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Newspaper
Laura Standard
Location
Laura, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 14, 1916
Page
4
The notice outlines enlistment conditions and benefits including a 4000 AB pension, medical grants, and free railway tickets for recruits. It mentions application at the Recruiting Depot and reference to pension for widows or dependents on death or disbandment of service.
A wounded man lies in a trench amid war’s grime and shellfire. He recalls peaceful scenes of gooseberry trees and a potato patch as a red haired nurse adjusts his bandages and the world outside remains distant and cold.
Miss Hilda Feletea secretary of the Laora branch appeals for renewed Red Cross funding amid expected spring and summer demands. She notes Egypt stores, Franco-British aid, and heavy shipping costs as Australian efforts support France and Egypt, urging immediate contributions and cash donations to sustain hospital and relief work.
Private Edgar Gornall reports from Bathurst Victoria about evacuating from Anzac trenches during a withdrawal. He recalls mine explosions and Turkish infantry fire as they and another man held a post, then describes ships bombarding the beach and widespread looting and destruction as Allied forces retreated.
An Australian reader recounts recovery from kidney trouble with Doan's Kidney Pills after poor doctor results. The testimonial claims lasting relief after four bottles and cites price and local sellers, urging readers to buy genuine Dean's products from Foster McClellan & Fith Street.
Press notice invites locals to submit news items with their name as guarantee of validity though not published. Items for reading and correspondence should arrive by Wednesday. advertisements due Thursday before the Wednesday printing. Officials emphasize reporting meetings and public functions but warn some notices may not be received.
Private Cinade Palmer, a member of the LD Army, landed at Gallipoli on April 25. He was wounded in the afterpuckn and returned home after recovery. Palmer avoids discussing his exploits, though a related tale ties Private Baker’s Db C.af. incident to the wider trench actions.
A World War I account recalls Privates Edwards Lyndop and Baker of an artillery unit accused of bravery at a front line incident. A senior officer then notes only three decorations may be awarded for the act, with Edwards and Baker highlighted for valor. The piece traces parade and posting delays before Lemnos rest and continued service.
The 1913 Bush Fires Act rules set burning windows from October to January and specify required precautions. Landowners must clear scrub and stubble, light only during permitted hours, and maintain watch by four men, with penalties from two to ten pounds for violations.
The document lists authorized blackout dates by month for 1918 including peril 14 4 18 in May and dates through November with several in December. It notes printing by typographer Tauca Hoon at the ee Lawa Starland Annan and ends with a garbled closing.
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