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Newspaper
Kyneton Guardian
Location
Kyneton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 01, 1916
Page
3
A wartime dispatch details German and French actions around Fleury and the Verdun sector. French artillery preparation precedes attacks on German trench positions near the Tanure salient, with attempts to push through Thigumioni works and strong German counterfire.
British forces report heavy shelling by German artillery and coordinated raids on Tuesday night. British raiding parties penetrated German trenches at multiple points near Angres and along the Vermelles La Bassée road, taking 46 prisoners with 2 wounded. Weather limited air operations.
From London on June 23 a report notes Canadians at Ypres faced fierce resistance. The German press praised Canadian bravery while several troops refused exile rather than surrender. A Canadian general was surrounded and fought back with resolve, drawing his sword against an advancing infantryman.
Italian forces push in Trentino gaining ground near Malesagna and Monte Gaimando while capturing positions on the Astio Plateau and mounting advances toward Calmarra Valley. Austrian defenses hold key peaks as prisoners are taken on the Teony front and overall reports note Austrians retreating amid heavy fighting.
June 29 dispatches describe intense actions near Riga with enemy defenses broken and regiments withdrawing under pressure. Berlin reports capture of Linieska west of Skul and Russian positions yielding ground while Austrians and Romanians withdraw under pressure and artillery superiority cited. Great Peppermint Cure is advertised.
June 20 dispatch from London outlines a discussion in the House of Commons following a conference between Lord Robert Cecil and French authorities. The event touched on Anglo Swedish trade, wartime measures, and potential enforcement actions amid Allied negotiations.
In a fractured dispatch, tensions flare as German aggression looms over distant theaters. The article cites political outrages, claims about a punitive strategy, and mentions Britain’s wartime posture and potential actions at the Dardanelles.
A reading card from the Ladies College of Health offers support for families when a mother is ill. It cites testimonials from mothers and a book with information on troubles and worries, inviting readers to address Dept 48 at 327 Calling Street, Melbourne Health, for further details.
Tantrum town column reports the death of a man at a private hospital in Daslosiond on a Tuesday during an old French event. The obituary notes his wife Liviahewt Tone sen wand Gwossitce Ii and mentions the family and district residents. Also referenced are public notices about influenza remedies and local medical matters, with a focus on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and its perceived effects, plus an update on Mr G Rowe of Metcalfe ill in Kyneton and his transfer to Nurse Thomson's hospital.
A farewell social in Malmsbury bids Mrs Maloney goodbye as she plans to join her husband in Melc hourne where he serves in the Relige Department. The event, hosted by local RC church and attended by figures including J P Revutin and D Hage, aims to raise funds and promote community support.
The notice lists morning prayers and holy communion services at Pauls Church Kyneton with Baptism, evening prayers, and a Thursday Holy Baptism. It names Rev Lithgow Tait and several clergy including Rev Cy Covieron and Otho Bryant, along with choir and special music for Sunday.
A program titled Choir Sunday features performances by Aurhems and Miss Wells, with a quartet including Skulmore and Neal. The event promises selections such as Do We Believe and Sweetly Throws, highlighting vocal inflections and divine tones in a refined church setting.
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