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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 04, 1915
Page
6
The passage condemns the Central Powers for criminal madness in overthrowing the Triple Alliance’s purpose. It asserts Austria and Germany were warned of the consequences of their aggression against Serbia and emphasizes the global impact of their actions beyond war.
Morning Post reports Berne that Austrian Ministry and German reps rejected a Romanian note. Roumania reportedly fields an army of 1,000,000 well equipped, potentially opening a 600000 mile front for Austria to manage. Frankfurt Gazette calls for mediation and concessions to Roumania.
London June 8 Copenhagen reports political circles believe America is aligning with Britain and has formed a formal understanding with the Allies.
The Times cites a leader stating the United States alone guards its rights and honour while Germany’s wartime doctrine concerns the world. It condemns Germany as lacking any principle of right or law in war and declares the Note as a flat refusal of American demands.
Amsterdam reports German newspapers push a fresh campaign against America. With military censorship, they claim Germany would choose rupture with the United States if it must decide between breaking with the US or continuing submarine warfare, suggesting rupture is favored despite potential consequences.
In Britain the conscription controversy draws mixed Liberal opinions. Westminster Gazette backs a national population register seen as first step to national service while Manchester Guardian rejects conscription as undemocratic though admits necessity when arms must be raised. Daily Chronicle laments national division and rising antiwar sentiment.
A meeting of sportsmen passed a resolution urging the Government to restore riding in all centres where it would not prejudice military requirements.
The shipment of wheat, flour, and oats is prohibited to all destinations, halting export movement and restricting trade as authorities enforce the embargo.
The Hon. Thomas Mackenzie delivered £24,980 to the Belgian Committee, including £15,000 from the Government's May contribution. the remainder came from other relief funds. Si T. A. Coghlan handed £5,000 NSW subscription to the Serbian Relief Fund and £90900 to the Polish Fund.
Sir Oliver Lodge predicts compulsory national service registration as an outcome of the current emergency. He notes strong voluntary support from employers and workers for national organization. About seventy thousand British women have registered for war service and fourteen hundred are employed in clothing and ammunition trades.
German newspapers report a Reichstag debate over Conservative and Socialist demands for territorial expansion as Germany’s victory price. Dr Liebknecht, Socialist Leader, opposed the move. The session showed a clear rift among the Socialists and allied parties.
All Antwerp newspapers decide to discontinue publication because of the severity of German censorship. The move ends local press activity in the port city as oppressive controls intensify.
Professor Arnold of Sheffield told a Royal Institution meeting he learned shortly before the war Krupp’s were making steel mats of 120 tons for guns by a crit ible process evolved by an Englishman.
London reports that Amsterdam warns of possible self destructive action if Holland remains unprepared. Voters demand an army of 600,000, heavy artillery, and aircraft as the War Minister introduces a general military service bill.
In Wellington on June 3 the Governor officially opened a city carnival aiding wounded soldiers families. A two mile procession featured trades displays, queen candidates, children, a battleship on a lorry, ambulance nurses, and a Labour Department school parade. Large crowds filled Newtown Park as stalls did brisk business and four weeks of carnival events begin.
Fragmentary text notes applause and mentions New Zealand. No clear event, dates, or identifiable persons.
Auckland June 3 Mr Massey announces that free railway passes will be granted to the Trentham football team to play Auckland on Saturday in aid of the Killed and Wounded Fund.
A patriotic Reef ton festival announced Myrtle Osborne as queen after a large turnout. The queen contest raised £1482. The evening crowning is planned. Blackball beat Tramgalma 129 to 126 in the band quickstep. a military tournament featured Kokatahi Greymouth and Inangahua.
An old advertisement extols Baxter's Lung Preserver with claims to cure coughs colds and sore throats and to strengthen the lungs. It touts 1s 16d bottles and notes long use by New Zealanders over 50 years, urging readers to buy through their chemist or store.
When asked to recommend cough or cold medicine I always say Hean's Essence. I find it valuable for croup and whooping cough. I would not be without Hean's Essence in my home. One bottle of Hean's Essence makes a pint of best cough mixture and saves Simple to make, pleasant to take, and always does good.
An advertisement extols home music making during winter with mouth organs, accordions, Edison phonograph, and records. It stresses affordable prices for instruments, phono records, and models ranging from 6 to 72 pounds, highlighting Amberol records and the ideal for rural households to enjoy music at home.
The governor spoke at Wellington's patriotic carnival opening, urging state aided by citizens to express esprit de corps. He stressed broad personal involvement, avoiding party lines, and noted hard times ahead while praising hospital ships and the need to back the fund for wounded sailors and soldiers.
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