Auckland Winter Meeting Opens Amid Heavy Course
Auckland Racing Club held its winter meeting in calm, even weather despite heavy track conditions after rain. Attendance matched prior years as Flying Camp beat Parisian Diamond by a length in the Jervois Handicap with a time of 1min 1sec. The Channel won the Aiden Steeplechase by half a length over Cokeley with 26 2-Bsec, while Penniless led the Maiden Hurdles by ten lengths and Gladiul won the Great Northern Hurdles by a head with Hereford scratched.
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Auckland
Auckland Racing Club
Corregidor
Rylston
Sleepy Jack
Achilleus
Billy Wiggs
Imin
Aiden Steeplechase
Cokeley
Ulster
Styrax
Hereford
St. Elma
Record
Grey
Guard
Czaronus
Diavolo
Glue- Yupin
Cokely
Great Northern
Gladiul
Te Onga
Canterbury Park Trotting Club Results Open Day
Canterbury Park Trotting Club in Christchurch reports fine weather for opening day. Amateur Handicap results include Miss Chancellor and Bellana with 4 min 57 sec. Peninsula Handicap winner Klatawal by a length in 4 min 57 sec. Plumpton Handicap saw Agathos first by four lengths in 4 min 37.25 sec. Stewards Handicap winner Emilius by a length in 2 min 26.25 sec. Winter Oats Handicap won by Woodchild by a half length in 4 min 53 sec. Scratched entries noted throughout.
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Christchurch
Canterbury
Miss Chancellor
Bellana
Mervale
Precision
Rothena
Peninsula
Klatawal
Galindo Belle
Lord Minto
Ribbon
Plumpton
Agathos
Cora Dillon
Arevla
Stewards
Emilius
Moneymaker
Admiral Wood
Minston
Colmena
Winter Oats Handiap
Woodchild
Tonight
Colonel Havelock
Dunedin Jockey Club Races Report
At Dunedin on June 2 the Jockey Club held a program with fine weather. Hurdles winner Dionysius by a head over Compulsion. Saint Hilary won the Brighton Handicap by a half length with Glenshire second. Highwater won the Birthday Handicap by three quarters of a length. Kirkby won the steeplechase by a half length.
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Dunedin
Dunedin Jockey Club
Dionysius
Compulsion
Rangahere
Mr._ Victoria
Smin
Brighton
Glenshire
Saint. Hilary
Lien
Linden
Partisan
Ascalaphas
Highwater
Marsa
Marco Bello
Ardenvohr
Kirkby
General Cable News Discontinue Australian and China Service
Sydney reports the P. and Q. Company will end its Australian steamship service at month end and also discontinue the China service.
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General Cable News
Australian and
China Service
Sydney
P. and Q. Company
Australian Steamship Service
Chine
Obituary of Edouard de Reszke Polish Singer Dies
Edouard de Reszke, younger of the Warsaw brothers and a noted Polish singer, died aged about 78. Born 1856, he shared fame with Jean de Reszke in major opera houses and later taught in Vienna. Jean, more celebrated by London and New York audiences, had married a French countess and led a Paris singing school.
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Amsterdam
Edouard de Reszke
Warsaw
Jean
Jean de Reazke
London
New York
Edouard de Renke
Vienna
Paris
Ravaged by Germans death of Thouard de Reszke reported
London dispatch on June 1 states Thouard de Reszke died in destitution after German raiders burned his estate and home built from stage earnings. The report notes his brother Joan, then in Paris, vainly attempted to assist Sana.
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London
Thouard de Reszke
Joan
Paris
Sana
Weather Notes Record Rainfall and Frost in May
Auckland May rainfall set a 63 year record at 0.01 inches with 4.39 inches Augusts total. The year to date shows 86.48 inches, up 88.6 inches from prior periods. Clear today with bright sun, frost peaked at 11 degrees at Domain. Forecast: fair to cloudy, increasing haze, very cold tonight with inland frosts, barometer rising after midnight. Children’s cough remedy mentioned for general reference.
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Auckland
Presa Association
Dominion
Wheat price reply from Minister on Canterbury Farmers Union
Mr David Jones reports to the North Canterbury Farmers' Union about a telegram from Minister AW MacDonald. The telegram outlines a price offer of 58.10d f.o.b. and removal of the minimum price, with further consideration of whether higher payment applies for specific grain samples and truck pricing.
