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  2. TEACHERS FOR MILITARY SERVICE.

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

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  3. GERMAN HIGH SEAS FLEET.

    Frederick was Wile, Berlin correspondent of the "Daily Mail," last year wrote of Vice-Admiral ingenohl, Commander of the German, High Seas ...

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  4. THE WAR.

    German authorities in Hamburg have detained the British steamers Saxon Castro. and Crixhaven. ...

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  5. FIRST SHOT FIRED BY AUSTRALIA.

    A Norddeutcher Lloyd cargo boat, 5500 tons, was refused clearance for Sydney yesterday. This morning she steamed down the bay, and at the ...

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  6. HOLLAND WILL CUT DYKES.

    Holland is reported to be making preparations to open the dykes for the purpose of flooding the country in order to impedethe movements of the German ...

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  7. GERMAN .WIRELESS STATION ATTEMPTS TO DROWN BRITISH MESSAGES.

    The German wireless station at Wa[?]opmund in German South West Africa has increased its power, and is sending out continuous messages for the ...

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  8. OPINION IN THE UNITED STATES.

    Opinion in the United States is solidly against Germany. The New York "Times" descibes the Kaiser as "a pious humbug" ...

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  9. MILITARY AND NAVAL OPERATIONS.

    Only meagre details of the military and naval operations are being received in London from the Continent, owing to the strict censorship. ...

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  10. GERMAN INVASION OF RUSSIA.

    It is officially announced that Germany has invaded Russia. and has reached Verbiers. 14 miles east of Liege. The French troops are keeping well ...

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  11. ATTACK ON CERMAN CLUB.

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

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  12. CAVALRY SKIRMISHES BETWEEN RUSSIANS AND GERMANS

    Cavalry skirmishes have taken place on Germany's eastern frontier nwith the Russians. About 20 Russians were killed. ...

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  13. BRITISH AVIATORS VOLUNTEER.

    Most of the British aviators have offered their services to the Government. ...

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  14. FRANCO-GERMAN FRONTIER.

    Operations on the France-German frontier are progressing slowly. ...

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  15. VICTORIAN MOBILISATION.

    Mobilisation orders have been issued to Citizen Forces, and should it be decided to concentrate all the Victorian troops at the site selected in the ...

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  16. A DRAMATIC INCIDENT.

    The story of the sailing of the German steamer I'falz is that it was known to the authorities that she was making her way down the bay, so as to escape ...

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  17. KING GEORGE READS MOBILISATION ORDER.

    His Majesty King George V. read the mobilisation proclamation from the steps of the Royal Exchange. There was a tremendous crowd, and the ...

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  18. FOOTBALL TEAM AFFECTED.

    The departure of the 70th Regiment to the front will deprive the Golden Point Football Club of five of the best members of its team. These are Eustace, ...

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  19. RUSSIANS ATTACK JOHANNESBURG

    The Russians attacked Joha[?]esourg (Russia) on Monday morning. and also attacked the railways adjacent. ...

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  20. AUSTRALIA'S ACTION

    Orders have been received for the 70th Infantry (Ballarat) to mobolise immediately. All members of the battalion parade at the orderly rooms this ...

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  21. BIG NAVAL BATTLE

    Belgian ships arriving in the Tyne declare that a naval battle is proceeding off Fl[?]mboreugh Heads. Yorkshire. between German and French fleets. ...

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  22. BELGIAN TROOPS.

    The Belgian troops will be commanded in the war by King Albert of Belgium. ...

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  23. PATRIOTIC BAND CONTEST.

    The opportunity will be taken by the City of Ballarat Band to render an open-air concert to-night in Lower Sturt street, opposite the newspaper offices, ...

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  24. GERMANY AND BELGIUM.

    Reuter's Agency reports that Germany has forwarded a note to Belgium declaring that it was her intention to use Belgium territory if necessary in the ...

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  25. GERMANY AGAIN DEMANDS ANSWER FROM BELGIUM.

    Germany's reply to the speech of Sir Edward Grey in the House of Commons on Monday was to send another ultimatum to Belgium. notifying her ...

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  26. GERMAN FLEET LEAVES PORT.

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

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  27. 71ST GET MARCHING ORDERS.

    Orders for the 71st Battalion to mobilise came to hand last night, and the headquarter's staff immediately got busy. The special mobilisation cards ...

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  28. BELGIUM'S NEUTRALITY VIOLATED.

    Great Britain has been officially informed that the violation of Belgium's neutrality is now an accomplished fact. A definite announcement of Great ...

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  29. FEELING IN PARIS.

    In contrast to the excitement which pervaded Paris a few days ago. a state of calm prevails in the city. Hundreds of men women, and children. mostly ...

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  30. MESSAGE TO AUSTRALIA FROM THE KING.

    The following message has been received by the Governor-General from the Secretary of State for the Colonies. "I desire to express to my people of ...

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  31. PLANS FOR THE 70TH.

    The plans for the mobilisation of the Ballarat companies of the 70th Infantry were so well in hand that immediately upon the orders to mobilise being ...

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  32. GERMAN CRUISERS.

    There was a rumor current in London on Monday that German cruiser had been seen in the Atlantic. If the rumor were true, it was ...

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  33. SIGNIFICANT PARIS INCIDENT.

    An international incident which has significance took place in the streets of Paris to-day. Several thousand young Italians paraded the streets carrying ...

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  34. POSTPONEMENTS.

    All military schools of instruction have been postponed. Owing to the crisis the officers of the 71st Infantry have decided to postpone ...

