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Newspaper
Kyneton Guardian
Location
Kyneton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 31, 1918
Page
4
A fragmented 1918 era piece urges readers toward a spiritual revival as World War I rages. It reflects on civic duty, faith, and awakening, urging collective action for a hopeful postwar world and linking religious revival to national resilience and moral renewal.
An expert outlines options for farmers to improve silos and forage costs. The department may fund or partly fund approved applicants, with cash or on terms. He notes high silo costs and urges timely provision of feed for dairy cows.
War era guidance outlines improvised sock repair and sock knitting ideas with a focus on repurposing yarn and joining methods. A debated technique knits two socks at once, but complexity and uneven sizing deter adoption. A practical patch method using a Red Grass toe approach is described to extend a sock’s life.
An old fashioned medical ad touts WAWHs Wonder-Balm and Wonder-Wool as cures for influenza and pneumonia. It urges keeping both products at home for immediate relief and lists prices and a Sydney manufacturer at 280 George Street.
An ad promotes Sheldon's Digestive Tabulis as a perfect substitute for digestive work. It claims the product contains all essential elements to take up gastric juice and digest any food. Sold by A. J. Richardson with price 17a and overshwers.
An OCR readout lists numerous local names and businesses around Kyneton, including service providers, trades, shops, and residences along High Street, Mollison Street, and nearby areas. The compilation names doctors, bakers, undertakers, hardware dealers, lawyers, and public offices alongside street addresses and cross streets in a dense directory-like fragment.
Fragmentary ad copy touts Dr Sheldon’s magnetic Linime cure with claims of universal benefit. Text mentions Chamberlain’s remedy, water cure, and day-to-day uses, urging readers to buy from listed sellers.
The principal invites intending boarders and parents to meet at home on Thursday, September 2. The Commercial Work is strong, with specialists offering private lessons in piano, violin, voice, electrio, and French. Mrs Manguerite Smith, Principal, highlights practical training in country pupils, Kindergarten, and Physical Culture.
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