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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 16, 1915
Page
6
Lord Cromer supports proposals for government aid to men’s union subscriptions during temporary suspension of trade unionism. The Daily News notes trades unions’ representatives agreed to employ unskilled labour including women for munitions when advisable, despite union regulations.
Five thousand miners at the Merthyr Rhondda collieries walk out in protest against employing non union workers.
A section of the Cotton Manufacturers' Association has accepted the Board of Trade's intervention in the dispute, signaling a potential path to settlement. The announcement comes as talks continue to ease tensions between producers and buyers amid market fluctuations.
Wolland proposes to build two cruisers four submarines and six seaplanes to expand the Dutch Navy. The proposal outlines capital ships under construction and auxiliary aviation assets for coastal defense and offshore patrols.
An Ando French force from Nigeria attacked Garun, an important German station on the Hews River, on May 31. The town surrendered on June 11. Garun lies in the Cameroons about 20 miles from the Nigerian frontier. the river forms a Niger tributary. Garua is about 460 miles from the sea.
Capetown June 15. De Wets witnesses testified burghers did not intend rebellion against the King. The protest was against the German South West Africa campaign.
A force of Austrians landed at San Giovanni di Medua in Albania and distributed weapons and money. Combined Austrian and Albanian forces advance toward the Servian rear threatening Monte Negro. The Albanian port near the Montenegro frontier was bombarded by Italian destroyers earlier, and an Austro British cruiser was claimed to have cooperated with Italian ships at San Giovanni di Medua.
London reports a Time correspondent notes Germany may adopt systematic poison shells. An American munitions firm advertises a novel poison shell type, implying Germany might consider using them before employing them herself.
A remarkable pastoral letter from the Cardinal Archbishop of Cologne has been read in all diocesan churches. It laments the sea of blood and tears wrought by war and calls for an eagerly desired peace to end the storm tossed world.
Berlin Prize Court overrules Kiel decision and orders full compensation for the seizure of the Swedish steamer Hila bound for Hull. The ruling may set a precedent for future neutral-shipowner claims.
The Hague June 16 reports Germany, via the United States, has agreed to classify thirty eight British officers held in barracks as ordinary prisoners of war in reprisal for the treatment of submarine officers and men in England.
A neutral observer reports a stronger German determination after a June 14 visit to Germany. The observer notes a shift from boasting to a grim resolve to spare no energy or resources to achieve a desired outcome.
The article argues Germans claim victory on their soil and vast resources prolong the war. It notes imperialist resolve, evolving national spirit, and a harsh morale shift amid gas warfare and mass mobilization, while warning that only overwhelming force can halt them.
In Aukunit Amsterdam June 14 Herr Harden assesses the British Cabinet reconstruction. He states Britain has awakened and must not slumber again, except in death, and warns Germans against underestimating their foes. He notes Grey sought peace, not war, and proposes a special Foreign Affairs Committee with ex-secretaries, ambassadors, and consuls to help push for swift peace and limit enemy growth.
In Auckland on June 15 crowds cheered as a new draft for Trentham trained at the Drill Hall and marched from Wallesley Street to Queen Street while marching bands played Tipperary.
An Auckland resident was overheard in a public place advocating fighting for Germany. He was supported to the military authorities, arrested, and confined in the detention barracks at one of the ports.
Wellington reports the wounded New Zealanders expected to be published within days. The ship will not reach the Dominion for about four weeks. Most invalids likely return home. some will be discharged soon after arrival. Pensions and allowances to be arranged after Defence Department review and Pensions Board investigation.
Wellington reports a claim that New Zealand and Australian troops at the Dardanelles rely on Australasian ammunition. It notes ships from Auckland send ammo abroad, but Dominion and Commonwealth likely draw most cartridges from Britain via War Office contractors. Official data would confirm the supply chain.
The Defence Records Office has moved to central Wellington and expanded staff to handle growing casualty lists from New Zealand forces abroad. Staff chatty work includes classifying names and next of kin, coordinating cable messages from Alexandria, and ensuring newspapers receive early alerts to spare families shock.
A customer testimonial extols Hean's Essence as a cost saving cough remedy. The ad claims a large bottle at low price reduces throat and cold symptoms better than prior remedies and offers mail order from G. W. Hean, Family Chemist, Wanganui.
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