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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 22, 1915
Page
6
Italian forces on the left bank of the island show tenacity and seize important heights after a two day fight. They take over 500 prisoners and capture munitions and equipment. An Italian dirigible patrol guarded the area at night, reporting the success.
Crowds gathered at the funeral for Sub-Lieutenant Warneford and American correspondent Mr Needham. Wreaths were laid including a flying aeroplane representation, and Paris Governor General Cailieni sent city wreaths. Warneford neared the region of Honour Cross at the time of the incident.
Berlin experts discuss Lieutenant Warneford's monoplane used to destroy the Zeppelin. They deem its ascent rapid and its design favorable for downward observation on both sides, noting high efficiency and practical construction.
Berlin reports the Granit, a 662 ton Norwegian steamer, was sunk off Christiansand by a German cruiser while carrying mine props deemed absolutely contraband. Amsterdam message notes the vessel’s loss occurred last Friday while on voyage.
June 21 The Allegate of Carrying London reports Stahl a Ciermantn reservist declared he saw guns on the Laustania and has been indicted in New York for perjury.
A German naval officer asserts Germany built two battleships of 86 000 tons and 25 knots since August, carrying 1 inch guns, along with 48 submarines including 12 of 800 tons and 15 knot submerged speed, 20 surface.
Constantinople declares a semi submerged Agamem pie type battleship seen at Kehalo Bay. Mr Asquith reports Naval Division losses to end of May with 50 killed 85 wounded 49 missing. A cryptic line mentions Aten 483 1862 2612 and interned in Holland.
In Sydney on June 21 under the Pure Foods Act Francis G Boylson was fined £30 for supplying adulterated coffee alleged to contain 64 per cent victuals for troops and £2 for a false certificate. He pleaded guilty saying he only gave the order to another firm and no coffee was packed in bond under government supervision.
In New South Wales a contractor Arthur Kidman Major F W Page Quartermaster General Major A G O Donnell Assistant Director of Supply and Transport Sergeant E Leake are indicted for conspiring to defraud the Commonwealth. They allegedly charged excessive prices for foods for armed forces between October 20 and May 7. The case hinges on retrospective powers of the new Act and Pape pleads not guilty.
The text records a fragmentary court remark about retrospective power and a pending hearing. It mentions the court’s lack of power over certain cases and a hearing date being set, with references to omissions and procedural delays.
A London Times commentator reports Germans increasingly question their own policy, noting growing anti German sentiment and calls for restraint. The piece highlights a gap between Germany’s aims and others rights, plus shifting attitudes on the Italian question and Austrian unity amid Galician successes.
Rotterdam reports on June 20 that Germany is calling out a further four hundred thousand young men. They are described as first class material and largely railway workers, indicating a mobilization for labor and military needs.
A Berlin professor urges expelling foreigners from German universities. He says reprisals would be harmless since other countries have nothing good for Germany. He claims a Rhodes Scholarship is valuable only for sport and spending a large income.
June 21 Rome Montenegrins occupy the heights of Taraboach and direct their objective toward Scutari. The report notes strategic push in the Albanian theater with Montenegrin forces advancing on key positions.
In Auckland on June 21 the Hospital Board was informed by Dr Valentine that among 263 wounded arriving by the Willochra, about 22 will be sent to Auckland. The Department expects the hospital to provide suitable accommodation for incoming wounded. The Government will cover a maintenance fee if needed.
In Dunedin on June 21 the Defence Minister clarified the distinction between ordinary hospital provisions and special comforts for sick and wounded soldiers. He noted public donations to the Empire Defence Fund, forwarded sums including £1000 upon request, and that public funds are held for supplying comforts to soldiers in Egypt and England hospitals.
A June 21 message to Lieu tenant-Colonel Hughes from Cairo contradicts reports to the Governor and Hon. James Allen about funds for wounded at Cairo. The cablegram says no funds are available though a letter from Captain Blemires prompted £100 to be sent.
At the annual staff social of Messrs J B Clarkson and Company Ltd chairman of directors Mr Hope Gibbons spoke. He noted he had already subscribed large amounts to the venture and urged further support.
The firm will cover the gap between military pay and current salary for enlisted employees. Dependents receive regular sums during absence, or lump sums on return if no dependents. The company guarantees reinstatement to the same or better position on return from service. If staff choose to enlist, they are assured not to lose pay or status.
In Gisborne the Supreme Court in Chambers adjourned a motion for probate in the will of Malcolm Hugh Campbell a trooper who died at sea before leaving New Zealand. Mr Justice Cooper noted no proof of death and urged a conference to fix required proof for future cases acknowledging war related fatalities.
An Adelaide reader extols Zam-Buk for chilblains and skin injuries claiming rapid relief and healing. The testimonial details a child Jessie’s long struggle with chilblains ending after Zam-Buk use, and praises the balm for cuts, burns, ulcers, eczema, and other ailments.
A fragment urged taking Woods Great Pep permint Cure as a quick reliever for influenza symptoms. It mentions a 64 Qa 6d price and CNAZOL as another option with 66 doses and sugar intake. The note instructs getting the product to New York.
A large parcel of books from London and other publishers has arrived featuring current fiction and topical subjects. A selection lists titles from Fraser Dell Garwood Dehan Haggard and Rex Geach with prices from 1 6 to 7 9 per posting. Includes pocket Bibles Weymouth modern speech New Testament and pocket Testaments with Yapp edges. A W Hopkins Booksealers and Stations.
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