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Newspaper
Kyneton Guardian
Location
Kyneton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1917
Page
4
This Thursday issued casualty list records 1096 names with 00 killed in action 3 wounded in action and 83 wounded 105 sick 5 injured 1 planter of war. The list includes WW ended Mayon Melbourne Tyler.
The Kyneton Women's Patriotic League reports donations including cushions mittens socks towels and handkerchiefs from several supporters. A fire committee will coordinate with the High School for a fundraising stall at a church Red Cross event on July 28, with Miss Thom cson and Mr Talbot thanked for chairs and support. Accounts totalling £73 are to be paid.
A wartime appeal urges thousands of ordinary Australians to invest in war savings certificates and war loans. Banks and corporations have led, but broad public subscriptions are needed to meet obligations and bolster national effort. Subscriptions offer a safe, patriotic investment, with stamps and certificates available at fixed denominations.
An early 20th centuryad style notice touts Doan’s Kidney Pills as a cure for kidneys and related ailments while warning of dangerous symptoms and listing testimonials from Mrs Af Flomie Smipsan and others in Kyneton. The ad claims a permanent cure after a brief trial and markets through Foster-McClellan Co Sydney with contact details and local availability.
An eyewitness account condemns German retreat tactics across Be, Peronne, and surrounding villages. Fires, wrecked homes, and looted estates mark a deliberate campaign of destruction. Civilians, especially women and children, endure hunger, fear, and coercive behavior by occupying troops, with horror at the chateau scene where a piano seemed doomed to be broken.
A Times Special Correspondent describes German destruction in a town, detailing blown mine craters, smashed furniture, and shelling that left houses gutted. The account cites brutal tactics, looting of portraits and keepsakes, and the impact on civilians, including women and children, with witness reflections on civilization versus barbarism.
A fragmented ad promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a certain cure during distressing nights. It claims the product relieves terror and attacks and urges readers to keep it on hand, listing generic store availability.
Witness John Leggo from Bendigo argues that Victorian railway freight charges harm country manufacturers by diverting work to Melbourne and interstate routes. He cites wartime cost rises, tariff-like rates, and calls for a dedicated reserve fund and regional factory viability to prevent closures and preserve employment in Bendigo.
Men deemed fit for service under bantam regulations face a selection process by the New South Wales Defence Committee. Twelve men, selected for height and fitness, were rejected, with hope that previously refused applicants may appeal.
An old advertisement touts a new cough remedy claiming quick relief for children. It promotes bright, rosy health and notes the product's availability with prices and widespread sale. The copy also references Chamberlain's Tablets as beneficial for stomach and liver comfort.
Mr W Middlemiss, veteran farmer of Fern, recalls the Black Thursday fire near Avenel in February 1839. He sheltered beneath a fallen tree as flames swept through the estate, losing thousands of stock while survivors endured smoke and heat. The tale spans the fire’s advance, the limited rescue, and the river flood that followed, shaping local memory for years.
Major General recently appointed Inspector-General of the Commonwealth Military Forces spoke at a Sydney institute event. He warned the question of conscription is pressing and noted many men aged 41 to 50 remain unmarried and at home. He observed strain between duty and civilian life in wartime Australia.
Post Office rainfall data from May 1917 shows 434 points for May and 1035 points for the expired portion of 1917, with 387 points in September and 50 points elsewhere. Taradale and Caugles entries list May and yearly totals, including 926 points for 1917 and 336 points for 1916, with scattered figures from McKnight and James Wiz notes.
The ad touts Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery for coughs colds and eye troubles, claiming rapid relief and family safety. It promotes Morriss Imperial Eye Ointment as a preventive and curative for eye conditions, citing testimonials and urging purchase from local stores and offices.
The piece argues the German danger in the Pacific remains real as German colonies and naval bases could threaten Australia and Britain. It stresses Britain must recruit heavily and secure the Pacific to prevent Germany from reasserting power and delivering new blows to Allied forces, with Australia’s future tied to Allied victory.
Amended rates show daily pay for Privates to Officers, with separate figures for single and married personnel, allowances, and separation pay. Includes detailed provisions for wives and dependents, pensions, and special cases for partially incapacitated soldiers. Also advertises Winslow's Syrup for children and general health assurances.
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