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Newspaper
Kyneton Guardian
Location
Kyneton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 07, 1915
Page
2
A fragmented frontline correspondent reviews rough weather and nightly dangers around the Royal Artillery, recounting anecdotes from comrades and the theater of war. The piece blends field humor with grim scenes, noting shattered houses, casualties, and the morale lift found in literary and cultural readings amid raids.
An obituary for Mr Chas Kill an elderly resident of Strate recalls his passing after senile decay. The piece lists surviving family including sons and a daughter, and notes his burial at Camyphell's Crock Cemetery. The column also covers a summer sale at Union Mutual Stores, local medical notices, and a charity appeal with farm and flower show details.
In the Kyneton District Match program the Burgh team and venues are listed with Metcalfe v Springhill Taradale v Kyneton Lauriston v Malmsbury. Names of trial players include Chapman Thomson O Farrell You Us Martin Horton Musgrove DeVires Sutherland Willowweb Timberlake Hughes Barry Ken Baines Knight Tonks Ary Wank Wells Hayes Davie Brennan.
A fragmented report notes councilors discuss private enterprise running races under a proposed GateMittent scheme. It mentions a third reservoir urgent then debates costs, governance, and potential financial yields, with figures like £21,000 cited and numerous local names included.
Ryeton Pig Market reports short supply and steady sales with gains in stores and choppers while various breeds and weights show mixed prices. A devastating Saturday fire near Worthagey killed five children of Mrs Lovell, destroying the home. rescue efforts and a fundraising list begin. Local protests note half-holiday exemptions and dust storms affect the Mallee region with trains delayed. Mr J Campbell, a noted horticulturist, is transferred to Cowra NSW, as Brown's Bronchial Lozenges are advertised for throat relief.
Large Saturday sale advertised by Barrows & Co inviting entries and viewing at the Newmarker Hotel, Kyneton. Auction features valuable farms known as Clover Hill and Chevely Paddock with land details and dates set for January 8, 1915. Includes various household items and farm equipment.
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