Imperial Jurr Wins Close Sprint at Handicap Meeting
In a tight finish Rodgewood faded to third as Imperial Jurr led the late charge and claimed victory by a length over Proudspring. Mona Vale, Lady Thelma, and Fernmoor followed in the rough field, with times around 3 minutes 3 seconds for the mile. Several horses and riders are listed with weights and positions from the Boxing Day Handicap and related harness event.
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Rodgewood
Imperial Jurr
GYK
Brown Bell
Rothschild
Lona Bell
Holmes
D. Piper
Jewel Chimes
A. W. Morse
Syrs
R. Reay
Quincey
Moneymaker
St. Ursula
Auckland Racing Club meets in fine weather with top finishes
At Auckland, a 46 day meeting opened in good conditions with large crowds. Shortland Handicap results show Kenilworth first, Silver Tongue second, Glendower third, with Sir Ralph Mentmore and Rock Diamond scratched. Foal Stakes saw Demagogue first, Finemark second, Pontoon third, several scratches. Auckland Cup won by Fiery Cross ahead of Red Ribbon and Multiply, with final times listed. Robinson Handicap concluded with Fabriquette first, Bellacity second, Blue Cross third, more scratches, and a 1 length win.
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Auckland
Auckland Racing Club
Dunedin Jockey Club Races Report
Races held at Dunedin Jockey Club with fine weather. Hurdles Silver Shield A Case Iron won by a length and a half. Prairie Fire placed second after Quickshot fell. Salisbury Handicap Leaping Burn won by a half length over Subterfuge with Micky rea third. Margerine won Otage Handicap by a length. Five Stakes Michaela won with Harlequin Porter third after Swall scratched. Times noted with minor inconsistencies.
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Dunedin
Dunedin Jockey Club
Compulsion
Salisbury
Leaping Burn
Micky Rea
Imin
Margerine
Rorke’s Drift
Marsa
Ogier
Canterbury Otago Interprovincial Match Resumes After War
Christchurch report notes interprovincial cricket returning after two wartime seasons with Canterbury facing Otago at Hagley Park. A large crowd attended and £62 16s was raised for patriotic funds at the gate. Otago batted first, scoring 271 runs by stumps.
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Christchurch
Canterbury
Otago
Hagley Park
Advertising mixed results for retail shoe trade
Mr B T Conner of Indiana discusses advertising experiences. An electric sign in Indianapolis failed to drive sales, while six Baltimore painted boards produced little return after costing about 2900 dollars. He finds newspaper ads most effective and economical over time.
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B. T. Conner
Indiana
Conner
Indianapolis
Sion
Baltimore
Ear M
Ashburton Christmas crowds grow large despite threat of weather
A crowded Christmas Eve in Ashburton drew many country visitors and locals into the streets and shops. Police reported orderly crowds while Salvation Army bands played carols and visited outskirts. Christmas morning outings to nearby rivers and Peel Forest followed, with hospital inmates and elderly homes receiving cheer from St Stephen’s Choir and church services held across three denominations.
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Ashburton
Salvation Army
Mmall
Rangitata
Peel Forest
Domain
Hospital
Tuaranpi Old Men'’s Homs
Royal Christmas Message From George V To UK Armed Forces
Wellington December 25 1916 Major General S A W Robin receives a message from the Governor General The Earl of Liverpool reporting King George V sending Christmas and New Year wishes to all Navy and Army ranks He notes hardship patience and success and prays for victory and health for the sick and wounded sailors and soldiers with wishes for a restful Christmas and brighter days ahead.
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Wellington
Si A. W. Robin
Earl of Liverpool
George. KR
George RB
T. and
Mary
Haig Telegram Extends Christmas Wishes From Dominion of New Zealand
Governor-General receives a telegram from Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig and allied forces sending heartiest good wishes to New Zealand for Christmas and the coming year. Haig replies on behalf of the Dominion, pledging reciprocal good will and noting troops of the Empire are ever in the thoughts of New Zealanders.
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Wellington
Douglas Haig
Dominion
New Zealand
New Zeaand
Fires devastate Walters's stationery and a house in Waihi
Two early morning fires in Waihi damaged Walters's stationery and fancy goods with stock worth about £2000 destroyed and £560 insured. Fire brigade efforts saved a valuable business block. A four roomed house in the town's east end was entirely destroyed as residents escaped in their night attire.
