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Newspaper
Kyneton Guardian
Location
Kyneton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 08, 1916
Page
4
A fragmented wartime letter recalls trenches, cold, mud, and dugouts, contrasting airy home comforts with life at the front. The writer urges perseverance, condemns desertion, and laments loved ones abroad while asserting Australia’s resolve and the cost of war.
In Central Africa the Ele phant grass reaches tall heights and yields abundant dark green fodder. Authorities praise its drought and frost resilience and high protein content, predicting wide adoption on farms. Expected yields of 12 tons per acre with rapid regrowth could make it a staple fodder crop, distinct from Sudan grass.
An editorial style piece hawks a topical eye ointment claiming to cure eye conditions and prevent vision loss. It lists supposed dangers to eyesight caused by lies, dust, heat, and cold, and cites alleged successes in Australia and elsewhere. The ad urges readers to buy from Armstrong Bros and Guardian office.
A fragment laden transcript discusses Hughes and the Lords reform, probing his stance on university funding, the War, and potential cabinet moves. It hints at tensions in the House of Lords, Milner, and Bank of France critiques, with calls for a resolute stance by Hughes to energize the Second Chamber.
A damaged letter promoting Hean’s Essence cough remedy and a broad digestive aid claims to ease throat discomfort and stomach weakness. It lists availability from G W Hean Chemist and local stores, with promotional notes on Guardian Books and envelope stock.
A British pamphlet argues for maintaining trade open with Germany after the war, citing large German export gains and British losses. It claims German prosperity could threaten Britain, urging continued commerce and warning against punitive trade isolation. The piece analyzes 1913 trade figures, contrasting German exports to the United Kingdom with British exports to Germany and discusses potential shifts in global markets and policy.
A pamphlet argues Germany could become stronger if cut off from trade, urging cautious action to avoid helping Allied rivals. It predicts Germany’s markets would shift to neutral powers and asserts the best path is to deny Germany dominance and prepare for a second war to end German influence.
Melbourne hospital report notes Bo Uhi’s illness and rapid improvement after using Clements Tonic. Letter from Holliday at 112 Madeline Street Carlton Melbourne dated May 19 1911 outlines the tonic’s perceived effectiveness and the writer’s belief in its benefits.
A local brief notes Childress Lucking suffering a coughing spell at Ight Woods during the Great Peppermint Care event. Observers describe a brief disruption as attendees paused while the presenter continued. No injuries reported and the scene returned to routine activities.
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