New Zealanders Press At Passchendaele Amid Harsh Weather
In Belgium on October 20 British and New Zealand forces solaced by worsening rain and mud pushed the Ypres salient deeper. Troops from New Zealand and Australia faced wire and pill boxes along Bellevue and Passchendaele ridges, with brutal close combat, notable colonels killed and brave feats by NCOs and captains highlighted as they held and captured pill boxes and advanced under heavy fire.
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Belgium
Flanders Ridges
Ypres
Messines
O New Zealanders
Motherland
Gravenstatel Ridge
Abraham Heights
Cith
Flanders
Poperinghe
Hell
Jupiter Pluvius
Adler House
Peter Pan
Marsh Bottom
Ravebeck
Passchendaele
Widge
Bellvue
Staden@Banebeke
Wolf Farm
Wolf ‘Opse
London
New Zealand
Hitle Platoims
Ireesadt
Hill 87
Bellevue Ridge
Grownh
Qtagu
Canterbury
Canterburys
Otago
Wolf Copse
Leutenant
Ravebeek
Germany
Canterbury Park Racing Meeting Results Highlights
Amateur and handicap events at Canterbury Park produced a flurry of times and names including Sally Dillon Pedigo Franzie Bell Gunpowder Captain Rothschild Wild Night Overrate Honest Injin Precision General Victor Valuation Sherry Real Mackay Olsie Irvington Belgian Lad Ben Belt Marila Huon Child Ravensworth Lady Baggs My Roy Culverden Peter Bell Will o the Wisp Templeton Bridgewood Rorke's Drift Erin's Queen Chaos Nora Crena Harold D Will o the Wisp Wood Drift King Karri Lady Moth Silver Quick Imperial Crown Treasure Seeker Louis Drift Lady Patricia Istington Handicap entries Adelaide Sherwood John Dillon Agathey Moneymaker Cora Dillon Tatmarisk Suceed Willie Lincoln Ben Dillon Jewel Chimes Tatmarisk Brown Ball Railway Handicap fields featured Standouts including master trainer Dillon and jockeys, with times across distances noted for multiple heats and stakes.
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Christchurch
Canterbury
Park Teatting ‘Club
Real Mackay
Olsie Irvington
Ben Belt
Marila
Huon Child
Ravensworth
Lady Baggs
My Roy
Culverden
Peter Bell - Dse
Wild Sun
Lord Minto
Lsec
Inc
Bridgewood
Rorke’s Drift
Calton
Erin’s Queen
Chaos
Nora Crena
Harold D
Will O’ the Wisp
Wood Drifé
King Karri
Lady ’ Moth
Silver Quick
Dillon Ser
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Chimes
Sherwood
John
Dillon
Oinako “Deed
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Sungad
Soda
Hvelyn
Moneymaker
Hardy Wilkes
Frandiocia
Mintsan
Reggie Huon
Succeed
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Bell
Lyttelton
St. Ursula
Dillon Eddy
Goldstream
Harold’d
Blackford
Branston
Stewards
Olive
Lord’ Roanchild
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Rummy
Truganini
Eruption
Imperial Crown
Treasure Seeker
Louis Drift
Lady Patricia
Author Dillon
Scr
Adelaide
John Dillon
Agathey
Sniper Puzzle Solve at Devil's Elbow Front
Corporal Victor and Gurkha Pathan plan a lantern method to trap a German sniper at Devil's Elbow. A candle-lit lantern reveals two snipers hiding in a cow shelter as the team executes a stealth flanking strike, ending the deathly duel.
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Jeblim
Cam
Sifey
Keles
Victor
Devils Elbow
Suicide
Caillaux affair hearings begin in Paris
Fuilicial proceedings opened in Paris on December 26 as the Caillaux case moves forward. The accused faced two counts of exchanging intelligence with an enemy organization aimed at destroying France's alliances.