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Waihi
Walters
State Office
Canterbury Innings Progress in Fine Weather Australia Match
The Canterbury team resumed play in fine weather with Blunt 17 and Read 18 as the score reached 71 for six after an hour. By luncheon the state stood 157 for five, with Gray 20 Allardyce 39 Booth 31. The innings closed at 2.46 for 271.
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Chris&church
Canterbury
Blunt
Read
Gray
Allardyce
Booth
America enters war and mobilizes vast war effort
The article reviews America’s entry into World War I on April 6 and the rapid mobilization. It notes Pershing’s arrival in France, initial troop transports, a National Service Act registering 9.65 million men, massive training and enlistments, and plans to raise up to 2.9 million troops. It details colossal war financing, early and Liberty Loans, and rapid expansion of air and naval power with hundreds of aircraft, shipbuilding, and convoy logistics.
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France
General Pershing
Boulegrs
Atlantic
National Guard
The
Union
Europe
National
America
Congress
Navy rapidly expanding to lead global fleet, says Daniels
Secretary Daniels states the U S Navy is expanding quickly with torpedo boat destroyers and battleships. He notes cooperation with British forces and new training stations at San Diego Capul and Jamestown promising 15 000 recruits at once. Officers are in shortage but warrant officers will gain commissions as Congress plans record funding for capital ships.
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San Francisco Chronicle
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Senate Naval Affairs Committee
New petrol use order targets joy riding after November
The Petrol Controller enforces a new rule effective November 1 banning private pleasure driving of motor cars and cycles. Police may seize and investigate owners rights, and any noncompliant use risks action under the Defence of the Realm Act. Owners may sell unused petrol to dealers. licenses refunded if unused due to the rule. Private use is allowed only for Red Cross, munition, or designated purposes.
American war production push to boost ship output
A wartime appeal stresses expanding railway and workshop materials and creating a strong base to ship more. It notes prewar Britain as the leading shipbuilder with a 2,000,000 ton output and calls for America to reach at least 4,000,000 tons net annually, plus more if possible, highlighting the difficulty of finding workers in year four of the war.
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America
Conscription Vote Tally Across Australian States
Sydney report says with almost all votes counted the No majority stands at 174 787. New South Wales Queensland and South Australia give strong No support while Victoria weakens its opposition and Western Australia increases Yes figures. Tasmania still leans toward Yes.
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Press Association
Sydney
New South Wales
Queensland
South Australia
Victoria
West Australia
Tasmania
Referendum in Australia and Empire Unity Connection
Brisbane report notes Mr Ryat says the referendum result implies no lessening of Australia’s zeal for the Empire’s honour and safety. He asserts Australia will not relax its efforts in the great struggle for civilization and freedom.
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Brisbane
Ryat
Australia
Civilisastion
Justicesiand
Federal Cabinet to Meet Thursday on Referendum
Melbourne reports the Federal Cabinet will convene on Thursday to discuss the evolving position and developments ahead of the referendum result.
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A. Mf
Melbourne
Sydney Christmas Quiet and Rain Spoiled Picnics
Sydney observed a quiet sober Christmas with outdoor picnics spoiled by rain. A cool change followed days of heat with temperatures reaching up to 100 in the shade.
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Press Association
Sydney
Times
Christmas greetings from New Zealand troops abroad
From Wellington to the front lines, a New Zealand official war correspondent reports on Christmas wishes sent to families and comrades in arms in the Holy Land and Europe. He notes gifts arriving for troops in camps and hospitals, preparations for holiday entertainment, and praise for doctors, nurses, and orderlies aided by the Australian Red Cross and other services.
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Wellington
New Zealand
Malcolm
Holy Land
England
Palestine
France
Australian Red Cross
Windermere Burdon Suicide in Christmas Tragedy
Windermere Burdon aged BF a farmer at Ryal Bush took his own life on Christmas Day by cutting his throat. He leaves a widow and family.
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Pet Press Association
Invercargill
Windermere Burdon
Ryal Bush
Tea Meeting Times Questioned by Ministry of Food
Lord Rhondda was asked about church tea meetings by Rev J H Shakespeare of Highgate England. The Ministry states such meetings do not breach regulations but urges tea economy due to scarce supplies and suggests coffee or cocoa as substitutes where possible.
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Lord Rhondda
J. H. Shakespeare
Highgate
England
Ministry of Food
Sculling Champion Ernest Barry Wounded at Front
The Western Theatre report states Ernest Barry, the sculling champion, was wounded by a shell at the front after joining the war effort a month ago. No further details on his condition are provided.
