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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 11, 1915
Page
5
Hugh Black declines the City Temple pastorate citing demand for his services in America. Announcement dated December 10, London reports the decision, received December 11.
Cleveland by election outcome reported with names Lemuel Knight and numbers 7802 and 1458. In Madrid Signor Romanones forms a new cabinet and declares strict neutrality amid political shifts.
London reports that order has been restored in Shanghai after a revolt. Sue Yat Sen, alleged organizer, is in Japan. Rebels were captured bearing Japanese firearms.
London December 1 report states famed cricketer Grave died recently leaving an estate valued at 7278 pounds with bequests to heirs.
The engineers at Broken Hill proprietary steel works and allied trades persist in their stoppage. The secretary of the union cites failure to compel obeying orders to resume work and calls for external influence similar to that seen in American factories. The Bread Monopoly Bill is postponed until March.
In Newcastle an anti Greek riot erupts with soldiers and mob parading the town and smashing Greek shop windows. Police are powerless but the crowd eventually disperses leaving property damage and unrest.
Melbourne reports December 1 that military authorities plan to extend the dry canteen system by establishing their own canteens in Egypt and at the front if feasible.
A revival effort gathers momentum in Victoria and South Australia to revive the referendum. Supporters push for renewed public vote on the disputed issue as organizers rally regional groups and press for legal pathways.
The council of the United Labour Party endorses compulsory wealth gathering tied to compulsory personal service and opposes compulsory personal service without wealth, signaling a funded workforce program.
Hon A M Rivers reports on the Miners Phthisis Act claims at Wellingston December 10. Pensions sought include two from widows. 69 granted and 10 awaiting inquiries. One applicant has died. Total annual pension value £32185.
Wellington reports the steamer Maori delayed to 8.25 pm. Articles expired for most crew, four firemen rejoined, three trimmers sought promotion but refused. With hold vacancies, the ship sails to Lyttelton on two thirds boiler power.
Wellington December 1 Massey issues a special appeal to recruits who enlisted but said they could not work into vamp until after the holidays. He urges them to forgo momentary pleasures for the lasting satisfaction of doing the right thing at the right time.
News dispatches from London report that Bulgarians in Macedonia claim a great victory after occupying abandoned territory while numerically superior forces pursue the Allies. Comitadji units entered Greek territory attempting to cut the railway, but Greek authorities blocked the plan. In the Western theatre the High Commissioner notes the enemy was driven beyond the crest south of St Souplet.
Advices from Rome report Italian troops landing at Valona amid ongoing War. Paris dispatch dated December 10 notes the operation is underway with entries received in Paris on December 11.
Senator Hoke Smith, in Congress, demanded Britain stop interfering with American shipping and trampling neutral rights. He argued the United States is not Britain's dependency and said Germany is as good a friend to the United States as Britain.
The Times reports Bulcarians may annihilate a French battalion at Petrous and could cut the railway the French rely on. Both British and French forces face difficulty in extricating themselves.
A Reuters dispatch from Salonika reports that the Allies have begun a general retirement from the front, signaling a shift in the war posture. The notice was received December 11 at 9.55 a.m. in London.
The destruction of Hopewell Virginia has left 26,000 people homeless. An African American looter was lynched by angry mobs. Martial law is declared and suspected German sympathizers are arrested. Allied munition shipments are expected to suffer.
Athens dispatch reports Anglo French forces clashing with a large Bulgarian detachment on the Blagada Plateau. Bulgarians struck the French flank while British lines held at Salandoyo after repulsing four assaults, with reinforcements reaching the British right by evening.
From Rome reports Salonika indicates resumed activities at Gallipoli. News notes many German submarine sections are moving through Bulgaria toward Turkey, signaling intensified military activity in the region.
A surge of applicants across the country, led by munition workers, surprises officials as the eleventh hour rush continues. Lord Derby promises a report to Mr. Asquith on Sunday outlining the unprecedented mobilization.
A Turkish communique from Amsterdam reports that enemy resistance at the Tigris is decreasing as of December 10. The message was received December 11 at 10.40 am local time.
Sydney report states 3000 farms will be made available in 1916 with 1000 reserved for returned soldiers. announcement comes from Hon. W. G. Ashford Minister of Agriculture.
A December report states vigorous artillery action repelled British sorties at the Dardanelles with no details of casualties or outcomes beyond the successful defense by Turkish forces.
E G Macartney, renowned international cricketer, has enlisted for service. The announcement notes his stepping into military duties, marking a shift from sport to national obligation.