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David Jones
North Canterbury
Farmers’ Union
AW. D. S&s. MacDonald
Farmers’ Union Conference
Canterbury
South Island
Emperor Karl signals willingness to conclude peace
From Amsterdam dated June 1 the Emperor Karl in a throne speech vows to govern constitutionally while keeping peace options open. He says Austria will pursue reform and unity, respects liberties, and seeks mutual peace without revenge, repeating readiness to fight if needed.
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Amsterdam
Karl
Russia
Kaiser orders hatred of British and harsh treatment of prisoners
A Western Theatre dispatch reports Kaiser Wilhelm urged troops at Arras to hate the British with righteous wrath and to show no mercy, forbidding prisoners. Later he instructed utmost severity for prisoners and forbade any fraternisation.
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London
Arras
Union Steam Ship Company shares ex dividend and cash payment
London June 1 Union Steam Ship Company shares quoted at 58 3 to 60s ex dividend. Sir James Mills notes a cash payment on July 11 for registered shares. Board promotes exchange for improved investment return and broader earning power through trading facilities in Australia New Zealand and Pacific waters with no changes in control.
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London
Union Steam Ship Company
James Mills
Board of Directors
The
Union Company
New Zealand
Australian
Pacific
Australasia
Great
Britain
French report details artillery action and counterattack
A French communique reports lively artillery in Vaux Aillon Laffaux northwest of Rheims and near Hill 108 south of Berry au Bic. The enemy exploded mines and held trenches but after a vigorous counterattack Champagne was restored last night with forces ejected northeast of Mont Haut and the line fully restored.
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London
Vaux-Aillon
Laffaux
Rheims
Hill 108
Berry-au Bic
Champagne
Mont Haut
Tateri Plain Floods Submerge Land as Stock Losses Rise
Flood waters on the Tateri Plain drain very slowly and stock losses mount beyond expectations. At Kaitangata last night an old lock was blown to relieve water, but relief was limited. A main road section washed out and the township remains partly isolated. railway service awaits significant receding of water.
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Dunedin
Tateri
Kaitangata
Reinforcements Mobilised To Ease War Shortage
Wellington reports the Thirtieth Reinforcements will be completed by tomorrow. Recruits from districts will move to Tauherenikau camps early next week with about 300 men over strength to cut the shortage. The plan emphasizes balloted men and extended recruiting under the Military Service Act to fill forces without reducing New Zealand's proper strength.
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Wellington
Tauherenikau
New Zealand
England
Hungarian envoy shifts Pan German policy toward peace with Austria
Morning Post reports Count Andrassy has altered his policy to align with Emperor Karl and Count Czernin. Austria signals willingness to negotiate peace without annexations and to address some of Italy's aims.
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London
Morning Post
Count Andrassy
Karl
Count Czernin
Austria
Italy
Belgian Front Activity Report Details Bombing Near Steenstraete
Belgian communique reports lively bomb fighting near the Steenstraete ferry man's house and a severe artillery duel near Dixmude as part of front line activity.
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London
Steenstraete Ferrymans House
Dixmude
British Reach Third German Trench Post Near Loos
British forces advanced to the third line of German trenches in a raid near Loos. The operation near Cherizy saw two enemy posts seized after stiff fighting in the Scarpe Valley against a German patrol.
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London
Loos
Cherizy
Scarpe
Views of British thought on the war and democracy
The text notes diverse British political views during the war. It states Britain entered the conflict for small nations and democracy, and invites full investigation with all sections allowed to express views. MPs Roberts Ramsey MacDonald and Jowett will explain how Britain was drawn into war and Germany's aims.
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Britain
G. H. Roberts
M.P
Ramsey MacDonald
Jowett Wall
Russia
Germany
British Labour Party Attitude Toward Stockholm Conference
The Daily Chronicle says Myr Robertson will not attend the Stockholm conference, staying en route to Petrograd to explain the Labour Party stance which has consistently refused participation. The Labour party previously endorsed fighting until victory is achieved.
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Chronicle
Myr Robertson
Stockholm
Petrograd
Labor Party
Labour Party
Controlling Sales Of Cattle In London June 1
The Food Controller orders dealers to sell cattle only to those who will slaughter within a fortnight. Cattle includes cattle types and swine. A second order bans jobbing in dead meat sales and caps salesmen profits. Retail and imported meat remain unaffected.