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  35. GERMAN AMBASSADOR QUITS PARIS.

    The German Ambassador to France. Baron Von Scholn, quitted Paris this morning. Prior to leaving he announced on behalf of his Government that a ...

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  36. ARDENT FRENCH PATRIOTS.

    A crowd numbering several thousand persons surrounded the Alsace Lorraine Memorial in Paris, and patriotic songs were sung. and there were shouts of ...

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  37. FEDERAL PROCLAMATION.

    Late to-night a "Commonwealth Gazette" was published. It begins—"Whereas His Majesty has been compelled to declare war against Germany ...

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  38. REGIMENTAL ORDERS.

    The following order has been issued by Lieut-Col. W. K. Bolton, V.D., commanding 70th Infantry. BALLARAT, 5.8'14. ...

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  39. AEROPLANE ATTACK ON FRENCH TOWN.

    A German aeroplane flew over Luneill, near Naney and bombarded The town. No casualties occurred from this attack. ...

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  40. CAPTURE BY THE FRENCH.

    A rich haul has been secured by the French authorities. A truck laden with £80,000 and a similar amount of silver was seized to-day outside Paris. The ...

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  41. PENSIONERS AND PATRIOTISM.

    Sir Alexander Peacock, the Premier, has written to Mr J. J. Burston, a retired State school teacher, commending a suggestion made by him that State ...

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  42. LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS.

    Intense enthusiasm was manifested at the Drill Hall in Curtis street last night, and many hundreds of citizens crowded to watch the preliminary ...

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  43. FEDERAL LEADERS' OFFER.

    The High Commissioner (Sir George Reid) has cabled to Mr Cook (Prime Minister) that the patriotic speeches of both Federal Leaders, and splendid ...

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  44. ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN FRENCH AND GERMANS.

    France has secured a victory in an engagement, at Petitorix, name miles from the strongly fortified Position of Belfort, near the German frontier. ...

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  45. THE FRENCH ARMY.

    The issue of the order for the mobilisation of the French Army caused extraordinary scenes. Men rushed about as if demented. while women fell on ...

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  46. PRIME MINISTER'S APPEAL.

    The Prime Minister to-night issued the following statement to the people of Australia:—"We have just to sit tight now, and see the thing through. ...

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  47. MELINITE IN WARFARE.

    A representative of the Paris "Matin" interviewed Monsieur Turpin, the inventor of meli[?]te. Mons. Turpin declared that the French Minister of ...

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  48. THE DECLARATION OF WAR.

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

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  49. FRENCH AND GERMAN ARMIES.

    It is expected that the first decisive battle between Germany and France will take place between August 15 and August 22. ...

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  50. FEDERAL GOVERNMENT'S OFFER.

    Mr Cook states that he Government regards the message received from the Imperial Government with regard to the offer of a Commonwealth contingent of ...

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  51. AUSTRIA ABANDONS SERVIAN CAMPAIGN.

    It is believed that Austria has abandoned her active campaign in Servia. and is attending to pressing matters in Galicia. ...

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  52. PARISIANS GO THE THE FRONT.

    The carriages at Paris are crowded with cooks, artists. artisans, Socialists. and royalists who are leaving for the front. The Revolutionary Committtee ...

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  53. NOTES FROM SYDNEY.

    All the men comprising the first Battalion of the Royal Australian Field Artillery, when asked, volunteered for service abroad. ...

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  54. ALGERIAN TOWN BOMBARDED.

    The French Embassy at London states that the German cruiser Breslau bombarded Bone, a town on the Algerian coast. at 4 o'clock yesterday ...

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  55. BOXING CHAMPION VOLUNTEERS.

    Georges Carpentier. the French champion boxer has volunteered for service with the French Army. ...

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  56. FEELING IN 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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  57. THE SAVINGS BANKS.

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

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  58. GERMANS PURCHASE HORSES.

    It has been discovered that Germany has purchased all the horses offered for sale at the fairs at Groningen during, the last few months. ...

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  59. TURKEY MOBILISING.

    Advices from Constantinople state that Turkey is mobilising her forces. ...

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  60. AEROPLANES IN OPERATION.

    German troops are operating operating within a few miles of Liege. and German dirigibles and aeroplanes are hovering over the frontier. ...

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  61. A QUIET FEELING.

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

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  62. ELECTION ENGAGEMENTS CANCELLED.

    Mr Cook stated to-night that in the circumstances, he found it impossible to leave Melbourne for the present. All his election arrangements are therefore ...

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  63. SWITZERLAND MOBILISES.

    In Switzerland mobilisation is almost completed. The police, postmen, civil servants, and every able-bodied man has been called out on military ...

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  64. MERCHANT SHIPPING.

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

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  65. AN A ENTHUSIASM.

    Great enthusiasm in connection with the war was shown last night at the fortnightly meeting of the Newington branch of the A.N.A. The chairman ...

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  66. GERMANS INVADE RUSSIA.

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

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  67. BOMB FROM AEROPLANE DROPS

    A French aviator passed over the Germans at Longwy, 18 miles west-north-west of Luxembourg, and dropped several bombs. One of these hit ...

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  69. GERMAN DIRIGIBLES IN BELGIUM.

    The French Minister at Brussels has informed the Belgium Government that three German dirigibles were observed flying towards Brussels, having ...

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  71. SYDNEY STOCK EXCHANCE.

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

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  72. CHANCES IN FRENCH MINISTRY.

    Further changes have taken place in the French Ministry, so as to permit the Premier to direct the Government with portfolio. ...

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