Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Kyneton Guardian in Kyneton, Victoria

We have pages in Victoria

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Kyneton Guardian

Location

Kyneton, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 15, 1917

Page

2

Port Melbourne Page Untangled School News And Knitting Drive

A garbled page reports on community efforts including a knitting drive by Swallow and Ariels Busy Bees to aid fighting boys, with patterns and materials details. Also noted are attendance certificates, Empire Day thanks from the Sel School authorities, and local individuals referenced in Port Melbourne.

Kurtin Mipeal Seynetun Chuirt Peng Eiplinstone Wied Salus Anzac Wedge Eytvnes Janiere Eile Holmes Masonie Hall Stokes Street Port Melbourne Lady Hleanessy Orme Sod Mesdaives Ay C Derhan Kyat Sete Gordon Maa- Brave Darnihy Wallas CW. Jurray

Four Sons of local family face war losses and updates

Mournful notes report Private five and other sons of a Kyneton family in France. several are wounded or missing, while cousins Castles and Master families receive casualty news. A sister city branch details naval service, prisoners of war, and wartime letters, with local memorials and fundraising reminders.

J. Barnes Hilly Chewisn Slesady Acon Frank R. Corney Azan Jyon France Walter Corey Princes Street St. Ils Dumtram Military College Messrs Castles Tie Bey Thane Raberlaon Aanister de Cags Demame Presbyteria Church Pe Reid F. F. Rei Casilemwine Niger Davty Owl Léent Norman Rattra Raveau Kenetun London Norma Rattray Nisheen Rowen Cossin Amd Lise Norman Rusteag Gallipoli Mawe Thrace Sot Gay Nis Pretty Huthy

Enlistments and church honors noted in Bendigo report

The Bendigo Chronicle item lists Friday enlistments for military service and includes notices of church leadership changes. It mentions Bishop McCarthy succeeding OF at Bendigo, the consecration at Sacred Heart Cathedral, and recipients of medals. Also noted is Sailor arrivals, Military transfers, and local clergy and community figures with varied service details.

F.C. Geffney Galiner Maaje Bendigo McCarthy Bendige Erate Tris

Kyneton Women’s Patriotic League Fundraising Report

A damaged OCR fragment from the Kyneton Women’s Patriotic League details donations and items such as shirts socks and linen. It notes auxiliary groups including Methodist auxiliary and Christ Church fundraiser efforts, with mentions of volunteers and a sale planned for a Thursday event.

Stevens Cook Tyttler Crete Thurs

Keown School Lecture Series At Xykenon Study School

The Keown S i w g Behe fur Hihle and Mssion and Mayet Ali So stirletis convene at the XKy Neton Study School for a spring program. Topics listed include mystery of the Agweton Binds and Christ centered sermons. Speakers Rev WI. Mario Christe and Rev ALR. Biba lead sessions on unity and spiritual topics with a focus on religious education and missionary work.

Belvo Wes Keneiva Renkays J. Wils Chrise F. Guin Salveday Mario Christe Kusligonnes Alr Biba Williants Christ Panu Tesla Burt Weikesday I Williams Chris- Haw Iouimont

Memorial for Archbishop Carr Meeting in Se Patrick's

A memorial meeting for the late Archbishop Carr was held in Se Patrick's Cythera on Sunday evening. Attendees unanimously pledged to support a Memorial Chapel at Melbournes University Cathedral, with donations totalling about 25000 pounds from figures including Archbishop Kelly, Rev W Ogilvy, Dean Hegarty, and others.

Carr Se Patrick's Cythera Kenny Bally Sydney Honaz Joseph Carre Melhonstic Michan Sale Dean Hegarty Ynelum Whelan Victoria Clive the Fatlowlig Kelly W. Ogilwr Dean’ Hegarty Marry Statters W. Kins Lu'lorhlin Daly Me Meagher

Belgian Relief Fund Meeting Date And Report Availability

A Belgian Relief Fund event prompts collectors to attend a meeting at 5 on Wednesday May 16 where the annual report and balance sheet will be presented. The notice mentions remedies for dull complexions and stomach issues and lists suppliers and a local seller D J Reen.

He Alive Fund Mnetan D. J. Reen

War Brilliants and Tributes as Bollecourt Village Occupied

A brief wartime dispatch reports Bollecourt village occupied with tributes to Australian forces. The piece cites cables and selied opinion from periodicals, noting emphasis on Allied valor and the gale of confidence in ongoing operations.

Australians Fight Courage Under Fire In Belgium Battle

A British Reuters dispatch recounts Australian troops holding a line near the Souchier River and trenches against German attacks. It praises stretcher bearers, heroism of wounded, and Victoria Cross bravery amid heavy shelling and counterattacks.

United Carinae Nuatralians Mr Beach Thymas Dull Meyer Wendaltel Lokken Amd Hsiniye Anil Arillere Uuger Loeb Agra Stein Srricone Condon Tallevoure Reuira Carrie

The French Advance Breaches and Artillery Duel Report

French forces report an advance with important points carried and ongoing artillery duels near the Niscehise front west of Cryyrme. Both sides shelled trenches around Cerny-en-Laonnois. German lines held, then countered as our batteries and air bombardment damaged four enemy machines. One aerial attack occurred near Berry-au-Bac with several aircraft destroyed or damaged.

Fediin Vries Gromily Niscehise Cerny-en-Launnois Villaco Sui Arpillersquel

Macedonian Front Update From Near Dotran by The Times

Reported by The Times on Macedonian Front near Dotran notes British and allied positions hold ground while enemy pressure increases along the line. Dispatches describe skirmishes west of Lake Doina and near Mantilenia with warnings of reinforcements and calls for reserves.

