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The Austrian crown prince and his wife assassined in Serbia
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Austria declared war on Serbia, Russia was at war with Austria, Germany declared war on Russia and Russia's ally, France.
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Germany invaded Belgium to attack France. Britain declared war on Germany. Australian Prime Minister announced 20,000 men would be sent overseas within six weeks.
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5000 troops marched though Melbourne.
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Transports carrying the men, horses and equipment sailed from Sydney and Melbourne to King George's Sound in Western Australia. They were joined by ships carrying the 8000 New Zealand forces.
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A fleet of 38 ships left for the battlefront in Europe.