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Newspaper
Kyneton Guardian
Location
Kyneton, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 26, 1917
Page
4
Practical guidance for garden work after frost. Remove mowers, cut back debris, and prepare beds. Plant roses and perennials, divide and transplant, sow hardy annuals and biennials, and sow broad beans for early harvest. Ensure soil moisture, light, and avoid overmanuring. thin stalks and apply fertilizer as needed.
An old testimonial for Doans Backache Kidney Pills appears, praising relief from backache and kidney trouble after using the product. The ad claims reinforcements from Mrs Jenkins of Mullisnon Street and notes a six shill per bottle price, with Foster-McClellan Co. listed.
An advertisement touts Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery as a preventive cold remedy and throat protector. It claims strong germ-killing effects and universal popularity, with a price of 1/6.
Fragmented notes recount Rev J Lawton and Rev G J Williams addressing unity in Christ and practical Christian tasks. The talks emphasize spiritual renewal, interdenominational cooperation, and the need to apply faith to social and civic life, with references to scripture and mission.
A reflection on what constitutes usable equipment for God’s plan and personal service. It urges seeing past experiences as seeds of future power, framing gifts, powers, and memories as parts of a spiritual toolkit. It also advertises Chamberlains Tablets for stomach and liver to improve complexion.
The article contrasts brave Australians abroad with reluctance at home. Four months of recruiting yielded few volunteers for a single month’s quota, with Victoria especially lacking. It notes public pride in Allied victories like the Bullecourt action while urging Victorians to answer the call to front-line service.
The notice outlines pay and pension rates in the Recruiting Besdy Reehoucy document issued by the Bizle Recruiting Committees. It notes the soldier’s own draw plus family support, and mentions deferred Commonwealth pay of 7 per day totaling 218/34 per year, payable on return to Australia. It cites a correction regarding a private Teas and a chronic chest treatment priced at 1/6.
A military notice describes forming a special bantam brigade, with the SS Wales Recruiting Committee backing the plan and Deteste authorities approving. Twelve men, physically fit, are accepted for active service, while others previously rejected may be reconsidered.
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