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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 04, 1919
Page
6
Paris reports that the Allies refuse the latest German proposal and demand signing or rejection of terms by June 26. Amsterdam dispatch notes German talks in Berlin oppose the Pence Treaty and consult plans to organize resistance to Entente pressure.
Paris reports May 22 that the Third American Army is prepared to advance into Germany if terms are rejected. General staff, including Marshal Foch, expect a rapid offensive once a rejection is confirmed, while activity grows in occupied French and British zones.
Berlin reports The Hutente has issued an ultimatum demanding withdrawal of German forces to a fixed line. Von der Goltz may keep command if a Lettish coalition government is formed and Lettish troops are armed and restored.
London report notes Mr Bonar Law saying peace terms discussion is impossible. He warns alliance leaders deem talks harmful until German action is clear and the government agrees. A motion to adjourn for discussion drew only scattered support.
In Paris on June 2 Clemenceau presented Austrian terms while Chancellor Renner received them. Renner stated Austria accepted the task and called for peace with a secure national political and economic existence.
In London the House of Lords discusses the Irish American delegation visit with Lord Birkenhead noting prior governments failed to solve the Irish problem. He warns against treasonable speeches and says peace terms will spur Home Rule talks, while Sinn Fein resistance and Irish rebellion continue. In Paris De Valera tells Clemenceau Ireland will not recognize treaties forged by British delegates.
In the House of Commons Sir Auckland Ceddys said the Board of Trade is probing prices before requesting authority to curb profiteering. A government loan of £3 500 000 000 was authorized to aid the poor and fund a sinking fund.
Horse racing event listing many harness and saddle races with odds and horses such as Silver Heir Act Ocean, Real McKayser Grand Dillon and Lady Jesma, across multiple handicaps from 2 miles to 1¼, detailing entrants, birds, distances, and prize money in a dense catalog.
In excellent weather at Auckland on June 3 the winter meeting continued with a record attendance. The totalisator handled £78,966, bringing two day totals to £137,204, up £11,913 10s from last year. Notable results include No Surrender winning the Bun(t) Club Cup over 250 sovs, three miles, time 6 min 30 sec. Pierrot winning the Ranfurly Welter Handicap over one mile by three quarters of a length, time 1 min 1 sec. Thrace taking the Remuera Hurdles over five miles by three lengths, time 3 min 49.25 sec. Master Lupin winning the Great Northern Steeplechase over three miles half, time 7 min 53.9 sec. Mod Pewite winning the King George Handicap over seven furlongs by three quarters of a length, time 1 min 80.9 sec. Hente Sepals winning the Junipers Flat Handicap over one mile and a half, time 2 min 5.5 sec. Omaha narrowly beating Cynic and Gatherer in the Carbine Plate over one mile, time 1 min 45 sec.
Canterbury, Christchurch June 2. The winter meeting at Canterbury Park Trotting Club concluded with fine weather and large holiday attendance. Totalisator investments reached £47,923 10s for the meeting total of £63,**. results included Kiltess winning the Second Amateur Handicap by four lengths, Billy Parole taking the Progressive Handicap by a length, Matchlight winning the King Ceorge, Abell winning the Maturity Hardican by a neck, Arrah taking the Advance Handicap by four lengths, and Whisht winning the Woyekion Handicap by a neck with close finishes in several other heats.
Dunedin June 3 The Dunedin Jockey Club winter meeting opens in splendid weather with totalisator investments of £34 312 10s, up from £22 977 10s last year. Results include Trial Hurdles won by Calma, Brighton Handicap won by Cannie Jack, Birthday Handicap won by Tin Soldier, Otago Steeplechase won by Palladio, and more with close finishes and precise times.
At Otaki on June 3, large attendance enjoyed sunny conditions as Kyoto won the Maiden Race and Idle Taik took the Viving Hack Handicap. Gang Away led the Taihou Steeplechase and Volo won the Hankawa Cup by a head. Totalisator investments reached a club record of 490446.
The Brisbane Cup on June 3 produced results with Venerable 1, Moerke and Hadipist in the top placings. in the Produce Stakes Stable Girl finished first, Kuow Star second, Cyclometer third.
The advertisement touts Peps pine air tablets as the best cure for sore throat and related throat and chest ailments. It claims safety from narcotics and universal relief, detailing pine essence antiseptic properties and urging against imitations while naming FE Pulford (Aus) Ltd. as the supplier in Sydney.
A fringe claim touts TNABZOLT as a scientific species that supposedly relieves severe colds. The note insists it never fails but offers no verifiable evidence and cites a price of sixty tinses for Ts.
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