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Newspaper
Kyneton Guardian
Location
Kyneton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 06, 1916
Page
4
A fragmented OCR item mentions names and places including Sydney NSW and Mus nie Librw Pry Adda Semple Each Pres by Post Witty abe Eki Took. The jumbled text references a rash and various nonsensical phrases with scattered identifiers. No clear event or outcome is discernible.
In June a river work project at Metcalfe School planted many young trees to replace those lost to fire and storms. Students assisted by Pupils and adults helped plant shrubs and roses under the guidance of Rowan, Connell, and the new teacher. Merit certificates were awarded to Huth Rowe and Elders for progress. A Red Cross event led by Miss Harris was planned, promising a successful medical function.
The notice provides gardening guidance on pansies roses carnations and perennials including division timing and soil preparation. It discusses primroses primrose varieties and general care for cool shady beds and spring planting. It also covers vegetable garden tasks like sowing broad beans and peas and hints at children's remedies.
The Glenlyonshire Council held its monthly meeting with Drs Bolan and others present. Reports covered road maintenance at Musk Creek and Musk Dell, quarry progress at Heardy's, boundary road work near O'Brien's, tree clearing on the Telegraph road, and the need for additional funds for quarry expansion. Financials noted receipts, expenditures, rate collections, and a revision court date set for the coming Saturday.
A female witness praises Dr Sheldon’s remedy for coughs and colds, recounting feverish illness and rapid improvement after the second dose. She notes waking refreshed and later sleeping well, asserting no remedy matches Sheldon’s, priced 1 shilling 6 pence, sold widely.
The note warns of lockjaw and blood poisoning from injuries and advises using Chamberlain's Hamnatin Balm, claiming it neutralizes germs. It states the balm is sold by chemists and stores in Kyneton and by Chas Matthews in Malmsbury.
An Australian officer wins a tree felling contest against a French comrade during Allied barrack life in France. The scene captures joint efforts by Australian and French soldiers, the woodlands around the trenches, and the lighthearted rivalry amid the Western Front strain as Australians adapt to French countryside life and praise the French as steadfast allies.
The Kyneton district weekly collection lists regular thirst collectors and totals by street sections from Mollison to Powlett and Arcadia Ten. Notable donors include Mrs. Watson, Mrs. O'Brien, Miss Green, and Mr. Wolfe, with totals for West Kyneton streets and two county sections.
Advertised remedy claims to prevent and treat coughs colds and throat troubles among soldiers. Promotes Morris Imperial Eye Ointment for eye relief and general health with testimonials. lists vendors Armstron Brothers Guardian Office and chemists.
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