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World War 1
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1st Divison were in Egypt
The first Division were camped in the desert in Egypt for training purposes. -
Austrian Prince Assassinated
Austrian Crown Prince, Franz Ferdinand and his wife was assassinated on this day in Sarajevo, Serbia. -
War declared
Austria declared war on Serbia and all the alliances were dragged in. -
Germany invades Belgium
On this day Germany invaded Belgium to attack France. -
Britain declares war on Germany
Britaik declares war on Germany -
20,000 Australian men needed
The Prime Minister placed navy under command of British Admiralty and said 20,000 men to be sent overseas. within 6 weeks. -
Opposing armies dig into Trenchlines
The opposing armies started to dig themselves into Trenchlines that stretched across nothern France. -
5000 Troops March in Melbourne
5000 troops were marching in the streets of Melbourne. -
Troops go to Western Australia
The troops sail from Melbourne and Sydeny to Western Australia to meet with New Zealand forces. -
Troops go off to War
The troops in November finally go to War with New Zealand Forces and 38 fleet ships. -
1st Division Camped out in Egypt
On this day the first divison of soldiers were camped out in the desert only a few kilometres from Cairo