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Newspaper
Kyneton Guardian
Location
Kyneton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1916
Page
3
Reports from Petrograd and London describe Austrian forces retreating toward Kelomen and Czernowicz, while Russian commanders claim growing success under Brusiloff. Berliners show low spirits as Czernowicz falls and Vienna faces dazed peace demonstrations amid gas attacks and intensified fighting near Galician fronts.
A translated French front dispatch reports German losses around Verdun in May. French artillery and air actions targeted rail junctions near Sedan and railway stations at Vinay and other points, with claims of heavy bombardment and trench movements along the Avre and Raise fronts.
June A Romeo counuamane reports the battle continues Giereels on the Sere Communi with Seven Commies. The enemy south-west of sia go repeats efforts against northern positions. Our counter offensive progresses with renewed Austrian assaults on the Unena lngci-Ruscom from love beer. Our troops move toward the woods as heavy losses are claimed. Great Peppermint Cure is advertised.
An obscure dispatch from a London telegraph outlet notes Austrians are prisoners on the Italian front and that securing military supplies is hard due to water shortages. The report mentions Baltic dissent and widespread fear among Austrian troops about replenishments.
Sporting notes report a pleasant golf match on Tuesday at the local Hinks, won by the visiting side after a tight contest. The entertainment on Friday June 16 featured an instructive program to aid a shelter shed, with Dr. McKnight presiding and Miss L Webster praised for dancing and songs by scholars from E and M Hobbs, Parcell, and others.
A Ballarat audience awaits the Gaieties headed by Sin, Harry Grimm, featuring Dandies, Pierrots, Seranaders and Misses Dorothy Manning Winifred Wynne Shivey Conk with Messrs Mare Phillips and Horton Havre Grataith. Prices are popular. the show includes songs, sketches, and encores with strong performances by Massie Posner and Agnes Tyrer. reviews praise Miss Manning and Miss Wynne in duets and the robust voice of Mark Phillips.
A miscellany of local events includes Sergeant Ray Jobson’s arrival in France and public interest in his exhibition match, plus social notices from Kyneton Technical School. Reports cover a proposed principal vacancy, League of the Helping Hand resignations, and forthcoming fundraising to aid the French Red Cross and child health initiatives. The marriage of Mr John Joseph Hanrahan to Elizabeth Formby is noted, with ceremony in Melbourne and residency planned at Forhan East St Kilda.
An illustrated lecture in Trentham Mechanics Hall raised funds for the Red Cross. Rev A Malley led the event with Mr W J Anderson as chair, featuring local performances by Misses McCashney Considine O Dunnell and others. A future service for Lord Kitchener was announced, with expressions of thanks to all involved.
Property listing advertises sale or letting of a dwelling with five rooms and bath, copper fittings, and access to garden items. Contact Mollison Street, Carriage Plants, Flower Seed and Shelter Trees, Bulbs and Weedable Seeds.
Tenders are invited and will be received until Friday June 23 1916 for several road and railway related works in the Tarndale Melbourne Bendigo district. Specifications available at Shire Hall Metcalfe and Castlemaine. A preliminary deposit is required. Meetings mention drainage refurbishments and metal drive works with multiple project references and responsible officers.
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