18 Dec 1936
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Newspaper
Laura Standard And Crystal Brook Courier
Location
Laura, South Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1936
Page
1
A local paper appeals to readers to consider advertisers. It asserts those who invite trade are best positioned to provide value and service, urging mention of the paper when engaging with advertisers.
A fragmented note warns against harming the town by snubbing visitors and buyers. It urges avoiding schemes you are not part of, splitting into cliques, and looking down on neighbors. The piece criticizes refusing to advertise in the district paper, noting ads shape the town’s image.
A long advertisement policy piece explains that advertising serves readers and advertisers alike. It argues ads introduce progressive firms, inform about goods and services, and reflect quality since only worthwhile ads are accepted for publication.
On outbreak of fire send an urgent message or phone the nearest CONTROL OFFICER and Committee. Fire Fighters must follow Fire Control Officers. Country residents should go to the fire scene and township residents assemble in the centre with freighting equipment. Vehicle owners should assist by placing their vehicles at the disposal of Fire Fighters to transport residents. Every resident should assist Controllers and Committeemen. A Committeeman will stay by the telephone to receive and direct information on progress. Be first at the fire with equipment if possible.
District council personnel and post office references for Crystal Brook and nearby areas are listed. Names include W. W. Robinson, A. McDonald, O Shaughnessy, J. Faith, H. B. Heaslip, W. Taylor, C. P. Lines, E. E. Richards, H. J. Crouch, H. Sinclair, H. Head, R. Duffield and H. Longmire among others with Crystal Brook and Meriton Post Office and Wandearah East connections.
District Council Laura and Clare council members list names with towns and roles. The excerpt also recalls a ship collision night scene where a husband stays calm, wearing a collar and tie, while others shiver in nightwear and the wife jokes about trousers.
There will be no issue of Laura Standard and Crystal Brook Courier on January 1 and 3 1937. Job Printing Department closed for Christmas and New Year, reopening Monday January 4 1937. Open hours listed for Xmas Eve Christmas Day Proclamation Day and New Year period. Post Office service closed Christmas Day December 25 and December 28 and January 1 2 with adjusted delivery times and continued telephone service.
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