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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 03, 1916
Page
6
A pilot attacked four German machines and downed one, then fought two more until out of ammunition. Another officer confronting two German aeroplanes was surprised by three enemy fighters. he engaged them but they escaped. A third officer targeted three machines and brought down two.
On Wednesday night a squadron dropped about 20 bombs on railway stations at Thionville and Anita to Ronan, and 50 on the enemy revictualling center at An Fmadror. The High Command notes heavy bombing actions near these locations.
Paris June 2 an official communique reports German air attacks on Bar-le-Duc killing 18 civilians and wounding 25 including 15 children. Bar-le-Duc lies about 80 miles south by west of Verdun.
A Daily Mail correspondent in The Hague reports growing belief in a submarine link between Germany and New York. The first experimental giant, at Stettin, spans 450 feet and can stay at sea 20 days without port calls.
Amsterdam dispatch reports Dr von Dethmann-Hollweg touring southern German states to prepare peace terms. Hague pacifists float Germany surrendering Alsace Lorraine to disrupt Allied resolve for total victory.
In the House of Commons Mr E E J Tennant replies to Winston Churchill noting the supply services are the French Army's admiration despite France's greater difficulties. He says raising battalion strength to 1200 is impracticable due to cost and inconvenience. He adds that officers total 120,000 including Dominions, excluding India, with servants available for duty.
Tarl Gray presided over a Royal Colonial Institute gathering that resolved to press for the creation of an Imperial Board representing Britain and the Dominions to address land settlement for ex service men. Satisfaction was voiced over Sir H Rider Haggard’s reception and Australia and South Africa’s liberal offers.
The Times correspondent from Cairo says the Syrian community has asked the American agent for help to relieve great suffering. The Ottoman Government permits distribution of foodstuffs. Refugees recount harrowing distress, underscoring urgent action to prevent further tragedies.
The fragment discusses delayed justice and moral warnings for families, mentions Baxter’s Lung Preserver and Castor oil products as remedies for chest and throat ailments, and notes advertisements for cough relief and nostrums. It includes stray lines about speakers and warnings against envy or evil.
In Wellington on June 2 a proposal to bar non members from consultations during the dispute between Wellington Friendly Societies and their subscribers stirred government concern. A minister warned such a move would violate professional rights and vowed cabinet action against any medical member endorsing a boycott.
During a House debate Wilford described an incident in which a Public Service Commissioner reportedly entered a Government office during hours, climbed a ladder to seize a cashbox containing Tattersall's sweep subscribers list, and allegedly solicited subscriptions from colleagues and messengers. The matter drew criticism over potential abuse of official time and powers. The Minister postponed judgment, saying he had no full report but warned of justified action if proven.
A fragment notes Woods' Great Peppermint Cure Bar and mentions sound quality on Onida. The text is incomplete and does not state an event or outcome.
A Glasgow era column urges proper dress and care in wartime. Judge Bray advocates avoiding slovenly clothing to lift spirits and aid morale while stressing accurate, careful service in daily life. McDonald and Bunlop advertise in Burton as a focal point.
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