Delayed casualty lists explained by field communications
Malcolm Ross reports from the Peninsula on why New Zealand casualties are slow to be released. He explains weekly battalion returns, base checks, and hospital records cause delays, with many bodies unrecovered or buried, and notes the humane Turkish treatment of prisoners. He argues against rushing notices and defends wartime logistics and transport pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thea
Alesandria
Jones
Haa
Bosches
Ecomia Dubhline
Mudros
Imbras
Alexandeia
Port Said
Malta
Evan Priedend
North Canterbury recruits board to rally local chiefs
The North Canterbury Recruiting Board met with Colonel Chaffey presiding to push volunteer enlistment. It urged Christchurch mayors to convene a conference and proposed a local committee model to gather eligible men, use entertainment to draw crowds, and avoid pressure while expanding recruitment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Canterbury
Chaffey
Finnis
Northcote
Clarkson
J. M. Turnbull
D. Muléon
Turnbull
Christchurch
Defence
North Canterbury Military
J . Point
Buckees
Automobile Association
Sand Mutual
Canterbury
Beloian Fund
Red Cross Fund
Board
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Ashburton Resident
An Ashburton resident Mrs FE Hume testifies that Doan's Backache Kidney Pills cured her six year kidney pains head aches and fatigue restoring health after months of suffering. She says the medicine set her kidneys working and recommends others try it. Pills sold by chemists and stores at sixpence per bottle or posted by Foster-McClellan Co Sydney who urge buyers to ensure DOAN'S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton
Dean’s
FE. Hume
Cameron Street
Doan
Ivish T
Foster-McClellan Ca
Pitt Street
Sydney
Doan's
Waranui Coal Promises Clean Burn and Savings
An advertisement touts Waranui Coal as a clean efficient fuel for winter. It claims no stone or slate and even burning with no waste, offered by local dealers at a stated price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waranui
Derby at Bury rally urges more volunteers for war effort
Lord Derby spoke at a patriotic day in Bury applauded by townsfolk and district residents. He urged continued voluntary enlistment, warned against complacency, and appealed to men women and the elderly to defend England and support Allied efforts in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Derby
London
Daily Télegraph
Bury
Earl of Derby
Castle
England
Belgium
France
Money leads a crowd to confront a monopolist at His Majesty's
A Saturday showing at His Majesty's Theatre features Money as the main film, portraying a monopolist who trims workers’ wages and invites dignitaries to a celebratory dinner. When workers riot the foreman allies with the rich man’s daughter rescue, a dramatic pursuit unfolds. Supporting reels include When the Ecoman Came and Toni cal Budget, No. 212. The program repeats tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
His Majesty's Theatre
Bigs Stedl
Eamie
Bottle of 60 doe etme po ts ands Lewy tive propers
Fragmentary caption mentions a bottle containing sixty items and a preparation with low costs. Readable terms are jumbled and insufficient to identify a clear event, person, or organization.
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Beeitabbe
Farmers' Co-Op, Assn, OF Garterbury, Ltd
Ashburton Ghow
Columbia-Rena
Sante Hepordina
Recepiecanl
Columbia
Witien
Webley, Sons & Gofton, Ltd
Music Specialiers
High Street
NTS
Osman and CO
Dunlops
Nobby
New Zealand
R. D. Johnston
Motor Garage
G Hefford & CO. Son At
Malcolm Ross
Hayward’s Pictures
N.Z
Nelson Morte’s
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