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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 08, 1917
Page
6
An Allied official message reports lighter fighting south of Jamiano as Italian forces withdraw to a more advantageous line facing Flondar. The move aims to strengthen positions though overall action remains contested in the region.
London's Daily Chronicle reports on Mount Faiti where Austrian counter attacks on June 3 1915 failed as Italian gunners and the Romans of the Tiber Brigade pushed into a salient. Hungarian storm troops fought fiercely while artillery barrages raged and thousands died.
German communiqués omit two raiders officially reported shot down yesterday. Four raiders destroyed and six driven down in total. More than half of the raiding squadron put out of action.
London dispatch reports the Admiralty refuting the German communique on Ostend saying photographs show no damage to any house except dockyard buildings. It argues Belgium casualties claimed by Germany would imply workers in the dockyards were killed.
An old alert compares Nawobs for protection with NAZOL and Nayzol branding seen on cartons and bottles. It notes a New Zealand lemon specimen with an abnormally thick rind and cites Stroller in the Sydney Referee predicting June rugby events and NZ troops in Sydney to raise funds. Also promotes Gold Pouch tobacco as homegrown for soldiers, highlighting low nicotine and suitability for prolonged smoking.
The Admiralty releases weekly totals: arrivals 2693 sailings 2649 sinkings over 1600 tons 16 under 1600 tons 3 unsuccessfully attacked 17 fishing boats sunk 5. For sixteen weeks arrivals 2719 sailings 2768 sinkings over 1600 tons 800 under 1600 tons 126 unsuccessfully attacked 11 fishing boats sunk. Rome reports week’s shipping: arrivals 492 sailings 446 one steamer sunk 2300 tons, six sailors under 200 tons, two fishing boats sunk.
Paris June 6 report from Petit Parisien correspondent says Roumania is better provisioned by Russia and ready to fight with new strength. The army is praised for its excellent equipment, especially machine guns.
In Christiania June 7 the severe food shortage has sparked large demonstrations across Norway. The government barred alcohol sales to curb rioting as three days of restaurant closures followed by shutdowns of shops, stores, schools, gasworks, and power plants left work largely halted.
Wellington reports the Justice Department will soon publish a revised list of justices of the peace with new appointments and several names removed from the register.
The Twenty-sixth Infantry and Engineer Reinforcements under Lieut. Colonel J. A. Cowles were reviewed by the Governor at Trentham today. The troops marched past the saluting base in an inspiring display before his Excellency addressed the officers of the draft.
Wellington notices report the Defence Department stating that Private David Flett of the Twenty-eighth Reinforcements died today at Featherston Military Hospital. The brief item records a wartime death and assigns military hospital care details.
In Hamilton on June 7 a dairy conference under the New Zealand National Dairy Association urged raising cream to 88 percent. It also proposed penalties for suppliers after a second warning period.
Roll of Honour lists Gunn P B reported missing believed dead Private. Kidd A reported wounded Captain. Guthrie T E reported wounded Private admitted to hospital. Austin K H Rifleman N Z Maori Contingent. Kemp P J Second-Lieutenant reported wounded. notices indicate wartime casualties and hospital admissions.
A compiled report lists Red Cross fund allocations and items by branch including Winslow with 10 garments 7 scarves 18 face towels and other items, Mayfield Chertsey Wakanui Seafeld Lismore Lowcliffe Waterton Hampstead Tinwald and St Andrew's Guild. Donations from Mrs Brummond Lauriston Mrs Grigg and others noted along with prize money.
London June 6 The Speaker of the House of Commons has refused to preside at the Irish Convention. The Chief Secretary for Ireland H E Duke has been invited to preside.
Reports say the group plan to enlist men up to age fifty has been dropped and alternative methods are being considered.
Berne June 7 Count Andrassy failed to form a Government. Emperor Karl entrusts Burian with the task. Burian seen as Count Tisza's political vassal. Andrassy’s failure is viewed as a personal setback for the Emperor, who could not sidestep Tisza's influence.
A Berlin message reports no meeting among Prussian ministers and provincial governors has secured enough food for the rest of the harvest year or until a victorious peace is achieved.
A noted expert states most stomach ailments stem from excess acidity and fermentation. He recommends a reliable antacid like dissolved magnesia to neutralize acid after meals and stop fermentation for better digestion.
General von Falkenhausen told Lokal Anzeiger it would be unwise to state Germany's peace goals as enemies would read weakness. German papers attack Vienna Montags Zeitung for claiming Allied hatred is a moral factor hindering Austria in peace talks.
An old ad promotes Nazol Inhaler for nasal catarrh and heavy head. It claims immediate relief from a “good inhalation” and invites readers to test Nazol today.
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