Australia at War Defends Cook and Hughes in Conference Reach
The Guardian argues that Cook and Hughes mirror Australian opinion, while pacifists and disloyalists exist. It claims they speak for Liberals and a large Labor faction favoring anti German militarism and a wartime treaty. It warns pacifist voices should not deter delivering united peace terms and warns against a second, harsher conflict if miscalculated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australie
Messrs
Cook
Hughes
Australis
Liberal Party
Labor Party
Mesers
Australia
Voyce
Witold Wisehief
Germany
Pacific
Great Britein
Woulllier
Far Ular Ie
Greater Hrany
Highes
Lalor Party
Wall
Accine
Gone West The Great Sacrifice In World War I Farewells
Fragments recount Gunner Gilmer Ray Tregear and lines praising sacrifice as New Zealand forces in France endure heavy losses. An obituary note for Tregear cites service, family ties to Rev Charles Tregear and Annie Tregear, and a memorial tone honoring a fallen hero amid wartime casualty reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newemade
Angela
Winifred A. Cooks
Tregear
France
Ghurmer
Ray Thomson Tregear
Otho Bryant
Pia New Zealand Bank
Gunner Tregear
Claptain
Chas
Trégear
England
Kynvion Paramount Theatre
Empire Week Service at Kyneton theatre May 24
The Kyneton branch of the Victorian League of Honor plans an Empire Week service at Pari mount Theatre on Thursday evening May 24. Rev W E Scurr, a leading Melbourne speaker, will give the address to emphasize loyalty to the Empire. Musical program arranged by A M Perk, with practice at the Masonic Hall on Sunday at 4 pm to prepare. An offertory will be taken to defray expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victorian League of Honor
Kyneton
W. EL. Scurr
Melbourne
League of Honor
Mr. Seurr
Kynetot
Peril
Masonic Hall
Yaldwistenet
SOLDIERS RELATIVES AND RED CROSS WORKERS REUNION AT PARAMOUNT THEATRE
Arrangements expedite a reunion for soldiers relatives and Red Cross workers at the Paramount Theatre on Thursday afternoon August 25. A cordial invitation goes out to all to attend a pleasant program with a musical performance and a light tea. The committee hopes large attendance from those bearing the burdens of war. The Back Page lists notes and tributes. Funeral notices and Melbourne share market notes follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Paramount Theatre
Pan
Slink
Acarius
Invalided Home Soldiers and War News from Kyneton
Among the Kyneton soldiers on sick leave are Ble. W. Jerking of Lauriston street, Kynnsman and Dra. Thos. Marcwell of Kyneton East. J. McKeown and W. Dunn named to North Blackwood school committee. McDougall of the Australian Tntantry is praised for brave action, killing several Germans and capturing prisoners. The Readmaster of Wesley College urges duty to soldiers and nation, vowing Britain and Australia will never yield in the fight for freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyneton
W. Jerking
Jenkins
Lauriston Street
Kynnsman
Dra
Emmerougall
V.C
Sa SR
McDougall
NeDougall
Recherche
Huon
Sat
Wesley College
L.A. Adamson
Mestey College
Iliange
Mr. Adamson
Allothese
Australia
Musa
Taradale Widow Mrs Coron Dies Sudden in Taradale
Diath of Mrs Coron at Taradale residence near the wyadwet occurred Saturday. Enquiry by JP Mrs Stone found death natural. Mrs Cornu, long a nurse, leaves two sons Fred Cornu and Teury Bell. Interment to Taradale cemetery today.
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Coron
Dewdh
Con
If Lawis Conus
Teradale
Taradyh
Taradale
Death of Mr J Scoble at North Druiscoud
The obituary notes the death of Mr J Scoble at his North Druiscoud residence on Friday evening after a long illness. He worked in jarmine operations at North Brummond for many years, was honest and industrious, and leaves a wife and several adult children. The funeral was held at Malmsbury cemetery with large attendance and Rev J Thomas officiating. The undertaker was Benson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Scoble
North Druiscoud
T. Scoble
Scoble
North Brummond
Malnssbury
Ree
Ty J. Thomas
Benson
Red Cross
Lomishey
D. Cray
ML. O'Sullivan
Afrs
Huth
Lomasney
Cr Drwin
Reid
Wort Wallis
Kyneton Council Notes Reflect Long Absence of Spain
The council met with Dr. Spain absent for the first time since his election in September 1908, marking nearly a decade of uninterrupted service. Other items included petitions by ratepayers on grazing and road concerns, wage association discussions, births and deaths in Trentham, and proposed arrangements for a local racecourse and emergency communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Rengtly
le Counell
Lauriston
Dr. Young
Tn Council
Une
Iuet
Camaraderie in Trenches Letters From War Front
A heartfelt wartime letter from Gordon at a Devon hospital recounts a British trench experience. He describes shared blankets, a shelling near relief duties, comrade Jim fatally wounded, a Military Medal act, and the sorrow of loss. The writer expresses faith, camaraderie, and resolve amidst hardship.
