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Newspaper

Laura Standard

Location

Laura, Queensland, Australia

Date

Apr 28, 1916

Page

3

War era fair lights up with a charity fete and theatre

A long report recalls a charity event with provisions and a praise of visitors, a Red Grass regime, and a race meeting tally. It details a play staging Uncle Tom and a Wycombe plot, with a large audience and a final fund balance for the Bad Grey and Chver branches.

Ladiaa Barrett Bessie Banman Coures Thor Benlay Shetwoon Koivung Twa Giachwoo Tee Booth Ludice

Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Endorsement Ad

A testimonial praises Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for kidney trouble relief. Solomon of Bolomontown claims dramatic improvement after a few bottles, noting lasting health and no further kidney issues. Advertisement details price and postal ordering through Foster-McClekllan Co. Sydney.

Irs Silomon Alha Road Bolomontown Port Pirit Jimmy Brek Muveral Doan Mia Solomon Allchemists Foster- McCclellan Co Pitt Street Sydney

Farewell Event for Mr. Winterfield Before Departure to War

On a Wednesday evening a farewell gathering honored Mr. OC J. Winterfield, a rhc school teacher, as he prepared to join the Expeditionary Forces. Residents praised his life and teaching, with remarks by several orators and a group of six girls performing an action song. A supper followed, dancing continued late, and music featured participants including Miss Hol and Moser U. Weisner.

Jonke Dudle Tom Bob Grey Levdun Weanbe Bneglar Liam Oseoe Jy-Lea Py Pole Olffone Higzan al Purtiey Menera Charles Brig Waltur Tom Osrter Uncle Tom Mr. Walser Miss Spicer Bob Gray Dusiou Grey Home Wyeamba Irv Bill Nore McGonnisby Dorothy Stodou B. Cowin Wycombe Vin Bexto Seotcher Hogsu Byench Fryal Messen Buvage Brry Hall Princurg Bucks Credio Balages Bad Grea Wodyssdey J. Winterfield Rhc G. Curver Winterfisld Mro H Billingharey Mesure Barcum J. Murphy P. Queenin A. Jacobi J. Ryan Bouge Mais Jissen A Holp Avid P Kearger Ladice Jmol Mies Hol Mosare U. Weisner B. Andrew F. Hos

War Demand Curbs Civilian Jobs Urges Large Draft

Wartime appeal calls for more men illustrating manpower shortages. Officials urge readers to consider enlistment or service alternatives. Authorities emphasize nationwide mobilization and sacrifice. Public notices stress urgency and civic duty in warfront outcomes.

The King's Appeal to My People at Buckingham Palace

A royal message from George VI calls upon all subjects to sacrifice for Britain's cause. He urges volunteers to join the armed forces, praising those who have already served and stressing the aim of victory and lasting peace.

Europe Peite Mmy Clases Britain George RI

Prime Minister appeals for more Australian troops

A pasted wartime plea from Prime Minister W. M. Hagher seeks increased enlistment for the Australian expeditionary forces. He urges all citizens to join the front, stressing democratic freedoms and the necessity of victory to prevent military despotism and preserve the empire.

Ali P. W. M. Hagher Elosly Agairalin Nichu Constantinopid Australia Ashi Cody Gloviana Tas Commonwealth Yonre Traly W. BM Hughey Miuiater Australiay

Australian Heroes Killed in Action in War Report

Australian heroes named including C Allen and A H Davay among the fallen. Report lists multiple service members such as Percy Sioithi and F Swain from Wirrahara Pus and Laura Pte. Mentions Laura, Melrose, and William Groban in a terse casualty tally with units at Camp.

C Allen Booloroo H Davay Port Pieto Percy Sioithi Laura F Swain Wirrahara Clam Barrett Laure Bakir Stoas

Local figure list appears in historical notice.

A dense OCR fragment lists many personal names and places including Bangor Morrattown center and various individuals such as Eric Billingharat Henry Baker Norman Craig Jaw Connall Puter Conne'l Horace Groves R Baker Boole roo Centre Don Michael Q Towie N Sichey John Gohan JB Nowe Mackie Pru Turnee D Taree Clarke W A Dansian I Morrow Spiller Wilkins Slee Jurgan O'Leaublin Willington Morra t town Christenson Bryden Clarke Brown Wilbert Hunt Shuttleworth Simmons Wade Paacow Milhinch CRG. The readable portion suggests a panel or directory rather than a complete article.

Unclear volunteer forms filed for service delay

Fragmentary notice reports volunteers signed forms but unable to join forces due to unspecified reasons. Mentions individuals such as Thomas F Qrisie WIRRABARA, Middleton L Sisee JT Jenner, and Bangor district. Sentiment expresses willingness to assist friends and neighbors despite delays.

Voluntis Pam Laura Thomas F Qrisie

Wilmington Honor Roll names inscribed at post office

The Wilmington Honor Roll lists residents names inscribed at the Wilwin Post Office. Names include WB Nelson W Frick HB Boskiny HC Golimine FU Bumpiny A Myc leg B Bolthouse Nuraa Lint nese H Gutter AG Aughsy L Hopara V Lathwidsa Linklater Canyon Geo. L Dean.

Wilwin Nelson W Frick HB Boskiny HC Golimine Bolthouse Nuraa Gutter AG Aughsy Hopara Lathwidsa Linklater Canyon Geo Dean

Notice Invites Public Names For District Ligation Columns

Public notice requests residents to forward names as guarantors of good faith for a district matter. Items for reading and correspondence columns must reach the office by eight pm on publication day. Invitations and notices should be issued in official names. non attendance may be interpreted as no notification received.

Hey Colum Isemente

Provisions on Stubble Burning and Fire Safety

The notice outlines stubble burning bans from October to January with conditions: two chain strip, plough or clear adjacent land, 24 hours notice to neighbors, five miles notice to occupiers, one person present, no fires before dawn and must be out by nine. Stubble burning on private lands allowed February 1 to October 16 with extra rules and penalties up to 2 pounds. No Sunday fires. Smoking restricted within 20 yards of hay and straw storage. Penalties apply for violations.

Barat Audler Petwara Ivee Sora

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