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Newspaper
Kyneton Guardian
Location
Kyneton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1917
Page
4
Garden notes discuss planting guidance for annuals like cosmos and silyias, tips on spacing, watering, and fertilizing, and seasonal advice for peas, sweet alyssum, and Lady Lerox. It emphasizes soil richness, timely watering, and careful transplanting to ensure strong growth.
Melba's dramatic appeal calls on Australian women to delay civil unrest and support Allied efforts. The message urges unity, condemns government critics, and warns that salvation hinges on decisive action against opponents within society.
A period advertisement touts Dogg's Ointment as a cure for piles with minimal discomfort and claims thousands of cured cases across ages and sexes. It includes testimonial from T. Carter of Merkley Street and notes price and availability through Foster-McClellan Co. Also promoted are Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy for insomnia linked to stomach and constipation issues, sold by local chemists.
Market figures show 299 pigs trimmed with varied prices for baconers and porkers. Buyers attended in good numbers and fat pigs sold above prior market levels while stores and small pigs opened strong but prices eased due to heavy yards. A total of 148 pigs were booked including choppers and suckers, with quotes listed for each class.
The notice outlines voluntary enlistment estimates and calls for reinforcements across Australia. It lists exemptions for married men and clergy, ages 26 to 45 for single men, and permits magistrates to decide exemptions with appeals to a Supreme Court judge. It notes proportional calls by state and special provisions for families and religious groups.
At a Boant Hearst meeting on Wadntesshi the Castlemaine councils reported on pollution in the Coliban River. The Water Supply Commission and local bodies discussed drainage discharges and asked if any action had been taken. The board promised to circulate correspondence and keep municipalities informed as measures to protect the watershed proceed.
A fragmentary excerpt quotes Rev. Henry J. Hawvard of Birle Street, discussing sacredness beyond possessions and the call to discipleship. It questions how sacred ideals relate to material privilege and the memory of fallen figures.
An early stage cold responds to Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery urges a dose or two for quick relief. Also advised is Chamberlain's Pain Balm for sprains, with directions on bottle use. Available from local stores and D. J. Ren.
In 1916 Australia debates a conscription compromise amid political fault lines. Prime Minister Hughes seeks a middle ground to avoid delaying reinforcements as the nation faces strategic pressures. Tudor and supporters argue over pledges and the impact on wartime unity.
Amended pay scales listed for Private to Commissioned Officers with daily rates before embarkation and on active service. Includes separation allowances, deferred pay, and pensions for widows and dependants. Mentions total incapacity pensions and notes local Depot and endorsement details.
A woman climbed a rope ladder from the wharf as the Gonah steamed toward Burnie Tasmania. She reached the vessel just as a dying man’s condition worsened and joined her companion in being hoisted aboard. Local officers warned of fines for delays as the ship moved away downstream amid cheering onlookers.
A London discussion centers on the Australian Reinforcements Referendum with a strong Federal Government propogels committee led by O C Boyle of Sydney. The press and public weigh the issue amid partisan debate and international concern over potential interference.
A garbled wartime plea condemns those who oppose sending reinforcements and urges total abolition of the enemy regime. The excerpt references naval supremacy, aid to allies, and a resolve to continue the fight, citing Newry Howard as a credited voice and detailing the seriousness of preserving national unity.
A colonial notice outlines a bantam recruitment scheme allowing men under a height threshold to enlist. It notes Defence approval, strict medicals, and formation of calls for short, fit volunteers. It also advertises Morris Imperial Eye Ointment and Woods Peppermint Cure as remedies and household items.
W M Hughes urges electors to back the government plan to send reinforcements to front line troops. He argues the moderate proposal will protect Australians at the fort and defend freedom, warning that rejection betrays soldiers and risks death.
An advisory discusses seaside trips and protective measures for sun and skin health. It highlights Rapid Heal products and Rexorta Skin to aid protection, with cautions about proper use and avoiding injuries during holiday excursions. The text emphasizes care for gifts, travel, and personal safety while enjoying time away.
The text markets a remedy named Sheldon’s Digestive Tabules claiming universal stomach relief through a verbal remedy. It touts nontechnical age conditions and promises natural ingredients with dissolving claims, presenting the product as a universal cure.
A letter from Melbourne dated 1973 promotes Clements Tonic as a cure for liver and nervous ailments. It claims a customer recovered after two bottles and credits the tonic for renewed strength. The note lists a Birmingham address and advertises other medicinal products.
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