City notes and staff changes amid wartime concerns
December 25 1914 report from the mayor Town Clerk and council on troops arriving in Egypt Staff movements include Tascoon transfer to Athelstooe Isap Bowker reassigned to Baars and Alien Bary Campbell placed on Kudlas school staff. Also a university exam note confirms James A Gempball earned a Modern History mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide University
James A. Gempball
Anon Aue
Mise
Tascoon
Lana School
Bo Athelstooe
Isap Bowker
Hay
Adelaide
Ban Born
Baars
Alien Bary Campbell
Wehool
Christmas Festival Held at Laure Baptist Church Grounds
The annual Christmas Festival at Laure Baptist Church was held December 10 in the Lesture Hall and church grounds. The event featured a busy sale of goods, a Christmas tree, and a program of vocal numbers supervised by Bios Grabiam and Mr. Bert Welter. Society committees and community members contributed to the success, with multiple groups and individuals named for sales roles and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laure Baptist
Lesture Hall
Snd
Voca Fooma
Bios Grabiam
Bert Welter
Mesdemes Pledge
Campbell
Aleno
Atl
Caritas Tieo
Mra
Ree Knowles
Bowkur
Slater
Lander
Pista Goods
Mordames Lines
Lewes
Min Lander
Predwoo
Minga McSkimming
Biesing
Beesie
K. Giner
Jon
Mirson
Dorean
Teter
Jeffrey
Hawke
G L DeSilver
M Hurchius
P Lowe
Dalist
D Beahia
Smith
H Chandler
Owl Drinks
Masry K Maller
D Lines
Leakey Chews
Seren K Shepherd
J Campbell
Fruit and Cream-Misnee Btromps.
The Busy Bee Committees of the Men's Bible Class, including Walter and others, provided valuable support preparing the grounds and assisting the ladies committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Walter
D Smith
M Parker
If Walter
B Campbell
T Bosbm
M Lawrie
A Sanlie
E Walter
Bec
Beco
Shearbart
BF Cox
T Hughes
WG Pwdge
Sursianea
Ladiow
Christmas Greetings From Broadmeadows Camp
Letter from Private Ray. Bille of A Squadron Oh Light Horse Broad dows Victoria conveys Christmas wishes from Laura Boye in camp. He notes soldiers await embarkation and hope to return home by December 26. The message asks The Stand to publish these regards on behalf of the Old Queen Boys.
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Ray
Bille
Light Horse
Broaddows
Vistoria
Laura Boye
Laura Tor
Tarantey
Betaif
District Council Meeting Reports Road Repairs and Costs
The Overseer reported a washout at Cowin's Bridge after a storm. Repairs were arranged with Mr Kotz for 10 pounds. Engineer Stevens inspected Laure and recommended an embankment to slow water flow. Works were approved and other road washouts noted. Tenders were to be invited for several road works in North South and Eas wards.
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Laura
Cre
Wilson
Kiemm
Hincks
Meywald
Higgins
Osmobel
Conseil
Cowin
Kotz
Stevens
Mondewad
Laure
Kiem
Mais Ronde O
Gladstone
Haase
Klemm
Adelaids
Bort Augusta
Bundey
Laara
Rowland
Ovid
Covnail
Augionn Chaveh
Batury
Doua
Tuwa Civek
D Chandler
Nnvil Uxt
Gommivsionve of
Public Works
King
Lawry Ali
Balanca
Blanca Phish
Walacion Ao
Conneil
Finnica
Rowolvad
Ors
Moody
Rowlvet
Oreolan
Shepherd
Newman
North Lanra
Shephard
North Park
Unda
District Weather and Poultry Notes In A Heavy Disruption
December 14 report from Auddlest In describes heavy dissocont and varied atmospheric conditions with intermittent data and brief coal changes. The sketchy weather outlook raises doubt about average per sire viability and possible impacts on poultry and local agriculture.
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Torraii
Farm harvesting interrupted by heavy rain and accidents
The report notes a few farmers Guicbed their harvests due to stacking straw. On Monday afternoon heavy rains drenched the area. A series of mishaps followed as Mrs G Robbstein and daughter were injured when a horse bolted, Reichstein escaped injury, and Miss Reynolda sustained a leg injury after a cart incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appila Yabrowie
Miss Reynold
Misa Raynolds
Bolero Cantea Hospital
Hann
Daigety & Co. Limited
Pia Poultry Am
Local Election Report Delayed By City Clerk Inquiries
The report on the annual elections was prevented from release as the Mayor and Town Clerk, W H Campbell, faced inquiries. Proceedings show requests from the council regarding the report and commission actions tied to the returning officer and electoral results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowland
J. M. Newman
FL. Bandey
J. Moody
B.C. Sunnasa
W. Shephard
W. Hulaseu
W. H. Campbell
Htetarning Ofsas Bepner
W. Campbell
Cricket Match Report At Home Versus Witrabare In December
In a home fixture on December 10 Cricket Laure faced Witrabare in the first association match of the season. Key batting came from J Chandler who scored 10 10 while Dio and Brown contributed 16 1 and 2 respectively. Bowlers Hastings Barbary Mellor and others drew plays, with various dismissals noted as the innings progressed.
