The Empire at War and the European Struggle
A wartime proclamation outlines Great Britain's stance in the German British conflict. It recounts Sir Edward Grey's speech, the invasion of Belgium neutralities, and the potential naval clash in the North Sea. It notes German fleets, possible battles, and a widening European alliance against Germany. It adds Fremantle seizure of the German steamer Guelswald.
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Christendom
Europe
Germany
Edward Grey
Tineday
Great Britain
Edward
France
English Channel
North Sea
Great Briain
Geryn Ocupyuol
Begum
England
Gutest
Jutland
Ting
Baltic
Austria
Russia
Belgium
Lervia
Switzerland
Republi
Balkan Peninsula
Servia
Italy
Perth
Guelswald
Fremantle Harbour
Britain
House of Commons
Thesday
Amitremensons
John Redmond
Ireland
Switzesland
Commonwealth
Nations at War Estimated Army Strengths in 1913
The piece lists estimated wartime strengths for nations including Austria Hungary Germany Russia Great Britain Servia and Belgium plus notes that figures do not capture full military resources. It cites Britain as having latent overseas resources and mentions government measures to regulate provision of necessary goods and manpower during a war.
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Great Britain
Europe
Bulgaria
Netherland
Rotimania
Montenegro
West Australian Mobilisation Transport Provisions Urged
The West Australian forces await mobilisation and HQ instructs Lieutenant Oldham to prepare full Regimental Transport. Nine wagons with four horses each are needed, plus substitutes including farm wagons or express wagons. Two wheeled gigs may be used if lighter options fail. Eight wagons and pack horses or cyclists for scouts are required per squadron. Reports due to Perth and to squadron tender. Also announced partial mobilisation details for 6th Infantry 11th Garrison Artillery and October orders for Asth Infantry A Company.
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G.S
Delvery
Western Australia
Fach Squadron
Perth
6Th Infantry
Rifle Meeting Cance led and Volunteer Proposals Mentioned
The Annual Meeting of the A was cancelled. Mr J T Miner a Captain with the Senior Cadets offered to serve abroad and raise volunteers in Northall. Several men signaled intent to enlist, names taken for matriculation, while Parliament members formed a volunteer company. Censorship reduced news while war strength estimates outlined potential European combatants.
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J.T. Miner
Volunnteers
Northall
Jr Mr Miner
Miner
Eben
Turvey Mito A
Tilly
Austrata
the Ath
Navy strength figures at end of 1913 show fleets
The data lists warship counts for the United Kingdom France and Russia as of late 1913, including battleships cruisers destroyers torpedo boats and units in build. It notes 54 ships built by end of 1913 and 44 more under construction across these nations.
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United Kingdom
Abies Fronce
Russa
Cruivers
France
Froteetet TL
Russia
Germany
Ruisers
Belgium and Germany Fronts See Heavy Fire as War Rages
London reports Belgium forces making a determined stand with heavy firing along the frontier. Britain seeks a new war vote of seven milliard pounds. Austro German reserves face passage refusal as shipping lines avoid From Austria to German ports. Japanese mail boat arrives in Sydney with Union Jacks displayed. Admiralty action noted as P&O steamers Primal and Peshawar seized amid transport concerns.
Australia mobilises amid European war fears
Diary of events reports Australia deploying 20 000 troops to the mother country and partial mobilisation at home. Germany invades France declares war on Russia while British and Belgian actions escalate. Censorship imposed, naval operations and troop movements widen the conflict across Europe, with Italy leaning neutral and Belgium resisting German pressure.
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Australia Des
Germany
Luxemberg
France
Edward Grey
House of Commons
English
North Sea
Great Briiain
Begium
Belgium
What is Economics by Professor Shann lecture
Professor Shann of the University of Western Australia spoke on What is Economics at Town Hall Tuesday night with over a hundred in attendance. He warned against simplistic solutions and argued for coordinating individual and community needs amid modern industrial changes.
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Shawn
Western Australia
Detai
C. le. Bernard
Shanu
Australian Sugar Refining Company
Shipping Combine
Shann
Workers’ Educational Association
Iites
Messrs Colghatch
Hatfield
Powellising Commission Reports Publicly Revealed
Majority and minority reports on the Powellising Commission reveal uniform critique of the 1,400,000 Powellised Sleepers contract led by Home Affairs ministers advisers. The majority sees no justification for the expenditure, while the minority cites substantial witness support and expert engineers backing Powellised sleepers, noting financial risk and professional opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powellising Commission
Home Affairs
King O'Malley
Messry Light and
Thompson
W.A Railway Department
Australian Steeplechase Final Acceptances Recorded
Final acceptances for the Australian Steeplechase to be run tomorrow are listed. The race covers about four miles and features the leading steeplechasers from the region.
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Australia
Fremantle
Reto Ery
Prairie Iu
Oldham
Northam
A5th
Tight Horse
The
Turkey
Greece
London
Svenvvioir Nn
Sydney
Arguat
Des Crted
Austhetic
Avistehamn
Servings
Svdney
Admiralty
the P. and
O. Stuemers
Kiel Canal
Rotterdam
Utrecht
Queenscliff
Tord Morley
Mr. Masterman
Catone
Belin
Willy Fly
Belgitra
German Cargo Steamer Wandered Into Airemantle
Brain
Fermanys
Wstrama
Melbourne
Port Phillip Heads
Aes Ae Pith
Canthedine’s
Kalgoorlie
Saumrday
Abet Pilbarra
Lord Furgus Beveragy
Uincale
Cs Marcaux
Ayrville Dakaissi
Tom Castrorh Society
Milly Hitton
Corstep
Pull Sai
la George Cocatea
Beveray Py Rathkeale
Simple Maid
James the Third
Dollan
Crown Thistle
West Parisia
Goldfields
Newmarket
Fla’ Marcaux
Golden Orb Flavigny
Bob
Lord Trenville
Wercadu
Tom Castro Gallego
Chestermiss
Moora
Mural Chillamun
High ‘Society
Lord Purtiila
Mariett
Darjeeling
Glenroy
Lord Mozarta
Waltham
Teo
Siewarl Dausong
Siewar As
Venables & Bartley
Hay Street
T. A. Harrison Grocer and Ironmonger
Fitzgerald-street
J. G. Beard
Katanning
Sherounding
Brimage
Henry Wills & Co
Fremantl
Henry Wills &Co
Harry Hyde
Mr. A. Hi Sendo
Fkc
Fitzgerald Street
Peel Terrace
Jd. A. Jeffrey
Northam Motor Garage
W.A. Bank
Little
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