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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 30, 1919
Page
5
Wellington reports on the historic signing of the Peace Treaty with Germany by Allied and German representatives. The article describes the ceremony, the article's terms about ratification and coming into force, and reflects on the significance and global impact of the accord.
Paris reports the Peace Conference assembling at three o clock with German delegates bowing as Clemenceau invites them to sign. Within minutes all signatories including Wilson with American representatives and leaders from Britain France Italy Japan and others affixed signatures. Artillery salutes mark the moment of world peace.
In Paris on June 28 the signing ceremony for the treaty proceeds with mechanical regularity. About 400 invited guests including generals and admirals observe a restrained pageant in Versailles with limited military display and a striking Republican Guards entrance.
Paris reports a last minute stipulation in the treaty allowing immediate return of German prisoners once ratified. After signing, the German signatories departed for Germany.
Paris June 28 reports the Peace Treaty signing began at 2 30 pm Paris time with the Entente leaders Clemenceau Wilson and Lloyd George amid cheering crowds. Herr Muller commented that the Entente will not aid in delivering Kaiser and other high officers for trial as aircraft swept overhead.
Paris dispatch recalls the 1914 assassination that set the world ablaze marking the anniversary of the Sarajevo event that ignited global conflict.
Paris report notes Herr Hermann Muller, a Peace signatory, leading the Secial Democrate. Herr Johannes Bell, the other signatory and a Wissen lawyer, entered politics in 1912 and aligns with the Catholic Party.
Paris June 28 Herr Hermann Muller and Johannes Bell signed for Germany while Chinese delegates were absent. Clemenceau questioned if Germany would sign and the German reply indicated signing with mental reservation. Muller believed the Entente would eventually modify the terms.
General Smuta signed the peace treaty in Paris on June 28 protesting territorial settlements and urging reduced indemnities due to strained European industry.
Cannon boomed in Paris as crowds filled the streets celebrating a news report. The event drew broad public turnout and energetic displays across central districts.
In Sydney on June 29 only sparse demonstrations accompanied by a few flags and announcements. At eight o'clock tomorrow morning New Zealand and other warships in harbor will fire one hundred rounds in a salute signaling the peace signing.
The king thanks the Governor General of New Zealand for the treaty postponement and voices gratitude at the war’s end. He states the conflict’s devastation across Europe is over and expresses hope for lasting peace, happiness, and prosperity for his people.
The Governor General expresses allegiance to the King and the Empire, joining New Zealand in honoring the Treaty of Peace. He pledges devotion to the Crown and loyalty to the Empire and hopes the treaty marks a new era of universal peace and prosperity.
Paris reports massive preparations for the peace signing at Versailles with festive decorations and four signing tables. German delegates faced skepticism as names and loyalties are questioned, while leaders like Clemenceau and Wilson anticipate the binding nature of the treaty and ongoing demobilization concerns.
The final signing of the treaty between the Allied powers and Germany took place in Versailles. Delegates from the United States Britain France Italy and Japan signed in a ceremonial session lasting under an hour. Paris prepared with flags illuminations and large processions as crowds gathered to celebrate.
London June 27 United Press Paris correspondent reports Chinese delegates refused to sign the Peace Treaty because they were not allowed to make reservations concerning the disposition of Shantung.
A proclamation by Herr Ebert urges Germans to accept terms of the Peace Treaty, portraying the war as a justified aggression and pressing compliance with the demanded concessions.
The blockade of Germany will continue until the Peace Treaty is ratified. It will be considered complete when three Powers ratify it, with anticipated delays in the United States Senate while Britain France and Italy are expected to ratify promptly.
President Wilson, departing France, sent a message praising French generosity and friendship shown to the American people. He recalled months of hard work at the Conference and expressed deep regret at leaving, grateful for the hospitality and the privilege of association with French public men.
London marks the signing with peace celebrations at hotels and bells ringing at 3.40 p.m. crowds cheer in the streets and cinemas as the nation recalls the dead and sings the National Anthem in joyous relief. A Paris wireless message reported orders for continued salvos until peace was declared.
Crowds flooded Buckingham Palace after the news of signing. The King and Queen appeared with their family, drawing prolonged, thrilling cheers from huge gatherings.
President Wilson in a national address says ratification of the treaty would furnish the charter of the new order in world affairs. He notes the severity stems from the great issues at stake.
The passage praises a new framework that limits conquest and promotes cooperative government. It asserts respect for national rights and guarantees lasting peace, offering satisfaction and hopeful anticipation for the future.
