It was definitely announced in London shortly after 10 o'clock last night that Germany had declared war against Russia. In the House of Commons on Friday the ...
Article : 593 wordsA profound sensation has been caused by the assassination, in a public restaurant, of Mr. Jean Jaures, the well-known Socialist member of the Chamber of Deputies. ...
Article : 3,250 wordsIt is reported here to-night that information has been received in Sydney of the beginning of a naval engagement between Great Britain and Germany in the North ...
Article : 86 wordsA touching tribute was paid to-night by the Leader of the Federal Labour Party (Mr. Fisher) to the late M. Jaures. During his coronation visit Mr. Fisher, ...
Article : 204 wordsWhatever may eventuate from the present critical situation in Europe, Australia, if called upon, will be found ready to take its part and that the military organisation ...
Article : 427 wordsAt 7.30 p.m. yesterday the German Ambassador handed to the Foreign Ministry the declaration of war. The Ambassador and his staff left for Berlin last night. ...
Article : 138 wordsFurther evidence was taken yesterday at the inquest on the tragedy that arose out of the conflict between the military and hostile crowds in Dublin. ...
Article : 139 wordsThe general mobilisation of the Austrian army and navy has been ordered as a response to Russia's movements. ...
Article : 24 wordsThe Japanese Ambassador in London stated yesterday that he did not anticipate trouble in the Far East, where the navies belonging to the Triple Alliance were at ...
Article : 52 wordsStriking scenes were witnessed on Friday at the mobilisation offices, where all classes flocked to register for service. In many demonstrations the pro-British ...
Article : 122 wordsFifty thousand railwaymen in the United States have decided to come out on strike on the 7th of next month unless their demand for increased wages is granted. ...
Article : 115 wordsH.M.A.S. Australia, flagship of the Australian Fleet, which made the run back to Sydney from Bundaberg, on the Queensland coast; at a speed of twenty knots an hour, ...
Article : 251 wordsIt was reported on Friday night that the Italian Foreign Office had been informed that Germany had asked Russia to cease mobilising within twelve hours, and that she ...
Article : 42 wordsThe German Foreign Office has handed to the "Westminster Gazette" the following declaration, showing the efforts and sacrifices which Germany made to secure peace: ...
Article : 300 wordsAt 5.15 p.m. yesterday the Kaiser ordered the mobilisation of the entire forces. On Friday evening Germany intimated that she would mobilise her troops if Russia ...
Article : 693 wordsEvery diplomatic and personal pressure is being brought to bear upon King Nicholas to prevent Montenegro's joining Servia. The King has postponed his decision until ...
Article : 33 wordsThe Customs authorities at Londonderry have ordered a cessation of the procedure of examining passengers' luggage in connection with the proclamation against the ...
Article : 41 wordsAccording to the newspapers, 10,000 Portuguese are liable to be mobilised by virtue of Portugal's treaty with Great Britain. ...
Article : 84 wordsA shocking disaster occurred at Jarrow yesterday. Through the bursting of a blast furnice, a cabin occupied by four workmen was engulfed in molten metal and ...
Article : 42 wordsAt Barcelona on Friday demonstrators marched through the principal streets and cheered for Servia. The police dispersed the crowds ...
Article : 26 wordsIt was officially announced to-night that the control of the port of Sydney has been practically assumed by the naval authorities, and the port will be closed from 15 ...
Article : 206 wordsIn the county championship Kent and Surrey played a drawn game at Blackheath. In their first innings Kent made 349 runs and they lost 7 wickets for 260 in ...
Article : 124 wordsThe "L'Etoile Belge" states that the Government has bought the entire wheat supply at Antwer[?] under a threat of seizure. ...
Article : 28 wordsAll the British, French. and Russian warships left here last Friday. ...
Article : 19 wordsIt has been officially declared at Rome that Italy will adopt a neutral attitude during the crisis, as she considers that her obligations under the Triple Alliance apply ...
Article : 85 wordsThe home leave of all officers in the Indian army has been stopped. The Government has taken possession of all the Welsh coal in the harbour here. ...
Article : 34 wordsCharles Curzon, who was arrested recently in connection with the theft of some valuable opal table tops from the Queensland Agency, has been discharged, as guiltless ...
Article : 182 wordsIt is reported that the German Ambassador at Paris asked M. Viviani (the French Premier) whether or not France, in the event of war between Germany and Russia, ...
Article : 431 wordsThe Women's Social and Political Union issued instructions on Friday that during the European crisis no militant acts should be perpetrated, but notwithstanding these ...
Article : 68 wordsSenator Millen explained to-day the circumstances under which a partial mobilisation of the Australian troops had now become necessary. He said: "Without ...
Article : 246 wordsThe Bank of England was early besieged by crowds of depositors yesterday, owing to reports received from the Continent to the effect that notes were useless. Many ...
Article : 734 wordsThe "Times." commenting upon the messages of encouragement from the overseas dominions, states: "The threatened war will apply the severest test to the whole ...
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Advertising : 230 wordsAfter a meeting of the Cabinet on Friday, the Prime Minister (Mr. Borden) announced that the Government had offered to send a force of 30,000 men to Great ...
Article : 115 wordsMessages in secret code, which were communicated to the Prime Minister (Mr. Cook) at Ballarat last night, suddenly caused him to change all of his plans, and instead of ...
Article : 386 wordsThe Austrian version of the fight that took place at the bridge over the Save, near Belgrade on Tuesday last, states that an Austrian aeroplane flew over the Servian ...
Article : 389 wordsThe events in Europe are being followed with the most acute interest. The newspaper offices are open day and night. No specie was sent away by last Friday's mail ...
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The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954), Mon 3 Aug 1914, Page 7
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