Motuhi Prisoner Escape Controversy and Island Guards
Testimony details why guards on Motuhi Island kept prisoners under strict watch after a staged escape scare. Colonel Turner, General Robin, Major Lilley discuss guard arrangements, the launch on the island, and economy measures affecting patrols. Evidence shows limited risk of escape and calls for improved communication with the mainland.
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Motushi
Laanch
Purner
Eater Hill
Robin
A. W. Robin
Turner
Wellington
Shim
Motuibi
Littl Wharf
Islaid
Cmmandant
Devonport
Sirs Kangguth
Mra Hansen
Stainzer
Mra Gronfeldt
Rindt
Wes Adler
Geberal’ Hobin
Lilley
A.G
Sait
Somes Island
Motaihi
Auckland
G.O.G
Motuiti
Colonel Turner
G.O.C
Sesadiar
Roll of Honour Wellington Bees listing fallen and wounded
The Wellington Bees roll of honour lists Killed in Action Lieutenant J A McQueen and Corporal J A Crombie. Reported Died of Sickness Private J G Walker. Reported Wounded Private J G Walker admitted later. Also Private I Stocks Private W D Main Private H A Walton slightly wounded remaining with unit Private H J Morice.
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Wellington
Bees
J. A. McQueen
J.A. Crombie
J. G. Walker
I. Stocks
W. D. Main
H. A. Walton
H. J. Morice
Ill and serious patients listed in Wellington report
Wellington dispatch lists seriously ill J. W. Cook Br. Martin L. W. Shaw J. J. Parks and severe cases T. C. Millar E. Murphy C. Newman W. E. H. Rogers B. G. Smith T. G. Troughton Br. J. A. Whitehead J. T. Young A. Zei hort with others marked as removed from serious illness.
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J. W. Cook
BR. Martin
L. W. Shaw
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J. J. Parks
T. C. Millar
E Murphy
C. Newman
W. EH. Rogers
B. G. Smith
T. G. Troughton
J. A. Whitehead
J. T. Young
A. Zeihort
Willifred Carrick Trial Hears Childs Death In Christchurch
The trial of Winifred Carrick for the willful murder of her child Donald Lewis Carrick continued yesterday with the defendant reserving her defence and being committed for trial. A provisional balance sheet for the Christchurch Plunket Society Beady Hospital shows receipts of £9940 6s and interest of £291 14s 9d totaling £10081 and a further £110 to call. Hospital expenses totaled £5896 7d, hospital release cost £8500, leaving a balance of £8600 and a balance in Ren af £2793 25dd. The balance sheet will be presented to subscribers next month.
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Chiristchurch
Winifred Carrick
Donald Lewis Carrick
Christchurch Plunket Society
Beady
Conscription Debate Sees Continued Uncertainty After Polls
Dec 21 reports show the conscription issue leaning toward No with 163,578 votes against 61?97, total 2,772,583. Estimates say about 300,000 soldiers and absentees uncounted may boost Yes prospects. government action likely after holidays, possibly a Federal election, with no comment from Mr Hughes or ministers.
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Hughes
Thes
No Lead Growing In Tasmanian Yes Majority
Sydney reports indicate the No vote has grown to 172 873 while the Yes lead in Tasmania dwindles to 89, with Western Australia showing a rising Yes lead of 23 507 as results update. The data reflects shifting momentum amid late returns.
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Dees
Sydney
Tasmania
Australia
Canada’s Great Victory Shows Canadian Resolve
Ottawa reports Sir Robert Borden received Mr Massey’s congratulations on Canada’s wartime triumph. Disappointment followed Australia’s referendum defeat, as Canadians hope the soldiers’ vote will overturn the majority. General Currie’s appeal drew veterans to reinforce the empire effort.
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Ottawa
Robert Borden
Massey
Canada
Currie
Bourassa on Canada’s postwar Imperialism and party futures
Mr Henri Bourassa analyzes election results noting Canada chose imperial ties over self rule. He predicts after the war Liberal strategy, Canada’s economic readjustment, and redefined Empire relations. He urges French Canadians to choose between Nationalists and Imperialism and questions Liberal positioning if Unionists fracture.
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Ottawa
Henri Bourassa
Canada
Unionist
Gelvea
Red Cross Goods Packed by Ashburton District Branches
The Christchurch depot dispatched a Ar up to last Wednesday a total of 6513 articles from Ashburton and district branches. Goods include pyjamas day shirts flannel shirts underpants singlets bed jackets stockings scarves cardigans balaclavas mittens slippers quilts slings pneumonia jackets mani tails limb manitails plugs fat awales knee-caps kerchiefs bandages triangulars face-cloths pillowcases towels diet cloths capellines chest bandages dusters treasure bags wringers draw sheets eye bandages surgical veils and H W B covers.
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Ashburton
Red Cross Society
Christchurch
Red Cross
H.W.B
Defense Minister refutes claim of religious bias in medical boards
Wellington Len 21 reports the Defence Minister dismisses allegations that Military Medical Boards bias decisions by recruits beliefs. He notes physicians are high in standing, examinations impartial, and safeguards prevent discrimination as recruits are stripped and identified only to attending officers.
