Council Meeting Delivers Court Works and Garden Plans
The Monday council meeting chaired by Mr H H Castles approved the balance sheet for the new tems court and repayment of outstanding accounts. Plans include landscaping at Ebden and Piper streets, drainage improvements, and planting of roses in honor of soldiers with labels bearing their names. A visit by the Minister of Education and a note of congratulations to Mr Davey were also arranged.
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Monty Teetine
H. H. Castles
Ebden Street
Piper Street
Selva Garden
Stuart
Viper Street
Ehden Street
Hyneton
J. Aly Saniel
Techeavion Diraging
Kylleton
Starr
Er Davey
May
Uetrapolita Inspectoraig
Bin
Kyneloy High School
Castlemaire
A Kyneton Soldier Among Wounded In England
Mrs J Smith of Beanchamny street Kyneton has word her son Pig R J Derricott has been admitted to 1st Loman General Hospital Camberwell England with gunshot injuries to the jaw. Defence Department provides details and aims for further advise. Also notes staff changes at Kyneton Telephone Exchange and local individuals receiving notices or transfers.
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Kyneton
Miss Graain
Chaice
Kynett
Len Kynetot
Miak Grakiann
Gevlersl
P. J. Scassion
Scanley
Mdea Street
Keynes Inn
J Scanfon
General Hospital
Comives
J. Buckley
Bowen Streee, Kyneven
Local Red Cross Reports and Band Debut at Pubs
The Guardian Red Cross Society reports donations totaling £50 and St Aswhere’s Med Cross £28/18 wort. Hath auuunts were forwarded Lo Theammeters Junior Band will debut in pubs on Frin eetaings, performing a programme including a piece by Michell whigh, arranged for the hguel araster. The band will begin at 85 pan. The Rynaun Town Band committee has arranged with Yathas 19 to play on the Ratton next lights, Thursdays and Saturdays, starting yatfsht (Chureday). A road accident on Mumiliy shter saw Mr William Jones injured while driving gravel. his horse bolted, he was thrown, fracturing a hind leg and taken to hospital. An auction promotes The Auction Dock, a vivid tale of a girl raised for marriage prospects, promoted by Welch’s with evening prices listed.
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St. Vanl's Red Cross Society
Red Cross
St Aswhere's
Med Cross
Masie
Mobisuil
Michell Whigh
Hguel Araster
Mazon
Cr Rynet
Rynaun
Mumiliy
Willame Joney
Meton
Aly
Jones
Groves
Rome Eke
Mai
Kos Beach
Pyramount
Lex Ny
Phe
Authon
Welch's
Deeds of Gallantry by Captain Walker Thomson MC
Captain Walker Thomson of the 2th Battalion Victoria awarded the MC for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in an attack. Despite a shattered right arm, he urged his men forward as they captured five concrete shelters and four machine guns, keeping the advance alive. Back page items note a legal case, local deaths in Kyneton, and a Joan of Arc theatre feature with praise for the production.
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Walker Thonson
2Th Battalion
Vic
Toaecer
Wondturlal
Ie Varamiount Theatre
Picsilas
Markhie Gima
France
Keyuetau
Memorial Window Unveiling at St Mary's Woodend
A memorial window ceremony at St Mary's Woodend honors the late Dr. Henry Daniel McKenzie and his daughter Marion May McKenzie. The service featured the inscription and the sermon themed The Reaper and The Sower, with Miss Toulyns delivering a tearful solo. This is the third such memorial window unveiled at the church recently, enhancing its interior.
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McKenzie
SNL
St Mary's
Woodend
DR. McKenzie
Henry Daniel MeKenzie
Marion May McKenzie
Cerresolt
Lonsfelian
Death
Toulyns
Bendisa
Beantial Water
Greenhill Prisoners of War Dance Aids Red Cross Effort
A May 2 charity event at Mr Houlge's barn supported the Red Cross with parcels for prisoners of war. Despite bad weather, attendance was strong as games and prizes entertained the crowd. Winners included Miss Rowe for the ladies prize and Mr G Clark for the gentlemen’s prize. The evening featured music from Mrs Cogger, Mr Wallis, and Mr Swainstone, with refreshments donated by local residents. The funds raised totaled £y/3/10.
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Mr. Houlge
Red Cross Society
Cuchre Ceere
Robngon
Rowe Tyine
Mesers
Grady, Clarke
Parsel
Mise Rowe
Maialis
G. Clark
Malmsbury
W. J. Trimble
Weir
Sue Swalnstow
Wallis M
Swainstone
Msi
Mes
Cogger
Douglas
Stewart
Robertzon
A. Pritz
AL Richardson
Afiss Bella’ Roberts
Local War Savings Drive Hits Milestone and Community Gifts
A Pine Grow district report notes Mary Canteran chaired Mia Mia War Savings Group subscriptions reaching 236 certificates in four months. Donations include food and preserves from multiple locals, with community figures and volunteers contributing honey, jam, coffee, and canned goods. Also mentioned are hospital support efforts and Crown land settlements for veterans under a new governor sanctioned act.