Wood Bee for the Convent and Red Cross Activities
The Elphinstone community organizes a fundraising bee to aid the convent with a truck of wood and household supplies. A Red Cross branch meeting reports box proceeds for soldiers, with plans for parcel shipments and a helpers’ drive at the next midweek gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castheozinn Conyrne High School
Tee
Mr. Moon
Castlewaite
Pacher
Red Cross
Sur
Hanis
Owens
Comrat Depo
Caminiftce
Tle
Do You Dread the Winter Dr New Discovery Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr Achelon's New Discovery in the throat for coughs bronchitis and related throat ailments claiming relief when taken early. It markets as a universal remedy priced low with broad appeal from infants to adults and urges purchase everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anu
Achelon
Thong
Lowes
Shisl Dows
Hshur Dows
Melburne public notice on land and health exchange
Fragmented OCR notes describe a public notice involving land, health concerns, and empire day events. It mentions Melbourne addresses and a Department of Land approvals for a local property transfer. The text references vehicle, parents invited, and notices about occupation and rights under a local land policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Landyam
Ark
Fragmented military briefing with Verdun and retreat mentions
A readerable fragment describes Allied and German positions with mentions of Verdun and Ypres. It notes enemy advances, defenses, and near-term expectations, citing limited quotes about army movements and line stability amid ongoing bombardment and rearguard actions.
Murke German Lies Rally Against Allies Amid War Rumors
A battered text fragment alleges German misinformation claiming allies plan large scale withdrawals and strengthened divisions near Avrillers Brenoynens and Villers, while praising Allied strategists Foch and urging common defense. The piece references British divisions, Turkey, and conscription-like appeals, with unclear dates or places due to damaged OCR.
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Colach
Dales’ Mutual Drapery Stores
Good Values
Chapman
High Street
Don
Wawn
H. J. Wells
Harry & Son
GM Street
Rust Fonds
Woodend
West Rates
Officer & Smith
Culling Street
Metbonras
Searne
Chemlat
Eyncton
Lom
Aly Fray
Richardson
Junction Pharmac Phoge
Percival B. Boyett
Despent Board of Desires
Rickardson
H. Rawson
Mollisan
Fawkes
Tornesgate
British “Insurance
Ats
Edward Clemens
Stredwick
Central Pharmacy
Mollison Street
Exyneton Guardian
the Guardian
Gunner Ray, T. Treghar
Empire Week
Iack Pamn
Mateshe Council
Returned Soldiers’ Club
Ol Jowit
Reiien Soldiers' League
Pal Foley
Ur. H. Rawson
A. Straywick
R.baldwin
Methodist Church
Hause
Willis Brosslowy Iil
J J. Chyllicaat
W. T. Jones
F. L. Lancaster
Ane G. Mecoulfe
Mvasr
Clarke Ami Co
A. Ruler Clarke
Ani
Collins Street
Wade
Wheat Board
Uwe
Pf Mayer
Alu Afl
Cerain
Alant
Alion Sass Hyey
D. J. Keen
Malmsbury
Charles Jusyps
Keenns
Amuliishliryy
Fashei
Licensivy
Halmora
Bran Holme
Casterton
Evensong
Heywood
Manito
Penshurst
Portland
J. McKeown
W. Dunn
North Dlackwood School
Thomas Watson Sushurland
Ite
Malmseure
Paramount
Pietwes
Slir
Marmount
Vieatrew-torrow
Jeffrey Clairhorne
Sam
Cannes
Ue Naseur
Dash
Matt youNe
Hen
Purvis
Claleherme
William Russell
Kyntit
Ant
Reen
Kyneton Council
Pife Municipal Association
Ob Vie
Lori
Munneipal Sud
Shire
Prenthamn
Anerion
Teunitham
Fallor Durineigiz
Trentham
Board of
Heslit
Imperial League
Returned Soldiers
Qik
Imperial Ague
Shire Hall
Cherry and Sons
Gisborne
Arating
State Rivers and Water Supply Commission
Hatthy
Shure
Afalmsbury
Department of Loses and Survey
Malmbsury
Wivers and Water Supply Commission
Connell
Tetter
Calihan
Malimebury
Malilsbury
Cr Vewin
Smiriy
Frany
Renean
Anele Ab
Vanehiupa
Anil aeriWly
Gwaynl
Anil Fiehionalle
Smi
Art
Chamberlain
Chamberlain's
Colic
Diarthan
Eton
D. J
Reb
Mulmsbury
Miss Dole
Myrtle Creek
Syiennithy
Flospital
Devons
Omgland
Dole
Jim
Gueo
Jin
Sen
Marrives
Ahraush
Seriou
Pritchard Owha
Salider
le Las Pal
Ign
Feu
Denraor
Gordo
Elphinstone
Meath
Keuter
Wesky Hoyer
Cory
Germaon
Ava
Brisizh
Ypres
Serx
Murke
Turkey
Cepeece
Villers
Brenoynens
Anvens
Resi
Prmergss Antiéns
Stupa
Tralians
Reuter
Commins
Garth
Millstar
Pellator Pearce
Sears
Sexvize
Telldyne
Er Calitus Liserick
Margak
Atte
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