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Newspaper
Laura Standard
Location
Laura, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1914
Page
4
A damaged fragment mentions Commercial Union and a series of terms likely from an insurance listing. Names include J. Rose and Laura with unclear roles, and references to accident, fire and insurance products. Details are unreadable, but the snippet hints at coverage policies and potential claims.
Laura Vigilance Committee met to urge officials to restore a daily railway service between Gladstones and Booleroo Centre. Members argued the present three weekly trains fail farmers, fruit growers, and residents, especially with Wilmington extension traffic. They called for joint action with Wirrabara residents and the Laure Corporation to pressure the Public Works and Railways Commissioners.
Fragmentary ad style text touts backache as a burden and urges readers to trust a tonic. It mentions Mrs Boros as a case and claims Doan's Kidney Pills and Doan products provide relief and warn readers not to ignore back pain. The message emphasizes buying from a reputable company and avoiding fakes.
A fragmentary item reports on a Laura telegraph exchange involving Bespey and two mothers, with unclear context or outcome. Names such as BL J and Rona appear, but details are incomplete, leaving a brief note of a dispute or investigation without a clear resolution or action.
December meeting of the Ciura Vigilance Committee reports officers elected and plans for future meetings. Me. Hollie declared all officers vacant and nominations were recorded. J. Rosinfelds was unanimously elected chairman and C. Pelatesd was unanimously revoted secretary. Provisions to send notices to committee members and advise on meeting times were approved.
A ragged notice outlines reduced mail delivery with train service cuts. It lists post office closures at Laura and mentions altered routes and times. The bulletin shows weekday changes and weekend adjustments, with specific reference to Wednesday and Friday hours and a late Saturday schedule.
Fragmented OCR item shows a printer note about publication at Barkers Cemetery area with unclear names and location, indicating a local historic paper entry. It preserves only scattered words and partial names, with no full event or date readable.
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