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Paris
Caillaux
France
Socialists gain strength in Germany antiwar movement
Official German information reports the Independent Social Democratic Party growing to about 120,000 members and indicates German women generally oppose the war, with antiwar sentiment spreading in Germany.
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Washington
Germany
Independent Social Democratic Party
Arctic Explorer Stefansson Returns From Arctic Voyage
Ottawa reports Stefansson has arrived at Fort Yukon Alaska after years with Eskimos. He left in 1912 to cross the Arctic and survived a shipwreck. Plans to travel eastward via the Northwest Passage were likely abandoned due to ice conditions in 1917.
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Ottawa
Naval Department
Stefansson
Fort Yukon
Arctic
Melville Sound
Fort
Yukon
Alaska
Arctic Circle
Hoover cites sugar famine link to Allies aid
In a wartime statement Mr Hoover asserts the American sugar famine stems from sending 140,000 tons to the Allies in 1917 versus 300,000 tons in 1926. He adds that America’s stern duty is to the Allied nations first.
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Washington
Hoover
Hood
Conscription Vote Shows Unexpected No Majority in Sydney
In Sydney on December 26 the first batch of soldiers votes favors No over Yes 23 760 against 17 535. The count increases the No total to 190 453 amid surprising early results.
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Sydney
Gallant NZ troops battle through heavy fire and aid wounded
The account lauds a NZ commander who reorganised under shellfire, killed several enemies with a bayonet, and held a new front. Medics and stretcher-bearers labored under fire, carrying wounded across mud and ruins for hours, with 10.36 am on the 11th marking a cleared battle front.
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New Zealand
M.C.A
Mr Hay
Army Service Corps
Ldth
Rumers
Sutton's Crimson King Swads at 1916 dining event
A fragmented note references Sutton and a crimson king swads event in 1916 with unclear details about dining and exceptions.
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Sutton
New Zealand Troops Parade in Paris During Christmas Season
Report from The Western Theatre notes New Zealanders spending Christmas in Paris. The newly formed English Leave Club offered hospitality with English guides. A notable sight featured 20 colonial troopers and two girl riders in the Bois de Boulogne.
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Ami
Paris
Bois de Boulogne
Melbourne opinion on soldiers votes in referendum
In Melbourne on December 26, reports say the first batch of soldiers votes totaling about 70,000 favour the Government's proposals. A minister forecasts the final No majority around 100,000 as figures remain unavailable.
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Melbourne
German official report on artillery south east of Ypres
A German official report notes intense artillery activity southeast of Ypres and in the areas around Los Meauvres and Marcoing as of December 26.
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Admiralty
London
Ypres
Los Meauvres
Marcoing
Fateful Cabinet Meet in Melbourne Hints at Reconstruction
Melbourne December 27 The Cabinet meets today and a follow up meeting next week could decide the government’s final act. Speculation runs on whether Mr Hughes will retain leadership as the balance of opinion leans toward a reconstruction.
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Melbourne
Hughes
Haig reports nothing to report from front lines
Sir Douglas Haig states in London that there is nothing to report from the front. The bulletin was received December 27 after 12:30 p.m. and includes wire service attribution from Sys. and NZ. Cable Assn. and Reuter.
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Sys
Cable Assn
Reuter
London
Sir Douglas Haig
Canadian Victory Celebrates Election Backing Soldiers
The Canadian army telegraphed Sir Robert Borden from the front praising the electorate for backing the fighting men. The message expresses gratitude and confidence that national support will spur greater deeds toward victory, peace, and home.
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Ottawa
Robert Borden
Britain Hopes for Drastic Food Economy in New Year
Sir Arthur Yapp appeals in Britain for strict food economy during the first week of January. Under the heading 48.0.8. Week? Save, or Starve? the appeal urges Americans to maintain self denial to show they are receiving food in the same spirit.
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London
Arthur Yapp
Haig Sends Christmas Messages to Dominion Governors and India
Sir Douglas Haig replies to the King's Christmas address by pledging the Empire's resolve to victory and extending hearty goodwill from all ranks to the Governors General of the Dominions, the Governor of Newfoundland, and Commanders in Chief in India and other theaters.