In Berlin and London reports the Reichstag discussed peace terms with Harr Scheidemann urging a German-led initiative while Dr Bethmann-Hollweg warned new proposals must respect Germany's dignity. The Socialist stance favors defending the country and a peaceful settlement, opposed to territorial carve ups. The debate noted military and diplomatic setbacks, calling for an honourable peace.
Team pledges unwavering focus and resolve to secure victory. Leaders reinforce readiness, citing training, strategy, and collective drive to prevail in upcoming contest. Local fans rally behind players and coaching staff with strong confidence.
Berlin papers react with disappointment to the Chancellor speech calling it mere polemics. Reports claim widespread demonstrations were censored, and the Vossische Zeitung admits the chancellor deceived the public.
Reports from Ford Mission aboard a ship warn of rough seas and British scrutiny as passengers, many German-named, seek to push for peace. Passengers meet daily to approve pacifist resolutions while Ford stresses publicity will accelerate peace and compares the mission to historic reformers.
London reports a War Office communique dated December 6 and 7 detailing Bulgarian assaults west of Lake Dorian. British troops withdrew to a new line at night, with losses not yet reported, while earlier actions on December 3 were repulsed and a retreat occurred to align with a new position.
Paris communiques report last night's line attacks at multiple points on the French front repulsed with heavy losses. Fighting continues at the Gradetz bridgehead where the railway tunnel was blown and the Vardar bridge destroyed.
The latest Salonika message says Bulgarian assaults on the British forces ended after almost three days of fighting. Casualties for our side were under 800, while enemy losses were described as enormous.
Uncensored Greece dispatches claim preparations for armed resistance to Allied demands and a potential blockade on a large scale. German agents warn of protecting sea routes with submarines as pro German Athens presses tensions at Salonika Messina and the Adriatic coast.
An explosion at Bethlehem Steel Company's Pennsylvania plant during December severely damages the munitions facilities. Several people are reported dead and 16 injured as emergency crews respond.
Washington reports a pending break with Austria unless Vienna disavows the sinking of the Ancona. The note was issued from the state department on December 10 indicating strong U.S. demand for an official disavowal.
Treherne reports in Berlin that interned Britons suffer a deteriorating diet as economic pressure closes access to staple foods. Early comfort gave way to frugal rations and scarce supplies though wealthier prisoners also felt the pinch.
German papers react to Dr Bethmann Hollweg's address with mixed tones. Tageblatt praises his restraint on peace suggestions while warning against pan-German annexationist excess, Deutsche Tages Zeitung welcomes the speech and predicts clear understanding by opponents.
A deputation of Māori and European MPs from Auckland Wellington Waiarapa Gisborne Christchurch and Nelson met Prime Minister Massey and the Defence Minister in Wellington to press for preparatory and receiving camps to aid recruitment and handling of men enlisting. Massey indicated cabinet will consider the proposal next week along with military advice. Feb troopship departures were noted.
London reports that the French army withdrew over ten days in two stages ending Tuesday with minimal losses. Allied retreat rumors spread after gunfire near Ghevgeli. British front sees intensified fighting near Ortanli as Bulgarian forces attack Rabrovo. Derian panics briefly. General von Gallwitz commands about 50,000 Germans aiding Bulgarians in an offensive aimed at forcing Allies into Greek territory.
The Pall Mall Gazette accuses Constantine of misleading the Allies and Serbia while glossing over failures with excuses. The Evening News echoes criticism, portraying a flawed effort to whitewash his record and a pitiable portrait.
The fragment discusses linguistic appraisal within a Serbian alliance context. It cites a phrase ura ep and hints at how Greek terms influence diplomatic or cultural framing in regional cooperation. The text remains fragmentary with unclear scope or conclusions.
In December 9 dispatches from Rome report 200000 Serbian troops moving toward Athens. Serbian Premier Pashitch and 40 deputies travel to the Greek capital as Serbian forces head through Salonika, signaling heightened regional tension.
Reports from Teheran allege Swede and German conspirators control the Tehran arsenal with Russian munitions. German-constructed munition plants at Burigit, 800 pen darmeries at Hamadan, and 250 Austrians sent to Isfahan raise fears of broader anti Shah plots. Turco German agitators reach into Afghanistan and India urging a Mahomedan Holy War.
Report from London dated December 2 notes German forces abandoned numerous advanced works along the Yser due to inundations created by Belgian authorities.
Amsterdam December 9 reports Dr. von Bethmann Hollweg defending German strategy in the war. He praises open roads to the Near East, criticizes Britain’s neutrality claims, and argues peace terms must secure Germany’s future amid Allied pressure. He says German forces hold strong positions and vows readiness for further advances as Turkish and Austro Hungarian efforts continue at the Danube and Dardanelles.
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