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Newspaper
Kyneton Guardian
Location
Kyneton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 20, 1916
Page
2
The notice proclaims dramatically reduced prices at Dales for the last week of a sale. It lists nightdresses, towels, flannel garments, draughty blankets, underwear, and shirts at cut rates with bold, fragmentary catalog phrases, urging readers to watch the towel window for further price cuts.
A social at St Audrey's School marks farewell to Mr Geo J Wellson YMCA organising secretary bound for service abroad. The event featured a varied musical programme, tributes from church officials and Malmsbury friends, and a gift of travel gear and Red Cross items from local congregations.
Mr Wells gratefully accepted gifts and support from dear Malmesbury friends who provided encouragement and cheery aid. He noted Australian friends’ help, spoke of duties ahead, and thanked St Andrew’s and all companions for prayers and messages as the long journey and trials were faced.
The Kyneton Women's War Committee collected and translated letters from a local pupil to a French soldier. The notes praise Australian troops in Gallipoli and France, ask for news, urge support for the French Red Cross, and express wartime hopes. A second item notes a euchre party and dance by the local HA.CDS and a water commission update on Coliban reservoir supplies.
Cr Irwin of Malmsbury has been named justice of the peace for the Midland bailiwick. Local supporters congratulate him, as the post should aid his Malmsbury business. The St John Ambulance secretary and acting secretary roles are noted amid war service discussions.
London dispatch reports heavy fighting southwest of Lutsk and thousands of prisoners taken, with British forces claiming strong captures at Ovillers La Boiselle and Water Farm. Prime figures show 189 officers and 19,779 men as prisoners, plus numerous guns and ammunition. German morale reportedly shaken as new British armies gain status.
The Ahoveater carnival committee announced Queen candidates including Mrs Rennie and Dr Mary Line with a royal election process. Voting details, dates, and colors were defined. coronation to occur September 16-17 if a single queen wins, otherwise extended.
Widespread bombardment and trench fighting near Bazentin Grand as German positions collapse under heavy artillery. Allied troops gain control of ground, capture prisoners, and describe shattered villages, deep fortifications, and sparse German resistance after intense shelling.
The Daily Mail correspondent claims the Troops Wood is held by the British after a three-pronged assault with four weeks of German rations. German corpses found in the wood and German shrapnel landing near their trenches. South Africans clear the Delville Wood and hold a frontier area amid fierce sniper fire. Reports describe German psychological tactics and a chaotic withdrawal as Allied forces press the offensive in Picardy with 390,000 German troops noted in the region.
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