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Newspaper
Kyneton Guardian
Location
Kyneton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 31, 1916
Page
4
A detailed race narrative describes the Malmsbury Municipal Cup with hopefuls Tipperary Riverview Rechabite and others. Tipperary led early before Riverview and Rechabite challenged. local backers cheered as Riverview finished strong and Rechabite stayed near the front throughout the contest.
The article discusses a butter embargo impacting export prices, with Britain buying less butter and signaling market tightening. It notes government controls, potential shortages, and reactions from farmers and traders as stockpiles and domestic demand influence price levels and policy.
The item advertises Dr Shelton's Digestive Tabules at 4/6 and 2/6 per tin and Woods Great Peppermint Cure at 1/6. The prose implies a personal relationship subplot and touts digestive relief claims, presenting a buyer guidance tone typical of early 20th century ads with conspicuous pricing and availability.
Mr A Cameron MLA debates decentralisation in the Legislative Assembly. He warns of long-term population drift from country to city, cites stalled country centres, and calls for country industries and irrigation, including mills and farming support, to curb urban concentration. He criticizes policy and urges measures to keep people on the land.
A reader from Footscray Victoria reports rapid relief from a burst varicose vein after using Rexona. The testimonial claims significant improvement in six days and notes the product is sold at Ryaza's chemist shop for 1 shilling 6 pence.
Information reaching Woodend that two soldiers from the Woodend district in France have been wounded and are now in a hospital in London. The report lists families and local names, notes casualty communications, and mentions a service memorial planned for Mr Neil Johnson. A meeting at St Mary’s parish discussed commemorative actions and a roll call anniversary.
The seventh weekly collection in Tar Kyneton raised £1 1s 3d, following last week’s figure of 2 0 16. Donations gathered across Mullisun and Darri areas, with street-by-street totals listed and many residents contributing. A note urges owners to obtain Chamberlain's Cough Remedy instead of substitutes, promoting trust in the product.
Informal gardening column advises on seasonal weather, soil moisture, pruning, and sowing of hardy annuals. It lists seeds suitable for frames, emphasizes sowing in shallow boxes, and recommends Windsor varieties and early peas. It notes care for onions, radishes, lettuce, and herbaceous borders amid wet conditions.
The Melbourne wool sales report strong interest with Merino lots from Queensland and Riverina drawing steady demand. High grade crimps and crossbred lines showed firm values, with Aramac and Corinda among top lots. A broad range of suppliers from Deniliquin to West Australia contributed, while uniform success was noted in related needled remedies for child health in separate columns. The document also notes Chandler’s Cornish Remedy as a valued treatment.
Handbills advertise new and second hand machines for sale including sewing machines clocks and jewellery repairs. Items offered include parasols pipes silverware electroplated ware and scissors sharpened with repairs finished at the Banora address near Murray's Bakery under manager O Mond.
Australian investors urge alignment of investment security with guaranteed rates at the Australian Mutual Live Stock Insurance Society Limited. They question why money placed in Australia cannot be insured under the same protections.
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