am engaged with enemy's cruiser. The port of Libau is in flames." ...

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  67. £1,600,000 GERMAN MONEY SEIZED.

    A truck laden with £800,000 in gold and a similar amount in silver, belonging to a German concern was seized outside Paris on route to Germany. ...

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  68. MUST ELECTIONS GO ON?

    Mr. Hughes considers that the Federal Elections can be avoided at the present juncture, but he does not express a definite opinion as to whether this course should be followed. It is ...

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  69. "TO BERLIN."

    Several thousands of demonstrators surrounded the Alsace-Lorraine memorial, singing patriotic songs and shouting, "To Berlin!" ...

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  70. RUSSIA AND ITALY.

    An enthusiastic demonstration was made outside the Italian Embassy. The Grand Duke Nicholas Nicolacvitch has been appointed commander-in-chief of the army. ...

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  71. CANADIAN PRECAUTIONS.

    The port is practically closed, and a censorship has been established over all cables, including those to Australia, and in future no code messages will be received. ...

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  72. HOCKEY.

    The hockey writer in the Sydney Herald says:—An unpleasant, incident occurred in the Athenian—Bandit match on Saturday. Brem, one of the Bandits' forwards, was cautioned for ...

    Article : 114 words
  73. A SANGUINE INVENTOR.

    Le Matin interviewed Turpin, the inventor of melinite. He declares that the Minister for War has accepted his new invention, which will modify military tactics and render all ...

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  74. WERRIWA ELECTORATE.

    Mr. Conroy addressed a well-attended meeting at the Crookwell School of Arts Hall on Tuesday night. Mr. C. T. Clifton, president of the local branch, presided. In the course of his remarks ...

    Article : 256 words
  75. DOUBTS OF BRITAIN.

    A definite declaration of Great Britain's attitude is impatiently awaited. Doubt is growing of Britain's support. ...

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  76. SYMPATHETIC ITALIANS.

    Several thousand young Italians paraded the streets with Italian and French flags cheering the French army. The crowd gave an ovation to the Italians. ...

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  77. HOLLAND WILL OPEN THE SLUICES.

    Mobilisation is progressing smoothly. The authorities are prepared if necessary to open the sluices and submerge the country west to Rotterdam and south to Utrecht. ...

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  78. MOBILISATION SCENES.

    The city is calm. Hundreds of men, women, and children, mostly Germans, are at Gare du Node, waiting to leave, but the railway services are wholly used for military purposes. ...

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  79. SYDNEY EXCITED.

    To-day's war cables have caused great excitement in the city. ...

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  80. Advertising

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    Advertising : 728 words
  81. FRENCH PRESIDENT'S PROCLAMATION.

    President Poincare has issued a proclamation emphasising France's strong efforts to secure peace. He says he now relies on the patriotism of Frenchmen who are ready to do their duty. ...

    Article : 33 words
  82. PAYMENT OF DEBTS POSTPONED.

    The payment of debts has been postponed until August 31. This applies to deposits and current accounts, but depositors will be permitted to draw limited amounts. ...

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  83. GERMANY DECLARED IN STATE OF WAR.

    Baron Von Schoon, German Ambassador, has quitted Paris. Germans has declared a state of war. ...

    Article : 22 words
  84. GERMANY AND BELGIUM.

    Reuter's Agency confirms the fact of a German Note to Belgium declaring her intention to use Belgian territory if necessary. ...

    Article : 23 words
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