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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jun 19, 1919

Page

4

German Cabinet Opposed to PacTerms in Prach Treaty

The German Cabinet is said to be almost unanimously opposed to the peace terms of the Prach treaty. Received June 19 at 12 30 p m.

Weimar Dune le

Clemenceau Critics Stir Paris on Peace Treaty Demands

Paris reports show Clemenceau pressing for strong German accountability in the peace terms. The French premier’s letter to Germany, delivered after the late negotiation sessions, emphasizes Germany’s war conduct, including submarine warfare and civilian suffering. Public opinion splits on whether Germany will sign or resist.

Terms for Turkey and Turkish partition discussed in Paris

In Paris on June 1 9 the Council of Four invited Turkish representatives to negotiate a treaty likely after Bulgarian and Hungarian accords. They expect Turkey to renounce Constantinople and allow joint authority over the Marmara region’s administration. Muslim delegations protest the partition.

Paris Turkey Constantinople Great Powers Tarkey Abhammedan Moiney

Winds of a Feather meeting in Paris proposes rights guard

A June 1 Paris dispatch reports a meeting of Latin American delegates, Indian Egyptian, and South African nationals resolving to form a general committee to bolster their rights.

Paris

Frankfurt crowds clash near Allied officers residence

From Copenhagen dated June 16 crowds in Germany gathered outside the Allied officers residence in Frankfurt. A shot was fired triggering a response as German authorities began machine gunning a building area.

Copenhagen Frankfort Chernrob

General Sir Charles Barter Denounces Somme Dismissal

General Sir Charles Barter spoke at a London dinner to the 7th Division decrying his removal from command at short notice after High Wood's capture in the Somme. He called the accusation that he wasted men cruel and unjust and said inquiry was refused, vowing to publicly vindicate his career.

London Charles Barter High ‘Y Wood Somme Pub .c

National Union Plans Action Against Conscription

London report says the National Union of Railwaymen urged its executive to act with the Triple Alliance to overthrow conscription, instructing decisive measures. The note was received June 19 at 10:30 a.m. and dated June 18 from London.

London National Union of Railwaymen’s Conference Triple Alliance

Pakeha Tragedy In Wellington Analyzed In Court

Sergeant Edward George Burloee Marsden was discharged for unlawfully jailing Sergeant-Mayor Samuel Stanley Mhoate on the Pakeha on May 26. Dr Gordon testified Choate’s body showed skull fracture from a fall, not blows. The Bench blamed slippery decks and service boats as contributing causes and extended sympathy to Choate’s relatives.

Wellington Edward George Burloee Marsden Samuel Stanley Mhoate Pakeha Gordon Choate Bench Henna Mer. Salek J.P Nyapathy

Palace of Versailles construction and capacity noted

The article mentions the Versailles palace project with space for over 10,000 people and expenditure around 226 million. A unrelated shopper scene is described with a frightened mother seeking quick aid for a sick child using a peppermint remedy.

Palace of Versailles

Alcock and Brown Deliver First Atlantic Mail Bag

London June 17 Alcock and Brown arrived at Euston station carrying the first Atlantic mail bag amid cheers. G Hawker joined the congratulators as a procession moved to the Aero Club where speeches were delivered.

London Alcock Brown Euston Station G. Hawker The Aero Club

French Fleet Mutiny Suppressed in Baltic

Paris dispatch reports a mutiny aboard a French fleet in the Baltic due to Bolshevist influence. The rebellion was suppressed and there were casualties.

Baltic

Food Control iPer Press Assegiawan Balance Sheet Report

The Ministry of Food presents a balance sheet for the year ending March 31 1918 showing a total turnover excluding wheat and sugar of £46 378 571. Administration expenses were £1 115 664 4d. The government notes eighty five percent of the country's food was being buried and priced with ninety four percent of foodstuffs fixed. Consumer prices included administration costs and were lower than in any other country.

iPer. Press Assegiawan Toondon Ministry of Food Otig Oller Minh Trading Ag Oly Wis Ivere

Countess Markievies Sentenced in Dublin

The Countess Markievies receives a four month prison term in Dublin after being found guilty of inciting traders to boycott the police.

London Countess Markievies Dublin Tradera

Chief Secretary's reply to Irish-American Mission criticism

Mr Macpherson replies to the Irish-American Mission critique of Irish administration. He denies the army of occupation reached one hundred thousand and defends prison conditions as airy with ample exercise. He says hundreds are not imprisoned without knowledge of charges and notes internment only for pro-German activity. He states dependents are supported and the State aid scheme has helped over four hundred thousand tenants. The government has arranged over £100,000,000.

