Concert and Coffee Social at Barfold Union Church
A Barfold Union Church event in Mechanics Hall on Monday night November 26 featured a concert and coffee social. The program, by Rkyndton friends, drew strong praise with encores for Mr Chapman and performances by Misses Castles, Miss McLennan, and others. The crowd enjoyed patriotic songs, violin solos, and a notable rendition of The Glories of the Dardanelles, while volunteers managed arrangements and thanks were given to Miss McLennan and others for their contributions. The evening included an address by Mr Hayes praising Australia and a robust supper provided by the committee, with readings and songs reflecting wartime themes and local participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barfold Union
Mechanics
Tige
Rkyndton
Chapman
Killarney
Castles
T. Hayes
Miss McLewnan
Mr McLowan
Mr Hayes
Australia
J. Je Ele Hiott
Ilaxes
W.adamas
Wich
Sitliss
Sen. Gamble
Brennan
J. Ailasns
J. Moreau
Cr Aduus
Migg
Every Man Is Needed Major Tubb Message
A wartime notice from Artastrone of Market St Kyneston urges Australian men to join the effort. It recalls Gallipoli veterans and service in France, stressing the need to reinforce divisions and keep forces at strength. The appeal ends with the line Every man is needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tubb
Gallipoli
France
Australia
Market St
Kyneston
Early Sleep Aids and Remedies Promoted
An old advertisement touts Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery as a quick cure for insomnia and stomach disorders. It urges keeping a bottle at home and taking two pills at first sign of a sleepless cell. It cites Chamberlain's Tablets for stomach and liver issues linked to sleep, selling through stores in Kyneton and Malmsbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian Wien
Slickion
Sheldon
Uriegs
Kyneton
Pu. Reen
Malmsbury
Elphinstone notes on disease and a suburb fete
Fragmented passages describe an epidemic like strangles affecting mares and a local fete in the southern suburb. The text mentions a horse loss, a misattributed blame for a mare's demise, and a school patriotic event with Dr Fourke opening and a hive counting game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hy
Denise
Guardian
Ensodd
Taradaly
D. Fourke
Sue
Photographers One Wings in Aerial War Reporting
The Daily Express recounts how photographers and observers in daylight aerial missions focus on steady framing and timing. A collision of machines above no man’s land leads to a pilot mortally injured and an observer recounting a fatal falling chase as pursuers close in, while the frontline unit returns to base amid adrenaline and tears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Express
Finilers
Nerasione
Lave Vane
Rasculius
Moneuis
Mother Cart
Sinlee
Pial
Envy
Pier EU
Che
Fee Sand
Ron Miles
Neuralgia and starved nerves products advertised
An Australian era ad blitz promotes Heals Tonic Nerve Nuts and Liniment You. It touts neuralgia relief and strengthened nerves with nerve nuts priced at 3/ per bottle or 4 7/3 for six. Also markets Chamberlain's Pain Halo like liniment for muscular pains, strains, and backache, sold via chemists in Kyneton and D. J. Resn, Malmsbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heal
Sid
Pal
Hean
G. W. Hean
Castlereagh St
Sydney
Linimont
Chamberlain
Jain
Kyneton
D. J. Resn
Malmsburys
Desolate Ruins and German Atrocities in Chauny Area
Laurence Jerrold in Contemporary vividly details the destruction in the Raye Noyon Chauny sector after the German retreat in spring. He describes ruined towns, burned dwellings, uprooted crops, and a grotesque German propaganda fresco found in a house, along with a local mayor’s daughter forced to post warning notices under German orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raye- Noyon-Chasing
Laurence Jerrold
Marne
Noyon
Chatny
Gradi
Maral
Chauny
Howse
Neuse
Sud
Hindenburg
Chaung Ing
Killihye
Itis
Lurdy
Jercold
Jerald
Garayana
Abel Paivre
Suroy
Con Wiandant
Feneral
Leva
Lily
Amended Pay Rates For Australian Imperial Forces
Amended pay rates list private to officers with daily, deferred, separation and field allowances. Includes pensions for widows and dependants, and specific rates for children. Mentions Maryborough enlistment depot and a pain balm advert at end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Grampians
Maryborough
America's Entry Into the War Provokes German Press Reactions
German papers mock American resolve in the war, downplaying U S strength and predicting limited impact from Washington. Even as they note financial and industrial power, Berlin and Cologne outlets doubt the United States can quickly alter the sea war or topple Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin Zeitung Am Mittag
McHinery
Atlantic
Seaat
Stresn
America
Washington
Tel Dullars
Germany
Wilber
Cologne
Germinny
Evan
United Sites Army
Rainfall Figures by Month for Isvadoy District
This item presents tabulated rainfall figures by month for the Isvadoy district for the year. It notes regent and reference data aimed at helping readers gauge average rainfall across the year, providing guidance for those uncreated to assess monthly totals.
