The Guardian Back Page Highlights and Damages Claim
The back page notes Win-the-War and related items, plus a damages claim by Jas Metcalf of Carlstide for a draught mare killed by a deep drain. The council disputes fault but Metcalf seeks reimbursement. Anzac Service at St Pauls with prayers, flags, and a Last Post. Proceeds aid Armenians. a Redesdale Junction accident is briefly mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyneton Stock Market
Belgian Relief Fund
Senate
Qessrs
Palmer
Stevens
Rennick
Woodend and Newham Council
Jas
Metcalf
Carlstide
Mr Metcalfe
Mfessra
Harry and Son
E. Perkin
Adel Frank Taylor
Prime Minister W M Hughes Delivers Rally in Kyneton
The Hon W M Hughes spoke to a packed Mechanics Hall crowd in Kyneton, marking the largest audience to hear a political address in the town. He urged unity for the Nationalist cause, defended conscription stance, and contrasted Junta influence with Labor’s wartime duties, while Dr Salmon addressed briefly after the PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Hughes
Australia
Kyneton
Hughes
Mechanics’ Hall
Melbourne
McWhae
M.L.C
Carty Salmon
Grampians
Bendigo
Shire
G A’ Thomson
Shamrock Hotel
Miss McLennan
Mrs Berry
Woodend
Misses Brockelbank
Grace Smith
Essie Castles
Salchwirt
Kyneton Fire Brigade
W. F. Heap
G. A. Thomson
Shire of
Labor
Dr. Salmon
Mr Lloyd George
Edward Carson
Britain
Mannix
Mahon
Argus
Wighes
Commonwealth
Critchley Parker
Matix
Parker
Tagh Mahon
Western Australia
Hugthes
Eveland
Parer
Ar Hughes
Ar Maughes
Ale Hughes
Salmon
Clark
FH. Rawson
J. McMahon
Market Street
Ballarat Torpedoed on Anzac Anniversary Sinking
On April 25, the Ballarat, a P and O liner carrying 1600 troops including Railway, Reinforcements, and Infantry units, was torpedoed near the English Channel. All aboard survived after 14 hours afloat, with praised discipline as they sang Australia Will Be There and It’s a Long Long Trail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipoli
Ballarat
English Channel
Ayth
Gth
Australia
Defence Department
R. M. MeVed
McVea
Vietorian
J. M. Matthew
R. E F. Williams
Kyneton
Vias Ples
Thos
Maxwell
Schroeder
Lane
Cole
Chris. Larsen
Wads
Recruiting Committee Appeal Seeks Funds in Kyneton
The Kyneton Recruiting Committee launched an appeal for funds to raise a recruiting sergeant in the Kyneton district. The committee acknowledges donations received, including one from Mr. L. Brockelbank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyneton
Chauge
L. Brockelbank
Campaign Points The Senate Three
Lieut Colonel Bolton MI George Fairbairn and Mr William Plain feature in campaign notes titled Campaign Points Win the War Candidates detailing their positions and aims for Senate service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Kyneton
Salmon
Grampians
Senate
Messrs
Bolton
Fairbairn
Plain
Australia
George Fairbairn
WM. Plain
Cau cus Candidate Talk on Land Ownership and Nationalist Vote
A reader letter from R Ainge Johnson in Melbourne argues that J K MacDougall the Cau cus candidate for the Grampians voices Caucus views opposing private land ownership as theft. The writer warns farmers that voting Nationalists blocks the Caucus from power and stresses a policy of keeping some capital while conscripting the rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. MacDougall
Grampians
Senator McKissock
R. Ainge Johnson
Collings St
Melbourne
Lightning Effect Remedy Promises Instant Cold Prevention
Dr Sheldon's New Discovery provides immediate relief on first dose soothing throat and clearing head while protecting from cold germs. It claims to prevent colds from taking hold and to clear irritation. Sold everywhere for 1 shilling 6 pence and 3 shillings, obtainable nationwide.
Mission Study School Planned in Kyneton
Melbourne mission leaders plan a study school at Kyneton from May 17 to May 24 to promote missionary work and train leaders for circles in congregations. Attendees will board at one establishment with mornings on Bible and mission study and afternoons for recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Kyneton
Stuents
Miss Withers
Assembly Hall
Ceiling Street
Nationalist Speakers Address Kyneton Election Meeting
Helen Barton and ex Glasgow Parish Council member R M Anderson addressed a large Kyneton electors meeting at Mechanics Mall. Barton urged strong nationalist support for Mr Hughes and empire unity, while Anderson warned against apathy and deficit budgeting, urging Australians to vote on May 5 to defend liberty and wartime efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Barton
Glasgow
R. M. Anderson
Mechanics’ Mall
GA. Thomson
Barton
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Stor
Dales
Kyneto
Mollie Jarrett
Fosters
Sages
Warner's C Woollen
Herbert S. Good
District Farms
Town Cottage
Ryneton Farms
H. Harry & Son
High Street
High Street, Kyneton
Central
Messrs Castles Bros
Mollison Street
J. H. Morgan
Kyneton and District
Officer & Smith, ‘Accountants
Asa Collins Street
Jenkins Bros
C. Boyett
Hutton Street
Olive Pemberton
Malmsbury
Taradale
Elphinstone
Pemberton
P.ol
Chapman
A. B. Chapman
Younsters
Richardson's Junstion Pharmacy Telephone No
Wells’ Pharmacy
Nyal
Sigma
H. J. Wells
Mick
Stredwick
A. Stredwick
Central Pharmacy
Keyneton
MR. Parcival
Boyety
Dental Board of Ietoria
Pers
H. Rawson
Mollison, St
Edward Clemens
DAO
Martin Hartigan
M. J
Wm. Hartigan
the Guardian
Frank
Redesdale Junction
Ene
Breve
Lloyd George
Germany
France
Garry
Ra Givens
Labor Party
Junta
Belgium
Jutland
McDouglall
Houston
Brookheld
Considine
Tudor
Findley
Tose
England
Regula Gan
Mr Hughes
THE
Dr. C. Carty Salmon
Kyneton Anzac
Mechanics’ Institute
Sol.iers
Febrigg
Nabfe Ani
Gordon James
YALCA
Redesdale Hall
Guardian
Mrs Harton
Viet
Scotland
Havin
New South Wales
Titis
British Isles
Darist Council
Oan Srishiman
Sandy
Ile
Turing
Parat
America
Africa
Canada
New Zealand
Garmans
Australes
eLaughtert
Thiughes
Afr
Victoria
China
Bur
Ton
Shoulst Wat
Greg
Troshes
Aecy
Lis Barton
House of
Anderson
Hs Ot
Ki Fairbairn
Stures
King O'Malley
Australas
McMahon
Markee
Fey
Lele
Senater
Stitt
Bolton Fairbairs
Herbert Andhone Winton
Line Street
Mlelbourne
Happy Anne
Siatmebury
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