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Newspaper

Laura Standard

Location

Laura, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 25, 1916

Page

3

Local notes from Lauraville parish council meeting

The Laur Troop parade to Adelaide marked two years of service while Rev. W Stand William of St John’s Anglean Oborst in Leora will attend a holiday in Laure. The Laur Magisteatse court, council committees, and budget items for roads, trees, and water supply are reported, with details on warrants, exchequer figures, and a pending visit by the Water Supply Commission in May.

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Town Council Hears Loss Of Longtime Resident Mrs Bills

The mayor and town officials note the death of Mrs. Bills, wife of the ex doctor, a longtime resident. The council discusses sympathy measures and a possible sympathy gift from the corporation. They also consider a water supply advancement and a proposal affecting the Brow Water Pictures Company.

Taredsy Pobrasry Me. H. Rowland Ore Kerman Bander Moody Adame Winter Hulman Tuws Mr. WE. Gaull Enid Bille Bills Advinhienem of Tas Istic

Watford War Memorial School Concert Honors Fallen Soldiers

A district news item from Bangor School reports a Patriot’s Day style program on February 18 featuring a Bangor School band conductor Mackin and about 200 attendees. Performers included Mr Bironti Hungur veboolchildran and Mr Seer of Por Germain with vocal and instrumental numbers. The program was described as excellent with a final dance and royal-themed closing, while remarks praised the solemn remembrance of fallen soldiers and the wartime sacrifice in a local context.

Bangor Mackin Bironti Hungur Faoud

Mount Remarksble water plans prompt Melrose talks

The Royal Water Commission heard evidence on a water fenestration plan for Mayay and Spring Creeks and a reservoir near Melrose. They discussed a sanatorium and tourist resort potential, with residents eager for reliable water to support culture and agriculture. The session included commissioners Sayer and others, and continued into Friday with further testimony.

Forth Fee Norths Royal Water Commission Mayay Witrington Wetnestsy Thoreday Et Malroascar Thoreday Cartagunyah Coe Sayer Tie

Barvees Thaniagi Choirmaster Named In Wheat Sale

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Barvees Thaniagi choirmaster and Bar. T. Flood connected to a wheat sale. The text mentions 000 bags of wheat bought at a car or railway station.

Council Debates Ranger Powers Over Impounding Cattle

A Tuesday council session in Rowe discussed the Rangers authority under the Impound Act. The Mayor and Town Clerk outlined Rangers power to impound cattle and horses and noted potential actions against offenders if needed.

Gorpors Rowe B Laes Coryorstion Potee Eapeai Ir. Wnat Besnalaldi Welinghon Ayer Offeodars Brockdale Mombsre Inal Hormee

Water Supply Commission Visit and Hearings Planned

A report from Wilming ton notes F Tobur secretary of the Water Supply Commission will travel to Bowleroa Centre for evidence gathering on water district plans. Officials schedule hearings in Boolroa Centre Wirrebra Liars and Laura, with local officials coordinating to present evidence before the commission.

F. Tobur Water Supply Commission Wilmington Liars Laura Boogooliy Ditriet Vigiante Callest Wistly Lara

Wheat Scheme Aims to Ease Bread Prices in Australia

A Melbourne conference reports ministers overseeing wheat schemes plan to lower bread costs. The scheme would ship 63 shillings of wheat to Australia at a rate of 4s 7d per basket, with bread price cuts proposed and farmers to receive 6d advances in April.

Melbourne Ti Uillers Australia

Wilmington Weights to Be Rex Wepiesoar Event

A local notices page announces a weigh in event in Wilmington on Monday February 28 with details for participants Rex Wepiesoar and others. The notice lists organizers including Mr. Jno Benpegus and mentions bracelets and prizes.

Bishan Ca Kiwenuse Pein Roe Bitsosime Severos Aosptauase Ealrine Teisle Mosday Ha Bea Jno Benpegus Wilming

Apple Industry Hopes for Export Boost Amid Show

The Minister of Industry opened the Summer Town and Ursidia Show as port activity rises. Authorities discuss March and April shipouts with plans to move thousands of cases, aiming to ease a congested market and boost exports from Adelaide and Melbourne. Several shipments are proposed through March with large quantities planned for late March and April.

