New Zealand Casualties List Totaled by Defence Dept
Defence Department released the 72nd and 74th New Zealand casualty lists detailing names of fallen, wounded, missing and convalescent from Canterbury Wellington Otago and Auckland battalions. Includes ranks from private to lieutenant and notes various hospitals and locations.
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Wellington
New ZeAland
Defence Department
D. Harper
D. O'Donnell
Canterbury Battalion
J. W. Johnston
J. F. ST. Green
A. C. W. Bain
W. Cardno
T. Cale
J. J. O'Connor
D. Brown
D. Forrester
J. C. Mullins
Pont de Koubbeh
Cairo
A. Bateman
Auckland Mounted Ities
W. Yt. Pattison
G. Miles
J. ¥. Kiéta
A. ©. Smith
A. D. UfeLeod
Auckland Mounted Rifles
G. CO. Jackson
EH. W. Inder
B. H. Morison
Otago
Lanca
J. Faulkner
L Feldwick
GC. Hunter
T. McAvinue
C. McGhie
T. McMurraxy
J. McMurtrie
KE. Patterson
Canterbury
5. Henderson
J. F. Bryce
K. J. Callaghan
Artillery
N. Wi. Purdy
Aue
Remarkable Australian New Zealand troops leadership in trenches
Captain Bean reports from Sydney on June 15 that during the first three days of the Dardanelles many soldiers lived in trenches a quarter mile from officers. Corporals and sergeants who rose to the occasion led with confidence while subordinate commanders acted without hesitation, showing strong capacity.
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Sydney
Bean
New Zealand
Progress Report From Vosges Front Advances Noted
A dated communique reports continued progress in the Vosges theatre with mastery of heights north of Steenbruelk and Melzeral. It notes gains between the Upper Poche branches and heights between Pocht and Lauch Valleys and progress overall as of June 7.
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Pares
Vosges
Feeht
Steenbruelk
Melzeral
Poche
Pocht
Lauch
Zeppelin airship design faces overhaul after Warneford raid
Paris reports Swiss observers say Flight-Lieutenant Warneford’s success in Belgium has unsettled Count Zeppelin’s team. They warn measures are needed to improve buoyancy or radically redesign Zeppelins as air warfare risks increase.
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Paris
Switzerland
Count Zeppelin
Vrederichshafen
Warneford
Belgium
Timber ships sunk by submarine activity in North Sea
A flotilla of timber steamers including the Petrel Explorer and Japonica were torpedoed and sunk. The Danish steamer Kolkos bound for Leith was also submarine attacked in the North Sea. crew rescued.
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London
Petrel
Explorer
Japonica
Aberdeen
Copenhagen
Kolkos
Leith
North Sea
Steamer Strathnairn Torpedoed Off South Bishops
London reports the Strathnairn carrying coal from Cardiff to Archangel was torpedoed off South Bishops. The second mate and 10 Chinese crew members reached Milford Haven, while the captain and 22 others are feared drowned.
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London
Strathnairn
Germany’s Submarine War Drives Press Debate
The passage notes German concern over Britain’s blockade and pressure to end it. It cites the Gazete and Kreuz Zeitung condemning concessions and urging continued submarine warfare as key to negotiations. Factions discuss replacing Foreign Minister von Jagow or restoring von Buelow to steer policy.
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Germany
Britain
Gazette
Alls
Bokal Angeiger
Kreuz Zeitung
Dathy Mail Urges Faster Machine Gun Production
The London June 17 issue of the Dathy Mail calls on the government to speed up machine gun production and place orders in Britain, Canada, and the United States. It warns Germany relies on machine guns and argues armies using rifles against machine guns repeat a fatal mistake.
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London
Dathy
Britain
Canada
United States
National scheme urged to organise agriculture for four years
Heads of principal agricultural organisations urge a four year plan to organise farming on a cooperative basis. The scheme aims to raise production by assuring farmers of remunerative prices and government support to fix prices and ensure sufficient labour.
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London
Government to seek expanded powers under Defence of Realm Act
London reports the government, with union assent, intends a new measure next week to extend labour powers. The plan increases labour mobility and limits profits in controlled establishments, with all trade union restrictions abolished. Committees would levy fines for slackness.
