Notable War Time News and Local Obituaries at Home
A string of personal notices and wartime updates from Kyneton and Melbourne area figures includes Edmonds and Chapman families, Air Service casualty and promotion notes, and tributes to Flight-Commander Robert Mlexayittle. The piece highlights Mrs Bow and local residents, with a focus on George Hawkvon’s health, Violet Chapman’s achievements, and farewell messages for the late Flight-Commander Little. It also covers Sir Eric Geddes and Bonar Law in Parliament, and public notices about income tax and bachelor life in Waratil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonds
Kyneton
Gallipoli
Prawee
Perad
Set
Gen
Bowman
Bowmail
Louristan
George Hawkvon
Tran
HoisuNina
Bonar Law
Aup
Ihe
House of Commons
Uelve
London
Daily Express
Lischeawer
Boyar Law
Salom
Mesopotamia
Emeps
Russia
Palestine
West
Lord Kitchener
Eric Geddes
Asequidh
Doyd George
Lallons
Tithe
Gernid Cebix de
James Lite
Put
Road
Windeor
Robert Mlexayittle
Royal Naval Air Service
Litle
Scouch College
England
Royx Flying Corps
Royal Naval Airerviet
Hig
Camtandes
Little
Kynethn Guardian
Flick-Colemander
Little Fpares
Shiva Ant Sou
Stauward
Jol Michael
Adrian Know
Percy Whitton
Arthur Stanley Hashee
Huron
Justice
B. Mitchell
Ieey
Hursby
Sir He
Hodu
Rynelait
Eddeyserd
League of Hanor
Ian
Edward Fancourt
Edward Waywuurt
Fancourt Wiehell
Peenden
Mulbourne Gadl
Sugland
Enserel
Cambridge
Ayir Miteivell
Jon Bar
Goldsborvuss
Uie
Wis
Vielazia Ulibe
Wales
Ch Now
Viewris
Memorial service for Mrs. J Wells at Kyndton Congregational
The Rev. Mr Greenwood led a Sunday memorial at Kyndton Congregational Creele for the late Mrs. J Wells. The service included the hymn God Shall Wipe Away All Tears and emphasized faith, resurrection, and Mrs Wells's long church involvement and generous service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood
Kyndton
Denil
God Bird
Bhp
Mlys
J. Wells
Sis
Gail i
J L
Wells
John Barrow Passes In Retirement Era
Obituary notice for John Barrow of Kyneton describing his long life, marriage to Miss Teanaye Grieve, partnership with James Grieve, business succession, and service as a shire councillor and hospital committee member. Survived by five sons and three daughters. Funeral arrangements noted with community respect. Also brief local items reference an accidental fall of Mrs Wink and a soldier’s letter about morale and comforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alr
John Barrow
Rxusion
Sistis
Wiegell
BeNeral Yrovision
Wedge Amg Ploer Strees
Seneraliay
Pulliy
Teanaye
Theer
Fife
Jey
Kyneton
Agi
Dir Barrow
Janice Grieve
Piperstreee Laser
Mr. Harrow Son
Ut An
Queens
Ian
Barrow
Kyndtom
Diver
Swessrs
R.aul J Dobinson
I.E Andews
Me T. Arnstrong
Armstrong Br. Barrow
Mr. B. 8
Warren
Quctioneer
Inetan
Air
J. Lo Basso
Farce
Lauriston
C. Bovirchier
Ada Hacerow
Hood My. Marrow
Kyneton Shire
Ixyneton
Presi
Talé
Goa
Seesji
Aid
Bie Moe
Gisserlew's
Garrow
Acmecris
Dhe Abare
Tej Shire Cannell
Lywers
Aceite Neers
Hw Tan
Secretare
Ie Ve
Forian War
Savage’ Committee
Jag
MeGemt
Thinor
Stredicks
Mte
Vos
Reticsest Lodge
Amarranc
Ynetalt
Thayzandy
Seyneduit School
Harner
Juz Fai Byte
Faria
Kyneton Shire Gunnell
Ar Neds Spy Harper
Kyneton Cultural Souicty
Ty W. Sailer
Ey Benevolent
Mtre Zeriand
St Aminew’s
Tedd Craks Goolere
Vubcheson
Bank Group
Mr. Lewerst
Cour
Gr. Foster
Awson
Syimuska Group
Colonial Bank
Koh Armstrong
Jennings Sirtyn
Hue
Armstrong
Kybeian
Swith
Kyneton Collese
Smitly
Peters
Artick
