Kyneton marks second year of war with home front effort
In a wartime anniversary speech residents vow to uphold liberty and justice as volunteers and organizations mobilize. Kyneton women produce shirts and socks, provide meals and aid to troops, hospitals, and the Red Cross while YMCA and local groups support wounded soldiers and recruitment drives.
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British Empire
Kynesen
Airucaly
Il Overseas Aomial
Savmiany
Anil Marine
France
Virions
Fli Parliamentass
Feerultins Trail
Moi
Anne ccuRstiyl
Hyn
Buine
Tes
anzeaMs
Mali
Geoffry
Go J. Wells
Kyneton
YMCA
Enevire
Sothers
Sears Ai Hayylo
Kynejord Hovs
Kyanton
Renner
Srine
Ranner
Melborne
Yi Baite Jones Teaine
Heen
Rygetin
Slon
Irina
Renton
Anton
Onlesinye
Gallipli
Sas Newagh
Call of Kyateten
Sonora
Anil
Urea
Wwe
Ypres
Austeali
Ryneron
Kener
Gallivali
Siralien
Anzac
Rupert Branke
Australia
Gallipoli
Kyneten
Fiat
Camain
Howe Teague
Adren
Melbourne
God Deeds
Mechanics
St. Paul's
St. Andrew's
Semling
Tor
Presentation to Mr Sutherland Pouca Bass Offal
A formal gathering addressed by LH Clask and others featured speakers including ML Sketeil Thomest and JJ McCarthy. Attendees praised Mr Sutherland as leaving for a new post, with remarks on his service and future plans.
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Mra. D
Sutherland
POUCA
Fowvn
Svantnac Hocal Tneaie Prrpase
Wishlins
Sueterten
Araueh
Wales
Leen
Anstaain
Clask Siraian
Tle
Spain
Sketeil
Thomest
JJ. McCarthy
Musers IL
Rawson
R. Michell
Ely
Suthyrlang
Inure
Kyngton
Mivsits
Skunill
Ly Rane
We Nosed
Miehott Amit Baines
Tonsieyins
Abel Guatidide
Wunie Raysail
Merr
Seoekyil
Klay
Finck
Mtr
Sisheriant
Chirk
Towels and Flannelettes at Scarce Value Prices
Irregular OCR listing shows towels and flannelettes offered at low prices with unclear quantities and shop terms. Includes mention of roller twel ling and multiple discount lines, suggesting a general in-store sale or ad from a period newspaper.
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Towels
Guardian War Funds Report Shows National Contributions
The Age notes Australia’s war funds total 25,757,501 for the Commonwealth wealth, excluding gifts like ambulances and travelling kitchens. New South Wales leads with 2,390,683, South Australia 509,000, Tasmania 139,703, Queensland and Western Australia about 292,822 in a largely voluntary effort.
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Kyneton Women's Patriotic League
Kyneton Stock Masker
Victorian Farmers” Union
Duntrown College Regn
Triure
Australia
Toria
New South Wales
South Australia
Tasmania
Queenslams
Red Cross appeals raise funds across parishes and towns
A fractured report notes St Pauls Red Cross and St Andrews Red Cross Societies collect funds for relief efforts. Totals include about £121 from the Commonwealth Band and £200 raised in Australia while gifts and clothing are sent to France and other nations. The piece urges continued support and thanks workers for their efforts.
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Seneion
St. Paul's
Cross
St. Andrew's
Ito
Preach Red Cross
Kyneton
Lynmren
Paw
Commonwealth Buin
Seytay
Australia
Lowell
Ailihe Nassian
Front Page War Briefs Lob Russian Advances
Historic wartime bulletin reports Russian forces pushing toward Rewel and ten miles beyond Smolensk while German lines on the Somme hold under heavy pressure. Mention of railway risks and supply strains as troops maneuver across Galicia with limited rail movement cited.