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London
Turkish cruiser damaged in Russian assault report
Temps Petrograd correspondent reports a Russian squadron severely damaged the Turkish cruiser Handidh. The incident underscores intensifying naval action in the Black Sea region and raises questions about cruiser survivability under air and gunfire.
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Paris
Petrograd
Handich
Steamer Trafford Blown Up in Pembrokeshire
A submarine exploded the Booth steamer Trafford off the coast of Pembrokeshire. The vessel sank but the crew were saved.
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London
Booth
Trafford
Pembrokeshire
Lusitania enquiry winds up after private session
The Lusitania inquiry concluded with a private sitting on navigation. Sir Edward Carson presented evidence that cargo complied with U.S. law for passenger ships. A baker and a passenger testified about boat-lowering crew shortages and confidence of safety.
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London
Lusitania
Sir Edward Carson
United States
Baker, & Passenger
Premier announces shell manufacture shifts to Newport shops
In Melbourne on June 18 the State Premier said shell production has begun at the Newport railway shops. A committee representing various interests has been formed to push the effort forward.
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Melbourne
Newport
Fierce Fight for Trenches at Dardanelles Night Attack
The Official Press Bureau reports a June 15 assault on British trenches at the Dardanelles led by a German officer. Many attackers fell before reaching the parapet and the leader was killed. Strong bombing parties attacked captured trenches on June 12 and forced back the enemy, who retired with losses. Dublin Fusiliers bayoneted and retook trenches, with about 200 Turks dead. Our casualties were sight.
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London
Dardanelles
Asi
Dublin Pusiliers
America and Germany Seek Peaceful Settlement
Amsterdam reports Herr Gerhard in interview that no bellicose sentiment exists in America. He traces the Wilson Bryan rift to older causes than the Lusitania sinking and says the breach was due to unilateral notes. He claims conflicting views over Lusitania can be settled peacefully and accuses Reuters of spreading false reports.
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Amsterdam
Cologne
Herr Gerhard
Christienia
America
Wilson
Bryan
Aly Bryar
Gerhard
Lusitania
Reuter
Neutrtl
Meaning of strike learned by Ben Tillett in Paris
Mr Ben Tillett visited the front in Paris and spoke on the meaning of the word strike. He urged workers in England to strike now and back the soldiers with grit energy and resources, insisting shells and war materials are needed for victory.
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Paris
Ben Tillett
England
British Submarine Sinks Three Turkish Transports
A British submarine torpedoed and sank three Turkish transports beyond Nagara on Wednesday. Most troops and crews drowned as two gunboats attempted to torpedo the ships. Report dated June 17 from Athens says the loss was heavy.
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Athens
Nagara
Newspaper Controversy Darkens Germany Coverage
The American News Service reports a deep impression caused by a controversial item in the Cologne Gazette. Readers are unsettled as coverage draws fire from officials and the public alike.
Riots in Malines as German fire hits crowd
Central News Amsterdam reports a Ghent traveler claiming Malines rioters, mostly women, sparked clashes on Tuesday. German troops fired indiscriminately. about 700 people killed. Marines isolated with electrified wires amid the chaos.
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London
Central News
Amsterdam
Ghent
Malines
Meyer or Gerhard German embassy denies identity claim
The German Embassy in Washington states Meyer Gerhard is not the same person as Dr Meyer, a prominent official. The denial addresses an allegation linking the two identities and clarifies the distinction between the individuals.
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Washington
Meyer Gerhard
Dr .Meyer
German Arms Dept Charges Dr Alfred Meyer in Red Cross Case
President Wilson refuses to discuss the matter citing no evidence of a hoax. The State Department orders an investigation into charges about a man claimed as Dr Anton Meyer Gerhard of the German Red Cross who raised funds in the U S and was sent home but was really Dr Alfred Meyer head of Germany ammunitions buying. He allegedly spied while posing as a Red Cross official during wartime.
