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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 02, 1917
Page
6
Paris reports weekly submarine blockade results ending May 27. Arrivals 2046, sailings 1042. Sinkings exceed 1600 tons and under 1600 tons total 2. Attacks unsuccessful 5. Wrecked or sunk vessels list appears with zero boats sunk.
Italian official report cites rain and fog hindering artillery and operations. It notes repelling two attacks on the northern flank of Mount Pizzul and Albanian forces attacking irregulars east of Berat, occupying several villages.
War report from Cairo by W. T. Massey notes British cavalry and Anzac units attacked and wrecked 22 miles of railway south east of Beersheba and 10 miles of track between Ashij and Hadaj. Engineers and mounted forces also targeted bridges and culverts, forcing Turks to fall back toward Beersheba.
An old advertisement promotes Nazol for a child’s cough with five sugar drops, claiming quick relief and a low cost. It also markets No Rubbing Laundry Help with phrases about ease, no rubbing, and a free Thinker's Notebook with every one shilling packet from Farmers’ Co op Association Ltd.
An ad copy touts a self heating product described as safe and simple to use with no smoke or odour. It claims high burn efficiency and stable heat, superior to electric or gas trons, with adjustable heat and no cords. Rangitata to River agents Buxton and Thomas promote it.
Reported under the Roll of Honour casualties include Sapper H. Robinson and Private D. G. Sweenay who died of wounds. Sergt. H. D. Hunt is reported wounded and admitted to hospital. Also listed as wounded are Private Pettall Private J. Fraser and Private J. W. Hollogs.
A long list details various servicemen statuses from dangerously ill to not severe, including Captain J. and A. Mervon and numerous privates, gunners, riflemen, and corporals, with some moved between categories and others listed as still seriously ill or progressing.
Auckland adviser urges soldiers’ power of attorney be left with trusted person or neighboring farmer to manage farms while on service. He notes forms can be tailored to soldiers’ wishes and trustees will assist. mentions Baxter’s Lung Preserver as remedy and promotes New Zealand tobacco brands Gold Pouch Aromatic and Three Diamonds.
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