London Wneland

Cabinet halts plan to revive masks in influenza review

Sydney reports the Cabinet after a thorough review of the influenza situation has decided not to revive masks at present. The decision follows an exhaustive assessment of public health conditions and mask utility.

Sydney

Illness on Steamship Manuka Described as Miua Enga Colds

Wireless advice from Auckland reports the steamer Manuka from Sydney due tomorrow with eleven cases of what are described as mia enga colds on board. The patients include two passengers and crew members.

Auckland Manuka Sydney

A New Cure Claim At Medical Convention

Doctor Chaos Duncan announced at the American Medical Association convention that influenza could be cured by injecting a drachm of infected mucus pasteurized with filtered water under the skin. He claimed the method would produce a spontaneous cure of Spanish influenza, preammoula and catarrh.

Chaos Duncan American Medical Association

Canadian Rioters Target Epsom Police Station Tragedy

Reported by press association soldiers rescuing comrades wrecked Epsom police station. A police sergeant was killed. The Witley riot protested sailing delays with Australians and New Zealanders in other camps joining the protest.

London Epsom Witley

Unemployment Donations Decline in Late April to May

The weekly unemployment donations fell by 322 117 between late April and the end of May. Of those counted, 78 percent were women.

London

Beckett Defeats Goddard In Boxing Bout At Olympia

In a crowded Olympia arena Beckett outpointed Goddard in the second round after a fast start. Beckett landed sharp jabs to both face and body while Goddard was cautioned for clinching. Beckett's assault continued into the second round ending the match. Townley also stopped Hardwick with towel in the twelfth.

Per Presa Association London Olympia Goddard Beckett Carpentien Admiral Beatty Alcock Hraton Becket Townley Hardwick

Fire destroys Marghini printing works in Kent Street

Fire at Marghini printing works in Kent Street causes damage estimated around £60,000. Earlier in Sydney a wire ignited a blaze at eight-story Burnett and Co grocery warehouse on Chalmers Street, damaging adjacent buildings housing the dental hospital, Sydney Importing Company, Lincoln Motor Co., and Crescent Shirt Factory, with damage about £100,000.

Por Presa Association Sydney Marghini Kent Street Chalmers’ Street Burnett and Co Dental Hospital Sydney ‘Importing Company Lincoln’ Motor Co Crescent Shirt

Inter State Labour Conference opens in Sydney

The Inter-State Labour Conference opened in Sydney on June 18 with delegates gathering to discuss labor issues and policy developments. Leaders from several states attended the event to exchange views and set agendas for upcoming sessions.

Sydney

Yorkshire v Australia edges to one-wicket finish

In a drawn innings sequence Yorkshire 182 for five with Hirst unbeaten on 74 in a second innings that reached 210 thanks to Hirst 88. Gregory took 6 for 79 and Collins 2 for 29 as Australia chased 170 for nine and won by one wicket with Gregory not out on 41 and Trenerry 89.

London Yorkshire Hirst Gregory Collins Trennery

Bolshevik Ambassador Office Raided in New York

New York authorities raided the office of 3. A. Martens the Bolshevik Ambassador to the United States and cross examined Martens and staff as part of a Legislative Committee probe into Bolshevik propaganda. Documents in Martung's office were seized and resized.

New York 3. A. Martens United States Martens Legislative Committee Martung

Seamen Strike Actions Spread to Moeraki Crew

Report from Sydney says Moeraki crew join the seamen strike. Melbourne notes Trades Hall leaders proposed settlement terms to Mr Woat. Outlook described as only hopeful by late June.

Melbourne Trades Hall Council Woat

Enemy mine washed ashore near Cape Everard

A mine from an unidentified enemy vessel was washed up on the shore near Cape Everard. Authorities sealed the area and initiated standard ordnance disposal procedures while assessing potential hazards to nearby residents.

Melbourne Cape Everard

Poultry Show Results at Palmerston North

June 18 Palmerston North Poultry Show awards announced with Conway of Canterbury taking open class prizes including silver cockerel and Rhode Island Red titles. Winners include Wyandottes, Orpingtons and Rhode Island Reds across cockerel and pullet divisions with Best Wyandotte awarded to HH McWhirter and other honors to T B Conway and RB Mewhirter.

