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Newspaper
Kyneton Guardian
Location
Kyneton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1916
Page
2
Convent High School pupils staged an entertainment program featuring musical and elocutionary performances by students and sisters. The event showcased skillful solo and group numbers with strong attendance and praise from teachers and parents alike.
After many years of service, Mr W Hy Taylour retires from the People's Party secretary role. A vacancy is created by the appointment of Afr J.G. Pottenger, who runs his own insurance circles. At the Front, news arrives of Mr and Mrs Winter Birrell of Woodend and their son Sydney’s progress in France as Australian troops advance.
A bold claim promotes Dr Sheldon’s remedy as a universal foil to coughs and colds. The ad markets a product named Coughs and Golds with a price of 1/6, claiming wide availability everywhere.
St Marys Church of England held a Sunday confirmation at Waonilemt with Rev W A Poulton. Dozens of youths were confirmed, choirs and congregation sang Christ Arise, and Havergal hymns framed the service. Bishop Langley explained the vow of baptism and confirmation, stressing lifelong commitment to Christ and church.
Fragmentary list shows Mrs Mary Bune, Miss Nobinsa Wore, and others handling clothing drives for French relief. Items include 3 pairs of socks, helmets, cushions, shirts, and petrol cases. Meeting held Thursday to distribute goods. plans noted for January activities and street deliveries by Several Ravert Melissom streets Rynbten.
A Bendigo Trades Hall Council meeting led by President C Smith discussed proposals to switch the local half holiday from Saturday to Wednesday. Members protested any conditional change and planned a public meeting to discuss the issue, with a petition to the Minister for Labor and an appeal to the Mayor Dr Beebe.
A French and Allied front report describes major action near Verdun with heavy artillery, trench captures, and village seizures. It notes 7509 and 200 officers among the captured, lists villages and farms taken, and reports minor losses amid weather challenges and strong Allied push. The Times cites multiple French communiques confirming substantial progress and prisoner gains.
In a readably garbled report, French forces repelled a German offensive at Verduigs, with General TTL appointed and fortifications retaken. The piece notes French readiness and shifting positions, highlighting the impact of proposals and reactions to the campaign.
Fragmented notes detail a victorious contest and bowling results. Mentions General Niele, Guiness Pevein, and leaders amid references to Tikal Farewell, Genes ville, and Ascendancy over enemies. Includes match reports for Kyneton vs Daylesford and Woodend vs Castlemaine with player names, scores, and attendance details.
Mrs Fy Ross of Stokes Street Townsville writes Rexona Skin and Facial Soap keeps her little girl clean and healthy skin is soft and silky hair growing. She praises Rexona as a tonic antiseptic soap, claiming it exceeds other brands and plans to keep it in the home. Price is 1 shilling per tablet and available widely.
The report describes Elphiston's Paw Grove Giants beans grown at Dr. Owens Pile Grove Estate with pods 12 inches long and 25 pods per stalk, yielding 4050 beans per yard. It notes comparing to Tylden Shamrocks and mentions Strathfield Lode weavers shipped to the metropolitan market, priced at 4 12 6 per head.
An 20th century ad touts Te Sita Cow Fuze canvas horse rugs. Waterproof with swenadown and leg straps, designed to wear for years. Prices listed for multiple dates in May and June reflect varying stock.
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