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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 04, 1915
Page
6
Report notes villages behind the front in the Tilmino basin as enemy forces repeatedly confronted the Qaniais Biacerea but were repelled with no decisive breakthrough.
The Reichstag voices willingness to discuss peace terms while Allies push intensified efforts. General von Falkenhayn’s spokesman remains firm though cautious as debate unfolds amid European war tensions. Ford mocks the peace mission, jokes about appealing to Benedict XIV, and universities condemn the plan as a grotesque stunt.
The Vossische Zeitung from Copenhagen on December 3 quotes that everybody in Germany desires peace. It suggests the Chancellor will not miss the chance to give an assurance on the point.
London December 2 Sir Edward Curgon states that reports of forming a National Party are without foundation He deplores memory provoking impertinent nonsense in the House of Commons as a result
Australian drama by Arthur Bosrehier presented in Branchester features scenes set in the Australian Parliament. Arthur Adams is promoting the work and signaling a premiere tied to contemporary political life.
In the House of Commons Philip Showden pressed for prosecution of the Bishop of Salisbury over threats to clergymen who enlist, asking if Derby’s government canvassed clergy. H. J. Tennant replied enlisted clergy were sorted by age groups and not to act against those who felt clergy and near-qualified medicos serve better at home.
In Australia at Liverpool Camp the commandant proposed regular weekend leave if soldiers promise to play the game and return Sunday night. The men answered with a thunderous yes, signaling possible end to restiveness.
Paris dispatch reports a Rome correspondent’s note on Poland stirring conflicts akin to 1886 war tensions. Aurich reports harmony restored. The Kaiser may stage a theatrical display upon entering Constantinople.
The Berliner Tageblatt surveys limited liability companies in Amsterdam and reports that many face strain from war and industrial pressures. The piece outlines economic challenges, risk exposure, and potential impacts on merchant trading houses in the Dutch capital.
The text notes that most electricity and gas companies cut dividends, with only three paying. Shipping firms and hotels show no profits, cement and alkali plants suffer losses, and the textile sector is hard hit.
The Times correspondent in New York reports bankers attributing the mark's depreciation to heavy imports and rumors that Germany may float a new war loan of £500,000,000. It notes that pennanty is not practically on a proper asig.
Dunedin reports a worsening Otago shortage for the Eleventh Reinforcements with 212 men needed weekly compared with 175 a week earlier. Attempts to move artillery and support personnel into infantry failed, and only 53 volunteers join the infantry from 295 required.
Wellington reports the War Pensions Board concluded weekly sittings listing 54 applications: 20 from soldiers and 34 from dependents. Nine soldiers received pensions averaging 60 pounds yearly, eight got allowances totaling 23 pounds, three cases adjourned. 33 dependents received pensions averaging 37 pounds, one declined, five reviewed. aggregate annual pensions increased by 137 pounds.
A young man faced a remand after uttering disloyal statements under the War Regulations Act. The court granted a one week remand.
December report from Wellington notes San Francisco liner Moana carried over 50 intending emigrants, mostly 26 or younger, many Irish or Scandinavian, seeking to avoid conscription. Most planned to visit or return home, with few aiming for Australia or New Zealand, and several had registered to leave.
Tied of wounds September 1. Auckland Mounted Trooper R Mc Nout admitted Victoria Hospital with gunshot wound. Wellington Mounted Trooper and others listed with injuries and convalescent discharge. Coronet Crowther, Corporal H. Crowther, and several Private ranks named from NZ Medical Corps and other units.
A short, garbled note asks about a home remedy for a cough. The author mentions Mazol on lump sugar and claims it will make the cough vanish, offering a dubious suggestion for self treatment.
The article reports imperial orders as Tsar Nicholas II takes supreme command of all Russian land and sea forces. Grand Duke Nicholas is named Viceroy of the Caucasus and Commander-in-Chief there, with Count Vorontzoff Daschkotl reassigned. The Emperor thanks officers and pledges divine aid for victory.
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