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Newspaper
Laura Standard
Location
Laura, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 27, 1914
Page
3
An oblique historical clipping reports on a March gathering about a barge, calls for participants to meet at Lanrs Hotel, and mentions free consultations. It notes deaths in Boalatroo Ceoven district, with details on Mrs Lowe, her family, and local figures. Also references the Liberal Union, an 1876 drought, and family histories in Booleroo and nearby areas.
The Laura branch of the Agricultural Bureau held its inaugural meeting at Laura Town Hall outdoors due to weather. Attendees included Mr EC Blasing chairman, G Nicholl secretary, and officials from the Advisory Board. visitors from the city attended. The group intends to establish a functioning branch within the district to support local agricultural efforts and learn from past practice.
An address honors the Bureau’s impact with 16 branches and over 700 members across the state. It praises contributions to farming laws and urges businesslike branch meetings, a programme for meetings, and experimental manure and crop rotation studies. Veterinary study and library expansion are proposed to assist members.
Royalor Farms and Mr J Rich discussed a scheme from 1918 to bring boys aged 14 to 19 from the United Kingdom into farm garden or related work. Mr I would provide information on the matter for interested parties. Correspondence and meetings tracked the plan with a February 16 Gladstone meeting and monthly Friday sessions at To subscriptions hall.
Friday firth day, Troop Laure Boy Scouts won the 10M position and earned the King's Flag for Australia. Laura Vigilance Committee praises the Scouts for their excellent seamanship and past honors, with Scout Master and committee members extending formal congratulations.
The King's Own troop Lat Laurenap tops the Australian troops percentage and holds the challenge flag to January 1915. The Laura Troop wins the laurels, with Scoutmaster Frank Roona feld and two assistants praised for discipline and uniformity.
Programme for February lists dates and activities at the Club Room starting February 6. Events include inbalance juna wanted, signaling practice, and a whole troop session. Other items mention Phyllies exorsinos, Master at Aro Dalge, cyclist perm e only, and a Parade-free Saturday with a Surprise Night.
Wirrabara residents discuss forming a local committee to decide on a Recreation Ground and the ornamental gardens near the railway. Councillor G Mahood outlines the steps to meet residents wishes and to determine if a Committee of Management can be formed for the two sites.
A Port Germain District Council meeting resolved to form a committee to take over control of the Recreation Grounds and to lease part of park lands for a proposed bowling area. A Vigilance Committee was created for the Ornamental Ground near the railway, with councillors and club representatives named to oversee management and improvements.
On a Tweedy afternoon, Mies May Cleggatt, sister of the bridegroom, appeared in a pink dress, while the bride wore a cream travellie and rose garland. The groom stood with his brother J. A. Cleggatt as guests offered many wishes and blessings for the couple.
Insurance notice from Commercial Union 115 King William Street Adelaide outlines the lowest rates for several Syqvaesee-Dwallinge and contents, livestock death from natural causes, and fire risks. It lists agents HJ. Robe and Davee and mentions policy details for property and outbuildings.
The BooYoolia Agricultural Society announces an autumn show in its building and grounds on Wednesday March 11 with prizes donated by local residents. Donations to the prize fund are listed and solicited, with plans for special prizes and exhibition displays to be viewed at 4 p.m on the day of the show.
A February Taieday social at Wirrabara Institute honoured Mr. Paul Lawson and Mrs. Mira Lawson and Mr Harold Lawson as they depart for the city after years of service. The event recognised Lawson’s long ties with the district and leadership roles in the Agricultural Board and Liberal Union. Presentations included engraved silver coffee service and an artistic framed memento from local institutions.
Wirrababa hosted Maurreytown on Hale ground in a tense match. Hotevery L. Biaer starred with 49 runs, Raglan added solid defense for 18, and N. Wolliamm contributed 14 as Murraytown’s scorer. Wooler Baglons, Woolford, and Whis, with other players, showcased mixed form while Hols, Spender, and Kole added wickets and fielding efforts.
Fragmentary programme list shows upcoming matches with teams such as Wiresbir and Wirrobars, date markers like Nov 8 and Dec 6, plus playoff note for Murraytown. Contains several garbled names and numbers, but indicates a playoff on March 28 and several November to February fixtures.
The Advisory Board circulated to Agricultural... members about a proposed import duty on superphosphate fertilisers and related materials. The note argues the duty could raise annual fertiliser costs by £150,000 to £200,000, affecting producers and buyers. it questions the impact on imports, prices, and transportation, and references the Victoria Royal Commission.
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