Influenza and the military
Speaking in the House in answer to questions, the Minister of Defence said the Defence Department had done a great deal to assist the civilian authorities in dealing with the epidemic.
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Victims refused help
Victims refused help
Stories of almost unbelievable disregard for the suffering of others were related on Thursday by voluntary workers of the epidemic organisations.
No need to panic over flu
No need to panic over flu
Maori troops welcome the New Zealand Prime Minister, the Hon W. Massey, and Sir Joseph Ward to the front with a haka.
Epidemic numbers
Epidemic numbers
Queenstown Bay, Lake Wakatipu: view from the Esplanade.
Plea for objectors
Plea for objectors
A plea for the release of conscientious objectors is made by Mr C. Grayndler, secretary of the Agricultural and Pastoral Workers' Union.
Influenza epidemic in Dunedin
Influenza epidemic in Dunedin
It seems to be reasonably clear that influenza has become an epidemic in Dunedin. Fortunately the type of the disease in this portion of New Zealand is, as was indeed to be anticipated, less...
Armistice announced
Armistice announced
"O come, let us sing unto the Lord! Let us heartily rejoice in the strength of our salvation!'' This morning, with a profound sense of relief and thankfulness, we are able to announce the...
Modesty about achievements
Modesty about achievements
West Coast men of B Company, 50th Reinforcements, in segregation camp at Trentham.
Awaiting armistice news
Awaiting armistice news
On the tiptoe of expectation the world awaits the decision of Germany respecting the terms of armistice delivered to her plenipotentiaries by Marshal Foch on behalf of the Allies.
Drama at Le Quesnoy
Drama at Le Quesnoy
London, November 6: The storming of Le Quesnoy was a most dramatic episode. The old town, with ancient ramparts, has been often besieged, but never saw harder fighting than the New Zealanders made...
Le Quesnoy battle
Le Quesnoy battle
London, November 5: On practically the whole front between the Meuse and the Scheldt an advance of between a mile and two miles has been made. Fighting is proceeding at Le Quesnoy, where the...
Armistice joy in Otago
Armistice joy in Otago
The news of the armistice with Austria was received joyously in Balclutha. A general half-holiday was observed and all the bells and whistles in the precincts of the town made the echoes ring.
Austrian armistice
Austrian armistice
A section of the crowd in the Octagon after the announcement that an armistice had been signed with Austria.
Memorial trees for soldiers
Memorial trees for soldiers
The idea, promulgated by Dr Douglas, of Oamaru, of planting trees as memorials to the local heros who have fallen in the great war is an admirable one, and one likely to meet with almost universal...
Peace before Christmas?
Peace before Christmas?
London: The impression in parliamentary circles is that the war is rushing to a close, and that peace before Christmas is highly probable.
New Zealand advance
New Zealand advance
The New Zealanders have another splendid advance in the battle which was recommenced by the British armies this morning.
Germany squirming
Germany squirming
Every day brings convincing evidence that the end of the war is practically in sight, and not only that end but a great and crowning victory for the Allies.
Clean-up will delay return
Clean-up will delay return
Caversham School pupils march in a parade in Dunedin at the conclusion of an inter-school copper trail competition to raise funds for the British Red Cross.
German Chancellor evasive
German Chancellor evasive
The speech of the Imperial German Chancellor in the Reichstag this week was couched in terms scarcely likely to give much satisfaction to his countrymen, and certainly not calculated to win respect...
NZ Division casualties
NZ Division casualties
The Minister of Defence (Sir J. Allen) has received information that the New Zealand Division is at present resting.