Palmerston North Palmerston “North T. E., Conway Canterbury Rhode Island Poultry, Pigeon and Canarys Association A. W. Whitehead J. E. Clark Wellington Canaries Yorkshire J. H. Robinson Gisborne C. Denny New Zealand RB. Mewhirter Rhode Island Shield T. 8 Holdaway Marton

Ascot Meeting Opens With Royal Ovation And Fashion

At Ascot on June 16 amid fine weather a pre war style revival drew a record crowd. The royal enclosure showed no khaki as Their Majesties received a tremendous ovation. The Ascot Hunt Cup results list Irish Elezance T, Aven 2, Dansellon 3.

London Ascot Hoyal Elezance T Aven Dansellon

Japan and America Viscount Ishii Resigns as Ambassador

Viscount Ishii has left Washington for Tokyo and tendered his resignation as ambassador amid disagreements with U S officials over China policy. The Japanese Government has not yet accepted the resignation.

New York Viscount Ishii Washington Tokio Japan China

Makura Crew Refuses Stores In Vancouver Strike

Vancouver June 18 The crew of the Makura refuse to take on stores due to a Vancouver longshoremen and teamsters strike. They are fined two days pay. The cargo remains unloaded while 150 passengers await the ship's sailing.

Vancouver

Police Union Protest Resolution Targets Government Policy

The conference of the Railwaymen's Union adopted a resolution protesting the Government's refusal to recognise the Police Union and urging workers to support the police.

London Conference of The Railwaymen’s Union

Explorers Reassess Lower California Island Theory

Early travellers believed Lower California was an island until 1842 when its connection to California state was discovered, reshaping maps and geographic understanding. The note traces the shift from island to peninsula status and the realization of land continuity with the mainland.

Lower California State of California

Chamberlains Tablets and Peppermint Cure Ad Copy

An old advertisement promotes Chamberlains Tablets to cleanse the stomach and liver and relieve constipation. It also notes Woods Great Peppermint Cure as a preventive remedy for colds. The copy urges warm clothing for children on cold days and includes retail mentions.

King’s Success In Waterford Stakes Victory

Templeman rode Trish Elegance carrying top weight 9st 7lb and led from the start as the equal favourite with His Majesty's Ireland in his first appearance. Twenty six laps. His Majesty's Viceroy secured his second consecutive win in the Waterford Stakes.

London Templeman His Majesty’s Jutland

New Zealand Troops to Leave UK and Egypt by Autumn

It is officially announced that most New Zealand troops in Britain will be evacuated by the end of August and may reach the Dominion before October. It is also expected that all troops now in Egypt will be back in New Zealand by August’s end, according to the Press Association.

New Zealand United Kingdom Egypt Press Association

Negative Album Helps Improve Summer Prints

In Texas it is 9, criminal offence to swear over the telephone. An amateur photographer plans to review figures and negatives before the show. They suggest enlarging prints using an Eastman Enlarger. BR Totty offers Albums and Enlargers and can explain how to use them.

Texas Eastman BR. Totty

Apple Championship Results At Palmerston North Winter Show

On June 18 in Palmerston North the Winter Show featured stud cattle and an apple championship. The six Variet ies collection awarded top honors to Bisley Bros Nelson with 93 points, James Cushing West Clive scored 88, and Bisley Bros Nelson again with 88 for third. There were 14 entries in total in the apple class and four in the cockers event.

Palmerston North Dominion Bisley Bros Nelson Jas. Cushing West Clive

Japanese seaweed industry supports six hundred thousand workers

The article notes Japan employs about 600000 people in seaweed output, using the weed to make items from policemen boots to picture frames and electric switchboards. It also mentions Strasburg forts renamed after WWI leaders such as Foch Joffre Petain Kleber Lefebvre Desaix Ney Rapp Poche Ducrot and Uhrich with gilt inscriptions over fort entrances.

Strasburg Foch Joffre Petain Kleber Lefebvre Desaix Ney Rapp Poche Ducrot Uhrich

National gold stocks and a novelty throat aid

The Bank of England holds about £81.56 million in gold while France, Germany and the United States hold £137.96 million, £113.19 million, and £415.79 million respectively. A curious line promotes a product for public speaking and singing described as a throat aid usable anywhere.

