RUSSIA MOBILISES FIVE MILLION
ON GERMAN, AUSTRIAN, ROUMANIAN, AND TURKISH FRONTIERS MESSAGE FROM CAPT. HALSEY "WILL UHOLD DOMINION'S HONOUR" By Telegraph—Press Extraordinary Wellington, Monday The following items have been received by thß Government: — : Russia has mobilised two million men on the German frontier, two million on the Austrian frontier, half a million on the Turkish frontier, and half a million on the Roumaia frotier All are ready to act
The enemy's offensive has been momentarily arrested at Haut Alsace Earl Kitchener's plans are for Territorials who volunteer and the Dominions' contingents to be used abroad, if needed. Other Territorials to *»e utilised for home defence The fears entertained as to the confusion of French concentration have been definitely dispelled The Premier has received the following cable from Captain Halsey:— "Please convey the following message to New Zealand: 'All on board H.M.b. New Zealand will endeavour to uphold the honour of the Dominion' "
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King Country Chronicle, Volume VIII, Issue 696, 19 August 1914, Page 6
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152RUSSIA MOBILISES FIVE MILLION King Country Chronicle, Volume VIII, Issue 696, 19 August 1914, Page 6
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