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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 03, 1916
Page
5
The Endurance meets crushing pressure in late October as ice slices the ship. Desperate survival follows with camp moves, dog teams, and salvaged records. After months of drift, the crew reaches Elephant Island with Wild and others fending off life threatening conditions.
The party landed on Elephant Island after a hazardous voyage and reached the Norwegian whalers' station at Stromness on May 26. Attempts to reach Elephant Island by ship were blocked by ice on May 26 and the following two days. The group then moved to the Falklands for aid while the Elephant Island crew holds five weeks of full rations plus potential seal meat.
The London dispatch states the Shackleton expedition completed a hydrographical survey of the Weddell Sea and mapped 200 miles of new coastline. It notes magnetic observations, geological records, and a photographic and cinema record through October 36.
Melbourne opinion notes Professor Orme Masson believes Shackleton has achieved what seemed impossible and may not lead a relief party to Elephant Island. He doubts winter conditions will permit approach to the island.
探险报道描述 Shackleton 叙述从 Elephant Island 前往 South Georgia 的航程。途中仅三次能观测定位，航程中六日需丢弃重物以减重，船只结冰严重，设备与睡具被浸透，众人受表浅冻伤，日夜持续破冰、排水与清除船体积冰。也提及 Falkland 岛的捕鲸船可能援救远征队， Uruguay 号 corvette 可能从 Buenos Aires 启航，预计两周抵达。
Evening Standard reports a basis of agreement on the Irish question proposing an immediate Parliament. Loyalist MPs would form the body while Ulster could stay under Imperial Parliament unless choosing its own provincial legislature. Lloyd George aims to bridge parties and settle the whole issue after the war.
Reuters reports the Admiralty states a battle is in progress in the North Sea between British and German forces. A number of German warships have been sunk while British losses are heavy.
News desks report great excitement in London after official announcement. Evening editions hit streets minutes after the notice. casualty details are not yet published and the full story is awaited. Unclear whether Australia and New Zealand participated despite being in the squadron.
Bertin issued an official account of a daytime clash in the North Sea near Skaggerack and Hohn's Reef. It claims the German fleet engaged a superior British force, fought all night, and that Warspite Queen Mary Indefatigable and several cruisers were destroyed, listing ships and armament details.
The Kaiser praised Field-Marshal Hindenburg for his deeds and efforts promising a lasting peace. He stated that Providence has given him the task to free East Prussia and advance into Russia. The Fatherland will remember his achievement.
A Turkish communique states the Russian centre in the Cuuedgus retired 20 kilometres north west. The report notes a Russian retirement and mentions the event occurred in June. Further details remain unclear from the brief OCR text.
The Westminster Gazette notes that Austrian centre at Arsiero and Agiaga is weakened while wings are strong. Italians hold heights behind those towns. Italian wing advances could threaten the Austrian line between the Adige and Brenta. If Austrians reach Castagna eight miles from Asiago they could push to Brenta and force Italian withdrawal.
The report lists British losses in the Great Naval Battle off Gulland. Queen Mary Indefatigable and Invincible three battlecruisers were sunk along with two cruisers and several destroyers. Also noted were cruisers Defence and Black Prince among other smaller vessels damaged or missing.
The High Commissioner reports from London on June 2 that French squadrons engaged enemy groups attempting to bombard Bar le Duc. One small group fled, a German aeroplane was brought down near Etain, and a Fokker aircraft was attacked and descended near Bouchonville.
The High Commissioner notes continued fighting along the Meuse and Thiamont front. French forces repulsed enemy assaults in the Courttes Wood area while a counter attack advanced about 100 metres in the enemy trenches. Artillery duels intensified as both sides sought gains.
dispatches received June 3 report two German battle cruisers sunk and two light cruisers disabled with likely losses of a battleship a battle cruiser and many destroyers. further notes another battle cruiser and multiple light cruisers possibly sunk or disabled with extensive German losses overall.
The Rev W Metcalfe was found unconscious beside a ford near Burrowa after a service. Murray Murphy, a swagman found nearby, later recovered in a demented state. He faced an inquest verdict of murder, Murphy denying knowledge of Metcalfe’s condition.
Reuters report says the German fleet evaded the main British forces and sailed back to port with serious damage. The message is dated June 3 at 11 a.m. Central.
The Admiralty reports a Wednesday afternoon clash off Jutland. British forces including battle cruisers and four fast battleships took heavy losses. Queen Mary, Indefatigable, Invincible, Defence, and Black Prince were sunk or abandoned. Warrior disabled. Several destroyers failed to account for. German losses described as serious with at least one battle cruiser sunk or damaged and one battleship sunk by British destroyers.
