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Newspaper
Kyneton Guardian
Location
Kyneton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 15, 1916
Page
3
British forces repel German counterattacks during the Anglo French offensive as overseas troops engage at Mameta and Contal Nalson, demonstrating the growing strength and reach of the British Army amid ongoing campaigns.
Paris cables report French military experts praising British gains at Contal Maison Nifesar. They note the British attack penetrated defenses despite heavy German counterattacks, with persistent pressure and a notable assault leading to trenches, bloodless gains, and continued bombardment followed by fresh advances. Reports describe individual acts of endurance and the surrounding tactics, highlighting the overall strength and resolve of British forces in a grim, entrenched battlefront.
A war dispatch describes harsh German conduct in France with bayoneting wounded, shooting, and machine-gun atrocities. It notes British and French troops press forward, Australians grow increasingly hostile to German methods, and German barbarities are intensifying.
A Paris communique says two German attacks at Meuse front near Verdun were repelled by French fire. A night flight attack east of the Fuma Wood enabled partial recapture of ground, capturing prisoners. French also retook trench sections at Reillon and Laresine after German footholds Tuesday. A German attack by six regiments against Fort Souville on the Meuse gained little ground and caused heavy losses.
The ceremony took place at Sears Church, Collins Trout, with Mr and Mrs Moore Hannisen of Sunemier itt Kening as parents of the groom. The bride, Miss Eva May Sloan of Tunak Fireshank Estate Bulabuh, wore a velvet gown and silver accessories. Guests included relatives and friends. reception held at the Grand Hotel with a luncheon and decorations of pink yarn and grey velvet.
Fragmented text describes aftermeal distress and suggests remedies including hydration and certain substances to aid digestion. It mentions water intake, balancing stomach fermentation, and references to health professionals and dietary practices in India.
The letter from Mise Horne details weeks of front-line bomb bursts near France, retreat to a rear billet, and destruction visible around trenches. She notes wet weather, heat, and mud, plus life in barns and a four story building, with exchanges of worn garments for clean clothing and comfort. She mentions Australians getting eight days leave to visit England and wary hope for comrades back home.
Victorian catalog style notice advertises fruit trees, grasses, seeds, and flowering plants for sale. It lists pine, sugar and Makorany Cayns varieties, herbs, vegetables, and a large plant stock. It promotes wholesale prices, local pickup, and urges inspection, plus eggs, house and land ads, and references to eye ointment sales and Royal Insurance agency.
Notices listing morning prayers and services at St Pauls Church Kyneton and Archdeaconry St Andrews Peeneyeenian Church with times and references to sermons by Rev Rithgow Tait DA including mentions of success and failure themes.
A fragmented notice lists church members and speakers including Rev. G Cane Caniurnn Taralales, Mr Wallis, Mr Sewahians, Zo Me Hes, Ferdull, Mr Newnham, Lange Wey Aya U Cammeran and Mr G Theum. Time shown as 4.30. Ashburns referenced among attendees.
A Belmont woman from New South Wales describes Dr Sheldon s remedy aiding fever and collapse, noting relief after doses and sleep, and credits the discovery with preventing serious illness. She asserts no remedy equals it for colds and coughs, listing prices 1 shilling 6 pence and 3 shillings.
Sunday worship conducted by Rev Otho Bryant and Rev J R McCue with lessons titled The Home of His Garnet Nithems Come Like Me Seek thy Lord Morning and Events The Voyage of 245 yum Bible School and Class Lessons from 1 Locomotive The Cost of Christianity Salvation Army Hall welcomes Captain Elliott and Liews Hoopper with various meetings
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