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Newspaper
Kyneton Guardian
Location
Kyneton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1916
Page
4
A fragment discussing garden tasks and seasonal care. It covers planting timing, soil needs, weed and pest management, watering, mulching, and seed selection. The text emphasizes preparation, soil quality, and maintaining tools and supplies for the growing season with references to seed varieties and general garden maintenance.
An online fragment describes a mysterious remedy claiming to ease pains in the back joints and nerves with multiple references to doses and bottles. It lists practitioners and vendors in Kinney and nearby towns and mentions a product sold at various outlets with prices and postal offers, wrapped in garbled medical jargon.
Donald Mackinnon MLA of Motu has been appointed director of recruiting for the Commonwealth under a new scheme to mobilize reinforcements for the front. The PM arranged the appointment. Mackinnon will oversee the organization across the Commonwealth with state and local recruting committees and a dedicated staff.
The document outlines formation and duties of a State central committee to coordinate civilian volunteers and organizational partners for recruitment efforts. It notes recruitment officers and clerical support, civil service eligibility, and calls for broad citizen participation to back government schemes.
The debate over daylight saving spreads across Australia with Tasmania Victoria Western Australia and Queensland debating a nationwide standard. The proposal would shift clocks and affect time keeping across states under potential federal action, with Parliament and War Precautions Act considerations cited. The movement hinges on political approvals and interstate alignment.
The article describes prolonged strike impacts on furniture businesses, noting extended payments, reduced sales, and layoffs. It mentions workers resisting downtime, maintenance of some positions, and a manager seeking preservation of skilled jobs as factories face operational strains.
The Governor General and Lady Helen Fergusine with the State Commandant and Brigadier Williams visited Royal Park camp on Wednesday. His Excellency presented the Distinguished Continet Medal to Private Marthe of the Hth Infantry Battalion for conspicuous gallantry at Gallipoli. Private Campigli also received a commendation. Crowds cheered as Private Marthe advanced with Sergeant-Major Stewart. The Governor General praised the deeds and noted the salutary service of Australian troops.
A letter to Lieutenant Colonel Beneath commander in Melbourne notes recent arrivals of comforts from Home. The author thanks soldiers and allies for support and cites the celebration of peace and national solidarity with cautious optimism.
Fragmented OCR text describes teas, a meeting of a council, and then a long promotional piece for Morris Imperies Eye Ointment claiming cures for constipation blight and Sandy Blight. It mentions Ada Crossley and various professionals endorsing magical cures and public praise.
A fragment notes a home remedy called Hean’s Essence for coughs and throat discomfort. It claims a pint of the finest quality cough mixture can be made quickly by adding essence to water, and mentions Sir Rider Hapgars who visited Australia and will take Hean’s Essence to England for friends. Availability is via chemists and general stores.
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