Mest Sveting
Recital at Caraaiannt Theater Promises Mixed Drama and Film
The piece outlines an evening featuring Me Watson in a recital of English literature and a slate of dramatic films including The Manor System. It highlights wartime prisoner themes and a film drama about an Australian woman, ending with reflections on emotion and a photo-only feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson
MU Wasson
Riptiwss
Ban Brothers
Kaldwt
Siniel
Kypoten
EU Wargle
Sy Patraus
Wak Savings Group Association Meeting Notes in Kyneton Shire
Fragmentary report on Wak Savings Group Association activities in Kyneton Shire listing officers and committees. Mentions secretary and various local groups, tentative fundraising, and plans to form funds and extend the association through house-to-house outreach and subscriptions.
Sensational Melbourne Robbery Involving Printing Officials
Desperate daylight robbery in Melbourne targeted two officials outside the Government Printing Office. Two masked men with revolvers seized over 4200 pounds from bags carried by Messrs EE Dean and J D'Arcy, then fled in a cab and later a tram. One bag with over 5000 pounds was dropped en route, police pursued but the culprits escaped. The incident prompted police and union responses amid chaotic scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Messrs
Dean
J. D'Arcy
Air Hotel
Railways Union
Cook
Due
Erin
Mumia
Pry Fursties
Eyneyon War HS Patriotism League Report Confused Claims
Fragmented item alleges misused funds and misconduct within Eyneyton High School Patriotism League. It references teachers, administrators, and a medicine claim, stating distress and supposed relief from a remedy touted as a cure for multiple ailments.
Empire Day Celebrated With Concert and Address
Empire Day events in Ephalinstone featured a juvenile concert in Mechanics Hall with performances by McManus O Brien Hoinville and McMahon, followed by a presentation to Miss Roberts. A correction note and a second program at the school included speeches by Dr Deaton and patriotic songs, concluding with a framed photo prize for Pte Harris and a Nineth Post victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire
Thea
Fuaths
Mameilly
G. . Plammay
Mesdamas
Lure
J. Frye
Ulisses Hansford
Fleming
Hassett
Owens
Reidels
Genffin
Avd Neville
Juvenil Ihen McManus
Dor Cen O'Brich
Kathleen Hoinville
Jack McMahon
Irs
McMahon
Miss Hoinville
Br. J. Hansford
J McManus
E. Wohtersson
Bueech
Miss Roberts
Hansfori
Bassore Etter
G. T. Veni
Neton Women's Patriotic Fund Recap
Neton Women's Patriotic Fund report recaps fundraising efforts. Mel Daurisien Aar appears as a name tied to the event. Sales on October 30 are noted for proceeds in support of the fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MEL Daurisien Aar. Sales
Children warned as Saerouards reveal stock market notes
Fragmented text hints at a children’s notice amid financial reporting. Mentions health, news coverage, stock and share market activity, and various names and dates, with unclear connections to a broader market overview and possible publisher notes.
Births and honours cross odd pages from colonial notice reel
The fragment chronicles individuals connected to government and society, naming Excellencies, Lords, and knights, alongside scholastic and civic affiliations. It mentions the King, the Secretary of State, and various titled figures with references to Melbourne and Cambridge education, plus colonial church and college ties.
