European War Declares Itself as Great Powers Clash
The British declaration of war on Germany follows Sir Edward Grey’s warned brinksmanship over Belgian neutrality. Germany occupies Belgium, fleets mass in the North Sea, while Russia France England Belgium Servia align against Germany. The Empire faces potential catastrophe with Italy as the remaining great power. Fremantle reports a German steamer seized as authorities note war and a government move to regulate essential goods.
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Christendom
Europe
Great Britain
Germany
Sir Edward Grey
Edwardais
Fraince
Picet
English Channel
North Sea
Great Briain
France
Belgium
England
Jutland
Baltic
Avetrig
Russa
Serva
Switzerland
Republi
Balkan
Feninnala
Russia
Servia
Italy
Mondaly
Luxemberg
Edward Grey
House of Commons
Germam
Belginm
Belzinm
Britain
John Rosimond
Ireland
Helgtura
Toucch
Custonwealth
Austraelian Citien
Commonwealth
Kiel Canal
Rotterdam
Utrecht
Paris
Sarria
Parramatta
Seydnitz
Pacific
Pilitz
Port Phillip Heads
Queenscliff
Lord Morley
Mr. Masterian
Premantle Yeaterday
Becaime
Commonith
Belgium and Germany War Status Reported From Front
London reports Belgian forces making a stubborn stand against German troops with heavy firing along the frontier. Britain seeks another war loan of 109 009 090 pounds. Sydney notes shipping firms refuse passage from Australia to German and Austrian ports. A Japanese mail boat sails under the Union Jack today as Admiralty trains transport.
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London
Sydney
Australia
Tel Servist
West Australian Mobilisation Transport Orders
The headquarters memorandum outlines substitute transport for the West Australian forces during partial mobilisation. It specifies nine wagons needing four horses each, plus eight wagons with four horses, and two pack horses for scouts. It also notes two wheeled carts as last resort and directs reporting to Perth and squadron leaders.
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Soins
Western Australia
Perth
Nations at war estimated 1913 war strengths
The article lists estimated 1913 war strengths for nations in conflict. Austria-Hungary 2,250,000. Germany 2,250,000. France 1,250,000. Russia 1,803,000. Great Britain 275,000. Serbia 195,000. Belgium 180,000. total 3,715,000. It notes these figures are not total resources and Britain could field far more via empire and colonies. It also cites Bulgaria 340,000. Netherlands 125,000. Romania 185,000. Montenegro 100,000. Greece 120,000. Turkey 360,000 as additional possible forces, and warns the counts may misstate actual fighting strength.
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France
Russia
Great Britain
Belgium
Upor
Oversea
Europe
Bulgaria
Netherlands
Bowmania
Montenegro
Turkey
Greece
Turrkey
Navy strength figures end of 1913 war powers
The data lists fighting ships and submarines for major powers at 1913 end. It notes totals for ships of battle, cruisers, torpedo vessels, destroyers, torpedo boats and submarines. It compares United Kingdom France Russia allies with Germany Austria in built battleships and cruisers and ongoing construction.
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United Kingdom
France
Russa
Germany
Austria
Crvivers
War Clouds as Nations Move in European Conflagration
Diary notes describe Britain offering 20 000 Australian troops and Germany invading France while mobilizations occur across Britain Australia and Belgium. Reports mention Belgium resisting German advances and neutrals disrupted with blockades, censorship, and troop movements. Several ships captured or escaped various ports as governments declare war and prepare for conflict.
What is Economics
Professor Shawn, at Town Hall, explored how economics spans household business and community. He rejected laissez faire as outdated, citing monopolies and unions as factors altering supply and demand, and urged coordination of needs within society. The talk touched on the Workers' Educational Association and potential government support amid global strife.
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Shana
University of Western Australia
C. Ly Bernard
Shawn
Iner
Australian Sugar Refining Company
Shipping Combine
Elso
Con
Mailem
Workers’ Educational Association
Messrs Coighatch
Hatfield
Powellising Commission Reports Publicly Released
The Powellising Commission releases majority and minority reports on power supply contracts. The majority finds no justification for entering a 1,400,000 powellised sleepers project at about £360,000, while the minority disputes this and cites engineer testimony and concerns about inexperience and treatment in Tim Harnett's showroom.
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Powellising Commission
Home Affairs
King O'Malley
Uwre
Messrs Taught
Thompson
WIA
Australian Steeplechase Final Acceptances
Final acceptances announced for the Australian Steeplechase to be run tomorrow. Contenders include Gaited Kingdom and Widden 3 among others in the four mile event.
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