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London
Captain Bathurst
Board of Trade
Martial law fears rise as anti conscription drive crackdowns spread
Across the United States officials report a rapid anti conscription movement linked to Socialists and the IWW. In New York Madison Square Garden soldiers dispersed a 13000-strong gathering and eight distributors of anti conscription material were arrested. Authorities say armed police monitor Socialist and IWW meetings and prohibit eligible men from leaving the country.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Herald
Kansas City
Topeka
Washington
Socialiata
I.W.W
Germany
East
Middle West
I. W.W
United States
Bulgarian Proposal in German Peace Talks Mentioned
Maxim Gorky reports a letter from Bulgarian Minister Rizoff in Berlin proposing an armistice on the Eastern front while negotiating a separate peace between Germany and Russia. Rizoff says Germany plans no offensive if Russia stays quiet and suggests a meeting with Gorky in Sweden. Gorky calls the letter insolent and stupid and will not reply.
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Petrograd
Maxim Gorky
M. Rizoff
Berlin
Germany
Russia
Russa
M. Gorky
Sweden
Alarming strikes hit Baku air fields amid petroleum boom
From Tiflis dated June 1 reports that alarming conditions prevail in Baku as air field strikes disrupt operations. Baku, a key Transcaucasian seaport on the Caspian crescent bay, sits in a soil saturated with petroleum, a cornerstone of its industry. the city has about 810,000 residents.
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Tiflis
Baku
Transcaucasia
Caspian Sea
Remorseless Bombardment of Rheims Reported
Paris dispatches say Rheims endured heavy shelling on May 27 and 28 with about 3000 shells. The May casualties reached 116000 in total including 59991 officers and 107076 men, while naval losses counted 177 officers and 2347 men.
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Paris
Rheims
London
Prothero Urges Conserving Food and Garden Expansion
Mr R B Prothero President of the Board of Agriculture told the Gardeners Company luncheon that 500000 new vegetable gardens had been cultivated and seed sales were up 350 percent. He warned Britain must economize bread and that a September harvest plus existing stocks would sustain the nation despite submarine disruptions.
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London
R. EB. Prothero
Board of Agriculture
Gardeners’ Company
Britain
Germany
Former minister indicted in Petrograd war charges
The Minister of Justice in Petrograd has indicted General Sukhomlinoff former Minister of War in 1914. He is charged with responsibility for munition shortages and leaking information to Austro German spies.
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Pretrograd
Justice
Sukhomlinoff
Winter Show Sales in Dunedin Attract Export Buyers
The June fat stock sale at the Winter Show drew strong bidding between freezing buyers and merchants. Sims Cooper Armour and Co and Borthwick and Co led purchases with prize cattle hitting 25 to 30 pounds, wethers 50s to 7 pounds, and lambs 50s to 90s.
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Dunedin
Sims Cooper, Armour, and Co
Borthwick and Co
Assault case ends in death of patient at hospital
William Reynolds faced assault charges after Bert Parker suffered a brain pressure condition. Parker underwent brain surgery but died, and Reynolds is likely to be charged with manslaughter.
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Wellington
William Reynolds
Bert Parker
Parker
Reynolds
Labour unrest in Petrograd strikes planned by munition workers
London reports that 120 of Petrograd's largest munition works have decided on strikes. The notice arrived in late May and signals coordinated action amid wartime demands.
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Petrograd
London
Conference of Soldiers Delegates Warns Against Deserters
A June dispatch reports a front line soldiers' delegates conference denouncing exaggerations about fraternisation and desertions. It states deserters are a serious offense and calls for severe punishment.
Britain's Reasons for Entering the War
The government aims to facilitate a British journey to Russia with representatives of various political opinions to satisfy the Russian government and public desire to learn more about the situation. The move reflects Britain’s effort to engage with Russia amid the broader wartime context.
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London
Russia
Britain
Fire at Gambling's Bonded Stores in Wakefield Street
A fire destroyed Gambling's heavily stocked bonded stores on Wakefield Street with several explosions shattering windows. Two firemen and two policemen were injured amid damage estimated at £16,000. Extensible robberies point to an expert gang, with £9,000 in notes and jewellery stolen from Mont-de-Piete Company after blowing safes with gelignite.
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Adelaide
Wakefield Street
Melbourne
Alao
Mont-de-Piete Company
Red Triangle Appeal tops £51,000 in Sydney street drive
A Sydney street collection for the Red Triangle appeal raised over £15,000, bringing the total subscriptions to £51,000. The event underscores strong community support for the charity.
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Sydney
War in the Air Reports Bomb Raids on Belgian Ports
The High Commissioner announces several raids by naval craft from Dunkirk last night targeting Ostend Zeebrugge and Bruges. Many tons of bombs were dropped with good results and all aircraft returned safely.
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London
High Commissioner
Dunkirk
Ostend
Zebraggs
Bruges
British report thwarts Turkish claim on rail line
From Cairo, W T Massey reports May 24 enemy aircraft attempted to cut the Salvena railway and pipeline but were driven off. London notes Massey’s telegram disproves a Turkish claim that the railway and pipes were destroyed.
