Kyneton Minstrels Aid Queen of Charity at Mechanics Hall
Friday's program features Queen of Charity Dr Mary Lane with a fourteen-artist troupe and full orchestra in a first class concert at Mechanics Hall. Supper and a dance follow with popular prices. Also notes: party prize winners Maurice McAufflie and Ligzie Taale, Mulconrey leaving for South Africa, and Mrs Charity's son Victor wounded in France.
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Queen of Charity
Kyneton Minstrels
Kyneton
Mary Lane
Maurice McAuchiffe
Ligzie Taale
Rob Morgan
Campbell
Mulconrey
Kennedy
Dale
Mangan
Lyal
South Africa
Miss Mulconey
Charity
Victor
France
Defence Department
Employers Federation on Conscription in Victoria
At the Victorian Employers' Federation meeting on Monday the 21st, Ernest E Neep cites an anti conscription congress by the Victorian Political Labor Council that planned 50000 copies of a manifesto. He notes Defence Department seizures under the War Precautions Act and questions ministerial knowledge, urging action against the Labour Council for alleged breaches and implying unequal treatment under wartime law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victorian Employers’ Federation
Ernest E. Neep
Victorian Political Labor Council
Defence Department
Defence
Labor Call
Trades Hall
High Court
Melbourne
France
Flanders
Egypt
Seven Seas
Labor Council
Labor
P.L.C
Pearce
Laber Counel
Victoria
Commonwealth
Alr
Hughes
Aus
Itralian
Australia
Empire
Vtorian Political Labor Council
Labor Unionist Council
Steadfast Confidence in Doans Backache Pills Endorsed by Readers
Endorsements appearing in local papers praise Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for quick relief from backache and kidney troubles. Mrs. A Jenkins of Mollison Street, Kyneton, recounts husband’s recovery after a severe pain and bed confinement. Four years later she confirms lasting faith and ongoing use. Pills sold by chemists and stores at 2/9 per box, or 15/3 for six, via Foster-M McClellan Co. 76 Pitt Street Sydney. Doan's is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
A. Jenkins
Mollison Street
Kyneton
Hye
Dyan
Mrs. Jenkins
Foster-McClellan Co
Pitt Street
Sydney
Her First Pie Sparks Unspoken Vows and Simple Comfort
A couple share a quiet meal as doubt dissolves into affection. The wife notices his lingering illness, while a tin of Dr Sheldon’s Digestive Tablets tucked in his pocket promises calm and peace. The ad notes price 1/6 and 2/6 per tin and availability everywhere.
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Sheldon
Chronic Chest Complaints Seeks Great Peppermint Cure
A local notice requests a remedy titled Great Peppermint Cure priced at 1 shilling 6 pence. The ad emphasizes chest relief and health restoration, typical of period patent remedy claims.
Parliament in War Time Struggles and Slow Action
The editorial laments Australia’s slow parliamentary pace amid World War I. It criticizes both federal and Victorian parliaments for inaction, cites conscription debates, and notes public pressure for decisive leadership from Liberal and Labour figures, urging Labor moderates to steer the national agenda.
Fire destroys Royal Hotel at Leech with one death
A fire at the Royal Hotel in Leech on Monday night gutted a pro-storey building. Mr S IL Paterson escaped with his family and later rescued £50 from the safe before perishing in the flames. Mrs Milles owned the building. possessions and adjacent homes suffered fire and water damage, with insurers named as Loved and Vivier.
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Royal Hotel
Leech
Win
IL Paterson
Paterson
C. Sintt
Milles
Sunbury
Aml
Koved Insurance Company
Vivier Insurance Company
Cousins
Family Massacre in New Hebrides Revealed in Sydney Report
A storekeeper Mr R J Bridges of Tantu and four sons were slain in their New Hebrides home. A fifth child was missing believed abducted for cannibal feast. Bodies showed axe and head wounds. scene described with blood, weapons, and torn kitchen remains.
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New Hebrides
Sydney
Makambo
R. J. Bridges
Tantu
Bridees
Bridges
Lal
Children's Hacking Cough at Woods Great Peppermint Cure
A brief entry notes a children's hacking cough event at the Woods site, linked to a popular peppermint cure. The card teases a reformulated remedy and local interest in remedies from that era.
KYNETON Stock Market Report Rises on Cattle and Sheep
At the market on Thursday 94 cattle and 300 sheep were penned. Prices firmed with fat cattle and dairy sorts showing higher values while stores attracted more demand. Figures show 43 cattle and 208 sheep sold with various classes ranging from cows and heifers to springing stock and crossbred lambs, all at improved rates. Yardings were moderate, with steady to higher quotes across fat and store categories as buyers pressed for quality stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WH. Fysh and Co
Clark
Cabinet to Probe State Railways Losses
The cabinet proposes a subcommittee to investigate railway finances amid ongoing losses. Ministers McKenzie Hagelthorn and Secretary Gray will supervise, with expert help desired. Last year the railways posted a net loss of 814000 after expenses, on revenue of 5727000, due to higher costs and material prices.
