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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1914
Page
3
Dispatches from Vienna claim Austria captured Twlgrades with heavy Servian losses, but subsequent reports cast doubt on those claims. St Petersburg cites Tokyo leaning toward supporting Great Britain in a wider European conflict.
The London Stock Exchange closed until further notice amid reports that 20 members would suspend trading in protest over Paris settlement delays. Failures involve 32 members. Martial law in Germany dominates news as Russia seeks explanation for mobilization. Diplomatic talks focus on a peaceful exit acceptable to Austria and the Triple Entente.
Berlin reports warn of an imminent war as mobilisation looms within 94 hours. The Daily Mail correspondent notes the crisis mirrors a prewar atmosphere and Australia contemplates fleet movements under Rear Admiral Sir George Paley, with government responses uncertain.
Details from Lave Bridge Belgrade dated July 28 describe an Austrian aeroplane flying over the Serbian position aided by a searchlight. The machine guns and monitors caused great havoc, leaving Serbians in disorder with many dead and wounded.
August 1 report notes the British Mediterranean group has completed its task to take in coal and provisions with all precautionary measures carried through. Separate dispatch from Barilla on August 1 claims Russian activity includes destruction of a railway bridge.
The Helzian Government outlines urgent general mobilization of Netherland forces. The Hague reports a decree signed August 1 ordering the nationwide troop readiness amid European tensions. Bank of England notes heavy loan activity and a 10 percent rate amid weekly market lows.
Albert Trott a well known cricketer was found fatally shot at his Harlesden residence yesterday He suffered from dropsy and was left alone at his own request He shot himself in the temple with a revolver and died within minutes The inquest details were reported from London dated July 31.
In the Davis Cup preliminaries Australasia defeats Germany as Wilding beats Kreuser 6 2 6 9 6 1 and Brookes defeats Freitaheim 10 3 6 1 6. In London St Georges Carpentier and Dick Smith are matched for the mid heavyweight world title with a weigh in at 12 stone and a Liverpool Stadium bout set for November 6.
City Court heard sensational testimony on an opium den raid. Two Chinese men were sentenced to prison terms while a dozen girls were found in compromising positions. Police seized letters and photos including an intimate note claiming long experience. Further developments expected.
The August 1 report from Perth states July revenue at £980,891 and £300,004 for July 1918, with expenditure at £404,079, and last year’s July revenue at £985,708. Excess expenditure over revenue totals £121,258, with accumulated deficit reaching £575,704. Also notes Perth market prices and a lack of wheat or oats offered.
Mr and Mrs A. T. Mills sail today by the Indurry to Melbourne where Mr Mills seeks medical care. Mr Mills hands over practice to Mr Edgar Robinson while away and Mrs Mills and social circle say farewell at Wesley Hall and Parish Hall gatherings.
The correspondent notes favorable weather with disappearing frosts and rare rain aiding crops. Gatherings include visits from friends in Geraldton and Yales Springs, a large supper, and jovial speeches. Wesley Church services tomorrow feature Rev J G Jenkin with a morning address on The ties of Goodness and an evening sermon Your Money or Your Life.
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