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Newspaper
Laura Standard
Location
Laura, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 04, 1916
Page
3
Recruitment notice seeks volunteers with height and medical screening at Cardo Depot and local district offices. Applications route through district council, with medical exams arranged locally. Suitable recruits receive free railway fare to St. Louis for examination and eventual pension and separation allowances described.
Three users praise a medicine for bronchitis and related chest ailments claiming rapid relief. It is advertised as preventing chronic cough and asthma from becoming consumption, with a suggestion of complete cures when started early. No house should be without it, a dose or two often suffices.
The article outlines new licensing rules to take effect when hotel bars close at six o'clock in March. Ignorance of the law is no defense. It defines liquor and notes railway refreshment rooms fall under the provisions, with enforcement expected on steamers as well.
The bill imposes new restrictions on liquor sales and gaming in hotels on the River Murray area. It introduces poll petitions for license removals, shifts onus for unlawful gaming to licensees, and sets 21 as the minimum drinking age. Prohibitions cover minors, hours, and premises, with penalties for violations and limited magistrate permissions for special events.
Southern Australian readers report lasting relief from kidney trouble after using Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. Mrs Kidd and others describe dramatic improvement after initial doses, attributing long term cure to the product. Citing doctor visits and a 29 shillings price, the ad promotes purchase by Foster McClellan.
Fragmented readable lines recount a poem or song about a comrade who stayed at home during conflict. The piece references a pub, billiard table, and wartime imagery including military units, travel, and farewells. It mentions Roy A Turse and a Red Light Horse brigade context.
An East Ward recall vote prompted Laura Corporation figures to address the assembled electors at the Town Hall on Saturday. Councillor Booman’s seat faced vacancy while Dr. Adams was praised for his election by ballot, with thanks extended to ratepayers who supported him and assurances of continued service. The motion to acknowledge Dr. Adams received affirmative acclaim from supporters and was seconded by Mr. Oh.
A garbled list from the Belgian Relief Fund names volunteers and organizers, including individuals such as Wegener, Labmaan, McDonald, and Lange, with scattered notes on roles and contact points. The transcript is partially readable, showing ages, dates, and unit totals, forming an uneven roster update.
A damaged notice requests signatures and timely responses to ensure publication. It mentions Wednesday deadlines for contracts and Thursday publication, urging accuracy in reading and correspondence.
Fragmented OCR text lists multiple months with stray numbers and typos. No clear event, action, or outcome. Reads like a garbled schedule or legal notice section without coherent facts.
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