Anzacs in France Impress Allies and War Talk Rises
May 14 London A Reuters report from British Headquarters in France says Anzac troops have earned quick popularity among French civilians and soldiers through courage and humor. A French champion woodchopper lost to an Australian in a public contest, reflecting broader wartime admiration and the high regard for Anzac resilience.
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Reuter
France
Losdon
Peitish Headquariars
Force Sonselly
Fale
Tlhey Clare
Alan Theahim
Abdul
Hasche
de Colste
William Bird Wank
Bat
Bram
Gallipoli
Meantime Berlin Seethes as Riots Hit Stores
A Berlin riot report describes thousands of women flocking to buy meat, the Bie sald Stores closing, police overwhelmed, and workers in other cities growing desperate due to high prices. Rioters overwhelmed stores, several police injuries occur, and shells are fired while crowds chant. The piece also notes Sir Roger Casement’s trial approaching in Dublin and related political tension.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
Kaiser's Palace
Biesald
Winlow
Joe
Sears
Berl
Tela
Englynd
Nero
Roger Casemoot
Tie Beilish Rattan
Dublin
Armand
Arthur Leagh
Coail
Ahowell
Rower Casement
Brixton
Tower of
Lonion
Luly
Crsemnent
Bow Street
Frederick Smith
Matthias Bodkin
Mealy
Anzac Trenches Hold Against German Raids in No Man's Land
Morning Post dispatch from British Headquarters in France reports Anzac troops repelling German raiders after crossing into No Man's Land. Australians drove back the attackers, suffering casualties, as they gain experience in frontline fighting and trench warfare despite harsh conditions at Gallipoli and in France. The piece praises their steadiness, snipers, and adaptability against heavy artillery and new warfare.
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France
No Man's Land
Rowel
Alee
Farrer
Aupers
Enor
Roybieta
Lal Ules Thio
Annies Uate
Ueder
Gallipoli
Aidaes
NZACS IN LONDON FISKE LONDS LONDON WARAID NEWS
Australian and New Zealand wounded are brought to London where a theatre event hosted by Mrs Fiske drew large crowds. Sir John McCatt presided as Tasmanian Agent-General, praising efforts to aid troops in France and Germany amid the war.
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MBS
FISKE
Ile
John McCatt
Tasmmatia
France
Riots at Mannheim Spark Unclear Street Turmoil
Uncertain dispatches describe rioting in Mannheim areas including shops and residences, with authorities moving to restore order. Reports reference German socialist conference discussions and May Day appeals amid tension between workers and capitalists and calls for peace.
Irish Crisis Deepens as Dublin to Belfast Talks Begin
Reports say Prime Minister Asquith plans to travel from Dublin to Geliaen on Monday for talks with military authorities. Revels and arrests surge in Connacht and Galway as clashes and searches unfold. Word spreads that Irish Republicans rally despite crackdowns, with calls to support the constitutional movement and deepening German ties.
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Trish
London
My Asquith
Geliaen
Dublin
Ely
Sahaliry
Ase
Rismond
Duffin
Lauses Wits Weite
County Galway
Miheney
Galway
Nidings
J. Redmond
Australia waits on Hughes amid conscription talk
London reports the Australian prime minister refuses to be drawn on conscription while in England. He signals decisive stance to avoid harming colleagues, with ministers in Australia handling policy as he focuses on domestic issues. An embedded ad promotes Rexova and Reson products for winter hand care.
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Au Austratia
Las
London
Syiley
Australia
Hughes
Commonwealth
Englang
Hie
Hugins
Great Britain
Rexova
Resona
Racing Club Abandons May Date Secured For Meeting
The Beninge r Racing Club canceled its May 21 date. Secretary JR Aardman secured the abandoned date from the VRC with committee approval and consent of the City Secretary. J G Spain and J H Crre checked Melbourne entries for May 24 as weather hopefuls. The Renetan Triiterd Association plans to close around the meet date.
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Beninger Racing Club
JR. Aardman
Eneret
Kyneton District Racing Club
Yogerlor
VRC
My Cameron
Oh Tainell
Ciet
Eneuin Hospital
J. G
Spain
J. H Crre
Melbourne
Sheldon’s New Discovery Cures Severe Pneumonia Claim
A patient testimonial from Mrs Bessie Vincent credits Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery with a rapid cure for a severe pneumonia attack. The letter describes dramatic chest and throat pain relief and successful sleep after starting the remedy, priced at 1/6 and 3¢, with a note on availability.
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Sheldon
Bessie Vincent
Ewin
Naweawa
The Eyes Window of the Soul and Patent Ointment Claim
An advertisement extols Monies Tripecat Ointment as a universal eye cure. It warns of eye troubles from flies dust heat and smoke causing pain swelling and ulcers. It cites Ada Crossley’s teacher Madam Simonsen and many others who supposedly recovered in days. Claims rapid relief when first symptoms appear and lists Armstrong Bros Guardian office and chemists as sellers. It also promotes Wood's Great Peppermint Cure for coughs and colds.