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German Arms Department
Wilson
State Department
Anton Meyer Gerhard
Red Cross
Lunds
United States
Germany
Alfred Meyer
Tis
Meyer
Bank of New Zealand to Hire Women Clerks for War Effort
Wellington reports the Bank of New Zealand will hire women clerks to free men for military service. Chairman Harold Beauchamp says staff leave for the New Zealand Expeditionary Forces is high and that extra work by remaining staff sustains operations. The bank notes bonuses for staff during the year and honors those serving with the Empire forces.
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Wellington
Bank of New Zealand
Harold Beauchamp
New Zealand
London
Dardanelles
Methodist Church Welcomes Hospital Ship Chaplain Appointment
A deputation from the Methodist Church of New Zealand met Hon. James Allen today and praised the appointment of Rev. Mr Dutton as a chaplain of the hospital ship. They also thanked the Minister for recognizing non episcopal churches.
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Wellington
Methodist Church of
Ashburton Men Accepted for Expeditionary Forces
Recruiting update lists Ashburton recruits accepted yesterday for the Expeditionary Forces. Ambulance unit: C B P Colville Tinweld J D Shannon Infantry: Auches Coldstream Tinds Field Elgin G McCallum Ashburton Artillery: Smith Chertsey.
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Ashburton
Ambulance
Infantry
Auches
Coldstream
Field
Elgin
G. McCallum
Artillery
Smith, Chertsey
Allied advances report gains across multiple sectors
An official communique notes ground captured east of Lorette and southwest of Souchez with 300 prisoners and machine-guns taken in the Labyrinth. It claims 100 prisoners seized at Juannevieres after repulsing counter-attacks, plus progress in the Vosges near Brannkopf with 300 prisoners, four officers, rifles, and 500000 cartridges. Bombs fell on St. Dio Belfort Nancy. civilians wounded at Nancy.
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Paris
Lorette
Souchez
Labyrinth
Juannevieres
Rheims
Vosges
Brannkopf
Hanterech
Belgian Front Advances at Dixmude Woumen Road
A Belgian official statement says Belgian forces gained footing on the western boundary of Chateau Baine grounds on the Dixmude Woumen road. The enemy retreated from trenches and left behind dead as they fled the area.
German guns halt British advance near La Bassée
Rotterdam reports a heavy artillery clash on the Essen-Dixmude and Ramscapelle-TNexport front with German machine guns checking a spirited British assault. Fresh German units move toward Ypres as Allied airmen warn Ostend civilians of imminent fighting. Many German wounded from Dixmude are moved to Grugos.
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London
The
Daily Mail
Rotterdam
la Bassée
Essen- Dixmude
Ramscapetle
Ypres
Ostend
Dixmude
Griugos
French infantry adopts light steel helmets for protection
Paris reports French troops receive light steel helmets resembling antique armor to shield against shell fragments and bullets. Heath Yeices, 23, noted for improved protection.
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Paris
Heath Yieces
German forces reinforce on the San front in Russia
Petrograd reports German strength on the San with 14 corps concentrated around the Hebuczowka and Wisznia as new reinforcements arrive. The enemy advances on the right bank of the Lubaczowka threaten to seize the railway line branching toward Rawaruska and cut lines north-east.
Signs of Trade Increase for Kauri Timber Company
At Lakby, June 18, the Kauri Timber Company reported improved demand after a lull in the building trade. With reduced output the company aimed to keep most plants employed and sustain staff as demand rose. Freight costs remained a major factor. after review, the interim dividend of 5 percent per annum was recommended.
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Mealbourne
Lakby
Kauri Timber Company
Frozen Meat Export Probe Appointed by State Cabinet
The State Cabinet on June 18 appointed a two member committee to inquire into the roof frozen meat trade from Erlbourne. The note cites formal government action and the date of the session as the basis for the inquiry.
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Erlbourne
Grifith Calls for Abolishing Liquor Sale in Australia
Sydney reports Aly Griffith responding to a Prohibition Party deputation on schooling children about liquor. He would abolish the sale of intoxicants entirely if he were Czar, adds that a textbook is being prepared to meet the deputation's demands.
