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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 13, 1916
Page
6
The report notes the Craiova tax totals £2,000,000 equating to over £38 per head of the population while Bucharest faces a tax double that amount. The figures underscore the heavy fiscal burden on Romanian towns.
Paris dispatch notes Count Tisza quoted that Austrian and German governments urged King Constantine to attack General Sarrail. The report cites the Petit Parisien as the source and places the claim in December reports from Paris.
Paris dispatch reports the Greek Legation in Paris declares Greece will not feel the blockade’s pinch within three weeks as a junction between Greek and German armies may be formed. The assertion reflects wartime expectations amid shifting alliance dynamics.
Refugees arriving in Salonika from Athens report systematic attacks and persecutions during the disorder. About 150 Venizelist supporters were killed. King Constantine's aide-de-camp had 16 pro Venizelist soldiers shot. A Greek deputy allegedly revealed his mother and sister to the Royalist mob.
French communique says Germans and Bulgarians resisted Allied attacks north of Monastir with heavy fighting around Hill 1050. Russians attacked the same area as the front changed hands multiple times. Allied forces advanced about 800 yards toward the village of Vlakelar.
Melbourne December 12 Senator Pearce says attempts to manufacture munitions have failed with specifications constantly altered due to battlefield experience. Britain would not gain from Australia’s output as proposed.
In Germany reports from Amsterdam December indicate Reichstag members were summoned by telegram for a wartime gathering described as the most remarkable since the war began. Actions by Dr von Bethmann-Hollweg were coordinated with Vienna Sofia and Constantinople where similar steps were taken.
Berlin buzzes over a forthcoming Reichstag session with reports of world historic importance. Officials invite neutral ambassadors to meet Dr von Bethmann Hollweg and plan reflect on peace prospects and a Balkan Confederation amid secrecy warnings.
London report from December 11 describes a dire Berlin food shortage with bread scarcity climaxing. No fresh fish available as prices for smoked fish soar sixfold. apples are among the few reliable items. small cauliflowers sell for 2s 2d. The article calls for seizing Berlin food stocks for direct sale to the people and suggests government aims to push communal feeding.
In London on December 22 the Welsh Liberals pledged active support for the Government and passed a resolution of congratulation to Mr Lloyd George and gratitude to Mr Asquith. The Nationalists will decide today on policy toward the Government, notably on Sinn Fein prisoners.
Mr Asquith has had a sharp attack of influenza and will be detained at Walmer for a few days. The notice confirms a temporary layoff from public duties with no further details given.
Public urged to avoid travel at Christmas unless urgent business. Noxtra trains to run and some regular services will be reduced, affecting schedules nationwide.
United Service Message states about 2000 constables expected to be relieved soon for military Bet Vile deployment.
The Right Hon. W. F. Massey spoke at Leeds City and University on The Dominions and the War. He disavowed interfering in Britain's politics, praised Lloyd George, and urged support for a stronger wartime effort. Massey pledged New Zealand’s continued assistance to Britain.
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