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Newspaper
Kyneton Guardian
Location
Kyneton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1915
Page
2
Stubborn fighting on Sau and large Austrian advances against Italians are reported with heavy German losses. Allied actions include bayonet charges, ground gains near Arras, and prisoner tallies. British and French efforts praised, with warnings over intensified German reprisals and a note on neutral powers.
In loving memory of Nellie who passed away on the 7th of January 1993 and Ruby who died on the 1st of June 1993. Our dear children are mourned by their grieving parents POLIS and sisters.
The page lists University Extension Centre lectures with dates and professors, including Professor Wyed, Professor Scott, Dr Wilson, and others, and notes war features in the Goxatian reference. It also describes a Sunday School Teachers Training Class led by Mr G A Porter at Kyneton High School with demonstration lessons to aid inexperienced teachers.
A June communique from Galicia to Petrograd describes Russian actions along the lower Santains front with limited success, claiming village advances and repulsed enemy attacks. It notes thousands captured from May battles, including officers, and highlights a Baltic region incident with a general captured. Attacks in northern Poland saw heavy artillery fire and stubborn fighting along the Vistula and Rawka fronts, with all assaults repulsed despite strong enemy pressure.
German newsletters report a new campaign against America amid military pressure and political rhetoric. The piece hints at public sentiment leaning toward conflict, with calls for decisive action and warnings of retaliation if the United States edges closer to confrontation.
Italy at war news from London reports a major Allied victory as Austrian forces are routed. The account names correspondent Martin Donohoe of the Lomidan Daily Chronicle and notes ongoing combat activity with strategic implications.
An official telegram describes Italian and Austrian positions near Monte Croce Pass. Italian forces claim tactical success against Austrian efforts, with heavy fighting reported north and west of Lake Garda and along the Isonzo river. Reports mention Austrian troop movements, Italian guard actions, and strategic considerations as Rome contemplates Greece and Balkan effects.
In a London dispatch Jane and Te report Ashes noting Allied moves on the Gallipoli Front. Turkish positions are described as vulnerable while German influence and naval readiness shape plans. The piece emphasizes strategic assessments and ongoing operations as ships prepare to engage.
Reports from Athens and the fronts describe slow, costly Allied operations against Turkish forces. German and Turkish actions punctuate the clashes as Ottoman troops attempt to break French and British positions, with repeated Turkish assaults and some French losses noted.
A list of Australian officers awarded the Distinguished Service Cross and other medals for bravery during the Dardanelles campaign is published. Names include Colonel Why, Steines, J. Fenvon, J. Hearne, V. Muresbridge, O'Neill, Walz, Critchley-Salmons, and Captain Maw Richardson among others.
Fragmented OCR lists several individuals and family or regimental names, mentioning Medals and associated initials. The text includes multiple likely surnames such as Deriam, Fortesque, Smith, Anergon, Ayling, Cannell, Corbetty, Monte, Roh-Vo, Pranvas, Burnett, Godfrey, Merrin, and Upton among others, with scattered titles like Medals and ranks implied.
Fragmented war news describes the fall of Preemyel with Russians withdrawing and lines shifting under bombardment. Casualty tallies show hundreds dead or wounded among Australian and allied troops as trenches endure heavy fighting and bombardment near the front.
A lengthy obituary fragment details the death of Mr R MsGirr and mentions surviving relatives including Mrs rated sted rit 1h lasts ayn be aeidins. The report references community figures and local events, noting a funeral and related tributes as part of a broad заметки on bereavement and social connections.
Local council faces upheaval as Councillor John Butterfield tenders his resignation following a long meeting on land use near the river Malmsbury. The session discussed grazing rights, public access, and opposition to leasing grounds to wealthier interests, with debate over impacts on poor residents and road access. Military casualties in Australia are noted alongside local memorial mentions.
The notice discusses chilblains and home remedies from Dr Sheldon's medicine, claiming cold water baths prevent and treat them. It reports a public aid drive in Kyneton with trustee activity distributing garments and essentials, listing items like shirts socks face washers scarves and blankets to troops and families.
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