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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 08, 1915
Page
6
A speech urges the Church to mobilize public faith for the war. It cites Colonel Repington’s telegram on explosive shortages and the Bishop of Pretoria’s letter as pivotal, arguing ministers must train congregations to understand their duty in a colossal national epic.
On the high seas near London on June one a submarine sank the Dunnet Head steamer and the Persimmon trawler with the Morris of Scotland. The crews were saved. The Dunnet Head was a 43 ton coastal steamer launched November 1933 and owned by Hewis Henry and MacGregor of Leith. The Persimmon was a 253 ton steam trawler built in 1911 and owned by W J Barrett of Grimsby.
Major General Smart-Wortley reports the gas attack as the most sickening and brutal act of war. He describes hospital wards filled with men gasping for breath, faces and hands blackened, unable to speak or feed themselves. The damage to lungs and long term disability are emphasized.
London reports Count Bernstorff’s peace terms align with Germany’s advances on the Eastern front. He outlines demands for freedom of the seas and colonial expansion, with reconstitution of Poland under Prussian suzerainty. He suggests Germany might concede France and Belgium if Italy’s intervention shifts the balance.
June 7 dispatch describes German sappers boring under Allied lines and continuous machine gun fire while British artillery builds reserves. It notes German courage in entrenched positions and contrasts with weaker open sight, with fighting around Arras cited.
A Manchester courier reports a rising sentiment to ban trading with the enemy in China. Before the war, much cotton trade from Manchester to China ran through German firms. Some furs were replaced, and Britain halted the practice after British regulations stiffened.
The Times leader titled Dominions Viewpoint argues the public has been warned about imperial organisation and outlines the dominions' stance and concerns regarding Britain’s imperial structure.
The text argues that Dominions heart and soul are with Britain in war yet desire changes to the Imperial structure. It cites Sir A. Borden and others proposing that even a full organic union may be needed to solve future problems, though hopes are often ignored by the Empire. The Colonial Secretary position is noted as Canadian-born and potentially reliable.
A Caigacoe Gazette tirade attacks Germany as the master of war and mocks Winston Churchill for losing his post at the Admiralty. The piece claims pacifism and organization are needed to keep old England united as it faces naval tension with Britain and Germany.
Wellington June 7 Defense Minister James Allen outlines a policy for wounded New Zealanders. Convalescents likely to return to Gallipoli or Malta will be sent there or to England, while those not fit for front must come home. If hospital space is needed Rhodes will select suitable local facilities. Home care is encouraged when recovery permits.
Defence Minister Mr Allen warned that New Zealand’s ammunition supply is not inexhaustible. He urged conserving rounds for front line use and suggested rifle clubs may sacrifice next season to boost front line support. He noted no local artillery ammunition production and proposed making shells if Imperial factories supply machinery.
Defence authorities at Trentham Camp announce new arrangements to manage a measles outbreak. Serious cases moved to the public hospital with space freed by relocating female chronic patients. Mild cases will be treated at other hospitals under military control to curb spread.
The Defence Minister declined to approve moving troops from Trentham to a new site. He cited the long established camp’s efficiency, esprit de corps, and the difficulty of creating a new facility with only a small staff while over 7000 men are training.
At yesterday’s Ashburton Charitable Aid Board meeting a circular from the Inspector General of Hospitals suggested no special beds were needed as Dominion hospitals should suffice. It proposed sending fit but requiring nursing patients to their home districts and housing many chronic cases as convalescents nearby. Mr C J Harper to oversee obtaining suitable houses within accessible hospital links.
Advertises Nazol peppermint remedy as a scientific preparation to rout coughs colds sore throats and influenza. Claims 60 doses for 6 pence and sells widely.
An advertisement urges winter time music study with mouth organs and accordions for homes and camps. It highlights Edison Phonograph as a perfect machine for playing valued records and lists instrument prices and models, including mouth organs, accordions, cases, and Amberel records.
The article notes ministers disapprove of moving troops to a new camp due to a measles outbreak at Trentian. Proponents argue repeated use of one camp risks unsanitary conditions and recommend periodic relocation by Defence authorities.
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