War and community notes from Kyton era ladies
Bulletin items report school gifts and prizes from horticultural shows, a train accident near Stawell with a child injured, a Kyneton teacher appointment, Waterloo anniversary services at St Andrew's, and local advertising about shoe prices.
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Batk
France
Kynelod Stork Mariel
Frogovan
Armengusty
Avit Tis Nalties
Aurich Liigpeerur
Eolameyes
Nelson
Ata
Tectia Agul
Teuel
Ce Freeman
Ngricuhiuexh
Walker's Creek
Vayweu
Monicalueral
Trenehane
Mys
Ari
Broken Hill
Stawell
Styiyell
Mather
Atution
Ougie
Van
Algie
Luke Aye
Sk Ssinier
Slawell
Fras
Avian
Siss Manies McMahon
J. McMahon
Kyneton
Yarra Park
Ast
Melbourne
Waterloo
Witerlais
St. Andrew's
Fiprac
Melbourne News: Notable Military Figures and Local Tragedies
Major J W W McCay assumed command in Australia’s camp amid sock exhibition chatter and exhibition tents. Public notices honor Corporal Graf and Lieut Colonel Shermin while Melbourne artists stage a French Red Cross Week exhibition. Private Cook and other locals are named in casualty reports as the city mourns William Spurge and Mrs Teell while war stories from Gallipoli recount heroic deeds.
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J. W W. McCay
C.biv
Nastralian
Campelsiivs
Tyne
Anels
Kynetrm
Ewnery
Commonwealth
Offiger
Australiai
New Zealeat
J. H. Sherwin
Tempohrary
Fenteeotonel
Hinapital
Croft
Ting Street
Kywetoty
Bese Records Office
Mel~howe
YW Graf
38Th Battalion
Jyne
Eumeror Joseph
Teter
Serbia
Geerse
Roosevelt Cane
America
Stockyard Hill
Beaufort
Gyo Exell
Shen
Hart Heun Cery
Cannes
Ballorar
Swan Yaymar
Gtk
Genus
Teeell
Anid
Thurstay
B. Shara
Wils
Gallijoll
Namie Naik
Rsh
Lival Suhre Wito
James al, Spurge
Malvern
Melbourne Grammar School
Alte
Gallipoli Kanding
the Argus
Spurge
Hy Case
Kyttetan
Fragmented wartime dispatch with blurred names and events
A damaged report describes soldiers arriving from abroad and a reunion at a railway station. The scene portrays a father recognizing his son amid a crowd of service personnel and mentions a brother involved in the same conflict, with references to active service and a marching band.
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Gers
Stanley Fouueer
Heavlurs
Sistas
Besiylers
Acre
Suldidr
Salehivrss
Sock Competition Brings Notable Knitwear to Public Auction
Judge reviews entries in a sock competition highlighting rare knit designs and quality work by Miss Bolt and others. Special pairs requested for soldiers are praised though some flaws noted in tight settings. Several entries labeled No. 38 to No. 61 receive commendation for craft and variety, with continued coverage in the next issue.
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Farewell to Major Geoffrey Hurry in Kyneton
The town prepares a farewell for Major Geoffrey Hurry to be held at 8 PM in the Masonic Hall on Wakwin Street with a public reception. Citizens are invited to a meeting at Council Chambers tomorrow at 2 PM to discuss evening arrangements amid the town’s respect for the widely known local figure.
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Genffry Hurey
Masonic
Wakiwin Street
Harry
Kynnion Mutica
Kyneton
Masonic Choral Service to Be Held at Ryton Mechanics’ Institute
A Sunday afternoon service under the Zealandia Kyneton lodge will be conducted by Rev Nigel Dalersand chaplain of the United Grand Lodge of Victoria. Bro Albert Wael will read lessons and Wo Ung as MP Perkin directs the service. The choir of two lodges and the Ryweran Ladies Chorus will perform with Miss McLennan and Miss Matthews as accompanists. Proceeds go to the Victorian Soldiers’ Fund.
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Ah Kyneton Odgva
Albert Wael
Kyneton Lodge
Wo Ung
MP Perkin
Vince Cline
Miss McLennan
Giatistes
Chas Matthews
Sania
Gray
Wr HY -Streiwick
Wounden
Victorian Soldiers’ Fund. Co
G. Armstrong the
Russians Press Offensive Near Czernowitz T: Russians claim ongoing victories and heavy Austrian losses
London reports say Russian forces push toward Czernowitz amid heavy fighting in Bukovina. Communiques claim 232,000 Austrian casualties, 21,000 prisoners, and substantial weapon captures as Russian cavalry reach near Czernowitz and lines along Lutsk and Vladimir-Volynsk. Germany boosts assertion of victory and Austrian retreat continues.
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London
Belin de Paris
Latsk
Paris
Czernovile
Bukowina
Mtomuiay
Tiniminens
Petrograd
Austria
Caerna
Vita
Dorthern
Romania
Mamoriiza
Russia
Rumania
Germany
Generat Gusiloll
Polesie
Stcheriachoff
Usatik Ism
Vladimir Valynski
Lutsk
Zaturszky
Buczacz
Tarnopol
Galicia
Austrian Battles At Dawn and Pressure On Front
June 13 reports describe heavy fighting as Austrian forces clash with Russian units across the Carpathian region and the Danube area. Soviet and German lines hold while enemy losses mount, with ships bombarding the Bulgan coast and Austrian officers withdrawing from certain sectors. A German report notes repulsed assaults and renewed shelling near key coastal and riverine positions.
