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Newspaper
Kyneton Guardian
Location
Kyneton, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 30, 1918
Page
1
A detailed notice outlines money orders and telegraph money orders, rates, offices, and hours. It covers weight limits, pricing for parcels, registered articles, and redirection rules, and lists international and colonial forwarding practices.
Owing to strong support from state graziers the Commission on Sales of Fat Stock at Newmarket has been reduced to 24 percent to Share Holders. Turnover for year ending 30/4/26 was £1,390,054 with profit £1,570. Bonuses and dividends declared £5,076. consign all produce to the company and share profits. An agent, R McKenzig, notes business moving to central premises with fresh fish daily and prompt delivery as principle.
An eye catching sales pitch promises half price deals on produce and groceries. The notice touts Coulifiowars Cabbeges and other items while urging readers to call Morris Fruit Shod for discounts and bulk buys. It hints at a wide assortment and large quantities with an urgent sales tone.
A reward is offered for information leading to the conviction of anyone destroying bottles bearing the brands F. G. Ashby, Joan Barry, Barry Bros, or M. Barry. The items are now the property of the claimant, who seeks return of any in possession and asks informants to contact a specified person with the details.
The report notes improved recruiting routes and rising enlistments both in Australia and abroad. It urges men to volunteer, stressing each trained recruit behind lines strengthens reserves and reduces future casualties. It calls on readers to enlist now as Australia faces a big offensive and uncertain reserves.
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