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Newspaper
Kyneton Guardian
Location
Kyneton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 03, 1915
Page
3
Fragmented dispatch reports Allied troops delaying a Turkish advance near the Haig line while New Zealanders under Wynicoa Perks arrive at Phyemouth and other ports. The scene includes trench imagery and battles in a broad wartime theater with references to Turkish and Greek fronts and Allied plans.
IMI ELIF and Logeins' artistrang figures feature in a community roundup. The piece notes a San AER Pins event, Shire Council matters, and a social gathering on Poggt 22x with relatives and a committee proposing a social circle.
A July 30 event at Jatin Chayter's Lane State School drew a large audience with decorations and songs. Mr G G Hin presided, speakers noted Mr Trosidder's absence, and a sequence of musical and recitation performances followed, ending with a district patriotic fund collection and Australia Day drive.
Football notes record a Ryneton 9 to Castlemaine result at Barkly Square with Bal scores listed and Castl emaine defeated. Also Trentham hosted Reundry where visitors won. July rainfall figures for Kyneton detailed with multiple yearly totals and notes on wet-day rainfall at Metcalfe and school gauges.
The Prahran Unemployed Help Committee appeals to readers of the Guardian for clothing, blankets, food, and coal for families in need amid winter. A soup kitchen at Barretts will offer soups and stews at nominal cost or free, and parcels sent to Windsor Station will be delivered free from Victoria. Jean Daley, Hon. Secretary, asks for support from Australian readers, especially country residents, including firewood and vegetables. Also reported is the Bank of New South Wales manager WJ Broadbent found dead in the river at Coronus, with details of his disappearance earlier in the day.
In forceful editorial prose a writer argues that Germany's hold on Europe persists as Britain readies for broad postwar restructuring. The piece praises Allied perseverance, laments German industrial power, and urges unity to secure victory and rebuild with a stronger social and economic framework.
A reader recounts the death of Private O Leary and companions aboard a ship near Alexandria, describing shelling, expected burials at sea, and the crew returning to base. The account notes Scottie and others wounded, and mentions plans to move the unit to a new camp. The narrative reflects the peril and confusion of naval engagement during the voyage.
Mothers warned against untried remedies and neighbor suggestions. The ad touts Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery as a safe quick cure for babies colds and coughs, says it treats croup, throat and chest illnesses, and lists prices 1/6 and 3/. Available widely.
fragmentary report notes suffocation risks from croup and a false membrane in the valve. mentions Clamberlain's Conzh Reimedy claimed to loosen the membrane and induce vomiting to relieve attack. references sales or distribution through stores in Kyneton and Chas Matthews, Mulmbinity.
A 19th century gathering featured musicians Miss Cogney and Miss Vera Keath, with Dr Michell announcing competition winners and urging relief work. Prizes included a silver mounted coin brush and a handkerchief. Local figures praised Mr Duncan Cannelament for his continued support, with plans to start fundraising materials by Mrs TR. Macner and a push to begin the sewing project for the Australian Expeditionary Forces.
The notice seeks recruits with requirements for average portraits daily to reinforce Victorians in rank. It lists height, chest measurements, and service terms of five years. Pay scales include separation allowances for dependents and pensions, detailing amounts for wives, children under 16, and widows on death or total incapacity.
A Belgian Relief Fund concert and social were held on July 24 in Mia to aid Red Cross efforts. Performers included Miss Kennedy Abr Gainey Massrs Van ehan Dwyer C Dwyer Lewis and Burridee. A raffle of sweets by Mrs Ree Dagan raised funds while donations came from Mesdames Clarke Fleming Olsson and Messrs Ferguson and Fredrickson. A Red Cross branch was established with Mrs Digan as president and Miss Floing as secretary, aligned with the Kenoto Women's Patriotic Fund.
Mrs E Smerdon of Rennie Street Footsershy reports twenty weeks in bed with a burst varicose vein improved after using Rexona Healer bought at a chemist shop. She notes after two days of active treatment she can move about and hopes to be fully well soon. Rexona sold at 1/6 everywhere.
A fragmented racing item notes purses and dog entries for a Chase Stake event. It lists stakes and prize money per dog ages, with unclear figures, and mentions entries for dogs that have not run more than two courses in any one trial.
C S Barrow and Co announce the late W Darby estate sale by public auction. Real and household items include piano wardrobe and sideboards with a valued pot plant collection. Sale aims to wind up the estate. live stock also listed. Buyers urged to attend the genuine sale at the specified location.
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