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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 17, 1919
Page
5
Paris reports the Allies’ reply to Germany’s counter proposals is delaying the revised draft of the peace treaty and has prevented President Wilson from returning the Senate’s resolution. He refuses to forward the text while negotiations proceed.
An unconfirmed report says Czecho-Slovaks with French colonial troops defeated Hungarians at Susohl, breaking their front and causing heavy losses. The impact imperils Bulgarian retreat and shifts regional positions in a tense, unreconciled theater.
General Wilson presided at the Imperial Education Conference in London with Dominion delegates. Discussion focused on forming an Imperial Education Bureau to connect overseas universities with British institutions and expand afterwar student and teacher exchanges.
Brisbane June 16 reports Mount Morgan mine and works closed except for development and experimental work. Over 15 employees idle with 1600 others in the district affected. The stoppage threatens the copper refining works at Port Kebla New South Wales, increasing unemployment locally.
Sydney reports workers weary of watch and wait policy advertise for crews to man vessels. shortage of sailors and recruitment difficulties amid strike pressure challenge shipping operations.
Sydney reports the Cabinet reviews influenza controls as illness spreads yet virulence drops. Railway services may be cut as four thousand workers are absent nationwide.
At the Labour Conference in Sydney on June 17 the ballot for officers for the ensuing year resulted in the return of the moderate candidates, signaling a shift in leadership balance.
A Tinwald goods yarding drew farmers with a mix of fats and stores. Prices mirrored recent sales for prime fats while unfinished sheep in ewe pens fetched low values. Fat cattle topped at £17 for a steers, with other cattle sale figures and varied sheep prices reported.
The Hon. J. A. Hanan visited the High School Girls Hostel and praised hostels where students help with housework and marketing. He dislikes hostels run as simple boarding establishments with girls doing nothing and urged active domestic participation among pupils.
Alek telegraphs the Daily Mail describing a perilous Atlantic crossing. The journey faced four hours of freezing sleet and dense fog with only one third of fuel remaining, yet winds stayed favorable and no fatigue or exhaustion occurred. The observer suggests fixing boats as best for the Atlantic journey.
Mr A G Hawker praised Alcock's achievement saying the flight was magnificent and noting the feat was accomplished without ships or external assistance. He appeared pleased Alcock could manage the journey in road fusion.
A despatch from El Paso reports that US troops routed Villa followers in a border battle near Jawrez with light American casualties. The clash reflects ongoing Mexican conflict reporting from the Texas border.
Thousands of Canadians rioted at Witley camp in Godalming amid repatriation delays. Fires destroyed the main camp and a smaller nearby site. Deliberate incendiarism is suspected. Officials cite labour trouble at seaports as the cause.
The King and Queen send warm congratulations to Alcock and Brown as Alcock nears marriage to Major Kennedy’s daughter. The Aero Club hails the feat as marvellous and swift, with plans for an exhibition over London after repairs. The Vimy plane used is a modified war machine with petrol tanks in place of bombs.
In London during June riots, Canadian soldiers at two Witley camps liberated prisoners and intensified incendiarism on Sunday night.
Alfred Harold William Williams faced two charges for posing as a returned soldier to obtain money and clothing from the Soldiers' Welfare Committee and goods from a shopkeeper. He previously served three years for similar offences. the court gave one year hard labour on the first charge and six months on the second, to be concurrent.
Wellington June 46 Sir James Allen said he had watched the labour reform proposals with interest. He noted cautious signs from both sides but warned that a conference now could derail progress. He favored gradual employee involvement in management to understand employer difficulties.
A correspondent rebukes Jos Lewis for attacking ancient schoolmasters and Bowen, Rolleston, and Seddon. The writer defends old methods, recalls primary schooling years, and argues education should shape public speech without regressing to outdated practices.
The airship R24 completed a major trial and established wireless communication with the Azores before attempting the transatlantic voyage, marking a pivotal step in wartime airship operations.
