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Newspaper
Kyneton Guardian
Location
Kyneton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 01, 1916
Page
2
The Kyneton State School Arbor Day program featured pupil performances and a patriotic tribute to war service, with teachers and staff guiding students through songs recitals and displays. Notable attendees included Lord Kiselon War Lord and school officials, as the event celebrated memory and local heritage amid a wartime backdrop.
The Wednesday evening meeting in Desanic Hill Valley featured a formal welcome to Bro fohshntay TUR and a decorated hall. Speakers included Bro. , Barren, and Mr T. Measyeli, with musical interludes by T. Measyeli and S. Johnston. The chairman encouraged charitable giving and discussed social fund contributions, declaring the event a success aided by many workers. International Pictures announced a program at Albert Hall Theatre with films like The Stesie i Jasper Holt and The Making of an Difficult, offering a mix of drama and comedy.
Fragmented notes describe a church service with hymns and solos by Miss O Wells and Sir H J Skidmore, plus a mounted choir. It mentions a government road improvement bid to Mount Macedon from Wordyatl to Camel’s Hunn and a ministerial decision on gradients and potential grant. Also lists a Red Cross notice and a local picture night event on Wednesday July 1 with films including French army footage.
The obituary records the death of Mrs Porto after illness in the Kyneton district. She was aged about ninety years and previously married to Vanish in thy bre. The service honored her long church involvement and community ties, with Rev. G Cameron officiating. The funeral proceeded to Ryacion Cemetery at 3:30 pm.
A London Missionary Society deputation led by Mrs Williams visited Bendigo to report on global work. The party described ship John Williams voyages, station progress, and funding efforts while detailing visits to stations in the South Seas and the British Empire. The account notes growing public interest and support from Britons and officials.
A recent welcome home event for military veterans was organized by J Hankinson, T Welch, and D Kerr. The balance sheet shows a net credit after expenses with a cash balance carried forward. Donations and receipts totaled, supporting catering, printing, and sundries, with many named community members contributing.
A garbled historic fragment mentions Howler Deneree and Miss MeWi Mer to discuss hail weather and warnings. It references Mechanics' Institute, Hayes and Castles, and a home remedy for coughs and colds called Chamberlail's Comult Remedy. It implies rural life with weather talk and local merchants endorsing the remedy as a trusted product.
A lady testifies to the value of Dr Sheldon s new discovery. She cites potential benefits and discusses his directory and related statistics. The account mentions the doctor demonstrating progress and the public interest in the research and its implications.
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The notice lists possession of rabbit skins and related penalties under a proclamation on June 2 in New South Wales. It mentions surveillance by authorities, a director of Maintiads, and references to street Methanene and local actors. The text also references poisoning and safety steps, naming various places and individuals in a rundown legal notice style.
Xyneton Women’s Patriotic League collected and recorded donations for the French Red Cross including socks, face washers, undergarments, bonnets, gloves, and other sewing items. Totals from multiple groups, Methodist and Glenhope auxiliaries, and Christ Church notes list numerous contributors and items like scarfs, quilts, shirts, and cushions. funds and projects aimed at aiding relief efforts are described.
The readable fragments reference protests, visions, and heated events with unclear names and places. It mentions Misty, Visions Heat, and Visions or HF sneeey with partial dates and locations. Details are too garbled to identify specific people, organizations, or outcomes.
A fragmented column lists Diggora farmer Mr McSuiiie and Sir Reginald Clark with transfers and hospital notes. It mentions Major Reginal-Sergeant Ma. P. Conningham and GJ Williams in wartime roles, plus plans for Australian Exposition tours, Red Cross support, and YMCA coordination. The piece threads through military, missionary, and local figures with uncertain spacing and OCR issues.
Obituary notes the death of ta yere Johnson in a cave near Wonllsile. The late Woodend Ridin presided one term and was popular in the town. He leaves a wife and is remembered as honorable and well liked by residents.
Police and coroner examine inquest into the death of Michael McGuinness near Kyneton. Detectives report McGuinness likely fell from a carriage while the train was moving, with investigators noting signs he may have been dragged or pushed. Superintendant Davidson submits evidence from two detectives. ruling out foul play, the case centers on a fatal fall or misadventure aboard the carriage line near Melbourne.
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