Franco Belgian Front Report From Verdun Frontline
A fragmented dispatch describes activity around the Franco Belgian front near Verdun with mentions of Verdun, Verdin, and German forces. It notes British commander Sir Douglas Haig and French sacrifices, claiming German forces suffered and prisoners were taken. The report mixes unclear names and locations with wartime sentiment.
Zeppelin destroyed during wind storm over Southern Belgium
In Whit Monday weather over Chatelingau Belgium a Zeppelin was dashed against fires and exploded. Numerous aboard were severely wounded while others suffered minor injuries. The airship, one of the largest and latest types, was completely destroyed. RAIDS IN EGYPT, LONDON. June 13. Official notice reports air and rail attacks against enemy targets including El Arist east of the Suez Canal and Bir-el-Mazar west of El Aish. Fokker combat repelled machines. Serapeum near the Suez Canal saw no damage.
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Amsterdam
Chatelingau
Belgium
Uwo
Egypt
London
el Arist
Sue Canal
Beynr
Bir-el-Mazar
el Aish
Fokker
Serapeum
Suez Canal
Timatia
Sie Suez Canal
Baltic Naval Battle Ends In Russian Victory
A Baltic encounter reported by Copenhagen dispatches describes a Russian squadron attacking German warships escorting fourteen merchant steamers off Nykeeping on the Swedish coast. The Germans lost a cruiser and a destroyer, while two trawlers reached port damaged and 150 sailors were saved from a sinking crew. The fourteen merchant ships were also sunk and the Russians withdrew unscathed after forty five minutes.
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London
Copenhagen
Nias
Baltic
Konig von Sachsen
Nykeeping
Hier Arawler
Coolliet
Asquith Speech Praises Kitchener Devotion At Ladybank
The Vice Prime Minister delivered a tribute to the late Lord Kitchener and outlined the military effort, lauding Kitchener’s devotion from the war’s start to his death. He praised Allied resilience, noted Russian and Italian contributions, and urgedUtilizing the Armies for the Allied cause while critiquing strategic strains and political debates in empire relations.
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London
Asquith
Kitchener
Ladybank
Kite Earl Kitehowt
Havi
Vine
Fay
Ian ii
Eosivyy
Eosivyy Fy Cason
van Siew Fois Conversamen Ag Siren Hevcain
Ireland
Itues
War Time Reflections on Empire and Leadership
A dated commentary cites British leaders like Asquith and Joffre praising unity, resilience, and reconstruction of the Empire. It notes support for Allied campaigns in France and Flanders and calls for responsibility amid wartime strain, with Times quotes praising or critiquing democratic governance and public morale.
British in Persia Portrays General Sir Percy in Beersian Entry
Fragmentary OCR reports show General Sir Percy in Central Persia meeting with local residents. Burial of details leaves unclear whether this was a formal parade or a patrol, with no corroborating dates or events available.
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Porchers Rermas
Percy MS
Jared
Beersian
Central
Persia
Australia’s Roll of Honor and Gallipoli Casualties
An archival notice lists fallen soldiers and missing servicemen linked to Gallipoli and other theaters. The report notes 26 deaths and multiple casualties, with many recent losses and unconfirmed statuses among the names.
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Nantes
Activi
Fruivever
Gallipoli
Ari
Iifnass
Generosity noted for Denis Reilly at Cheeta Farm
An event at Colihan near Upper Colihan marked by a procession and party sentiment when Denis Reilly of Cheeta Farm received tokens of appreciation from workers and leaders A Robsh among them. Speakers praised his kindness and the hospitality he showed to tenants and workers, ending with hearty cheers and best wishes.
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Denis Reilly
Cheeta Farm
Colihan
Arentis
Reidy
A. Robsh
Boncraug
Ptyautity
Jain
Avi
Gateties On Thursday June 24 At The City Theatre
A public programme announces the Gateties, led by Mr Grahany, featuring popular acts from The Dailies, The Pierrots, and The Serenailer. The company includes Miss Daroiny Mann as Winifred Wyare and Shisley Cooke, with Mark Nits and other performers. Details and dates to be announced.
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Harry Grahany
Gaigties Grrhany
Wai Watsie
Graitast
Say Ville
Attrac
Ike
Vist
Lichis Eiicensil
Daroiny Mann
Winifred Wyare
Shisley Cooke
Mojste Visser Oral
Mark Nits Mig Heoston
Beat IL
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Sywenstown
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KODAK
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High Street
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Kyweton Guardian
C. N. Langsford
Bourke Street
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G. J. Wells
J H. Lane
LDS
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Percival E. Boyett
AJ Richardson
H. Rawson
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Miss Mollie Jarrett
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Meinen
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Austral
International Pictures
Abhert Lal Theatre
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Guueraint Pilonzer
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Chas. Matthews
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