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Newspaper
Kyneton Guardian
Location
Kyneton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 03, 1916
Page
2
Advertisement lists stock items with discounted pricing for August. Items include towels 34, flannetettes 3/11, damasks 1/2 to 1/6, roller valence, curtains 3/17 per pair, Hogies prints, and 70 pieces soft all wool plait priced at 3/6 for two dozen. Includes references to “Old Miices” and “Great Valdes” likely misread place names.
A court hearing is set after a debt case against W Warking on Piper street. The Queen Carnival opens with supporters busy on the first day, selling tickets and badges, as preparations continue and a meeting of the Queens committee is planned.
A detailed account of the Kyneton physical culture class for female teachers and girls. Miss Anderson and Lieut Webb lead exercises emphasizing hygiene, breathing, and posture, with drills, lectures, and organised games. The program aims to improve health, vitality, and schooling readiness, drawing praise from inspectors and sisters.
The Kyneton Patriotic Minstrels presented a concert on Monday featuring local amateur performers led by Miss Vera Janes and Miss Dora Pendock with Mr W Aitken and Messrs Davies Harris and Scott from Melbourne. A German invasion farce drew applause, followed by supper hosted by the Kyeton Women’s Patriotic Committee and a charitable sale of goods.
Mrs Jobson of Epping street after decades in Kynecon decided to move to Methenene where her daughter attends a suburban school. Sergeant Ray Jobson, at the front, was guest of St Pauls Parish Hall during a Red Cross society gathering with friends. A gift bouquet and ribbon were presented to Mrs Jobson along with heartfelt thanks for her years of support and friendship.
A public meeting in Kyenton Shire hall endorses the war’s second anniversary with calls for unity and support of Allied aims. Premiers request funds for the Australian Salihars’ Re Varistation Find. Fire Brigade Band to perform at 7 30 pm. Chamberlain's Pain Balm touted for relief and used locally. available from chemists and Chas. Mathews in Malmsbury.
A long column from Kyneton ages reveals a community alight with family notices, charity raffles, and health concerns. Mrs Bromley and kin mark a milestone. Miss Joyus Merkits hosts a first prize in a local event. Major figures like McCrae and the Gallipoli era are referenced, while the town notes progress of the Queen Carnival and the Red Creek Society. A dying soldier’s Testament is shared, and local sericulture gains praise from the Victoria Silk Association. Five Victorian women now serve as municipal clerks, with profiles of Reeves, Robinson, Bruford, and Murphy highlighted. Additional notes cover community illness, upcoming exams, and charitable efforts alongside advertisements and local notices.
The Malmsbury wedding of Beatrice Carter and Henry Bellrage was held at Malmsbury Methodist Church with Rev George Hermit officiating. The church, decorated in white roses, featured a wedding bell canopy and a silk ribbon confetti shower. The bride wore white crepe de chine with lace and a court train. bridesmaids wore white, and the groom was supported by family. The ceremony included Mendelssohn organ music and Lohengrin procession songs, followed by photographs in Kyneton and a small tea at the bride’s home. The couple will reside in Yarraville after a modest reception and honeymoon plans.
A chaotic discussion at a public meeting centers on foreigners and national loyalty. An Italian-born figure Mr Catani and his son, Colnni, are cited amid a charged debate about patriotism, identity, and who counts as Australian, with memories of Gallipoli and immigration framing the tense exchange.
An elderly patent remedy advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a top remedy for teething pains in young children. It claims a range of soothing effects for both teething and associated discomfort, with dosing guidance and warnings about indications and administration through infancy.
Fragmented OCR notes list August fixtures for the Kyneton Queen Carnival with references to social events at Ward's, Stree t venues, and a ladies committee meeting at the Lodge Room. Details are unclear and partially garbled.
An in memoriam service was held for Mrs Vale with Rev George Cameron officiating at the church. The service reflected on her long life, four children, and deep faith, mentioning influences from Missionary work, revival efforts, and praise songs as part of her spiritual legacy.
Mrs Margarey Willow and family mourn the death of Mrs Garlick of Keniton after a long illness. The interment will be at Kynerny Cemetery near her late husband Mr Garlick in a service at Saint Sula church attended by relatives and friends. The family, including Mr J. Garlick and Mrs Hick, note her steady faith and long years of devotion.
A distressed woman calms as a tin of Yr Shel’s Digestive Tablets rests in her rocker. Dr Sholtyn’s Five Tablets sit nearby, suggesting a domestic scene of comfort and worry easing at home.
Taradale police report multiple license violations and supervision breaches involving local residents and businesses. Officers cited individuals for unlicensed activities and improper supervision, with follow up actions noted for enforcement.
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