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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 29, 1917
Page
6
Reports say Hermada Hill, the last major fortress near Trieste, is under heavy assault as Tralian forces advance north and south. British batteries pound the fortress while Austrian guns briefly withdraw many guns from Bermuda to Trieste. Monitors claim western Trieste suburbs largely destroyed.
London May 27 The Daily Chronicle correspondent reports British monitors aiding Italians in the Carso battle. From a Gulf of Venice station their guns targeted enemy aeroplane hangars and military works near Prosecco Contovello on the Trieste railway. The bombardment damaged the railway viaduct station hangars and sparked a large fire at Contovello.
The Spanish mailboat C. de Eliza subre of 4376 tons has been sunk. One hundred thirty three passengers and crew are missing, including the Spanish Consul at Colombo.
Amsterdam May 27 reports the Cologne Gazette saying six hundred German daily newspapers ceased publication during the war.
May 1915 correspondence between General Gebsattel and Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg calls for broader war aims to avoid revolutionary unrest. Gebsattel urges giving people what they deserve. the chancellor cautions against pressuring the Crown and notes foreign policy and defense priorities.
The Thinker's Notebook notes the popularity of genuine No Rub Bing Laundry Help, arguing imitations fail to sell and that the notebook comes free with every 1g packet of the genuine product. Alfred Greer is cited.
May 28 report from Milan says Count Tisza declares opposition to any government not pressing the war. In Budapest crowds jeer Tisza before the palace while leaders refuse to cooperate, causing chaos across Hungary with fires in Gyoengyoes and other towns.
Budapest telegram reports Archduke Josef refused the Premiership. A message says Emperor Karl met Hungarian opposition leaders who urged Archduke Jost to form a cabinet.
War correspondent Ward Price from Salonica predicts Constantine intrigues against the Allies will resume after the Thessalian harvest. He says Greece will gain eight months of self sufficiency from food imports and the Allies blockade.
A Rio de Janeiro dispatch reports that Brazilian neutrality has been annulled. The message states neutrality in the ongoing matter is terminated, signaling a shift in policy from the South American nation.
Returned servicemen at the Roto rua Sanatorium learn wickerwork and crafts, 50 soldiers trained since before Christmas, under Miss EH. Fenton, with praise from an expert. Despite disabilities some crafts improve hand use and morale, while demand and local support grow.
Wellington reports indicate rents near the Featherston and Trentham camps are excessively high. The War Legislation Act failed to curb increases, pushing a government review and possible war regulation action. Salvation Army housing near Featherston helps wives, while Trentham offers none. Soldiers from outside Wellington bear the burden as landlords seek risky profits before demobilisation.
An advertisement urges immediate relief for dry throat and stuffed nostrils with gargling and sniffing Fluenzel products, noting prompt effect. It lists Pluenzel and 2/6 as part of the items and implies a morning routine.
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