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Laure
Witrabare
Éugegrimat
Laura
Lyars. J
Chandler
Hastings
Brown
Batomar bHasings
Mellor
Kannedy
Motels and Stores Mobilize Cordial Supply Network
QT Ltd with P. G. Dixon Co. and J. Dixon Co. offer unlimited cordials, urging traders to secure regular supplies amid Australia’s current state. The firm operates three large bottle factories and holds substantial stock, aiming to meet all requirements with modern production. Vote for Price Lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
QT. Ltd
P. G. Dixon & Co
Laura Under Water Damage Strikes 1914 District
Floods from Pine Creek and Boghoo district rains flood Laure town and surrounding areas. Homes, roads, and private property suffer. officials estimate restoration costs and government aid is needed. Mayor reports widespread damage, with few escapes and calls for rapid reconstruction.
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Laura
Surops
Tauomg
Laure
Vellar
Tomte
Wne
Ba Pont
Boone Hoo Sad
Euder
Moogonna
Necomary
Gearal
Railways Department
Relief Funds Considered After Town Damage
Government aid discussions continue after reports of damage. Premier Rowland and Dr Newman plan to visit to discuss relief, with a potential government loan to fund public works creating local employment. The Laura Corporation and Vigilance Committee weigh approving the plan and a town clerk’s report outlines estimated costs and timing.
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Atso
Peake
Vhce
H G Rowland
Wits
Newman
Crowe Lands Office
Fromm
Laura Vigilanes Com
Vigilanse
Holman
Prapace
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BR. Lander
Ducernes
E. B. Taror
Turner
Che Laura Standard Ane
Dertaloo Wiabaira
Melrone
Boolieeocloretes
Abd Tannowie Acossiner
H. G. Hhowisa
Egypt
Lyan
U, Lajas
FB Boon Bale
HG Rowland
Commissienne of Public Works
Ate Eee Commissionar of Public Works
Broadmeadows Camp
Boogoolie District
Paymanta
Payaliven
Psymant
Vrom Crown Landy
J Wilcoe
Tie Farn
Wo Holland Aking
Grana H
Welversey
Bouth Ward
Broad Hut Road
North Ward
Eas Ward
South Ward
District News
Wirrabara Forest
Balgation Army
Moje Dials
Tao
Bayei
Wen
Gioutemaut Martin
Lvcal
Wores
Lundredy
Wibrabara
Sohourt
Theaven
H. Wellby
Wirrebara Hotel
Cummings
Georgetows
Gaara Corporation
Hy G. Rowland
W. D
Wade
Flinders Crickey Association
UM Clarke
Spender
Barbary
Wirrabare
Siow
Keansdy
Sellick
L Clarke
Uuaodler
Walt L. Sisw
Kranchy
Wallington
Somndor
Walter
Kucvary
Wellington
Tat Bateman
Baller
Woodai
Sunde
Bowlag
Sulick
Asistapoe
Lats
Pramini _ a Peake
Funds For
Pesseytep
Coonett
Ab Tha
Loara Corporation
Kia Ora
Dixon’s Beer
Sangvita
O.T. Cers
Leman
Tesla
Daylesford
Vantie
Crea
O.T. Limited Pee Detek Manatecter
Avdner — Wer
Nate
5.A. Farmers’ Ote Union, Ltd
Merit Advinide
Bacoms
Bristol’ & Domin
E Producers’ “Association
United Kingdom
Yaef Srendaciiy
Parma’ Sa-Operative
Univ Ail
Suinkane Posten Dainei Wa
Progress Counterena
Uo-Opacaine
Pein Ita Ogloa Condhual
Or and Domtalens’ Prodanton Mawi Pdt Ok
Norton
Baer
FOS
Let Hey
Fenty Uomeccians
South Australise
Waleed Kimpdoon
Browne
R.A. Farman
Co Operative Union Representaire Wirrabai
Gonsh Australian Farmers Co-Operative Ustox
Franklin Street
Val
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