17 Dec 1915
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Newspaper
Laura Standard
Location
Laura, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 17, 1915
Page
1
An old directory fragment catalogs exporters and colonial markets with goods shipped, plus lodges such as Masonic and Odd Fellows. It also mentions telephone exchanges and various personal names, though many items are garbled.
Directory from County Victoria Rirctoral District Stanley detailing Laura Corporation council members and officers including Mayor Lt G lowland C Suaman FL Bundey H M Newnan W Holmen J Moody 2 W Shephard Town Clerk WH Campbell Auditore Jas Spicer Hugh McDonald Boooyolte District council Sven District Council Affeca Leura monthly chaloma win Wile J P Councillors TW Migging J 4 Klewes Thomas Clerk WH Campbell Auditunee Spicer Hugh dle Danalt Local Court J Mitebell IP SM i Clerk Mounted Congabie A G Wellington Ball sod instituted jurisdiction third Tuesday each month Justice Wai Spicer I W Duncan KG J Hoe FL Bundey committee meets Ingaschahinth Chalraan iit Beercuay Falsieade Institute Free Reading Room open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m Monday evenings Subscriptions 10 per annum Courier stores Wednesday Mourisry Me Cor Belts LL Catipbetk Treasurer Bier
Laura Jockey Club hosts two race meetings manual operations by secretaries Jas Spicer and Hugh McDonald. Laura Football Club claims 1913 premiers in the Northern Areas league with ties to Red 40. Laura Cricket Club led by President L Bundey J.P. and Secretary AG Walling. Laura Tennis Club led by President AG Rowland and secretary I’m Bille. Excelsior Ladies Hockey and Aub secretary Roy Fuller also mentioned.
The Horticultural and Floricultural Society, Inc. seeks incorporation with secretary Moeanfeldt in Folatead LA. Laura Surbau and Laure Blesing listed as officers. Ranch Agricultural meets Friday on or before the deadline.
Fragmented report describes rainfall and weather patterns with uncertain place names and dates. Mentions past years and a period from January 27 to an unspecified day, noting measurements like 20.48 and references to 34 years of observations.
Special note from Fruitgrowers hints at pamphlets on December topics. The fragment lists Pureuxe and Denna Price with references to price lists and posted material, suggesting promotional or informational pamphlets circulated by the Murray Pioneer.
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