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London
W. T. Massey
Salvena
Labour leaders oppose Stockholm Conference says Mr Appleton
Mr Appleton secretary of the General Federation of Trades Unions declares Labour leaders oppose the Stockholm Conference. He calls it a gross blunder that will embitter the international situation and prevent German Socialists from implementing their views.
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London
Appleton
General Federation of Trades Unions
Stockhollm
French Socialists Favor Conference In Democratic Peace Plan
Paris dispatch reports socialists believe not attending the conference could drive Russia into Germany's hands, while participation would keep Russia on the offensive. They see the conference as a victory for a democratic peace, backed by resolute action against Germany.
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Russia
Germany
Geneva War Casualties in Swiss Internment
Geneva reports 290000 invalided soldiers in Switzerland with 16500 French 7500 Germans and 180 British among those interned. The figures reflect wartime evacuations and humanitarian handling in neutral territory.
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Switzerland
Geneva
Anti Militarist Defies Court At Barracks Trial
Henry William Reynolds a boot maker was tried by court martial in CHILISTCHURCH on charges of failing to attend the military medical examination. Reynolds declared anti militarism and refused to plead, was found guilty, and the verdict will be sent to the Officer Commanding for confirmation.
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Chilistchurch
Henry
Wiliam Reynolds
W. Morrison
Prote
Gresnen
Reynolds
Northcote
Irish Convention Arrangements Near Complete
The Irish Convention plans are nearly finished with Tim expected to assemble 80 to 160 delegates for the gathering. The event aims to coordinate discussions and set the agenda ahead of formal proceedings.
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London
Tim
Italy at War Aims to Halt Austrian Losses in Action
Rome reports Austrian losses in guns are incalculable with forty captured by Italians, though far fewer than actual losses. Monfalcone correspondent confirms rumors of padlocked machine gunners to guns and chained gunners on Hermada slopes to prevent retreat. Prisoners assert the method, while observers speculate on Austrian use of such restraint tactics.
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Rome
Daily Chronicle
Monfalcone
Hermada
Prisonera S Aggert
Rowimaniana
First Prosecution on Non Cultivation Lands Reported
Last night reports from London describe the first prosecution under non cultivation of land laws. A farmer was fined £15 for disobeying orders on land use. A Liverpool merchant faced the first case for food hoarding in the same clarification.
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London
Liverpool
Peasants Congress Demands Trade Monopolisation End
In Petrograd on May 31 the Peasants’ Congress adopted resolutions urging the government to monopolise corn trade and boost agriculture by supplying implements. Other measures call for better transport, curbs on luxury imports, limiting capitalist profits, and higher soldiers’ allowances.
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Petrograd
Peasants’ Congress
Provisional Government Approves Large Loan Issuance
The provisional government approves raising a loan of 2 billion roubles, effectively over 200 million pounds, through the issue of paper money.
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Petrograd
Reichs rat opens amid Czech Polish clash for Slav State
Viennese advices say Dr Gross of the National League is elected president as Reichsrat opens. Czech parties unite to push a single Slav State while Poles and Socialists demand Galicia join an independent Poland. Stormy session expected.
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London
Viena
Reichsrath
Gross
Natonal League
Galicia
Poland
German accusations of brutal Allied treatment in Belgium and France
A Hamburg newspaper accuses Britain of savage cruelty toward German prisoners in Belgium and France. It claims crucifixion, mutilation, and branding, asserting Allied forces teach the Lex talionis as German troops approach London.
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London
Hamburg
Fremdenblat
Belgium
France
Internal Chinese Crisis Deepens With Provincial Independence
A Morning Post Tientsin report says Mukden's Military Governor declared provincial independence and seized railways and revenues, blocking funds. An unconfirmed note adds Shandong and Henan provinces may have also declared independence.
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London
Morning - Post
Tientsin
Mukden
Perkin
Shantong
Henan
Seven More Provinces Join Secession Move
June report from Phrin notes Shantung Anhwei Fukien Manchuria Hupei Honan and other provinces have joined the secession movement. They threaten to fight unless their demands are granted.
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Phrin
Shantung
Anhwei
Pukien
Manchuria
Hupeh
Honai
Am Toto
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Canterbury Park Trotting Club
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F.O.B
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the Western Theatre
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Sir James Mills
Tateri Plain
Andrassy
British Labour Party
America
MR Prothero
the Commonwealth
Red Triangle
Oxtend
Zeebrugge
Egypt
Peace Movement
Jane
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