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Newspaper
Laura Standard
Location
Laura, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 09, 1917
Page
3
Local council records list Booyoolia district authorities with WH and Campbell cited among officials in the governance briefing. The brief notes committee roles and meeting topics affecting municipal services and planning.
In a loaned arrangement the Army Department and Lady Galway Club House deliver the wheat to Mr E J Copley. The note indicates milling and delivery details tied to the M A and M McDonai of Law.
Classified notice seeks secondhand drill wheels in good condition with repairable boxes. Respondents asked to contact the seller directly for details.
An OCR readable fragment lists time slots and names for lay readers and a Reverend. Entries include 1 a.m. Lay Reader and an 8 p.m. Rev. CG Carvounn. Contains several garbled names and places, suggesting a church schedule item.
The article defends provincial journalism against petty critics who call the local rag a rag and threaten to boycott ads and job printing. It argues country papers serve the community and will receive support as long as editors uphold journalistic traditions. It notes some detractors borrow the paper or withhold payment.
The Laura Standard appeals to residents and advertisers to boost circulation and use the paper for local business needs. It notes reader misperceptions about the publication and emphasizes community service, printing capability, and moderate rates while inviting orders and advertising to retain district trade.
Two locals faced a sensational tumble while descending Pitmans Hill Abit save one of the shafts causing the carriage to crash near a wood tree. A horse was thrown out and the driver regained control as no serious injuries occurred on the slope.
Members and friends of the Laura Branch gathered for a knitting afternoon. They produced socks mittens and scarves for Balaklava relief and enjoyed tea and social chat. Committee members plan more sewing meetings in the town hall to involve additional ladies.
Advertisement fragment offers bottle of Dean's Kidney Pills at 2/0 per bottle from 60 Co. ME Pitt Street, Speary. Claimant states kidney trouble years ago and reports improvement after use, urging buyers to ensure genuine Disn s product.
At Stone Haven Court on January 26 Mears Jae Spicer and B J Bas faced charges arising from a street row the previous Sunday. Witnesses described heated exchanges and threats of violence between Barclay and the defendant with driving rain of insults including German bastard. The trial featured testimonies from David Caro and M O Wallington among others, with pleas of guilty then not guilty on varying counts and a decision on provocation. A second case for breach of the Bush Fires Act 1913 saw Hood and Parow charged, with fines reduced on guilty pleas.
Plaintiff Winifred Blatt sues B Kota claiming £791 4d. Defendant pleaded not indebted but failed to appear. Court adjourned to hear detailed claim. verdict awarded £5 9s 4d with costs.
The Mayor reported progress on repairs to the Town Hall with staff and contractors applying old materials efficiently. He noted concerns about western walls and south west end, recommended actions, and estimated labour costs around £38. The council discussed painting, scaffolding, and possible removal of a hat. a plan to address the western wall and pediment was adopted. Correspondence noted plans for Adelaide meeting and proposals on water supply and land access, urging government attention to Georgetown land requests.
New rule restricts burning of stubble between October 16 and January 27 inclusive. Authorities enforce staged burning limits and require compliance with line items under the Bush Fires Act.
Fragmentary editorial urges locals to support native businesses and keep wealth in town. It critiques self promoting politicians and calls for buying locally, supporting shops and workshops. The piece emphasizes trustworthiness and discourages external political attachment to local progress.
A fragmented notice warns visitors and neighbors that gossip and vanity injure a town. It urges restraint in speaking about property and investors and cautions against spreading advertisements from torn sheets, claiming such behavior damages the district.
The act provides exemptions for night driving on vehicles with all lights active. It clarifies standards for illumination during exempt periods to ensure visibility.
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