The Dangers at Trinity College and Old Melbirtian Figures
A fragmented 19th century notice blends biographical notes about Sir Henry Hodges and peers with references to Trinity College, the Old Melbirtian Society, and military honors. It also mentions rainfall statistics for the year and a brief wartime context, weaving a mix of personal history and institutional events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hodges
Heine Hudges
Shiprenne Coure Beharm al Liverragiy
Che Muiys Baistine School
Jace
Eric
Eve
Antes Hodl
Trinity Collese
Tegard
Vito
Fiat Appeal
Willian
Kass
Houde
Bef
Li Chirngily
S. Holexs
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Firesees
Ikind
Baek
Dales’ Mutual Drapery
Peti
D. Collins
Langsford
Watchmaker and Jeweller
High Street
Hyneton
J. Collins
CN. Langstord
Fuets
Watch
Glock
Mons
FE. Hagneain
S. Kahanys
Best
Friand
A. B. Chapman
High St
the Bargain Store
Sigma
Richardson
Phono
Orpicer & Smith, Setones
Harry & Son
4 Street
Sosenald
Wenegons
Fs, Serpell
Bi and
A. E .Barnes
Wawn's
H. J. Wells
Percival
Boyett
Afictoria
Kee Lune
A.J. Richardson
H. Rawson
Morrison St
Clarke & CO
A. Rutter Clarke
Collins Street
Members Stock Exchange of Melbourne
Iimediate
Fawkes
Edward Clemens
Lic
le Coureur
Wawn
Stredwick
A. Stredwick
Cheagst
Centre Pharmacy
Mollison Street
Kyneton Telephone
Cie Guardina
Seneton
Ministry of Conisulaion
Livestay
Pictore
Tele Paparmount
Cnlet Cymnazium
Sid Tie Kyneton Wonen
Wislay
Eral
Prasesy
Mbh
Edone
Nnnor
Hideslf
Ralph Cowley
Matthias
Priestly
Gordie 21
Nixane
Ward
Min
Wire
Redesdale Junction
Retuened
Imperial League
Wallis
Youn
Mathew
Susan
Siennstan
Metmsbury
Jas, Fleming
Mellisan Street
Towtt Hall
Fepgaeness
Violet Chapman
Slaughter 6 Meo
Meg C. Chaphiatiy
Ehil
Michie
Alinunne
Somany
Tasmania
James Thorne
Penn
Thorne
Waratil
MWR
Bee
Kydeton Stenan
Veskin
Wink
Tower Hill
Edgecombe Street
Kyietao
Henin
RGU
Alexander Watson
Fleet
Wex
Aed Wwomen
Australia
William Fox
Mie Parimonist
Feembett
A. Walsh
Lave
Strane
Patius i
Wiest Lelise
Tony
Eyneton Wom HS Patriotic League
Duisea
RUSOL
En Juraee
USA
Eneanl la Jake
Chamberiaay
Kyueton
Dp Recu
Malmsbury
Kor
Elphinstone
Alte Shire
J. McDonald
Mathie
Phe
Phe. McDonald Is the Seat of Me. D McDonald and A Stephew of Mrs. J. Connell
Metcaltu
Indhiedd
Syluty Wilson
Sydney Wilson
Willig Wilson
Wilson
Tora
Seriol
Aubin
J. Me
Heal Teachee
Deaton
Wileed
Ema Connell
Thelny Mactot
Ethel Rowan
Ene Rowan
Ray McDonald
Baskman
Wesley’ Girria
Frau Rowe
Wid
Atsssis
Rowan
Mathiesony
Dolirou
National Authent
Laat
Eldiv Mactier
Vervoonce
Jackes
Neton Women's Patiotic Fund
Saotuuil
Sindan
Metbourgy
sUesses Clarke
Caarhy
Rye
Venirsters
Sh Simmer
Meliuntrag
Peperl
BNE
Aliseuve
Niue
Ratweall
Pélois
Julia Lauriston
Thes Fc
Prisuil
Ur Preuimeila
Ls Shielden
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