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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 05, 1916
Page
4
Fletcher Bros unveils current price list with war-related supply shortages. Offers extensive ranges of dried fruits, candied peels, spices, baking supplies, jellies, preserves, groceries, soaps, and kerosene with a discount ticket per purchase. Highlights rising costs for imported goods and urges early stocking of winter needs.
The last Bargains offer features all wool white blankets colonial and grey quilts bed sizes with prices cut to 32/6 and 19/9 respectively. A wide array of linen, towels, sheeting, and ready to wear garments across coats skirts costumes and formal wear are marked down with substantial savings and a final close in ten days.
Daily memorandum notes a clearing sale at Whakaki Methven and Tinwald yards scheduled for tomorrow Wednesday. Auction prospects include stock lots offered in the "To-morrow" sale line.
A scanned schedule shows events at Municipal Chambers Borough Council and His Majesty's Theatre along with club and school meetings. It notes rugby union annual meetings, football club gatherings, and a high school event, with times and venue hints.
The report notes that the German ships were scuttled back to port and emphasizes the battle’s lasting lesson for Admiral Jellicoe and his officers, highlighting strategic choices and leadership under fire.
At Ashburton Court Joseph Start was convicted and discharged for vagrancy with no visible means of support. He will be taken to Timaru Home this afternoon. The Minister of Marine has sent James Sendon to search for the crew of the Souther Isles wrecked on Farewell Spit, with possible blown seaward.
War commentary notes British naval superiority remains strong despite losses in a North Sea clash. German forces suffered heavier equipment damage while the Royal Navy retained 60 capital ships to Germany's 28. Casualties and ship counts reflect a Pyrrhic British victory and German overstatement of gains.
Report from Salonica dated June 4 states Allied forces have occupied part of the Customs and municipality offices and telegraphy centers. A strong detachment patrols the town with armored motor units while Greek police are relieved. Population remains tranquil as post office control shifts to Allied forces.
Paris reports June 4 that the Fort Vaux situation remained unchanged after the enemy did not press Friday night's advantage. The Western Theatre dispatch notes no new developments and confirms no tactical shift in the area.
A June 5 communique reports the enemy launched a heavy bombardment and attempted to turn the front at Port Vaux from the south. Our counterattack repulsed the assault, with a second morning attack at the same point also failing.
Amsterdam cable reports a German communique stating Wurtemburgers stormed and captured a ridge east of Lille. British positions fell back while nine prisoners were taken and 20 percent slightly wounded. Counterattacks were repulsed and six enemy attempts to penetrate our trenches southeast of Vaux were repelled with heavy losses.
London reports on June 4 that German forces claim repulsing several British attacks south west of a lost position and continuing artillery battles north of Arras. German lines say reconnaissance and raids were repulsed and airmen killed civilians in Belgium.
Report notes Robert Cecil in Paris conference with French authorities over tightening the blockade. The message hints at important action to be taken after discussions and on the high seas developments.
London reports an unprecedented situtation in South Wales as coal owners demand a 15 percent advance while others seek a 73 percent cut. Mr Runciman and Sir G Askwith discuss government involvement with a 16 percent increase suggested, but owners protest any variation without full inquiry into the frets. The issue centers on a forced settlement over coal owners and government responsibility.
British authorities stopped Dutch stowaways aboard and compelled the discharge of aniline cargoes totaling 1400 cases bound for the Dutch East Indies. The vessel, after delay at Durban, was allowed to proceed with the condition that the aniline be placed at the British Consul's disposal. Seizures stem from prior consignments not being distributed per Anglo Dutch agreements.
An OCR damaged fragment from a Gore New Zealand page mentions a naval battle and a family event. It references a Gorman birth and a celebration, with unclear verbs and missing details about actions or outcomes.
Roll of Honour from Wellington lists soldiers killed or wounded in action. Names include Rifleman J Bell Sergeant Ace Welds Trooper Dunn Lance Corporal McGlashan Gunner R Flemiz McGlashan and others, with entries noting killed or wounded.
Fragmentary filing shows accepted names linked to service and roles including William G Ashburton and G Johento with notes on medicals and occupations such as carpenter Labourer and others like Tim Gibson. The legible items point to a defense recruitment record with multiple partially readable entries.
Per Press Association reports an Ulster event with Oraki Hurdles results. Glu epot and Guiding Way show places while several entries scratched. Centenary and Roya Royale among noted performers with times around 46 seconds. King Souttikoff and Tararu Jackwad also listed with placements.
Shipping crews refuse to work at Bluff waterside terminal halting perishable cargo. About 25 000 carcases and 4000 cases of cheese languish as 650 tons await discharge. Night shifts deployed but unions stall resumption while Blak cool stores overflow with cheese.
A scrambled report notes North Canterbury education authorities facing division over amalgamation and representation. It mentions Opie as chair and unresolved calls for a representative position, with general opinion leaning against merger. The piece highlights leadership and board tensions without clear resolution.
An incomplete notice describes Gramophones and records for sale at Barnett Street. It mentions prices around £4 10s and highlights phonographs and a variety of Franz items, with scattered phrases about selection and availing choices.
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