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Jvell
Australia
Ada Crossley
Madam Simonsen
Morriss
Armstrong Bros. Guardian
Kyneton Agricultural Society Meeting Notes and Delegates
The Kyneton Agricultural Society held a committee meeting in Sar Wik with Messrs Maran presiding and others including Rowan Thomson Dargan McCarthy Clack McKenna O Nedt O Sllivan McDamald J Clarks Donnelly Hawland Skehil. A vacancy was filled by reelecting PA McNiff. Delegates to the Port Fairy Convention were named, annual charges discussed, and condolence sent regarding W. Aims T’s mother. Red Cross and Ladies Society plans were touched on, with motions about luncheon and member privileges and grounds access debated.
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Sar Wik
Messrs Maran
Rowan
A Thomson
Cis
Dargt
McCarthy
ACD
Clack
McKenna O’ Nedt
O'Sllivan
McDamald
J. J Clarks
Donnelly
Hawland
Skehil
PA McNiff
Port Fairy
Messrs
McKnight
Thomson
Dargan
Phet Faigg
Clark
Professrom Fe Ieee
The
Red Cross Sa Lee
Caitlin
Rei Gross Society
Clank
Counirteenen Iidpes
Weak Bauks and Remedies for Back Pain from Local Ads
An 19th century advertisement claims weak backs cause fatigue and kidney pain, offering Dr Sheldon’s Magnetic Liniment and a Pain Balm as cures. It touts quick relief, renewed strength, and muscular restoration, with prices and availability through chemists and storekeepers in Eyeston and Chas Matthews Malnishiry.
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Sheldon
Wweiare
Eyneston
Chas Matthews
Malnishiry
Wanted Rouseabout Cook for Sheen Arm
Wanted noted as respectable sober reliable rouseabout cook for sheen arm. Apply by letter to E Purvis at Wooden Street, for Kew-Good G vamilys Na, Auysly Market sites. Wyner
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Sheen Arm
E. Purvis
Sted
Wyner
Plant Seed Catalog From Melbourne Prices Listed
Plant wow Wallis Cabbage and Cauliflower Lucerne Rape Clover all varieties of grasses and Clover Fyait Trees Peas Land Downs Onions all classes of Fodder and Fresh Vegetable and Flower Seeds kept at Melbourne prices Best stock this side of Melbourne to choose from information supplied Pans Daphnes Heaths Camellias Ferns Standard Roses Pines etc kept on premises La spestin invited Bann ing orders promptly stented to imported White Leghorns eggs per setting £1 1/1 10/6 and 5/ R C Detm to set by tender
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Melbourne
Laspestian
Bannicg
R. C. Detm
Senate Race Meeting to Aid Kyneton Hospital
A notice for a Senate Race Meeting in aid of Kyneton Hospital is held on May 24. The event features Gwen Jones of Buckley and Nun's and is hosted by local traders on Maxwell Street. Proceeds support hospital services and patient care.
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Gwen Jones
Buckley and Nun's
Spilshy
Maxwell Street
Kyneton Hospital
Metcalbe
Sic
Williams
Mollison Street
Kyneton
Mabie
Johnstan
Fae
Josiah Gray
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al Clernite
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Atemp
Cthisunius Ixpa
Haposiert
Doane
Tyris Comumnique J
Puimy
Mortinmine
Haig
Verelles
Alvorts
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Hohenollern
Sir Douglas Haig
Somme
Mericaurd
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Remy
Traltor
NZACS
Mannheim
Bern
Licgnechts
Joel Connally
WR. Hughes Retici
Kyneton Agricultural Society
Lew —House
Apply R
Sutherland
Mottiso Street
Cla Jarrett
Epping Street
Vidhar
RC Dettmans
Mollison St
Rance
Ahasen Setvik Tnows Wial
Gail Boldtes
R. C. Dettmann
Mollie Bhreet
Howlett
Arcadiae Rooms
Shew
STARA
Izaak Walton
Austin
Jas, Peacock
Gar Furniture
Gacners
Aml Litas
Morley Johnson & CO
Mollisom Street
Myncton
Rawson
Winceys
Hayes
Ceylon
Don's Junction Corner
MIL
Asheron
Roe A. Poe
Royal Fire Insurance Co
Dettman
Kyneton Nursery
Monts
Yaposite
Kyneton Cemetery
Eysh & Co
Dre
Alberi Hall
JaDy
Vane
Star Pictures
Bison Drasna
Gire
Charlie Chaplin
Ferris
W. FL Push & CO
J. Dollay
W.H. Push & CO
Hich Street
Sige ‘Woods
West Hall
J. J Hall
Practical
Ryneton
Wvindsiells
Mston
Streset
Orly
Sacred Meart College
Convent OF Mercy
Ings
Tunigr
Iul Au
Phinad
Barnes
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City End
High Street
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Phonosr Kyneten
Central
Willis Bros
Wildis Bros
Iir Carton
Ab Corton
Jowest &Tes
Officer & Smith
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