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Newspaper
Laura Standard
Location
Laura, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 30, 1915
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR shows an auction notice listing 33 acres of wheat and hayland with a price of £3,000. Includes location references like Lowabold and words suggesting timber or agricultural land sale details. Unable to confirm full entities due to garbled text.
A local committee in India arranged a Patriotic Ball at Leura Town Hall on Monday May 10 to raise funds for Belgian relief and other causes. Admission was 2s with supper provided, and a backup dance program followed a hockey match. A procession, dance, and supper were planned, with proceeds supporting Belgian relief efforts. An obituary notes the passing of Lewis at Boolvroo Centre Hospital aged BA years. A farewell gathering for Miss Dot Smith occurred in Blyth as she planned to move.
The report notes a community shadowgraph event with gifts and dancing ending at midnight, and a Laure Magistrates Court session where an information by Thomas Q. of Laura was discussed. The defense request for a corvical was granted and the hearing adjourned to Monday May 8 with legal representation by W J Stoskdale.
Column note requests contributor details and addresses for publication. The fragment references a dispute or notice involving Take versus Bonningtons Celia Irish Moss and includes a policy call for readers to send their name and address as evidence of good faith.
A Brandon gathering of the Manitoba Grain Growers Association on January 15 heard a resolution urging the Dominion Government to create a just fiscal system. The proposal argues tariffs raise prices, harm rural and urban taxpayers, and call for broader tax bases and public revenue methods. It emphasizes protecting domestic industries while funding essential public improvements amid wartime needs.
In a January convention at Edmont, delegates debated taxing land values and an income tax to fund public treasury. Wealthy landowners would pay based on acre values, while poorer farmers would contribute less. The plan seeks to curb landed privilege and rebalance fiscal burden, with calls for broader Australasian adoption.
In Wirrabbarba district Saeed appointed a committee to raise funds and subscriptions. Members include Mrs J Bumvon and Browne for the towns, Mrs Abs Cortis and A Milne for the north and Mabord for the east. Ed Piskering named Harustary and Treasurer to report progress.
Community leaders and residents of Laure push for explanation as works between Laure and Stone proceed. On Wednesday officials including the Commissioner of Public Works and the Mayor met town representatives to discuss concerns and next steps.
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