Allied aeroplanes attacked Portologos near Salonica destroying a Bulgarian munition depot. The June raid was part of ongoing Balkan air operations with successful munitions destruction.
Dr Bethmann Hollweg argued in Munich that the current war map could anchor peace discussions. He urged direct and separate negotiations with each belligerent as the best path to advance peace.
In Germany the Socialist party in the Reichstag are resolved to oppose the budget in a 9.4 a.m. June 8 briefing.
In Britain the importation of matches beer leather goods gloves sewing machines and stoves is prohibited except with a Board of Trade license as of June 2 according to a London bulletin received May 8 11 20 a.m.
The American barquentine Thrasher bound for Sydney with a cargo of explosives is reported sinking off the coast near San Francisco. The fate of its 12 crew members remains unknown.
Petrograd dispatch reports a communique stating Soviet forces repelled an assault and evacuated a salient near Manmahatun as stronger forces tried to outrank it. The note is dated June 2 with a June 3 receipt.
Two hundred MPs attended a June 3 meeting with Lord Kitchener invited by a general. Deputy Speaker Bir Whitely presided as Kitchener was cheered upon entering. Questions and answers followed amid an active, responsive session.
German communique confirms loss of the small cruiser Wiesbaden and the torpedoed vessel, with Frauenslob missing. Several torpedo boats failed to return. Information received June 3 at 1:85 p.m.
The article notes King George V marking the first anniversary of his birth on June 3 1865 and recounts his 1893 marriage to Princess Victoria Mary. It mentions a quiet birthday observance in Ashburton with closures and fine weather, plus Canterbury Miniature Rifle Championships at the Ashburton Club range and two school football matches at the Domain.
The Kaiser visiting the Eastern front responds to Hindenburg’s welcome and praises 1925 achievements and endurance in the autumn offensive. He notes the enemy’s numerical superiority and credits Providence with guiding the German effort, urging continued strength.
The High Commissioner reports from London on June 2 that General Smuts says East Africa forces advanced on the Pangat River. The enemy's position near Mikacheni was attacked on May 29 after May 22 progress, with trenches carried and slight losses. The column then moved toward Buiea Station.
Heavy selling hit the New York exchange after reports from Germany claiming the Warsprite and Marlborough were sunk. The British Admiralty later confirmed. Prices moved downward amid the German naval developments reaching the United States.
Odessa dispatch reports German demands for withdrawal of Turkish troops defending Constantinople. The population is described as enraged while about 20 000 Germans 8000 Austrians and 4000 Bulgarians hold fortifications.
An article in the British Medical Journal cites typhus at the Stendal Camp where German authorities fed inmates poorly leaving French and Russian doctors to tend the sick. Several medical men died from neglect. The government delayed action until the disease spread among its own people then built isolation huts and introduced baths and anti typhoid inoculations on a large scale.
East of the Meuse after a violent bombardment the enemy attacked our positions from Thiawmont Farm to Vaux Pond. After several fruitless assaults the German penetrated our first line trench between Rout Douaimont and Vaux Pond. Everywhere else they were met by our machine gun fire and suffered heavy losses.
A German official communique says French forces captured 400 yards of trenches southeast of Mart Horame. The same region saw other assaults repulsed with no additional gains reported.
From London reports state German forces are pressing on the Verdun front with mass reinforcements since May 20 totaling about 100000 troops. Artillery and ammunition stocks are drawn from vast reserves while fighting continues relentlessly with heavy casualties. Sixty trains carried German wounded through Aix-la-Chapelle in one day.
In Paris on June 1, General Gallieni was laid to rest with a grand public demonstration. President Poincare, ministers, the Senate and Chamber of Deputies, judges, and nearly all officials attended the service at the Invalides chapel, reflecting widespread national mourning.
The Salonies correspondent for The Times says Bulgarians are not seeking to conciliate Greek inhabitants in Macedonia and are spreading panic tales of rape murder and pillage. Reports say a school mistress was violated at Lehovo and several peasants massacred at Lehovo Tehengel and Little Petvitch.
In Smilan June 2, the Secolo reports estimated Austrian casualties since the offensive began. The dispatch cites about 6 000 killed or wounded and mentions two generals among the figures.
London notes the Air Board releases a summary of official aerial reports. May raid on Shinkirk shows British forces attacked the enemy despite inferiority in numbers. Names are not provided and the report highlights bold air actions in May without detailing personnel.
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