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Newspaper
Kyneton Guardian
Location
Kyneton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1918
Page
3
A fragmented 1920s report notes a charity drive at Kyneton with items donated for the yearly Salvation Army style sale. Proceeds support the YMCA while address lists and unclaimed items were cataloged. The event featured local speakers, songs, and a reception with community leaders and visitors.
Reported mischief at Lauriston and nearby towns highlights playful vandalism and absent residents. Notes mention injury concerns and public sentiment toward local leaders. References to Chamberlain and Steg as respected figures appear alongside mentions of rheumatic cases and community events in Malmsbury and Kyneton.
Prizes awarded including Ladies' Prize Gold Medal donated by W L Rodda Gent's Prize donated by Gr. Ipvin and a Waltzing Competition. Entry fees noted. Supper and music provided. Competent judge. prizes for Totinis Tournament and Dance to be presented by Dr. Irwin on the night.
Before Christmas break the pupils held a stand concert for parents and visitors. The hall was festooned with a tree, toys admired, and performances by Miss Mollie Muller and pupils including Willie Hickie and Madge Hickie. Recitations, humorous dialogues, and a violin solo delighted the audience. Prizes were awarded by Father Loughran and Rev. Furie Lynch for high scholarship and musical talent with noted performances by several pupils.
The Felton Bequests committee approved a 500 pound allocation for charitable purposes distributed to Bendigo Gold District General Hospital 73 pounds Colac hospital 20 pounds Marstborough Hospital 20 pounds Echuca Hospital 132 pounds IngIewood Hospital 132 pounds Swan Ikosu Bro Wycheproof Hospital 10 pounds Benevolent Asylum and King-inn Hospital 60 pounds Daylesford District Hospital 134 Benevolent Asylum 15 pounds Maldon Hospital Benevolent Assim 40 pounds Castlemaine Benevolent Asylum 25 pounds St Amand Hospital 13 pounds plus further gifts for Christmas treats to patients and staff board members listed.
The clipping reports badge sales tied to the YMCA and桑 medical health advice. It notes buyers refunding sums, mentions Miss Duvhait and Miss Vo and Mr Winnie Maxw, and advertises NUJOL as a digestible remedy from Standard Oil Company with a Kyneton dealer.
The Shire of Kyneton council met to set a general rate of one shilling and sixpence in the pound on rateable property in the shire for the year ending September next. An extra rate proposal may be applied to the Riding of the Shire. Public notices call for applications to the unreserved.
A fragmented notice markets a “safe” foot healing method from Rand Healey and Hawi Healer. It promises painless relief for aching feet at a price of 1/6, advertised as obtainable everywhere through A J Ric papdsam in Kyneton.
A fragmented notice lists multiple reserves and property areas around Kyenton including Nowlett Street Reserve and Mechanics Kyser Trenton areas. It mentions railway station work, a railway and coal related matter, and signatures by undersigned parties for a yearly arrangement or survey.
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