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Railways
Mtr
H. McKenzie
Hagelthorn
I. Gray
Sir Alexander Peacock
Raiding the Enemys Trenches during Quiet Fronts
Private Hume Corney reports from July 1 describing raids on German trenches, capturing prisoners, and air raids on observation balloons. He notes burning balloons, a formation of about 20 aeroplanes, and ongoing trench service after ten days in the lines with hopes of relief in a couple of days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hume Corney
Ivites
Frite
Dr Sheldons New Discovery For Colds In Babies
Wise mothers avoid risky home remedies and rely on Dr Sheldon s New Discovery for colds in infants. The remedy is claimed to cure coughs and colds without upsetting digestion and to help with croup whooping cough and chest throat troubles. Priced 1 6d and obtainable everywhere.
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Sheldon
Croup
Dr. Sheldon
Wake Your Gown Cough Mixture Adverts Hero
An old newspaper ad touts WAKE YOUR GOWN Cough Mixture for coughs colds and throat troubles claiming it rivals 12s value and can be made by mixing with 2s worth of HEAN'S ESSENCE. It cites Sir Rider Haggard traveling in Australia praising the product and notes ARMS ESSENCE is available from chemists and stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hean
Rider Haggard
Australia
Lane
Jean
Hearne's Bronchitis Cure Sold by J Wells Chemist
A brief notice states Hearne's Bronchitis Cure is sold by J Wells, a chemist in Kyneton. The item highlights the remedy and the seller's name and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearne
J. Wells
Kyneton
Nomination challenged in Melbourne West Province race
The Elections and Qualifications Committee at State Parliament House adjourned the challenge against Melbourne West Province MP D. L. McNamara. Aikman’s counsel argued lack of property qualifications, citing three properties and valuations. McNamara’s team disputed reliance on unlisted assets. The panel scheduled further hearings, with witnesses needed for valuations, and adjourned to the following Tuesday. The report also includes an advertisement for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, urging use for children and croup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Legislative Council
State Parliament House
J. G. Aikman
D. L. McNamara
Melbourne West
R. Teckett
Starke
Aikman
Blackburn
McNamara
Abe Namara
Air McNamara
St. Kilda
Krooweertp
Mc Narra
Morriss Imperial Eye Ointment Promises Quick Cure for Eye Ailments
An advertisement extols Morriss Imperial Eye Ointment as the solution to eye troubles from dust heat and smoke. It claims relief within moments and cures for conditions like blight, inflammation, and ulcers, citing Ada Crossley’s teacher Madam Simonsen among its testimonials. It advertises availability from Armstrong Bros Guardian office chemists and stores at 2 shillings per pot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iIt
Newrest
Morriss
Australia
Ada Crossley
Madam Simonsen
Morriss Imperial
Armstrong Bros
Guardian
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Redesdale
Employers’ Federation ON
Adelaide
Europe
Admr
Fisher
Australis
Alles
Avowel
Perth
Rotel
Kyneton Stock - Market
Attonx
Sul
Timmense Stocle
Australasia
Nurse Endres
Burbon Street
Bundaberg
Clements Tonic
Suds
Elis
Linndjerberg
Dudley Street
W.A
Linnderberg
M.L.C
Chamberlain
Waderhand
Chas. Matthews
Malmsbury
Chemsts
Hayes
Hayies
Ceylon
Ee. Equitable
Mymeton
Grooke
Joe
C. Bt
Bronte
Sam
Alite Brooke
Brooke
Brooke's
C.M. Brooke & Sons
Melb
Onc
R. Towns & Co
N.S.W
Hqors
Inet
Robt
Michell
W. J. Laugher
Argus & Weekly Times
Sutton
Jones
R. Michel, Molisey Stree Kyneton
Lawzher
Shipping
Fasmania
J. Dawson
Baris
Wapnesday
Semut
Minter Aice
Porte
Uerins
Apy Nwourme Steamstiyy Ct Limited
Azar King Street
Gi Hebourne
Fremantle
Dimbooli
S.A. Gulf Ports
Newcastle
Cnet
Newcastle Adelaide
Salsos
Vicketa
Ckett
J2lbourns Steamship Com
Pany Limited
King Street
Kashgar
Rharmalit
Arabia
Moren
Hobart
Colombo
Oversea
Interstate
Orient Line
Lewis Plumme Collins
A. G. Rauland
Moy Tison
Sacred Heart College
Convent OF Mercy
Mr. Baldwin
High Street
Ryneton
Murray
Murray's Bakery
GEO. S&s. Omontd
DUAR
Dunnell
Collins Street
Fas Trust
Australian Mutual Live Stock Insurance Society, Ltd
R. Sutherland, Kyneton
Australian Mutual Live Stock Insurance Society, Limited
W.C. Fawkas
Nobu
Lien
Craig Wilian Son
Ae Ey
Craig
Theak
Craic. Williamson Pry. Tp
Elizabeth ST
R. Baldwin and
T. Pb, Hayes and All’ Grocers
Pames Will Strong
Kyneton Guardian
SM - Ton
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