Second Edition. Dominion News

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXX, Issue 1, 19 August 1914, Page 6

Second Edition. Dominion News

THE CAMP AT DUNEDIN.

[Pih Press Association.]

Dunedin, August 19. One thousand, and sixty-six men are in the Dunedin, camp. MARLBOROUGH.

Blenheim, August 19

The Marlborough contingent of the expeditionary force consists of about 130 men. Of these 50 are mounted and have been equipped with horses,

saddles, covers, etc., by Marlborough residents. Both mounted and foot have been completely equipped with

kit bags. Farmers have promised over £6OO worth of fodder, the estimated total cost of which is over £2OOO. COSSACK’S GREAT FIGHTING FEAT. [Bt Electric Telegraph—Copyright;) [United , Press Association?.] (Received 9.20 a.m.) St. Petersburg, August 18. Details show that Krintchkoff, with four other Cossacks, charged twentytwo German cavalry, ilo sabred the officer, but the sword, .slipped from his hand. He ; oiz'od a German’s lance and killed ten more. . .

(hr a message on 16th August it was stated that Kriutchkoff was decorated for killing eleven Germans single handed. He received sixteen wounds and his horse eleven).

DIARY OF THE WAR.

LEADING EVENTS.

June 28. Archduke Franz Ferdinand heir ,£cesUTi\ptivo to Austrian throne, and his wife assassinated at

Sarajevo. I kj |<ii ft '}, J. July 3.—Bombs arid firearms reported to have* been, supplied from So r via.

July s— ScwtfiKfi’ameti/ J July B.—Austrian troops reported to Be' Servian. front-

July 21. the removal of a group of officers in. the Servian army:

July 24.—The Arst note of war. In connection with the Servian Note drafted by Austria, Germany will hold aloof unless another Power interv ones. July 25.—Austria’s ultimatum. Unk'Swr ultimatum Austria must deal with Russia, the latter dedaring that it is directed against her. German fleet to concentrate. Partial mobilisation by Austria. Russia ready for action. July 26.—Austria reported to have declared war. Servia accepts several of Austria’s demands, but protests against Me’proposal for the establishment of an- Austro-Hungarian police in Servia. Italy.informs Austria, that she will adoptfriefidly (attitude in

accordance with the terms of the Al- ’• " ■ ■ ' • of ■ Powers concerned suggested by Great Britain, The question rests with Germany. duly, 23.—Austria declares war, .and hostilities practically commence. Britain’s proposal rejected by Germany. July 29, —Belgrade occupied after a heavy bombardment. Preparations by Russia. Germany active. Precautions in France. General European war threatened.

July 31.—Russia blows up a bridge in Austrian territory. Belgium mobilising. Germans cut the railways on the frontier. Preparations in Great Britain.

August I.—Germany declares war against Russia. August 2.—German invasion of Belgium. Germans repulsed at Liege. England’s army and fleet ready.

August 3.—Britain will protect the French coast if it is bombarded by the German fleet. Sweden mobilis-

• August 4.—Germany sends ultimatum to Belgium demanding use of Belgian territory for military. Belgium refuses permission, and appeals to Great Britain to safeguard Belgian integrity. Belgium* tjeady to fesist Ger- • many’s invasion;. ‘Severe Austrian repulse. by Servians. Germans enter France. Great Britain declares war against Germany. Bombardment ol Belgrade by Austrians renewed. Heavy fighting between Belgians and Germans. Germans enter Switzerland and violate treaty. Belgian successes over Germans reported. Offers of mediation of President Wilson. . August 6.—H.M.S. Amphion strikes a mine and sinks. Lord Kitchener takes supreme command of army administration. Reported ultimatum from Germany to Italy. Disclosures that Germany had deliberately worked for war. Hungarian regiment annihilated in Servia. Germans repulsed by Belgians near Liege. Austria formally declares war against Russia. Destruction of German airships. Naval engagement in North Sea. Eighty German prisoners; no British casualties. August B.—Severe fighting round Liege. Germans lose heavily. Germans ask for a 24 hours’ armistice from Belgium, which is refused, and admit 25,000 casualties. German cavalry annihilated. Seven regiments surrender. Seventeen guns captured by Belgians. French close at hand. French cross Alsatian border after fierce fighting, and are deliriously welcomed by Alsatians. Germans driven from strong entrenchments by French and chased past Muhanseu. German troops massing round Liege. A big battle imminent. Gorman submarine sunk by British cruiser. August 11.-—Juricfionbg of British

and French troops with Belgian troops reported. German losses before Liege reported as 15,000. British fleet holds the North Sea, and all maritime approaches to Germany closed. Brilliant work by the French at Altkirch. Retreat of the Germans. War between France and Austria formally declared. August 11 and 12.—Germany breaks off relations with Servia. French driven out of Mulhausen. German forces estimated at 1,275,000 men, 4416 gnus, and 1188 machine guns. Allies stated to outnumber invaders. The directors of the Central Co-op. Store have personally donated £7 towards the Patriotic War Fund.