The World War Seventy Thousand Indians Arriving
A report notes seventy thousand Indian troops are arriving at the seat of war. The dispatch outlines the scaling mobilization and the international impact as forces converge.
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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 11, 1914
Page
3
A report notes seventy thousand Indian troops are arriving at the seat of war. The dispatch outlines the scaling mobilization and the international impact as forces converge.
Dispatches from Petrograd and London report the German drive in France stalling with signs of retreat while Russian forces gain on Austria. India’s contingent arrives as 70,000 soldiers join Mellish units. Britain praises India's sacrifices for empire unity.
A private of the First Gordons recounts a misdirected movement during Bettish retreat near Mons. Mistaking friend for foe, Colonel Gordon ordered men to safety then advanced alone exposing himself in the open. German fire cut down lines of troops, and dawn revealed many dead including the colonel.
Washington reports the American Red Cross Society ship Red Cross, formerly the Hamburg America line vessel Med, prepared to sail for the Continent with hospital supplies but was unexpectedly held up after British Ambassador Sir C R Spring Rice objected to a crew largely of Germans. New York later notes the ship was allowed to sail with a centralized crew aboard.
In London on September 9 Sir George Beott Robertson told the House of Commons that Indian princes and people offered vast aid to sustain the empire. He cited support from Tibet’s high priest and various rulers, with exchanges including requests to the Kaiser and circulating Lord Hardinge’s message.
Perth dispatch summarizes war office restrictions on press mentions of colonial contingents. Reports describe Allied offensives advancing with millions engaged and Montenegrin units securing positions south of Verbra. The piece notes patriotic support and planned advances amid tightening censorship and strategic aims.
A letter from Lacut-Col. Brarier to Northam Area Officer urges Western Australia to form a full Light Horse Regiment for active service. It asks volunteers to provide their own horses or accept donated horses, with two of the author’s horses offered and calls for lists of volunteers, donors, and prior service, aiming to strengthen the state’s contribution to the British Empire.
The article lists Senate election returns by state including Western Australia South Australia Victoria and Tasmania with candidates such as Irvine Jolley Henry Boyd Maloney and watts many unopposed or incomplete counts and notes party alignments notably Labor gains and independents. Details include district names and vote tallies and reference to Wise as an Independent Labor supporter.
Fragmented OCR reads like parliamentary roll with multiple names and tight figures. Mentions Artur Robb and Bourke among MPs, severally garbled yet implying resignation and political turnover. Destination Melbourne reference hints at travel or return.
Members of the Western Australia expeditionary contingent are to depart on the Ascanias but the sailing date has not yet been fixed.
The Northam Patriotic Fund notes varied subscriptions listed by local figures including W Cox, Dale Tee, W Potter Co, Chapman, and M A Gibson. Funds aid the patriotic effort with donations to the Town Clerk via district organizers and scouts collecting payments.
A disputed event at the Goolyardie Cup draws attention as authorities review alleged acceptance and permit issues surrounding the Coalgardie competition. Investigations focus on Organizers and the Ducler imp Maid Raehkenty swipeas claims.
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