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Newspaper
Laura Standard
Location
Laura, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 05, 1915
Page
3
An unhappy resident attacks council actions on work projects and liquor policy, urging apology from the committee. Letters reference the Laura Standard, labor conduct, and calls for fair treatment of workers amid municipal decisions.
An open column by Sibanaes discusses tax policy and its federal context. The writer outlines criticisms of state roles and asks where production standards are anchored in federal oversight.
The report covers a Flinders Cricket Association match with players such as Hastings and Northeast contributing key wickets and runs. It also includes a racing section with results from the Standicap Burdles and Flying Handicap events, detailing horses, jockeys, and outcomes, plus notes on protests and other paddock events.
In a six furlong event at Taop track, Grata led early but Torilla broke the barrier causing delay. Arkaba overtook Stannio to win by three quarters of a length with Torilla finishing second and other runners including Pinballie and Seaton listed in the placings.
Wirrabara beat their hed opponents by 2 in a rugged contest. The results list Dabailewat Hings and Cockburn boats with top performances and numerous players named across the 114 games.
A summary of a yeely meeting at Mount Remarka with a large turnout. Attendees praised the event’s schedule and the overall progress, noting a fine display of cars and a generous visitor turnout. Leaders expressed satisfaction with past and present committees and the community’s forward outlook.
A district report records Light Horse at Wirrabars shipout for active service and a presentation to Mr. Stimson who departed Morphattrille this morning. The Ladiea Branch of the Liberal Talon held a meeting at the Institute on Saturday. Mim A Gilbert was elected Secretary. Ada Curtis was signed. The former secretary married Lisa Wasa on Monday February 1. The bridal party departed for Gooiwsal by the Tuesday morning train with district good wishes.
Premier A Paskohen and officials explain how the liquor referendum will be conducted to determine closing bars and rooms in licensed premises. The plan references the November 12 1918 resolution and details polling stations voting hours and officer roles for the electoral process.
The document outlines proposed closing hours for liquor premises and voting methods. It lists hours from 3 p m to 11 p m and 6 p m to 10 p m as options, with ballots to be marked by two crosses. The Assembly will continue the measure if a majority votes in favor.
Fragmentary diary notes describe British and German naval actions in late 1914 including mine laying, sinkings and attacks near Cocos Island, the Pacific, and off Europe. It mentions ships such as the Monmouth and HMS Horse, German destroyers, and references to Allied and Central Powers forces.
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