30 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Kyneton Guardian
Location
Kyneton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1917
Page
1
A 1917 notice from the Donsell family of Wisly Wisly thanking friends for their visits cards lottery and tele grams of sympathy after the death of High Bank James. The message expresses gratitude and acknowledgment of support during their loss.
The Kyneton Hospital Committee seeks medical students to serve at the hospital now vacated by Dr Mary Lane. Ladies doctors are urged to be secured to avoid difficulty finding qualified practitioners. Many graduates may join the war effort in September, stretching medical manpower.
A large turnout at Kyneton High School for the British Red Cross fete in aid of charity. The event featured flower stalls, produce and cake stalls, cookery demonstrations, and exhibits from former students and local groups. Proceeds aimed to support Red Cross work with extensive committee involvement and community displays.
A published list shows 86 names of Australians connected to the war effort. Of these, 172 are listed as missing, 265 as in action or wounded, 27 as husbands and 70 as fishermen, and 2 nurses are noted among the fallen. The roll includes officers and others, with several ranks and names omitted or garbled in the OCR.
Miss Hather Well and Miss Beil entertained guests at Moorvills Freemasons Hall with a patriotic programme. A band, vocal numbers, and an afternoon tea followed, as attendees offered best wishes and gifts to Miss Bell for a happy future.
Major Charles McKeuns formerly of Castlena Ved died in a French hospital after service in a British regiment. He fought in the Boer War with General Baston Powell and the siege of Mafeking. He later served with the Daily Chronicle in London and front-line duty abroad. His brother Captain Bert Melena also served in the forces.
A fragmented Kyneton page notes the Kyneton Women’s Patriotic Fund and local events. It mentions market activity, a sheep raised by Mr Hyatt McMierson, a new Catholic school site, reservoir storage figures, and planned social events including a Monday Pine Hall gathering. The report blends market, civic, and social items with scattered names and places from the district.
Fragmented OCR style summary: discusses certificate practice, insulin guidance, and a Wheat market with prices and stock notes. Mentions Mr Haxslthri, Meath, Hill, and Brac ken Hill, with references to ship shortages and stock buy/sell chatter. Data appears garbled and speculative with multiple nonsensical phrases and misread names.
The report confirms William Cobel of Trentham was killed in action on January 2. The Rev A Malley of Trentham notes the sorrow in the community as families mourn. The piece honors fallen soldiers and mentions other wartime casualties and recognitions, with local reactions and memorial references throughout.
Donations received in the south room include socks and underwear for trench feeding and comfort. Numerous women and groups contributed items such as 75 pairs of socks, shirts, scarves, and individual names appear for acknowledgments. Local auxiliaries reported additional socks, shirts, scarves, and donations totaling varied items.
Mrs Margaret Adams wife of David Adams of Elmore died at Bendigo on a night last week aged 70 The late Mrs Adams daughter of the late Alexander Clack of Bannald Scotland educated at We Langley School and married about 37 years ago She lived at Bartaldy and Elmore where Mr Adams leased a farm later owned a Hunter at Elmore Survived by four daughters and four sons all of whom reside in the district including Ernest Calin Neil David and Reginald The funeral details not yet announced
A garbled report describes a man jumping from a travel scene near Castmaine and a subsequent arrest of William Curhis at a layne. The text references alleged assault, a pursuit at Horst or Hastings locations, and unclear details about a vehicle stop, with names like Miguel Ca Weilneodue and Gina Werner appearing in broken form. The police statement is partially visible.
A British commission studies the Mesopotamia expedition, faulting political and military planning, and assigns blame to officials from Lord Hardinge to General Sir Beauchamp Duff. It criticizes supply, medical provision, and transport failures that led to the Amara and Kut disasters and calls for accountability.
Reuters dispatch describes American intervention troops landing in France and being greeted by cheers as General Perehing's spies arrive on the front. Soldiers march to salute at the quay while French officers inspect ships and prepare for further operations amid tense conditions along the Western front.
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