P. Biaudel Ursidia Marels Blandell Tony G. A. W. Pups Melbourne Exaes Ehipatot Trede London Adelaide

New Currawa Wheat Gains Attention in Western Australia

Reader H Hollis of Laura sends details on Currawa wheat grown in Western Australia and in Lissette district by Allan Wilson. Reported yields include up to 38 bushels per acre in trials despite poor land conditions, with farmers ready to plant next season if acreage is supplied. A government subsidy plan offered in exchange for delivering seven bushels Currawa for every eight bushels delivered.

Dodds Amicultural Dallas Victoria Wilson Wilson Pronis Unifee Kinjinn Wickham Ollia Drokie Agrcultural Vieweu Awe Thas Weeda Lchusry Salmon Ind Lawtawson Goffer Stanley “Fisher Qualeading Morac Sid Denke Currawa Kederetiog Dieaceoun Ana Pala Amy Sim

Agricultors Commissions for Ted Pepnen By Scotia Chores

Fragmentary text appears to reference agricultural commissions and names, but the readable portion is unclear. No coherent event, date, or full names to confirm a specific news item or outcome.

Lott Ted Pepnen Ths Scotia

King's Appeal From Buckingham Palace Calls for Volunteers

A royal message from Buckingham Palace urges subjects worldwide to join the fight and reinforce armed forces. The king thanks those who have sacrificed home and fortune and calls for still more volunteers to sustain the empire's war effort.

Fortuys Iroa

Recruitment Document On Confidences And Committee Action

The text outlines steps for recruiting enquiries and responses to the State Commandant. It calls for sending a Rectal hack Slip to the Commonworld Statistician, marking Recruiting Centre slips with an E to show willingness, forming Inquiry Committees, and keeping Local Recruiting Committees communications confidential while avoiding probing questions. It emphasizes rapid, clear guidance and reliance on the Local Recruiting Office for information.

Commonworld Statistician Tatatician Thia Bia

Australia needs to help the Allies in the Great War

Prime Minister W. M. Hughes issues a urgent plea to Australians to raise sixteen thousand troops for the expeditionary forces. He argues the war’s outcome hinges on overwhelming allied manpower and declares victory essential for safety and honor.

Saline Ciaier Ogreoldiegs Australia Agetratia Freeat W. M Hughes Pri Aantealia

Official Circular on Exam Cards Issued by Prime Minister

The document appears as an official circular attributed to the Prime Minister Me Hughes. It references procedures for exam card issuance and related regulatory steps for maintaining proper verification and distribution across departments.

Me Hughes Asta

Appeal to Rifle Clubs for Australian Imperial Force recruitment

A dated circular urges rifle clubs in South Australia Broken Hill to form a separate company to recruit for the Australian Imperial Force. It warns of urgent enlistment, cites patriotic arguments, and asks officers to circulate the appeal and verify attestation paperwork for women’s contingents.

A. A. Hii Spora Rifts Clube Atohar Hill Broken Hill Baepsrate Company Ong Gitea Riffe Tlubs Tine Anid Brivia Ravin Provingns Abs Niure Germany Hall Earth Ebm Booth Anatralia Seit Tara

Military enlistment notice and rifle club recruitment

Fragmentary notice describes men enlisting with full names and addresses, mentions a military headquarters area and duties assigned to a company. Rifle club members wishing to join must present themselves to the recruiting officer in their district for preliminary examination.

Aera Ibue

Recruiting Campaign Text From Commonwealth Confusion

Fragmented draft of a recruitment notice urging eligible residents across the Commonwealth to answer questions for potential employment. The letter references confidential findings and threats against noncompliance and asks about enlistment status and duties.

Shooting on the Bute to Snowtons Head

A group lines up for target practice using Winchesters at a pondside site noted for a long distance. The party fires at a rabbit target, finds the box too small, and records 49 shots for 208 points with mixed accuracy while refreshments delay further attempts.

Snowtons Beate Isa Ageia

REPORTER'S TROUBLES AND PRESS MISREPORTING ISSUES

A dated discussion on reporter errors, mispronunciations, and the pressure of accurate coverage. It critiques language misuse, editor edits, and the risk of misquoting council members amid political reporting challenges.

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