Recruiting meeting at Woodend prompts calls for conscription
Sergeant W T Pawley recounts Kyneton recruiting events with speeches by Mackinnon and Chanter, noting low volunteer turnout. speakers warn of compulsory training and potential national callups. The report covers crowd reactions, local patriotism, and the broader wartime pressure on Melbourne districts, including comments on volunteers versus conscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argus
Pauly
Melimtrne
Pat Moolnge
Weadent
Royal Park
Ranil
Peruinson
Mackinnon
Kyneton
Panit Yieo
Isrger
Shvire
Tata
Cntimsiagnat Yetou
Mackinnan
Commonwealth
Rhein Sas
Mo Cameron
Ceain
Kydeton
Lewes
Susie Co
Terry
Mechanics’ Institute
Henar
T Watrick
Mont Maradon
Hutchinson Simick
iNet
Paris
Ininis
Australis
Chanter
Olrweil
Wai
Kyar
Syd Evel
Emery
Temporary Military Appointments and Promotions Highlighted
The record notes Major W. Messvil's unattached appointment to a temporary Royal Australian Tailors unit in the Victorian District and major general McCay’s Kyieten branch activities. It also lists Lieut. Artur A. Harper and Captain J. P. O’Neill among others receiving promotions or new commands, with mentions of family ties and furlough details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Messvil
Emma
Royal Australian Tayiorers
Vietorian
Pestel
Dr. Bestel
Trimswicks
Mies Pestell
Keon
Cyprain
D. A. Luxio
Fit Battalion
Me R. Schooling
Piiden
McCay- Ata Meting
Kyietan
Ives
Ihe Hirangh
McCay
Artur A. Harper
Robert Pean
Arid
Aseat Vale
Bratier
Te Hency Harper
Ureweps
J. P. O'Neill
Belgian Relief Fund weekly collection tally
The 63rd weekly Kynecon district collection reports 211 pounds donated by 63 collectors. Donations include 5/7 from an entry section and numerous street-by-street contributions in a detailed list from Mailison Street to Baynton Street, with names such as Mrs. Duhean, Mrs. Ewine, Mr. Foster, Mrs. O’Brien, and Miss Trethewey. The total for Kyneton Street and surrounding areas is £11 19.
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Kyneton
Wekly
Kynecon
Ed Mailison Street
Johiston
Ami Front Gardens
Beow Strret
Beow Strret Ay Mawell Street (Mrs Duhean and Mrs Ewine
Tolkin Street
McFogiley
Teo Weeks
Welsh Street
Uaibingan
Fel
Sew Street
Mer
Phinell
Mullisen
Castles’ Corner
Shawrock
Jennines Street
Wedne Street
Foster
Ifahiman
Abs. Buston
L. Draabist We Direet
M. Laery
Simpson Street
Pawlet Street
Mys Rize
Siod Sifcer
Pawlett Streed
MMM Super
Mire Levicks
Yohlwin
Tray Vi Mollison
Miss Grown
Baynton Street
Barker
Kyneton Steve
Metcalfe
J. Maedler
Fon
Boxe Dames
Ialdwin
Levick, Taylor
da Fone
Kikder
Brockellanis
Pinnell
Davidson
Armstrone
Bell
Groves
H- Wells
M. Hurry
Cissie
Rennie
G. J . Dissicatt
Rawsett
Barlow
Langher
Mary ‘Thomson
Armstrong
Woh. L. Foster
Mary Lane
J. Ewing
Tylden
Clarke
Bay‘nton
Amateur garden notes and wartime photography project
A long reader letter set discusses home gardening tips for hedge plants and fruit trees, wartime photography to document family gardens, and volunteer efforts to send pictures to soldiers. The piece praises amateur contributors, urges timely planting and soil preparation, and notes the value of images in keeping troops connected with home life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale Vivorautirsisien
Haliseil
Uae
Wells
Jungie
For Chrome Chest Complaints Conds Great Penpermint Cure
On July 6 a local ad notes a patent remedy titled great Penpermint Cure promising relief for chest complaints. It markets a tonic formula and urges readers to try it with quick results claimed by the vendor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wight
Chamberlain
Byneian
Chas Mathews
Malmsbury
Dgnt Woods
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Oilers
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Te Kynesont
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Ana
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Harry Olden
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Luke
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Henry Miesll
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Victoria
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Steghertsen
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Ian Woliday
India
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Australian Mutual Live Stock Insurance Society, Ltd
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Melo
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Holbourne Steamship Co, Ltd
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Adelaide
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Melt
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J.P. McOnnell
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