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Newspaper
Kyneton Guardian
Location
Kyneton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 10, 1917
Page
3
A Saturday air raid by a fleet of aeroplanes attacked the Urkish city, with bombs dropped from the air as crowds watched from streets and windows. Casualties were reported among women and children while authorities promised safety for residents during future alerts.
Eyewitness accounts describe shrapnel bursts and two German and five British planes in action over suburban areas. A British airman broke through and pursued enemy craft as raids pressed, with limited bomb hits due to public safety shelters and heavy anti-aircraft fire. Authorities met expert panels led by Lloyd George to review the raids while Dunkirk defenses claimed three seaplanes and four enemy aircraft destroyed.
Reported air raid operations targeted Nancy region and Treves firestorms. Renter notes Krupps works bombed with 134 allied aircraft sorties claimed. Several factories including Baden works hit, Colline and station targets damaged, two planes lost.
Details recount Major General W. Holmes of the Australian Division dying after a shell strike as he observed fronts near Archies Battery. Witnesses say he stayed calm, urged movement, and was carried to an ambulance after the blast. The King expressed concern, and Holmes was buried beside the Australian station with senior officers in attendance.
Officials request two helpers for Upper Gampaspe State School event. Authorities seek volunteers to assist with setup, registration, and coordination duties at the campus on a set date.
Upper Campaspe State School pupils staged a picnic concert and dance to raise £5 for the British Red Cross. Miss Fleming led in an Arbor Day ceremony with a tree avenue. President Walsh praised the work and urged support while prize refreshments and a cake raffle followed the varied program featuring songs, dialogues, dances, and recitations by students and staff.
A July Tuesday concert at State School Carlsruhe featured Kyneton performers organized by Mr Norman McLensan. The head teacher thanked all who assisted, noting proceeds of £20 0s 5d will aid the British Red Cross Society. A well attended dance followed, with workers and attendees enjoying the evening.
At a Kyneton Council meeting the proposal to raise auctioneers’ office rent in market yards from £3 to £70 was debated. The motion passed narrowly with 7 in favor and 4 against, under the governing act. A caretaker appointment was considered with salary and housing terms set, and plans to pitch unpaved yards and observe lunch times were approved, with a yard visit to select tree planting sites scheduled.
A column of scattered notices including a lost property alert for a dog and reward, a for sale listing for fruit trees on blight-proof stocks and other plant stock, and a public notice for a Scotch Fair at St Andrew's School Hall on August 2, 1017 in aid of Home and Foreign Missions. Also mentions meetings, stalls, and a tea room.
Local Government Notices for Shire of Metcalfe lists voters in Wy custody and may be inspected July 7 to 14 1917 at Shire Hall and district offices including Tarmlale North South and West Ridings. Objections must be in writing on proper forms and delivered before July 14 1917 to Shire Secretary GEO. Carmichael.
The Shire of Glenlyon announces the Voters Lists and SEPA Rate Voters Lists for the current year for each Riding are ready for inspection from July 14. Copies may be viewed at Easting's Store Lyaville Glenlyon Riding Post Office Depmmond and other locations. Objections must be sent on approved forms to the Shire Office Glenlyon by July 14, 1947, with service of objections within the same period. Forms of claims and objections available at listed places.
An old advertisement promises relief from rheumatism through De Sheldon’s Magnetic Liniment. The copy claims the liniment draws out pain, strengthens muscles, and makes users feel younger, with a price of 1 shilling 6 pence and 37 pence in some locales.
An advertised tradesman on Yaldwin Street Ryenton offers complete building services including joinery and general construction with punctual workmanship and reliable attendance. The notice emphasizes readiness to undertake all kinds of building work and to attend promptly to orders.
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