Enewyy Bilwarian Lake Doin Irene Fow

Brilliant 4 r Alcorde Brilliant 4 r Alcorde

A chaotic OCR fragment mentions a French official, a river, and fighting near a city arena. It hints at a time of conflict with references to machinery and prisoners, but the text is garbled and names and details are unclear.

Malmsbury notices and events mixed with medical touts

Fragmentary OCR text records local notices from Malmsbury and Erin Sala about meetings in Town Hall on Tuesday and Thursday, with scattered references to service, recruitment, and a chronic chest illness cure adlets. Names, places, and dates are garbled.

Folly or Folklore: Odd Sermon Draws Local Crowd

A fragmented account recalls a charged church scene on Wing Street where a priest faced accusations and blessing alike. Parishioners debated duties, faith, and the right words as a small crowd gathered, some doubting, others praising the preacher’s aims amid a tense, noisy atmosphere.

Rations and Red Cross Efforts Amid German Occupation

Fragmentary wartime note describes ration difficulties for Allied prisoners in Germany, detailing daily sustenance including tea, cabbage water, sugar, and milk. Mentions Red Cross aid, Australian troops, and a high Alpine location with huts, while conveying uncertainty over parcel contents and exchange rates. The letter reflects strain of sieges, hunger, and relief efforts during a harsh occupation.

Red Cross Germany

Why Pay More Toy Stores Scrutinize Reductions

Fragmented OCR text lists discounts on Calossal FS and Blankets and Wool Fawnel Bie. Mentions sales at Ready-gade Cosmace Cone Departmet and a Drapery slate Iley. Notes reali demand and price relief amid patchy lines, with references to Wosiva's Alb Wool and local store display in a street market.

Wosiva Helendiu Tis Street

Recruiting Appeal Launched To Hire Returned Soldier

An appeal by the Kynewn Recruiting Committee seeks to engage a returned soldier as recruiting sergeant in Kyneton. The notice lists several local names and mentions Mrs Geo. O. Rigby and Mrs Frank Caylor among signatories, with various other individuals referenced in the crowd.

Kyneton Geo. O. Rigby Fondliss Marie Suiart Mimray Frank “Caylor Groves Duncan Bell L. Brackelbanie James Stu

Also Mentioned on This Page

DALES Chapman A. B. Chapman Australa Aircore Taleb John Gifen Wye Fe Galen Manhee Melbourne Bramebes Wiroeginny Vegzoia Seale Ave Agenia Las Pass GAVIA Segaifin Gollins Street Lls Western Australia New A Reinedowm Angamst Asbens Goin Faunien Jeanna Guuleeut Lesue Thor Matas Wells’ Pharmacy Sigma H J. Wells Percival Boyett Dental Board of Victoria Richardson's Pharmacy H Rawson Mollison St Ray Aatrisil MB Arguaarre Ia Rate Tudie Richardson's Junction Pharmacy Kyncton Officer & Smith Collins Street Lenin York Edward Clemens Duk Mick Kyteton Indy Stredwick Central Pharmacy Mollison Street Telealiane If H, Harry & Son High Street Ae Woodend Barnes, Dentists Brunswick Stree Cicy Tn Central the Guardian Liewt Eomne Haelishnan Eurien Catan Ty Swany Alisteuety Has Wollasti iv WW Neeley Stevie Aul Welewniel Eirentar GE. Wollaston F. Grays Iley R. P Suuithi Syeles Muna Heeleere G. AL Freeman R- Leversia Crown L. Jowns Toke H Resorts Hoanness FE. Smith T. AW Suterlanils Press Cverespumdent Gene Wollaston Tunis Bik Ala Esnelli- Hosary Bamk Henley Sattrlyy Yarra Geelong Grammar School Hich Geelone Siller Kyneton Meechantes Institute Sant E. Clemens Chamberlain D. J. Rebn Malatsburg Enligumutts Bron Cetk Winnik Mary McMuster Steint Sandilen Stunt Bangsryies New South Wales Battalioy Hamilton Sears Nowris Seynein Bauth Buew Meldvius Imap Inez Mary Drvles Kyneton Women's Patriotic League Xkyneton Study School Archbishop Carr ONG Bollecourt Village Suet Gale News Haley Australia Reuters Mpaangareers Hrttisbery Alseast Airiows Wight Bullecowet Denil Utefrua Resster Recher Briteish Meadkmarters Brayce Samciee Alvratica Yury Reuter Pield-Marshal Eye Duwilns May Ngs Eastyvatil Arlene Aml Soubinesea Soucher Hue Ly Mauniieneyarders Ypres War Office Ereimne Duglas Unig Nauneteda Bamningwerfers Sages Eruinter Tavis Ferstie Gur Teder Yiltsaly Reat Rosie Aril Deri Vrily Lemire Ateriuu Ennae Bulle- Court Nati Arti Roefe Nik Deere Ciel Perigeette Shearer Ferret Macedonian Front HINS Dotran Renter Jilieil Wellae Mantilenia Usama Maveseniaass Anche Arkralfeses Reaaelane Phy Eve Wulsiie Rinkearwee Esugitys Mies Cautures Solnard Mach Arial Vragen USA Tani Lane Calvin Daphores Calvil Rrustan Malmsbury Qowen Erin Sala Cau Agu Charles Huis Mitchell Shell Wales Finn Evita Sity Tbl Forest Mollie Rhys Sis Saviehan Syed Mathr Serchon Neds Saul
Search Courier

Search the Kyneton Guardian Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Kyneton Guardian?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication