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Newspaper
Laura Standard
Location
Laura, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 07, 1916
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR lets loose a catalog of real estate and loan items. It notes transfers mortgages leases and agreements prepared by agencies, promising efficient work. It mentions house properties and furniture sales and lending at low rates with approved security.
The dated January 7 1916 letter complains about expenses and requests running of a project linked to CNadstone Wilming oration. It includes signatures and references to AB Mouccuff and a New York Commissioner. The text is garbled but hints at dental health themes and calls for a fresh start in 1916. It mentions Mr Lewin J Billows in an unclear context.
Applications to the Legend Imus War Loan are open at Commonwealth Bank branches and Money Order Offices nationwide. They accept £19 or multiples, aiming to raise about £25,000,000 this financial year, with funds supplemented by wool and wheat harvest proceeds. The notice notes community-wide opportunity and urges participation to support the Empire’s financing. A death notice for Mr. John Hobbs is included, with funeral arrangements and a Red Cross fundraising report mentioning sandbag donations by Laura branch.
In Appila Yarnowie district June 18 a meeting led to forming a local branch of the British Red Cross Society. Mrs W Hosslip presides, with Vera Fetherstonhough as secretary. funds raised from an onion party supper and dance at Yarrowie, July 11, totalled £37 64, contributing to early branch work and community effort.
After the meeting, garments made in the previous month were inspected and packed for forwarding to Lady Galway. Goods valued between seven and ten pounds were dispatched. The Society also forwarded funds of about £10 to Mrs Vaughan.
A Melrose Red Cross Variety Sports program held December 28 at the Melrose Recreation with W F By as secretary, to aid Red Cross funds. Attendance was light due to heat and farmers harvesting, but proceeds totaled 24. In addition to contests a noon supper and program featured judges Slee and Bri, with performances by Joan Tarver and John Back, among others, including obstacle races and a three legged race.
On New Year’s Day a charity sports event was held at 44 Stoop Park under the club's committee led by Mr. Color Boehm. Proceeds were devoted to the Wounded Soldiers' Fund. The day featured several races and activities conducted amid muddy conditions with some injuries.
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