Bank of England Prance Germany America

Massey Reports on Ship Supply and War Mandates

In London Mr Massey conferred with the Minister of Shipping about insulated ship supply for New Zealand. August is expected to be a strong month if labor troubles do not delay. He visited St Dunstan's Hostel for blind soldiers and discussed prospects in the Dominion with fourteen NZ men. He also held talks on Samoa and Nauru mandates with Colonial Office figures. Massey plans to return to Paris for final treaty-signature decisions.

Longo London Massey New Zealand St. Donatan’s New Colonial Office Samoa Nauru Mr Massey Paris Arminy Berlin

Hughes urges clear British economic policy imperial trade

London June 15. Mr W M Hughes opened a series of farewell speeches with a luncheon hosted by the British Empire Producers Organisation. He warned Britain and the Dominions must decide whether to admit Germany and whether imperial preference will sustain empire production. He urged bold policy on labour finance industry and imperial manufacture.

London W. M. Hughes Emmpire Producers’ Organisation Gord Milner Atr Hughes Iself Hughes Britain Germany England

Reunion talks test Anglican Free Church bonds

A London Daily News correspondent reports strong push for church unity as Wesleyan Methodists discuss terms of reunion with the Established Church. Dr Chifford warns that unity must honor New Testament principles, not merely form, arguing for inter communion and pulpit exchange while resisting subordination to a prelatic hierarchy.

London ‘Daily News Chifford Wor Christian Union Australia England William Temple Hixeter Gascoyne Lord Cecil

Camp Moraes Speech Defends Camp Life and Youth Training

Sir James Allen rejects Christchurch ministers' criticisms of camp life. He says clergy and padres in camps promote virtue and manliness, while outside influences cause any evil. He supports four month youths camps to improve military training and citizenship, asserting costs align with the current Territorial system.

Auckland James Allen Council of Churches Christchurch Tvl New Zealand Tampa Bir James Farge

Old Shell-Hole Pals Meet at Government Office

Captain Reginald Jones and Captain James Smith, now demobilised, meet by chance in a government office waiting room. They recall 1916 at Plumb Tree Farm, discuss a strike by the Stone-breakers Union and their late toils in business and duty, sharing old camaraderie and wistful longing for the front.

Reginald Jones James Smith Plumb Tree Farm Reggie Cheerio Old Egg Jimmy Pater Revie Cabush Board of Trade Stone-breakers’ Union Lucky Devil Chuck Phim

Coal miners strike cases tried at Green Island

In Dunedin Magistrate's Court today twenty miners faced penalties under the Conciliation and Arbitration Act after admitting breaches connected to the Green Island coal strike. Prosecutors cited threats to withdraw cages and a strike threat tied to union instruction. Magistrate imposed £2 fines on each defendant.

Dunedin Green Island Inspector of Awards Macsregor K.C Press Association

Constipation warning and Chamberlain's Tablets remedy

A warning explains dangers from constipation as poisons can enter the bloodstream causing headaches and organic diseases. Chamberlain's Tablets are promoted as a safe, long lasting relief option that strengthens bowels and stimulates natural function.

Official Reunion Brings Veterans Together In London

A reunion in London honored the Vantecbury Regiment veterans with Colonel H. Siewart presiding. Brig. Gen. BR. Young and Lieut Colonels Criffiths Mead Shepherd Stitt led about 40 officers as toasts were given and music performed. An Old Comrades Association was formed with HQ inChartebareh N4 and annual gatherings planned during Grad National Week. A Officers Dinner and a strong committee from regional districts were created to advance the projects.

London Vantecbury H. Siewart BR. Young Hegiment Criffiths Mead Chratebareh N.4

Sarajevo murder plot blamed on Hungarian rulers in report

A Budapest dispatch says the Hungarian government ordered an investigation led by the Path prosecutor into claims by the Duchess of Hohenberg’s former confessor about the 1914 assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife. The report cites alleged Hungarian aristocracy and Vienna Court conspirators aiming to remove the heir and justify Serbia settlement.

Budapest Pathe Belove Hrang Ferdinand Sarajevo Count Tisza Vienna Franz Ferdinand Tisza London Telegraph J. A. “Zibert Hohenberg Frane Vercinand Serbia Berlin Trankfurter: Zeitung Dru Zibert Franz Karl Potiorek Dolus Eventualis

Ward plans hydro electric scheme for Southland League

A London cablegram reports Sir J Ward has arranged for material on favorable terms for the South land League hydro electric project, pending ratepayer approval. A note on a remedy quotes CNAZOL as a non drug science product claimed to relieve colds, with prices listed.

London

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