A Palmerston North telegram quoted A M Myers claiming Labour endorsed Bolshevism. Myers replied that he warned press that heavy Commission finances and Bolshevism momentum urged an early general election to let electors express views for stable government, and he did not connect Labour to the statement.
Prize butter results show export suitable and local trade divisions with leading producers Levin Taihape Cheltenham and Masterton. Cheese tests list coloured and white classes with Rexdale Belvedere Parkvale Rexdale as champions and aggregate tallies across divisions.
The British Army, after maintaining over 460000 horses in France, has handed over 250000 horses to France to aid agricultural recovery in devastated areas.
A poem urging warm clothes for all children on cold days and recommending Woods' Great Peppermint Cure as a precautionary remedy before bedtime. The verse stresses protection against lung discomfort and promotes early rest as part of winter care.
The Hon. J. A. Hanan visits Ashburton High School with plans for new classrooms and home science space. He suggests delaying additions until next year to judge attendance, and asks department officers to study overall school accommodation and potential building needs for girls and boys. He also reviews cookery facilities at the Technical School and contemplates expanding workshop space for engineering and other classes.
A Daily News piece predicts a peaceful but strong American invasion of British menswear after khaki. It claims demobilised Britons will adopt American tailoring with broad shoulders and new styles, while American firms urge heavy advertising and efficient production to win market share.
John Stringfellow writes that his opposition to Mr Cow stems from defending a principle and argues that retiring now would leave no nominations for president. He notes Cow’s pledge to resign if elected and says supporters should back him to ensure the election proceeds.
The Government at Munich dismissed Lieutenant Hermann, in charge at Rosenheim, for letting King Ludwig pass the frontier into Austria, labeling him a commercial traveler Ludwig Wittles.
Prevent a cold from taking hold by using Nazol on sugar or by taking it at intervals. The note claims marvellous effects from this method.
Christchurch council discusses Sir James Allen's four month Territorial training plan amid moral and financial concerns. Clergy oppose compulsory youth camps while urging referendum and restraint on defense spending. Leaders debate impact on churches, public morals, and national policy.
Advert shows Chamberlains Cough Remedy as fast, safe relief for coughs bronchitis and influenza. Claims first dose soothes throat stops tickling and provides relief. Sold by chemists and storekeepers.
The Morning Post discusses wireless telephony and automatic control as evolving methods for aircraft navigation. It notes experiments in France and the United States showing unmanned planes covering long distances, with bombs possible en route. The piece argues wireless power and control will expand use, reduce crew needs, and push aeronautics toward mass production.
News notes outline a 30 year plan to electrify Sweden's rail system at a cost exceeding £10,000,000. Foundations are under way in New York for a building with an aeroplane roof landing. A photographer contemplates organizing slides and enlargements using Eastman equipment. Totty offers albums and enlargers and promises help with photographic issues. A woman faces a sick child with croup seeking Woods Great Peppermint Cure at a chemist's shop.
Westminster Gazette argues over who should bear the costs of conquering German colonies. It weighs per-area versus per-population liability and estimates Togoland, Cameroons, and German East Africa costs, comparing to South Africa debt levels and revenues. The piece questions equity and practical burden in a postwar settlement.
Hilaire Belloc argues that prices will not return to prewar levels and real value of wages will fall. He notes efficiency in circulation as a price stabilizer, while credit and higher wages persist for subsistence needs. Wealthier class demand may shrink luxury use, while cinema and cheaper cars rise in popularity.
Fragmentary quatrains celebrate enduring spirit and wit in adversity. The lines invoke a proverb about willpower guiding through illness or danger, likening resolve to a noted herbal remedy in tough times.
An old advertisement extols Chamberlain's Tablets as the safest and best medicine for constipation. It claims the tablets gently strengthen the bowels, expel toxins, and provide permanent relief without the harsh effects of violent purgatives, with distribution through chemists and general stores.
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