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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 08, 1915
Page
6
Fires were observed in Don as AH aviators returned safely. Artillery continued against enemy trenches and a bomb store was blown up at L Epinette. Mining activity persisted on both sides amid very wet and stormy weather.
Rome reports Cardinal Hartmann the German delegate arrived days before the Consistory and worked for peace on Weutonic lines. Cardinal Mercier’s absence frustrates the Pope who seeks a cardinal assembly truly representing belligerent groups. Teutons hold the ascendancy as Entente efforts stall.
London dispatch reports German press promoting peace talks as an apparent aim while warning citizens not to waste at Christmas. It notes old leaders and ministers urging a definite understanding of Allied intentions while German forces reinforce. The piece claims Germany seeks to fool enemies with talk, yet continues the war.
The Minnesota bound from Seattle to London is 95 miles south of Corondadas and attempting to reach San Francisco. Reports say a crew member claimed the ship would not reach its destination.
In Britain and across Europe the first complete Allies War Council met in Paris with Britain France Russia Italy Serbia and Belgium represented General Joffre presiding.
In the House of Commons Mr As Guth Inan announced that arrangements for closer military cooperation with France were completed and under consideration with other Allies. Details could not be made public as they might aid the enemy.
Lendorn December 6 reports Lord Robert Covil clarifies the Copenhagen Merchants Guild accord allows re export to belligerents under a \"fide neutral\" trading principle. The Admiralty approves the setup while Lord Coeil denies claims it weakens Britain’s sea power or extends the war benefiting Clerghany.
London advices show the Underwriters Association received word that war rates on steamers via the Suez Canal have increased by a halfpenny. No local loan. Premier Holman denies rumors of a Tamnal loan.
A Wellington press staffer, Mr BE Hah, arrived in Sydney to marry and planned to return with his wife by the Meraki ship. His New Zealand Government permit, needed to fulfil its conditions, caused delays as authorities clarified the requirements and potential passage to New Zealand remained uncertain.
The text notes a demand for an Australian passport and says authorities have declined to assure whether such a passport will be issued by Thursday, leaving the timing unsettled.
Amsterdam dispatch reports German claim that 2,000,000 Turks will be armed in spring and that expedition for Egypt will be ready in January. The statement comes from Constantinople and notes readiness of forces for a winter timeline.
In Wellington on December 7 the Hon. G W Russell said about 600 passport applications arrived in a fortnight under new rules. Each application required police inquiry and Governor signature. thus applications should reach the department at least a fortnight before use, with longer notice where possible.
Willington December 7 Colonel Patterson of Auckland will proceed to Samoa to relieve Colonel Logai as temporary Administrator. The move changes the interim leadership in Samoa while a permanent appointment is awaited.
Wellington reports Colonel Logan at Samoa informs the Defence Department of troop illnesses including enteric fever in Corporal Swann, renal calculus in Private Simpson, catarrhal jaundice in Private Quainton, and bronchitis in Private Finch. Swann remains in danger.
Wellington reports Mr Massey to-day argued the Pensions Act should exempt insurance and personal earnings up to a limit for dependents to avoid penalizing widows with little savings. A War Pensions Board meeting considered 45 applications from wounded and deceased soldiers dependents, granting several cases including a man in Avis and widows previously refused.
A Masaryk inaugural lecture at London University outlines the problem of small nations in the European crisis. Asquith, ill, is replaced by Lord Robert Cecil who reads the prime minister’s apology and praise for Slavonic studies. Masaryk argues small states outnumber great powers and deserve liberty and protection.
The notice urges buyers to ask for WARONUT coal claiming it gives better value with clean nuggety coal not stones or dirt BEY COAL advertised as superior for stoves and grates and described with strong but vague claims of quality and price.
Business notices tout many people make their own cough remedies using Hean's Essence. One bottle yields a pint and saves ten cents, according to the advertisement.
A copy of a manuscript card received by Mrs Coulter from Geneva confirms Private John Coulter of Wellington Battalion has been captured on August 6 and held as a prisoner of war in Constantinople. The Red Crescent lists him as No 0-1455, A Company, age 21, provisionally interned. he writes he is well, transferred toward Avwara about THO miles from the coast, has money to buy goods, and no work to do while fellow prisoners share experiences.
A garbled OCR fragment promotes NWAZOL as a health tonic and notes lump sugar intake or nasal sniffing to fight cold. It also mentions stone dirt and a product called COAT burning evenly, with unrelated stray phrases about shovels and coal.
A merchant’s list of gift ideas including fountain pens Waterman’s Ideal Onoto sets and accessories. Also wallets purses writing cases diaries toys dolls books and ladies hand bags with varied prices and styles. Includes pens nibs and fillers and pocket pencils for business and personal use.
A brief readable fragment shows a shop on East Street Ashburton listing A. W. Hopkins Bogesellier and Stationer offering goods or services. The text is a partial window display style notice rather than a full article.
A good watering gun is essential for gardens and a large assortment is offered at low prices at John Orr and Co s Last Street Store.
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