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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1914
Page
3
Telegraphic censorship tightens as Europe moves toward war. British statements pledge protection of France while German forces concentrate near Liege. Rail attacks and cross-border clashes update the crisis with reports from Neustadt Milalay Schwidden and Warthe areas. Melbourne notes possible election postponement amid stock exchange shutdowns.
Australia faces war risk and orders military duty exempted citizens to stay. Cabinet agrees to place Australian warships under British Admiralty control and offer an expeditionary force of 20000 men to Home Government, funded by the Commonwealth. Naval activity expands with British and French fleets moving to action near the Mediterranean. Rumors of war escalate as Canada reports a possible declaration and raid threats against British Columbia.
London reports Territorial troops ordered to headquarters and the army to mobilise at midnight. A normal declaration of war is expected at any moment as Britain and Germany face intensified diplomatic cables and cabinet deliberations.
Reports claim a clash between German and British boats in the North Sea with no confirmation. A separate claim of 5 forces of 90,000 Germans repulsed on the Polish frontier lacks verification. The Commonwealth has taken precautionary steps and Sydney Harbour is under naval control with port closures around night.
The piece lists the armed forces of France Russia Austro Hungary Germany and England and notes Italy's cautious stance. It compares first line troops and reserves, highlighting vast disparities in manpower and the shifting balance as alliances form. The editor suggests estimating rival strength is difficult with Great Britain sidelined.
In heavy air on a frosty night Bunbury and Geraldton clashed with Bunbury advancing in the third quarter while Geraldton trailed by 8 goals 10 behinds. Rooster McGilvray starred in defense saving numerous efforts as Webb and the northwest districts provided opposition amid squally winds along the southern coast.
The Liberal Candidates supporters group will hold a meeting at Pariah Hall Thursday evening at 8 o clock. Ladies are specially invited. Authorized by James Bald.
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