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Mary Canteran
Mia “Mia
I. R. Dawes
Mia Mia War Savings
Tris
Amouit
Covilaorts
Torres
Caulfield
Pere
Willie Furguson
Linklater
Dives
Ustica
Turner
Woc
Dwyer
Jas
Coffe
Smiter
Messrs. J. Campbell
V. Glasan
Horrie Tister
Thane, West
Onitecan (A
G. Frederickson
German Drive Against Paris Front Rises Amid Heavy Shelling
Reports from Paris and Reuters describe German forces mounting a major assault on the French line near the Oise and Ressons areas. French troops resist valiantly as the center shows limited gains for the attackers while defensive positions hold under bombardment.
News from the Front Amid German Offensive Attacks
A Paris dispatch reports Allied counterattacks and German losses in a renewed offensive. American forces play a prominent role on Hill 204 near Chateau Thierry while British troops seize Huguy. The advance risks a broader push toward Paris as observers note delays and cautious German redeployments.
Franco Bris Co operates at Mull Division battle scene
Fragmentary wartime ad style text mentions Franco Bris Co and Mull Division fighting on a hilltop. A dubious medical remedy is advertised as Sold everywhere and by local shops, with vague references to relief and cure. The passage mixes combat notes with commercial lines and nonsensical phrases.
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Osee
Gannor
Ouisel
Dokee Malhysbury
Woods
Paris The Times describes the German threat and French defenses
The Paris Times correspondent cites General Gallieni as military governor and reports Paris will tighten measures to resist. Clemenceau assures deputies protections, while distressing casualty details and evacuation plans surface. the piece surveys bombardment fears, industrial impact, and public reactions to the looming war.
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the Times
Paris
Gallieni
Clemenceatt
Seite
Fragmented WWII battle report with uncertain details
A garbled World War II text fragment references German forces, positions near rivers, and resistance actions. It mentions units, commanders, and terrain in a disjointed narrative, with numerous transcription errors obscuring clear events and outcomes.
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Dales’ Mutual Drapery
Ats
Spee
J. Collins
High Street
C. N. Langsford
Mousa
F. Higuenin
Horalds
Melbourne
S. Kaban
Sane
Nora
Yan
Saad Tomany
A. B. Chapman
High St
the Bargain Stors
Algometecicy
Price
A. J. Richardson
Itollison
Hurry & Son
I Street
Wlo
I R
A. Barnes
A. i Barnes
Piler & Smith
Grimace
Wawn
H. J. Wells
Percival & Boyent
Recorders
Ty Bess
A. J. RichaKuson
H Rawson
Mollison St
Diale Settlements
Edward Clemens
le Coureur
Stredwick
A. Stredwick
Central Pharmacy
Mollison Street
Kynetos Telenhune
Gleeson
Mrs. Malsh
Mollisa Street
Ayneton
Mary Gleeson
Malinsbury Reail
Tate
Rip
Buckley
Mair Street
Agneton
Chars
Charles
Rose Dickey
Kalb
the Guardian
Walker -Thomson
Geneva
Rickie
Malonehuey
Wirtll
Wircsell
Aid
Ness Box
Malmsbury Court
Messrs. Bortole
Dewin
Charles Buckley
Nps
Truckley
Desidenc
Kyneton Cemetery
Pionesr
Mary Ann Gleeson
Ite
James Gleeson
ME Walsh
Tavstay
Jare Briduct
Michael O'Leary
Comity
Linmericks Ireland
Aige
Shuents
Victoria
Malmonary Road
Fife
Walsly
Kyneinn
Mr. O'Leary
Keresilale
Kenelon
Xynelyn
UD J Rag
Malgbury
Greenhill
Mia Mia
Simlic High
Anriotte Hinks Kyneton Hilelt
S .Layigtey
King Ton Laytysford
Lannyley
Shire
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Methuurn
Reiedds
Wells
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Australis
London
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Isaat
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Mindmann
Mpa
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Heurer
Huibard Wien
Suiseens-Chateau
Thierry Tine
Sourag
Reuter Reuter
Uurile
Ressons-sur-Mane
Eally
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Sheth
Chateau Thierry
En Cmy
la Derle-sous-Jouarre
Eucaastrates
Img
Marne
Charest Thierry
Dornais Lou
Clulory Thierry
Tuwants
Charis Sur’ Maten Coast
la Porte
Sucess Hill
Enily
Atravesic
Aled Scevnik
Eliot
Franco Bris
Rowtur
Blusity
Vineiflyae
Cheshifres
Ign
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Reuter
Jr Les
Washington
Reuters Aywricac Imops
Alulis
Widytight
Cherese Thierry
Herlin
Chateau
Times
America
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Villarze
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Noir
England
Mair
Apes
Meath
Colette
M Bruner
Industcial
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Howe
Aley
Iir Kynston
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Ality
Washington, Ai
Newton
Strategy Review
Matawil
Ilowine
Oise
Ginscuel
Calais
Nove
Verneuil
Renee
Exeresnaniere
Arss
Merchyn
Mr. Luvalt Fraser
Britain
Laiene
Monatidier
Wietes
Tinerieere Saristciers
Theo Beni
Coseoamg & & Keser
Iano Nix
Tor
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