Christmas Thoughts and Local Updates in Kyneton
In Morrison Street hairdresser QV Collins passes ownership to McKinine, with former operator Fred Armetigus shifting. Christmas carol events at St Pauls Church.
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Newspaper
Kyneton Guardian
Location
Kyneton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1916
Page
2
In Morrison Street hairdresser QV Collins passes ownership to McKinine, with former operator Fred Armetigus shifting. Christmas carol events at St Pauls Church.
The Kyneton High School patriotic fete on December 21 celebrated the year’s end with a strong Education Department War effort. A lively program featured cookery displays, tea, snacks, and stalls with crafts and flowers, plus a concert hall program led by Misses Castles and Wells. The event raised about £140 for war relief, with students, teachers, and parents contributing. the fete concluded with performances by the school choir and various departments.
A Thursday afternoon farewell for Mrs Pinell at her residence in Agnes, Kyneton. Guests, hosted by Mrs Brockelbami and daughters, filled the main hall with early summer decor. Attendees praised her kindness, presented a silver mounted trinket, and offered best wishes for happiness and prosperity in the years ahead.
Fragmentary OCR describes a Bible Society in Europe event with Rev Oth Hogaite and local secretary Herr Rooyen. It recounts meetings, speakers, scripture distribution, and community response, noting a 113 year history of assisting readers and ongoing support across Lanham Varia Wanlis Aint Vores Petraceast Muses amid hymnody, sermons, and printed materials.
The Saint Paulis Red Cross Society held a gathering at the Colonial Hotel with Mrs Mom and Mrs Pannell mentioned among organizers. Attendees praised the event, noting refreshments and expressions of appreciation for Mrs Tulloh and others. a social hour followed and plans discussed for future charitable service.
At Albert Hall a varied program features Prauraaniioe sift te surged and a five quarter rodaverian film They Esphorer plus a romantic tale The Mave taveidere with Florence Kop and Hazel Dawn headline in a new division of showings Patrons are reminded prices stay as usual and a Patriotic Fund event is planned at Lauriston hall. State School vacation closes Vittoria schools until January reopens on Tuesday.
A fragmented local notice details Trentham miners facing labor and safety concerns with mentions of Beverly Pesto and Mrs Millers arm, plus references to June events, mining locations, and community leaders. The article describes mining activity, regional figures, and ongoing assessments affecting workers and residents.
A fragmented account honors sacrifice and service, praising the enduring record of enlistment and patriotism. The piece mentions families, a call to support troops, and references to individuals connected to wartime efforts and community loyalty. The text names several regions and groups linked to the cause.
The notice outlines holiday closures and altered service days. The post office will close earlier on the day before Christmas and reopen in the new year. Shoppers are advised to plan accordingly and expect limited telephone service during peak periods.
A fragmented report highlights Miss Ryan and Miss Ryen’s notable roles at Ryngton and Seria in the Bytelan High School cookery and arts program. It mentions departures, mentor figures, and a focus on strong moral character, with civic fundraising tied to war relief and youth guilds promoting education and crafts.
The Kyneton Women's Patriotic League held a meeting Thursday with Mrs Ashivut in attendance. Donations were recorded as fines and regular contributions, listing numerous attendees and items sold, including items and amounts from the auction and bake sale.
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