Russians Hold Line as German Offensives Crumble
Descriptive war dispatch notes Russian defense near Leiabere and Brody repelling German assaults. Report cites continuous bombardment, Russian counterattacks, and shattered German morale. Civilian displacements increase as German forces face mounting losses and strategic setbacks.
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Gojleta
Stanistan
Haierhort
Leiabere
von Bosimer
Sous
Salsharoff
Brody
von Buishimer
Koropetz
West Front Progress and Allied War Report Summary
British dispatches claim progress on the West Front with reports from Paris and London noting continued artillery action and tactical shifts. The German attack is described as reactive, while Allied commanders emphasize gains and the easing of pressure along certain sectors. A reader notice on remedies for children from a local ad appears amid the war brief.
Verdun Battle Reports From British And French Lines
The Times correspondent at British HQ says British gains last month compare favorably with German efforts at Verdun. German prisoners confirm lost ground and new defensive lines as the front is broken at points. Paris and Amsterdam reports note heavy fighting, with German casualties and French successes including several trench captures and 19 machine guns.
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N Army
the Times
Verdun
Stan
Great Britain
Iman
Paris
Meusegne
Treiver
Fleury
Situation in Germany Shrinks Harvest as People Suffer
The latest indications show the German harvest may fail, forcing thousands in large cities to subsist on saleable goods and scarce leather and soap. Despite severe shortages, the population is expected to endure for months under the blockade, with only a military defeat likely easing the strain.
Casement Hanged on Thursday Morning at Pentonville
A large crowd gathered outside Pentonville prison as Roger Casement was hanged on Thursday morning. The crowd, mainly women and children, cheered at times while Casement spoke prayers and expressed final words.
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Reuter
Pentonville Prison
Jesus
Penzanville Wight
Siinni
Ellis
Xyneton Queen Carnivay Diary of Fixtures
Xyneton Queen Carnivay diary lists events for August including Euchre and dance on a Friday, a mature sports meeting, and social events at Ward's Mili Aupus Euchre party. Also notes a Queen of Agriculture show and a square dance on Sauirday with various local activities.
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Xyneton
Queen" Carnivay
Aerate Diary
Queen of Charity
Masasiiy
Jase
Queen of Agriculture
Social
Yalutin Street
Aten
Albert
Bay
Oth
Fy Square
Sauirday
Port
Australia’s Roll of Honor Names and Returners Listed
Local names appear in a partial list with driver Wo G and Newel among the returners. The text notes illness and mentions Myer Engle LeeCorp Sth Kiletcaunded, suggesting incomplete entries and unclear affiliations within the roll call.
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LeeCorp
Queen of Charity Ball Aids Cinderella Pageant
A lively charity event featured the Queen of Charity and her court in a Cinderella themed pageant to raise funds. Notables include Mrs Peeve of Filhu fa Ox Thursiisyerenlic Society, Mr CW Mure, and Maxell MLC. Attendees enjoyed souvenirs of Barede-3 and Wichers, with Belgian Priest Father Schwerin also noted.
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Peeve
Maxell
Mure
Wargetree
Ladiez
York
Lanstare
Ren
Cameron
Wiltshires
Faronbeur
Father Schwerin
Loaron
Mars International
Urattia
Hanny Elratase
Tigny
Pyrama
Apoor
Haies- Chapelie
Quiss
Wees
Ouney
Liton
Campaell Ani
Mrs Out
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Lithgow Tait
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Navy
Val Warn
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Michell
W. J. Laugher
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Argus & Weekly Times
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A. B
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Mr HL Well Dharmacy
G. J. Wells
Waeeileettoe
J H. Lane
LDS
Melbuweny
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Mollison Street
Seye Ird Bros. Saddlers
Percival
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Dental Board of Ictoria
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H. Rawson
Mollison
Clemens’ Gen Store
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H. J. Wells Pharmacist
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Malia
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Chas Matthews
Fever
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