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London
Ernest Barry
America at War Progress Report on Ship Building
A wartime bulletin notes 8,000,000 tons in the program with one fifth completed. Twenty new shipyards have been built and Henry Ford has proposed a plan to produce standardised ships rapidly.
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Hurley
Henry Ford
British Forces Advance in Palestine Near Jaffa
Reuter dispatch reports ongoing local skirmishes along the line in Palestine. Scottish infantry crossed the Auja river north of Jaffa establishing a strong frontline ten miles north of the city. Prisoners exceed 300 as Turkish positions north of the river fall to a gallant assault.
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Reuter
Palestine
Jaffa
Auja
Jordan Atream
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Mulebdich
Abile el Jerusalem
British advance near Jaffa and Mesopotamia push
Official dispatches say General Allenby’s forces reached a line nine miles northeast of Jaffa with the enemy retreating toward the Jordan. Ham Bey surrendered. The Mesopotamia campaign proceeds with Russian Cossack cooperation aiding the British.
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Allenby
Jaffa
Jordan
Ham Bey
Mesopotamia
Lenin Prepares to Flee Petrograd Reported
United Press reports from Stockholm that Lenin is preparing to flee Petrograd. The alert came as tensions rise in Russia during December.
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New York
United Press
Stockholm
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Danish Premier Promises Re-export of US Cargoes
World’s Copenhagen correspondent quotes Danish Premier Zahie saying cargoes released for Danish use would be re exported. He notes Hle gel exports are under one tenth of one percent. Scandinavian powers remain hopeful of preserving neutrality amid ongoing tensions.
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New York
Copenhagen
M. Zahie
United States
Japanese diplomat views on allies for coming year
New York December 21. The Tribune reports a Japanese diplomat notes Allied plans for the coming year. The piece reflects wartime diplomacy and expectations conveyed to the press in New York.
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New York
the Tribune
Tokio
Pope Remarks On Peace Efforts During Christmas Audience
The Pope, in a Christmas greeting to the College of Cardinals, criticized the failure of the last peace initiative. He noted tears and the plight of orphans as motivating factors behind the appeal for renewed peace efforts.
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Rome
College of Cardinals
Sagan Saat
German munitions found at Pacific port
Federal officials uncover several hundred rifles and revolvers plus ammunition concealed in freight steamers at a Pacific port. Cartridges resemble those used by Germans. It is believed the arms were meant for a Pacific raider, but plans were thwarted.
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New York
Pacific
War notes on pursuit of Albatross scout and surrender
A lieutenant of the R.F.C. reports a naval pilot and Captain B- engaged an Albatross formation. The enemy pilot signaled surrender with a white handkerchief after being driven down. The Hun fled while pursued but escaped.
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R.F.C
Wea
German Supply Strain Predicts Short War Run for Germany
Diplomat Ali Anetial warns Germany cannot sustain its Hunan material supply much longer amid the Allied tide, aided by American hosts. He says Germany faces ruin financially and seeks a peace or status quo as the least burdensome exit, reflecting cautious future anxieties.
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Anetial
Germany
Hunan
Ong
War casualties tallied across conflicts cited
The record notes 22,40000 men fallen in the Boer war, 290,000 in a Franco German context, and 655,900 in the Russian Japanese theater, reflecting massive tolls across wars.
Huns Claim 92998 Aeroplanes Reported by Rundschau
The Rundschau summary notes German wartime booty as of July 26 detailing 2298 aeroplanes 186 balloons and three ships. It claims these figures include machines reused by the enemy and notes ongoing reevaluation of nationalities of the aerial spoils.
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Tagliche ' Rundssehau
Ately
Getio
Postwomen Guard of Honour at Weybridge Marriage
Postwomen form a guard of honour at Weybridge for the wedding of a postwar airman. Two Royal Flying Corps members participate in the ceremony marking the couple and the service branch.
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Postwomen’s
Ian
Weybridge
Royal Flying Corps
Meat shortages and price controls forewarned in Wellington cable
A 1917 cablegram from Wellington reports New Zealand meat shortages with Home killed mutton and beef selling at maximum prices. Frozen meat in short supply. Argentine and Canadian imports limited. American dairy products fixed price. general market pressure due to demand exceeding supply.
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Wellington
New Zealand
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