After 62 years memory of a postal incident and civic notes
The report recalls a 62 year-old postal episode involving a mailman and a post inspector, with a curious exchange about supervising mails. The piece shifts to public affairs, noting a South Australian dental fund mix and a government deposit total around £316,000, plus tender actions for road work and council rate policies.
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Bae
Estadium
Waa
Pid
Aq Iuapestor
Thesemi
Pesan
Booyoolis District Council Advances Road Works and Finances
Overseer report notes arrangements with Higgs and J. Derby to remove a silo and move a ford on Pine Creek West End. Five new work chains completed on Linea and Bostalea roads with several stone deliveries. Finances show receipts £4 11 and payments £96 16 9. district accounts settled. Correspondence includes Crown Lands on timber and roads fees.
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Liggive
Kinn
Hincks
Cleggett
Clore
W. Hi Caimpball
Ovvesaer
Cy. Higcks
J. Dee
Giltowia
Lone Hat Road
D. M. Miloe
Ford
North
Wonn
Linea
Bostalea
K Halahoe
Leara
Ophawie
D. Milsy Ba
Cumin
Bringy
Local Municipal Proceedings On Lighting And Donations
Laura Corporation Toewday outlines replies from municipal bodies on haystacks sanitation and annual donations. Dr Newman appointed obvi es man and a temporary lighting agreement with Mr Forder proposed due to a light outage. battery delivery anticipated. Public works discuss water tables on Herbert Street and extending the lighting contract for three months.
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Goreapoudenos
Municipal Corporations Association
B- Lows
Bolman
Forder
Moody
Adama
Herbert Street
Deputation of County Proprieties on Paper Scarcity Crises
Representatives argued for cheaper freight from America and Canada to ease Australian paper shortages. They cited price rises from £15 to £400 a ton and rising shipping costs, urging government aid and naval intervention to secure supplies from Canada, Scandinavia, and the Americas. The matter was to be reviewed again, with promises to press the issue.
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Iusayeue
Exchange
Bress Sharges
Lang
Amrics
Canada
Montresl
Australia
Americas
Ar. Tudor
Naval Department
Great Britain
Naval
ANZAC Day Plans and War Effort Outline
The Premier states that with Anzac Day on April 9 and the preceding week’s demonstrations a public program will be held, though no public holiday observed. The State War Council coordinates rifle clubs agricultural bureaus institute committees church and patriotic bodies. A record of enlistments from April 1 to 25 will be published. George Brockman offers to present a wreath as tribute to the fallen.
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Eraldesiog Ottae
Colchenis
State War Council
Eharohat
Ti ‘Doa Io
George Brockman
Haga
Sacceeda
School Committee Election Aims To Strengthen Local Board
A town meeting set for April 17 at 4:30 p.m. votes to elect a six to seven member School Committee to replace the Board of Advice and advise on school grounds and activities. Nomination requires consent in writing. members may be male or female and serve two year terms. Current School Board of Advice members listed: W. H. Campbell, T. Quigley, H. G. Rowland, Jas Spicer, H. M. Mawman.
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Laureeohoo
Lagra Id
Toriquava
North
Beboot
Advien
I Mesaca
W. H Campbell
T. Qagley
H.G. Rowland
Jas Spicer
H. M. Mawman
British Red Cross Society Launcs Branch Entry List
A fragmented list from the British Red Cross Society Launcs branch shows names with small monetary amounts or fees next to them, including Bille, Moog, Bandy, Olugget, Beaker Warner, Boumso, Hammill, Tush, Borrecs, and Wak-baw with varied figures such as 9/6 and 2/8.
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Weno Bf
Bille
Moogle
HK Olugget Sear
Beaker
Warner
Mesdamar Boumso
Hammill
Tush
Mies Borrecs Er
Ae Ale
Kei
Wroeman
Potter
Fink
Laura Flour Mill Reopens under Laure Milling Co
The Laure Milling Company resumes milling at the historic Laura site after purchasing the property in October. A reformulated plant and upgraded machinery are being installed with local bakers expressing confidence in improved flour quality and district prosperity under the new regime.
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Laure
Walter
H OW. A. Water
Gary Seventins
Thie
G I. Billa
Meavrn
Duncan
Laure Milling Company
Poxiiom
Jobim McKell
Tyr Laura Milling Company
Biate
Prime Ministers Appeal and Milling Advances
The article outlines a modern milling plant process turning grain into flour with advanced separation of debris, cleaning, grinding, and sifting stages. It cites M. J. Morgan and J. McEwin with remodelling work and notes a public wartime appeal by Prime Minister W. M. Hughes urging Australians to enlist and support the war effort.
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Commonwealth
Paseod
Atolla
Thanos
Stevens Rodly
Thera
Beau Duster
Bageod
Gali
Mdi
J. Hi
United States
Aimeig
Wish
Mt. Lom
Fordi Oy
Yiemmg
Binnig
Buchho
Lawea Mus
Preotica Mannes
Fathim Chi Diavriet
Cereal
War Calls for More Men and Immediate Enlistments
The notice urges immediate response to ongoing military campaigns asking for men to join service. It emphasizes shortage of manpower and calls on eligible individuals to read closely and consider volunteering or enlisting without delay.
King's Appeal to My People Calls for Volunteer Support
A historical appeal urges subjects across the world to join in defense and sacrifice to uphold empire. The message stresses continued mobilization, collective duty, and resolve as armies fight for victory and lasting peace.
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Europe
Ghoroe
Australian Heroes Killed In Action In Camp Mass
A整理 of names and places lists Australian service personnel reported killed or missing in action. The fragmentary roster includes Pie C Allen Booleroo Camtra Dor A H Diyoy Port Pirie Pea Percy Smith Lara Pre B Swain Wirrabara Pre Clem Forrett Laure Fte WB Baker Stone Hut and many others with references to Wirrabara and Beetaloo.
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Pie C Allen
Booleroo
Camtra Dor
A H Diyoy
Port Pirie
Percy Smith
Lara Pre
B Swain
Wirrabara
Clem Forrett
Laure Fte
WB Baker
Stone Hut
Draft list of volunteers rejected for medical reasons
The article notes volunteers who signed repeatary forms but could not join the forces due to failing medical standards. Laura Blosing is mentioned in a fragmentary line, with unclear district reference and missing full context.
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Constriet
Laura
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