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Newspaper
Kyneton Guardian
Location
Kyneton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1916
Page
3
Reports from the Kyneton stock market show fat sheep and lambs well supplied with steady to firm values. Cattle yardings were larger with generally good demand and modest advances. crossbred stores and fat cattle priced up, while sheep and lambs fluctuated across categories.
Items donated include socks cushions linen gloves and clothing from various auxiliaries and individuals. The record notes multiple ladies and groups such as Methodist Lauriston and Church of Christ contributing shirts socks scarves and other garments along with Red Cross donations. Also includes a medical notice about chilblains and a remedy with Dr Sheldon s Magnetic Liniment with usage instructions and prices.
London reports fierce fighting on the eastern front as German assaults near Smorgon suffer heavy losses. Austrian and Italian fronts show Austrian stakes in Trentino bloodied with 150000 killed or wounded. Monte Purchas strongholds repulse Italian Alpine attacks. Kaiser in Brussels rumored. various notices advertise goods and services.
A garbled wartime dispatch reports French front actions near Verdun and the Scarpe, German bombardments and French positions attacked west of Sale. It mentions Miss Herne Epping and a British dog of SRE, with references to casualties and a pilot named Timnwirnann known as the “Baehent Lill” found after reconnaissance.
An ad heavy text promotes Rexona soap for bathing babies claiming skin benefits and quiet sleep. It shifts to a medical pitch for Morriss Imperial Eye Ointment, urging immediate use for eye ailments with testimonials and regional offers.
The Greek premier M. Zaimis resigns amid reports of a new cabinet formation. The Daily Chronicle notes his claim the resignation isn’t forced by the Entente. Allies expected to press demands again once the cabinet is completed, with mechanisms possibly revised yet supportive of the Entente.
AUSTRALIA'S ROLL OF HONOR shows 514 games with three killed in action five died of wounds or illness. Nurse BM Watson of Walbundri Sew South Wales named among the wounded and ill. Entries include Private 2 Gorcoran Kyneton wounded and Private W Southam Woodend. Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Cols cited at 1 shilling 6 pence.
Masons are requested to attend the South Room Medilistate tomorrow Sunday at 2:30 pm for a Mascle Choral Service. Secretaries Harman and Armstrong urge attendance.
Shire of Kyneton invites capable person for headsman role in the Maimsbury area. Salary set at £12 per annum. This notice targets Saturday July 16 for recruitment activities and assessment.
A historical notice outlines fixed deposit rates: 6 months at 3 percent, 12 months at 4 percent, and 24 months at 4 percent. Other terms mentioned include a 2. and various periods, with emphasis on fixed rates.
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