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London
Douglas Haig
Dominions
Newfoundland
India
France
Resignation of Admiral Jellicoe Reported in London
The dispatch from London reports that Sir John Jellicoe has resigned and that Rear-Admiral Royslyn Wemyss will succeed him. Wemyss, born in 1864, entered the Navy in 1877 and has served as Rear-Admiral of the Second Battle Squadron since 1912.
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United Service
London
John Jellicoe
Royslyn Wemyss
Thear-Admiral
Wemyss
Navy
Second Battle Squadron
Golden Rule Soap and Candles Promoted as Splendid Value
A fragment notes No RunBING Laundry Help and gold en rule products offered at low prices. The advertisement highlights GOLDEN RULE Soap at 1s 8d and GOLDEN RULE Candles as a bargain in a Grocer’s store.
Native divorce case at Gisborne unfolds with drunken talk
In a Gisborne divorce hearing last week a petitioner recounted traveling to see his uncle, both men getting drunk, and discussing enlistment and his wife and child. The tale proceeds to describe their voyage by boat to Akaroa for camp and leisure activities amid a long travel narrative.
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Ential
Gisborne
Toketasru
Bay
Avelland
Painter De Laszlo and German Suspicions Linked to Interment
London correspondent notes Tainearian painter Mr P. de Laszlo has become a naturalised British subject living in this country for years. He faced charges and a conviction for alleged enemy contact, with an appeal described as vigorous before Islington Workhouse, after Brixton Prison. The piece links German influence to national concerns amid wartime fears.
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Interarment
P. de Laszlo
London
Sydney Morning’ Herald
de Lagelo
Tong
Isington _ Workhouse
Brixton
Islington
Belvisim
Fryence
Mew Zealand
New York
Italy at War Report on Thalian Counter-Attack
London dispatch reports official brief on a Thalian counter-attack near Caldel Rosso. Italian forces reportedly broken down with significant losses as the conflict continues.
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London
Bolshevik Campaign Ends Trans Siberian Rail Link
Telegram report from Peking dated December 26 states that Bolsheviki forces severed the Trans Siberian railway near Irkutsk destroying round-houses and workshops. The message, received December 27, 2 20 p.m., notes destruction of key facilities as part of the campaign.
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Reuter
Peking
Trans-Siberian Railway
Irkutsk
Sheviki
Logdimati
British subjects conscription discussion overseas
Dec 26 New York reports Sir Frederick Smith arriving to address the conscription of British subjects residing in the United States. The discussion centers on how to handle this policy matter amid ongoing wartime concerns.
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New ‘York
Frederick ‘Smith "Nie
United States
Uniform Examinations Debate Moves Forward
The Guardian notes calls for a uniform examination system in New Zealand for pupil proficiency and competency. At the Educational Institute meeting in January a motion urged ministerial action, with February discussions showing sympathy but no firm progress after ten months.
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Guardian
Zeoalanc
Waitecon
A. Ind
Hanan
Fighting vicar leaves Callingham in mystery and moves
The Rev. Philip J. Kelly, vicar of Callingham, vanished from the rectory after sending a farewell letter to the parish. Reports trace his movements to Bradford and Chester, where he reportedly joined the Royal Garrison Artillery as a gunner before heading south for a new career. He expressed readiness to serve and cited a shift from sentimentality to practical Christianity in his final notes.
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Philip J. “Kelly
Callingham
Restory
din’Kellyy
Royal’ Garrison Artillery
E. Ob . Kelly
Collingham
Kelly
Bradford
Crain
Chester
Breland
Fragmentary notes on treasury and military service debate
Fragmented OCR text shows a discussion at a board meeting about treasury funds and a minister's accountability. It references potential bombshells, public satisfaction, and Second Division soldiers active service. Names and places are unclear due to damage.
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