Digestive Tabules Promised To Cure Stomach Ailments
A vintage US patent remedy advertisement touts Dr Shelden's Digestive Tabules as the universal cure for poor appetite nervousness headaches heartburn indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims quick relief by strengthening digestion with tonic and reconstructive agents, urging readers to obtain the product at stores nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelda
Shelden
Jumbled Dialogues From The Spectator Reader Letter
A garbled extract presents a collage of misread dialogue and quotes from The Spectator. The text shows broken lines, questions, and interjections about daily life, meals, names, and moral phrases, resembling a lettered snippet or reader contribution with manyOCR errors and unclear context.
Holiday skincare jingle promotes Rexona soap and tablets
An old advertisement style piece urges readers to prep for sun exposure with Rexona products and facial soap. It touts skin protection from sunburn and mentions Rexona soap and tablets as essential for holidays, claiming the brand keeps skin healthy and attractive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seashde
Tota Weutoy
Lowe
Wyithc
Bezemann head For Two Years Improve Your Complexion
Advertisement claims Bezemann head For Two Years improves complexion using Cigieuura Soap daily and Cugieura Oar ment to prevent pipes bilselduads and eruptions. Promises samples by post and worldwide sales. References to eye care and magical cures by Crossley’s teacher Sintonsen with testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audrisse R. Towns & Cow
Sydney
N.S. Wy
Crossley
Medan ‘Sintonsen
Marciss
Avinrane
Guardian
Cisanie
Ion Hort
Also Mentioned on This Page
Arfold
Gavrelle
Arras
Conia
Joase
England
Fareis
Ani
Elphinstone
Photographers
Aya
Hue
Tae
Agaetase
Fata
Deem
Blom
Hind
McHyine
Ceremvatler
Tims Air
Bantam Onit
Wales
Bis
BOCHE
Auwrrell
Isles of Pay
Denslang
Torres
Unyo Corman
D. J. Regnalms
Barrum
Deutsche Tageszeteuns
Americas
Ameri
Herr Roosevelt
Mack
Benjamin Franklin
Weseusrucsunouss
Ansggst &E Prs
Bash Rosser
Norkrkenet
Seresverbus
Seely
Dixie Farm
USA
Corpus
Ells
Dex
Roe
Wwe
Armstrong Bros
Kynator
Neaness
Dispatch 11
Guardian” Office
Bezemann
J. Brewuer
Hailway
Beechan
Pius
Fawkes
High Street
W. C Fawkes
Aly
Sacred Heart College
Convent OF Mercy, Kynetos
Ynetom College
High Streft
Bina Piavelit Bryast
Mir
Ins Oat
Olbourne Steamship Ge, Ltd
Sone
Adleatitas
Beatin Pane
Yeewals “l
Hacrene
Ntogellansetsig
Cabyker
Mterbourse
Intersey Aramees
SVGCX
Avanstisn Mutual
Sisek
Tiss R
SUTHE
Avesyy
Otter Companies
Willis Bros
Plourmilitas
Grain Schans
Ayers
GoVerimient Perunigst
Boss Gaels
Whalesite
Willis Euos
Palmer
Reynick Solicitors
Kyasion
Tor the
Housewiis
Alardian
KYNETON_ Mare de Hana
Mrs Beeton
Mora Pull
Pete
Ieee
Seconilsti
Coreine
Daelboourne
Bendigo
Melbourne
Koondrook
Murmg
SAS
Messerich Grocers
Nigh Street
Kysetol
Qearnes
Solly
A. Stredwick
Central Pet
Moltison Stree
Ryness
Shiv Snt
Inet
Neltidnigs
Gretee
STC
Coenoyvoltim Smart
Smiths
M. Melures
Barro
Cargatine
Antes
Rose courAs
Ladles
Woman's Magazine
ELITE
Delinestor
Aristacle
James Armstrong
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!