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Newspaper
Kyneton Guardian
Location
Kyneton, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 30, 1916
Page
2
A late Victorian catalog style notice from Mollison Street Kyneton advertising seeds plants and garden supplies. It lists nurseries and stock including fruit trees vegetables seeds and grains. Also promotes farm equipment septic tanks windmills gas and water services and references Royal Fire Insurance and various agents.
An advertisement promotes hot water bottles and warmers for various uses. It lists items including a Dainty Mai Warmer for mates, the Bungalow Foot Warmer, and the Titan LR Bottle in multiple sizes. Derby stoneware is advertised as suitable for motor cars and portable use with low prices.
Local items report election chatter over a vacancy at a Glenisle/Dunaviel council seat with mention of Elerhert Perris as a declared winner. The Dawn owl shows his council acquisition. A large audience attended the Mechanics Institute for Me Philly Lytwon’s Waybacks production from Melbourne, praised for energy and performance despite cramped venue.
The article details a rally in Kyneton as volunteers are sought to support Australia in World War I. It notes limited numbers, with only two volunteers, and cites speeches by local figures urging enlistment, national duty, and the need for rural workers to support the war effort. The event features a military band, local officials, and a call for the youth to join to preserve democracy against Prussian militarism.
The speech by Sergeant McKenaig voices outrage at farmers who claim wheat for soldiers is grown for personal gain. He argues persistent shortages threaten troops at the front and urges nationwide effort to maintain quotas. He condemns apathy and calls on Australians to support war needs, criticizing those distracting from the national duty.
The report notes Private Leste Stringer arriving at Lanrister after service in Kyneton and Private Sumer Who wounded in the thigh granted two weeks leave. Antony te and others are listed as returning soldiers with hopes of rapid recovery. Families express sympathy as veterans head home for convalescence and future reporting at the Base Hospital.
A large congregation gathered at Malmsbury Methodist Church on Sunday for a memorial service for the late Mr Fleming, a longtime local pioneer. Rev George Caine Joh of Kyneton led prayers and a sermon from Revelations. The service praised Fleming’s devout Christian life, service to the church, and steadfast character, noting his roles as secretary, steward, trustee, Sunday School teacher, and lay representative to the conference.
The death of Mrs J Robbins of Ravenstone Epping Street Kyneton occurred Friday night after a two year illness worsened recently. She was 65 and survived by her husband four sons and five daughters including Messrs Hedley Arscutt Robbins West Brunswick and Hlarah Charles Robbins Kyneton, and daughters Mrs W Rughor Mrs Nicholas Mrs F T Atkinson Mrs Washington Mrs James Cicynstant Hother Mrs Okden and Mrs Witham. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon with interment at Rydeton Cemetery. The service was conducted by the Reverend Gy J kick in and the diamond ceremony followed at the home. The family requested private arrangements.
In a Syneton Court of Pet sessions report, defendants including Michael, Emmerson, Grau, Maurie Thomas McGrath and others faced charges of offensive behavior and public disturbance after a Bendigo-bound train departure inquiry. Evidence included testimonies from Constable Condon and Sergeant Simmons, with fines imposed and sentences noted for drunkenness and related conduct.
Fragmentary report from Elphinstone recalling Hatpice Day events and Empire Day activities at the school. Guests, a memorial board unveiling, luncheon for local children, and donations to a public library are noted along with a list of volunteers and speakers. A separate item mentions Private Fleming wounded in London Hospital and awaiting family news.
An OCR damaged item describes a local event with names like Thomah and Weathen and mentions gatherings and prices. The piece references televison style viewing and a community venue in a lane setting with references to a cabinet and a game. The scattered text hints at a social gathering and price notes.
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