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Wellington
Len
Defence
Ids
Germans Recapture Escaped Prisoners at Kermadecs
Official report says 11 German prisoners who escaped from Motuihi on December 3 were recaptured near the Kermadec Islands aboard the scow Moa. The Moa crew is safe, and the recapture occurred after a voyage in bad weather with no bloodshed. The Germans, lacking food, may have aimed for provisioning depots on the islands. The Kermadec group lies about 614 miles northeast of Russell Sunday Island. stores exist on Macaulay and Cook Islands.
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Auckland
Motuihi
Kermadec Islands
Mercury’ Bay
Moa
Kermadecs
Tiia
Vele
New Zealand
Jelands
Russell
Sunday Island
Macaulay Island
Cook's Island
Crewe
Royal Commission May Be Set
Wellington reports a cabinet meeting discussed the Motuihi Island German prisoners escape. No official decision yet, but ministers may launch a Royal Commission to probe administration and policy aspects.
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Wellington
Dew
Motuihi' Island
Fox
Capture of the Moa Report From Auckland
Captain Francis of the scow Rani says the Moa was seized by escaped German prisoners from Motushi. He left Major Island Saturday at 6 pm and saw the Mor round to near Mercury Bay. The launch with the prisoners had escaped and sailed toward Port Charles to report.
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Auckland
Francis
Major Island
Mercury Bay
Motushi
Port Charles
Commercial sale at Westerfeld by H A Lloyd
Mr H A Lloyd conducted a clearing sale at Westerfeld for Mr W Rollinson with strong attendance and satisfactory prices. Principal goods sold include ploughs, harrows, drill, gig, dray frame, and rakes. Cattle yielded profits with cows, heifers, yearlings, calves listed. horses and pigs offered with breeding and saws priced.
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H. A. Lloyd
Westerfeld
W. Rollinson
Weekly Stock and Produce Prices At NZ Co op Sale
Large attendance and entries at the weekly stock and produce sale by the NZ Farmers' Co op and Mr H. Stephenson. High prices reported across categories with geese ducks and pigs showing strong returns. new potatoes, peas, and other vegetables listed with current rates.
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N.Z
Oakland Car Ad Promises Smooth, Economical Six-Cylinder Ride
The Oakland six-cylinder Fa crie offers flexible performance and quiet operation at low speeds. Leather upholstery, springing, and spacious body highlight comfort and economy, with a nudge to buyers to consider Oakland before deciding on a purchase.
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Oakland
Anyate
Britain faces heavier burden with new war developments
Review notes Britain must strengthen army and adjust pledges as Russia negotiates with Germany ends. Lloyd George outlines war aims, urging trade unions to accept altered manpower pledges, while Allied reserves outpace German losses and Russia seeks its own peace terms.
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Armenia
Congress
Petrograd Turmoil Reported Amid War Propaganda Efforts
The Daily Chronicle's Petrograd telegraph notes ongoing disorder in Petrograd with a siege state. The Soviet bans open-air meetings and threatens machine gun use on looters. Foreign Office officials say peace propaganda literature is widely distributed at the front to influence German troops.
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Daily Chronicle
Petrograd
Foreign Office
War Situation Reflects Russian Collapse and Allied Wins
London dispatch notes Lloyd George on the Russian collapse and Allied gains. It cites early 1917 expectations unmet by Russian failure, German losses, American entry, Versailles League of Nations creation, and a boosted Allied stance in Italy aided by Anglo French forces.
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International Council
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League of Nations
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Ialy
Italy at War Front Report Recounts Italian Defense
An Italian front report notes a severe repulsion of a front attack between Lagsot and Col Dell Orsg and a sailors defense at the Cortellazzo bridge.
Commons Debate on Government Rights Sparks Discussion
In the House of Commons on December 22, My F.C. Wadewood argued the Commons retains the right to consider three key points. The debate centers on procedural authority and oversight of government actions.
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London
House of Commons
F.C. Wadewood
Military leadership change to lift morale in cavalry unit
A cavalry officer believed breaking through required reorganization. He proposed replacing the head to restore morale as a large army failed to meet expectations. Mr JL Macpherson pledged to raise the issue with top authorities.
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JL Macpherson
Nervous Prix Results From Regional School Trials
The open competition for prix by the Nataloria Teague hive Secondary featured teams from Ashburton and Christchurch schools. Winners and runners up were named across standards with judges including T. W. Rowe and local officials. several students earned certificates for top positions in each class.
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Natoria Teague Hive
Allied gains in Belgium reshape winter front lines
A London correspondent reports on German plans to winter near Zonnebeke Staden and says Allied advances across Belgium have shifted the front. He notes 92 miles of line with varying depth and highlights the impact on German morale reflected in prison camps and Reichstag behavior.
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London
Pimes
Zonnebeke- Staden
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Reichstag
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