London June 24 new Italian delegation to the Pence Conference is led by Sito Nor Tittosi foreign minister and chief delegate with Senators Seialoja Ferravia and Marconi and a deputy member.
In Wellington and other cities on June 30 crowds cheered as news of the peace treaty reached, with mayoral proclamations, church bells, and 1:15 p.m. salutes from Mt Cook barracks Featherstone and Trentham. Dash of patriotic events marked by addresses and a town hall gathering. Related: Dunedin mayor sought official confirmation from Sir James Allen, bells and guns marked the moment.
In Brisbane on June 30 a crowd of 400 men attacked two stockmen driving cattle to Ross River Meatworks, scattering livestock. Thousands then marched on a polio station, faced police fire, and several rioters were wounded and hospitalized as arrests followed.
Two pneumonic inshirensa cases were reported to the Hospital Board today at Ashington on the N E Belt and at Rakain. The Dominion Meteorologist forecast westerly winds, strong to gale, turning south, with cold changeable weather and high country snow. The barometer remains unsteady.
A Railway Department insider tells Guardian reporter that engines were in poor repair and drivers dissatisfied for years. He claims engines were torn inside and sent to workshops for needed work, with grades forcing split hauls and wasted time and money.
Postmaster Mrs. Hare says the railway curtailment would upset mail arrangements. Accumulated mails would arrive in a heap in the sorting room, causing temporary tamvestion and delays in delivery to the public.
The Railway Department states that during the restricted service period stock traffic is limited to animals for local slaughter and required by butchers. Only essential lime, manures, fodder, fencing materials, and seed may be moved. Other goods including fish, butter, foodstuffs, household requisites, perishables, and furniture need full loads or are not guaranteed transit.
Christchurch June 30 The Canterbury Progress League asks County Councils and Road Boards to help organise motor service for daily mail carriage amid railway disruption. The telegraph invites councils to propose subsidies and submit suggestions promptly. Signed by Cumie Progress League.
Wellington June 28 The Railway Department announces curtailed services with all express and mail trains suspended. Travel Wellington to Auckland will take three days with overnight stops at Tauracurm i and Palmerston North. Wellington to New Plymouth needs two days and Napier longer. Wairarapa through traffic limited to essential food fuel and household requisites.
Headmaster Mr WooL Watters reports to a Guardian reporter on how curtailment of train services could affect country pupils. Board of Governors chair Mr Jucker says a special meeting will review actions and press Government for pupil boarding help to avoid education disruption.
Director A L Moore says a special meeting will discuss new timetable options after a morning meeting where staff agreed to conduct Saturday classes if needed. Country classes at Staveley and Methven would be cut as travel requires six days round trip from Staveley and three from Methven. Road travel costs are prohibitively high.
Attendees at camp lectures and entertainments would reduce sickness by using the Fluorizer throat remedy. coughing and throat clearing are common, and the canteen stock of Fluorizer is promoted as a healing gargle.
An unclear Sydney report references deaths and city responses with scattered phrases about residents, representatives, and political sentiment. The text is heavily garbled with missing words and broken names, limiting factual extraction.
A Friday evening event at Wakanui School featured a sushie tournament and dancing. Mrs J Lennon won the ladies prize and Mr J Cochrane the gentlemen’s. An excellent supper followed, with songs by Misa F Cass and Mra M Dwyer, accompanist Misa A Dwyer, and praise for performers. The next tournament will award aggregate prizes.
The article discusses sleeping sickness rumors in the United States, clarifying it as encephalitis lethargica. It cites the Lancet review of a Royal Society discussion, explains the nervous system impact, possible brain involvement, and links to influenza epidemics and other nervous diseases.
Detectives probe a Victorian era death where a mother died of strychnine and an infant was later found in her coffin. Police confirm poisoning and uncover an unborn child allegedly hidden at burial time, with further inquiries pursued by authorities.
In Woodbury on May 1 a lioness in a circus sideshow killed keeper John Henry after escaping his cage. A pursuit through woods by attendees with guns and stones ended with the animal slain by a fusillade of over 190 shots, 12 striking its target while crowds watched.
The text notes that observed illnesses were not malaria outbreaks but the gastrointestinal, pulmonary, and nervous symptoms now recognized as part of influenza. It emphasizes evolving understanding of flu manifestations and their broader impact on health reporting.
A damaged column promotes Carson as Ashburton's trusted motor engineer offering repairs at reasonable charges. It urges readers to consult him to fix car troubles and improve starting and fuel use, promising relief for tired owners.
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