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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 01, 1917
Page
6
A proposed immediate appointment of a director of demobilisation would help wind down wartime mobilization and prevent hardship like Waterloo's aftermath. The text notes rising trade union strength across the Empire as workers demand a higher living standard.
Lord Devonport resigns as Food Controller with ill health cited. Captain Bathurst to run duties until a successor is named. Lloyd George accepts the move. The Board of Trade takes control of tobacco and bans unapproved deals. Whale sale and retail prices set from June 1.
London May 30 The Admiralty issued a return on the submarine blockade for the past week showing 2719 arrivals 2768 sailings and 1600 ton or over sinkings 48 under 1600 ton sinkings 1 unsuccessfully attacked 17 fishing boats sunk. For the past 18 weeks arrivals 2854 sailings 2759 sinkings over 1600 tons 18 under 1600 tons 9 unsuccessfully attacked 3 fishing boats sunk 106.
Advices from Berne report a rumor that Germany will halt its submarine campaign after the summer due to heavy losses and Entente measures. The German leadership reportedly realizes high hopes cannot be realized and the campaign faces likely failure.
At the annual meeting of the Austrian Lloyd's Shipping Company in Vienna, losses for 1916 exceeded 3,000,000 kronen and the current year surpassed that total. Directors noted ships interned in America were lost to Austria.
Stockholm reports German guarantees may allow Swedish and Danish ships to depart British harbors starting July 1 under safe conduct assurances.
The Reichsrat convened for the first time since the war began with the oldest Deputy presiding. Many members were absent including 35 imprisoned for political offences. Tributes to Franz Josef and a loyalty display to Emperor Karl followed. Prince Windischgraetz led the House of Peers. Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies unanimously approved a bill ending Brazil neutrality.
The Farmers Union Conference at Marton spent three hours on soldier land policy. Resolutions urged the government to provide improved land for returned soldiers, with options for compulsory land seizure if needed. A committee was formed to report on the proposals and details.
An eyewitness report from the Western front describes a Prussian officer and his men witnessing a child crawling between trenches amid a battle. A French soldier rescues the child, drawing applause from both sides and halting gunfire as soldiers feel renewed humanity despite the war.
Ad touts genuine No Rubbing Laundry Help from the New Zealand Farmers Cooperative Association. Claims relief from backaches and sore hands with a one shinker's notebook free per packet.
Samples of three ply board from Taumarunui were exhibited in London at the Board of Trade offices. The boards use rimu matai and white pine with a cross grain centre sheet. British users commended the quality and demand for three ply board grows in furniture and building trades.
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