Formidable Sinks in English Channel Sink mysteries linger after loss
Report from the English Channel years ago details the sinking of the British battleship Formidable in a dawn disaster. The vessel, 13 000 tons with four 12 inch guns, reportedly struck mines or was torpedoed amid 30 foot seas. 39 officers are listed as drowned, including Captains Deed and Lesley, with heroic rescue efforts by the trawler Providence and its crew landing survivors at Torbay. Numerous sailors perished as boats failed in the heavy seas while a cutter ordeal and muffled signals marked the tragedy.
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London
Engtish
Oao
Official Press Bureau
John Deed
Arthur N. Lesley
Cor Oene Batlard
William Harrison
Fleury Creel
Providence
Manny
Werfarmers
Torbay
Swan
Ose Bost
Tipperary
Steter Pers
Briday
Parr
Brixham
Auld Lang Syne
Newal
Admiralty
Formidable
Soo
Explosion Abaft Magazine After Sinking of HMS Formidable
London dispatch reports an explosion abaft the magazine aboard the HMS Formidable tied to the sinking incident. The brief note lists further related events as part of ongoing naval inquiries.
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London
Hm.s. Formidabte Neveal
Agun
Sinking Battleship Fails to Signal End of Fire
Aboard a battleship column the aft ship exhales a hearable stench as the vessel sinks. She continues to sound her heater and flashes signals until she founders amid the line of ships.
Gardens Need Funds for Extras at Myne ton Park
Local residents urge the Shire Council to create a dedicated fund for garden improvements at Myne ton Gardens. They note the rotunda remains unrooted after ten years and propose using proceeds from events and other fundraisers to finance beautification, while limiting council spending to routine maintenance.
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Myneton Gardens
Shire Council
Kynet
Grampians Seat Hopes Stir As By-Election Looms
Prospective candidates emerge for the Grampians seat after the death of Ei FP Jolley. Dr Carty Salmon A Ritchie JF pres of Peoples' Party St Arnaud and Colonel Dunkley St Arnaud are named. R L Argyle of Kyneton has been asked to stand and Hans Irvine considers nomination. Irvine met Liberal leader in Melbourne amid looming election and enrolment delays risk disenfranchising voters.
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Grampians
House of Representatives
G. Jolley
Amon
Carty Salmon
Olf
Kyneton
Hans Irvine
Yearly rainfall report from Kyneton Taradale and Langley
The article records December rainfall and annual totals for Kyneton, Taradale, and Langley. Kyneton totals the lowest rainfall this century at about 1 15 points for the year, with December near average. Taradale shows 1461 and 2518 points for consecutive years, Langley reports 1966 points for the year, with comparisons to prior rainfall highs and lows.
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Kyneton
Igoez
Lyio
Iole
Hira
Taradale
Cr. BD. Bourke
Org
Langley
Cr. McKnight
Siee
Rors
Ign
Moonlight Entertainment Fetes Delegates in Kyneton Gardens
Moonlight entertainment under the A G P local branch filled the gardens on Saturday evening with a large audience. Merchant's Pictures screened a fine programme and music by the Kyneton Fire Brigade Brass Band delighted attendees. The event aided expenses for AOLF delegates, with takings expected near £17. Sir David Hennessy receives knighthood for service as Melbourne lord mayor. International Pictures screened popular Lucille Love episodes. Albert Hall Theatre to open Mondays Wednesdays and Saturdays with The Wolf as tomorrow's star feature.
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Moonlight Picture
A.G.P
Kyneton Fire’ Brigade
Aro W. Douglas
G. J. West
Ajo.p
AOLF
Kyneton
David Hennessy
D. W. Hennessy
Melbourne
International Pictures
Lucille Love
Albert Hall Picture Theatre
Regreters Honor the Late Eddie Jolley MLA MHR
The community mourns the death of Edward Francis George Jolley in Maryborough on New Year’s Day. Jolley, former MLA and MHR, was a renowned student and barrister, noted for leadership in education, law, and local society, after a brilliant Navier school career and university honors. His remains rest in Maryborough Cemetery.
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Keyoneton
Warrnanthool
Maryborough
Ane
Tle
Ale
Jolley
Tina
Eddie Torn
Edward Francis George Jolley
Navier
Jack Henry
Ormond
Qorimondum Sor
Wysclaskie
Coahden Club
Awar Ef Hein
Hitorical Society
Tie
Marlborough Technical School Council
Arfollow
Big Sweeney
Eddie Jolley
Gerald Mckenna
V Wry
Ayrewrit
Folley
Savier
Jallem
Jalley
Cortene
McKard Barnes
Ryseel
Stewart
McGrath
M.P
Melbourne
Dark Horses Hit Edhuen and Marchborough Wins
Elphinstone reports dark horses breaking records with Don Fleming winning the 220 yards at Edhuen and narrowly losing to Brew in the ten handicap. At Marchborough on New Years Day the Stop handicap was won comfortably. The Taradale Patriotic Sports featured a dramatic wood chop post entry with eight legs, a forest incident, and a spirited committee-backed response. The associated dance event drew strong attendance and boosted the fund.
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Shekels
Hes
Westood
Don Fleming
Edhuen
Omernstand
Chaneion
Brew
Marchborough
Newars
Taradale
Costabwart Kuicits
Arene
Richmond
Australian Women's National League to present motor ambulance
To the editor of the Kyneton Guardian the Australian Women's National League plans to present a motor ambulance to the Commonwealth Expeditionary Force. The Kyneton branch asks for subscriptions from all members and notes many have already paid. Members are urged to hand subscriptions to Miss Armstrong Market Street or to Mrs Clarke Lauriston Street or to the undersigned Brockelbank Hon. Sec. AAWONL Kyneton Branch Agnes Kyneton May 1.
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Australian Women's National League
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Itv Wise
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Market Street
Tulleh
National Pank
Clarke
Lauriston Street
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Aawonl
Kyneton
Agnes
Intercession Day Fetes Hindeh Empire War Bonds
January first Sunday observed across Hindeh Empire with prayers for guidance mercy fortitude and Allied victory. In Kyneton and churches servicemen led parades and feasts, prayers and sermons sought peace, aid to wounded, and a resolve to support the Commonwealth’s war effort.
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Laree
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Blighi
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Kyneton
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Eisher
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Methodist
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