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Newspaper
Laura Standard
Location
Laura, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 12, 1915
Page
4
An advertised remedy claims splendid healing powers for bronchitis hoarseness and chest colds. It asserts quick relief from throat irritation and voice strengthening, preventing coughs asthma and consumption from developing when treated early. It recommends early use and promises a complete cure.
A fragmented report covers Wirrabara and Wirrabara Forest matches with Clarke dominating bowlers and several players labeled with misspelled names. Key figures include Clarke taking many wickets and Spender, Cole, and Middleton contributing with bat and ball in a tense innings.
Commercial Union 16 ING William advertise coverage for stables, outhouses, farm contents and livestock against death from accident and sickness. It lists related policies and addresses Adelaide streets, with references to personal accident and sickness and fire and accident risks. The note names ROSE, Laura age and other details in a damaged excerpt.
Inquiries and notices regarding service rates and payments appear unclear. The fragment references adverts and notices with birth marriage and death notices and a charge of sixpence per seven words. No clear names, dates, or locations are readable.
An article extols eyesight as vital to earning, enjoying nature and the arts, and warns poor vision may cause headaches and eyeaches. It promotes eye care and offers a candid opinion from Laubmann & Pank for glasses.
In a cricket match, Laura V Stone’s Lauras defeated a rival side by seven wickets. Northeastern batsmen Oss, Sellick, and Chandler contributed key innings while Wellington and Kosb made notable bowling impacts. The Laurai chased 04 for 3 in 18 overs, with Laura batsmen delivering decisive partnerships and steady scoring to seal the win.
An advertisement touts Dean's Ointment as a cure for piles with testimonials from users like Mr. F. S. Dickson of Jumpton James Town. It asserts instant relief and long term cure, urging readers to obtain the product at 2s 9d per pint from Foater-McClellan Pitt Street.
A public meeting at Laura Town Hall discussed proposed early closing for liquor bars in South Russia. Speaker Rev J C Hughes argued six o clock closing would reduce drunkenness, citing international examples and noting 108 patrons per week would be restricted at some stores.
The brief note indicates a forthcoming vote on a proposal related to size ten footwear. Local officials urge participation to determine standards and expectations for a new design or policy affecting buyers and makers in the community.
Mr. C. G. Borges reports a discovery on his land about three miles from the township showing wombat like burrow excavations. Seventeen burrows intersect a main shaft eighteen inches below the surface with claw marks on the roof. No evidence of adjoining properties or exits observed. wombats not previously reported in the district.
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