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Sydney
Aly Grifith
Prohibition Party
Advancing Forces Threaten Russians on the Dniester
As a noted military maneuver, units push northeast menacing the Russian rear at the Dniester while the Wiszuia force advances toward Lemberg. The report highlights rapid movements and strategic pressure in the region.
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Deavouring
Dniester
Lemberg
Battle Dispatch from Petrograd Reports Shifting Fronts
An official statement notes German attacks near Lintzkow failed while Russian forces in the Popeliany district crossed the Wenta and sabred hundreds. Fighting at Shavk, Niemun, and Tistenitsa Bystritza fronts continues with gains for the Russians and losses for the Germans, including 14 officers and several guns.
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Petrograd
Lintzkow
Shavk
Niemun
Prasnyvsz
Pightine
Tistenitsa-Bystritza
Widacheft
Austrian Communique Details Captured Forces
An Austrian communique reports 108 Russian officers and 122,300 men captured in the last 15 days, with 53 enemy airplanes, 127 machine guns, and 58 wagons captured. The figures come from the Amsterdam dispatch dated June 1.
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Amsterdam
Mien
Enanon
Machine- Ecea
Wageons
Austria's War Losses Reported By Newiel Statisticians
London reports Newiel statisticians place Austrian wartime losses at 2,500,000. The winter Carpathian campaign death toll from consumption adds 120,000.
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London
Newiel
Carpathians
Italy at War Report From Rome June 7 1917
An official communique states that combat action favors Italian forces along the entire frontier especially at Cernia and the Isonzo. Alpini at Monta Novo charged and drove Austrians from positions north of the main summit, taking 315 prisoners including 14 officers.
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Rome
Cernia
Isonzo
Monta Novo
Battle in Sessis Pass Roughly Describes Alpine Clash
Telegraphed dispatch from Rome reports Austrian forces attacking Italian lines in Sessis Pass at dawn. Attackers advanced in massed formations but suffered heavy losses as Italian fire repulsed them. Fighting rages near Inferno Valley and Malborghetto, with Austrian assaults repeatedly repulsed. a days-long battle at East Treno Glacier ends in Austrian rout.
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London
Martin Donohue
Rome
Sessis Pass
Inferno Valley
Malborghetto
Treno
Italian forces repulsed on all fronts says Austrian official
An Austrian official reports that Italian troops have been repulsed everywhere, signaling continued Allied pressure on multiple fronts. The remark underscores ongoing combat dynamics and strategic shifts in the region.
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Isterdam
Jane
Italiens
Austria on the Defensive in Austro Italian War
Ailan reports the Austrian offensive is now practicable but Austria fights on the defensive. The Austrians defend ports and entrenched camps while collecting troops. Italians seize dominant positions and control key Alpine passes in the Trentino Cadore and Friuli regions.
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London
Ailan
Trentino
Cadore
Friuli
King in the Commons on Italy’s accession importance
In London on June 17 Mr Asquith argued against comparing today’s situation with imperial times and stressed that Italy’s accession is a matter of immense importance for international affairs.
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London
House of Commons
Asquith
Italy
North East Coast raid claims 16 lives and many injured
An official statement reports 16 people killed in the North-east Coast raid including a policeman and 40 wounded. Widespread news from the operation was transmitted by cable, with additional reports from Paris and the coast noting women among the casualties.
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London
News
Baris & Coast
Dee Eux
Air Raid Reported in Belgium Hits Nearby Areas
Three English airmen dropped three bombs near Grondvai south of Ghent. Zeppelin shed at the target area. The extent of the damage remains unknown.
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Amsterdam
Grondvai
Ghent
Bombing hit barracks and munitions factory in Risruhe
Reports from Copenhagen on June 17 describe an aerial raid over Risruhe that destroyed the barracks and the munitions factory. The event centers on the bombing impact and its targeted facilities.
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Copenhagen
Neutral report from Rotterdam on raid on Karlsruhe palace
A neutral from Karlsruhe reports that six bombs were dropped on the palace amid wartime actions. No injuries are mentioned, and the observer notes the event occurred on June 17.
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Rotterdam
Karlsruhe
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