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Newspaper
Kyneton Guardian
Location
Kyneton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 05, 1918
Page
4
A fragmentary piece discusses medical cures with Cuticura Soap and Browns Bronchial Troches, odd notes on Ferdinand Poels, Foch and Clemenceau in wartime France, and a lengthy report on the peace conference with Allied plans, German reparations, and political figures in Britain and Paris.
Intending boarders should see the principal as soon as possible. The principal will be at home on Thursday, 23 September, and can be seen by intending pupils or parents. The college highlights commercial work with specialists and private pupils in piano, violin, elocution, French, wake production, and other subjects.
At the Provincial Press Conference in Adelaide, visiting wives were hosted with hospitality. They toured the grounds, attended tea, and viewed exhibits while officials and local dignitaries hosted them. A motor car incident occurred during a public event, but no one was injured. The crew enjoyed a theatre outing and evening hospitality with Mrs Elliot and others continuing the social program.
The article discusses wartime sock knitting innovations. It notes a method to knit two socks at once but faults include complexity and differing sizes. It explains a yacht knitting technique using Cross rules and patch knitting to form the heel. Also mentions Kay's Linseed Compound for coughs and bronchitis.
A notice announces that A J Newton will continue the business of the late Geo Costello and successor partners with horse and buggy hire cabs meeting trains and supply for weddings. Operations begin October 1918 with agency ties to Massey Harris Norwich Union and others and local representative F W Chalmers. The document lists company capital, paid up capital, liabilities, and the 2 percent sales commission for fat stock shareholders along with progress figures and dividends.
A historical ad style report warns of dangerous influenza complications and lists remedies. It promotes Wonder-Wool wraps, medicated cotton wool products, and linseed compounds. The notice mentions prices, distributors in Melbourne, and holiday stock promotions, with references to cough remedies and household health aids.
An old advertisement promotes Rexona as skin care and comfort, touting Rexona Rapid Heater for cooling and soothing effects and Rexona Skin and Facial Soap as excellent with Rexona for skin troubles. It mentions Rexona as a shampoo and references Obinabie tablets and Kay's Linseed Compound for coughs and colds.
Miss Phillips offers commercial subjects at her Baynton house and at Kyneton College with sessions on Monday Wednesday Friday and Tuesday Thursday. A six week term fee is noted. She will be at home Monday 13th to select pupils. Sacred Heart College and Convent of Mercy Reyneton are mentioned with 1918 boarding for young ladies and day high school for boys and girls opening February 5. Terms available on application to the Mother Superior.
Local notice promotes Dr Sheldon’s Magnetic Liniment with price 1/6 and 3/ a bottle. sold by Al Wieland in Kyneton. Kay’s Linseed Compound advertised for coughs and colds. Fish Shop on Mollison Street thanks customers for patronage and offers prompt orders and daily fish, plus supper room and cleanliness noted.
War savings groups have been formed across Kyneton and local bodies including Kyneton High School Busters Factory Shire Council Agricultural Society and Red Cross unit. Notable organizers include T W Sutherland Hedley Harper Mrs Keith Armstrong Miss Armstrong and Miss Hutcheson with several private groups also formed.
Rainfall data for Kyneton from 1901 to 1918 aims to show average monthly rainfall in the district. The fragment mentions August 1914 to February 1913 and lists names from military units, suggesting a periodical table or report survives with weather and related memorial notes.
An OCR fragment lists EyneTon Telephone Exchange along with numerous local businesses and residents across Mollison Street and nearby areas in a dense directory. It names butchers, grocers, dentists, undertakers, printers, hotels, a hospital, stables, and many private residences, indicating a community directory page or advertisement masthead.
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