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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 19, 1916
Page
6
On the right wing Alpine troops held positions at Marge Pos setta and Mount Magari. They inflicted heavy losses on the enemy including 208 prisoners six guns four machine guns and wrecked material. Artillery bombardments continued on the Carnia and Isonzo fronts.
Reports from Aiwitzerkind indicate the Austrian Chief Headquarters Staff has been suspended from duties. Bosnian population reportedly in a state of upheaval amid grave conditions.
Rome reports a new Italian cabinet formed June 18 featuring Signor Noselli as Premier and Baron Sonning as Foreign Affairs Minister. Signor Nissolati becomes Political Commissioner of War Services, Signor Arlotts heads Railways and Mercantile Marine, and Signor Denava leads Industry and Commerce.
A royal decree in Rome authorizes further war financing of 400 million lire. The decree formalizes the approval of additional wartime spending to sustain military operations.
High Commission report notes three enemy planes bombarded Dunkirk with no casualties and minimal damage, while Bar le Duc faced an evening raid with four aircraft shot down and 16 wounded. French squadrons dropped 33 shells on railway stations at Longuyon Montmedy and Aun-Ter-Roman.
Paris reports in Matin that Flight Adjutant Ribiere brought down Captain Boeke, Germanys champion aviator, on the Jordan front.
London reports hostile aircraft bombed Padua with three killed and wounded. Italian air squadron dropped 160 bombs and 6000 arrows on enemy camps north of Asiago and the Nos Valley. Italian machines returned safely after engaging hostile targets.
London reports the destroyer Eden was sunk in the Channel during the night after a collision. One officer and 30 men were saved, while three officers drowned. The Admiralty confirmed the loss as a wartime naval incident.
Fishermen at Oxetostad report two large German steamers sunk by gunfire on Friday near the scene of a Russian destroyer attack on Grimin convoy. The flotilla incident involved Soviet waters close to Sweden.
An officially recognised movement for home defence is set to raise funds. Lord Wrench delivered a message from the King, who expressed high appreciation for the volunteers loyal and energetic services.
Scotland Yard has issued a warrant for Robert Menteith on a high treason charge. He is believed to be hiding in London.
London reports a vast review planned for 100 000 troops as Australian New Zealand Canadian and South African forces gather on Salisbury Plain and at Dulford to welcome Parliament’s colonial delegation. The King desires closer ties with the largest colonial army during the visit.
An official communique from Petrograd dated June 18 says Turkish attempts to take the Trebizond sector were repulsed. The report notes ongoing enemy attacks in Armenia while defending positions in the Trebizond area.
The Rand internment of Germans at Delagoa Bay marks a decisive step against a large gold stealing gang. Four men of German descent were convicted in one week. Thefts amount to about £1,000,000 annually, with at least half flowing to Germany.
In the Christchurch area on June 19 the week ended Saturday with an average daily total under 40 per day. Saturdays 95 marked the smallest weekly total yet and the decline persisted across six days indicating a steady slump in recruitment activity.
The late Corporal John Pickering of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force Canterbury Infantry died at Ashburton Hospital. He received a military funeral with a firing party, Defence Corps Band, and pallbearers. The service at the grave was led by Rev H N Wright, with three volleys and the Last Post. Pickering enlisted in Ashburton and served in the Fourth Reinforcements. he contracted pneumonia in Egypt and was invalided home before returning to Christchurch, with limited family in England. His only relative in New Zealand is Private BH Pickering at Trentham, bound for the front with the next reinforcements.
In Britain, June 17 reports say Lloyd George is favored to succeed while Lord Kitchener remains Secretary of State for War. The piece hints a minister of munitions may be appointed, possibly not a cabinet member, and closely linked to the War Office.
A committee in London conducts inquiries into the rising costs of feed and related commodities. It plans to assess price factors and propose actions to stabilize markets and protect consumers.
Fragmentary notes show references to volunteers and renewed vows with possible military undertones. Names and dates are unclear, but the piece hints at a public or ceremonial setting involving Lord Wy r on and Tord Wrenck.
Medical tests show Cinnamon Oil in Fluenzel and other ingredients boosting bactericidal power. Caution issued as counterfeit Nazol spreads with claims of equal effectiveness. Proper Nazol remains best for coughs and colds. a bottle of 60 doses costs 6d.
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