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Newspaper
Laura Standard
Location
Laura, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 07, 1916
Page
3
A fragmentary report notes Farwaiar Shast Hag and Royal ambushing Sir Wheesee-sb rl Bughy oe in an unclear encounter. No dates or locations are provided.
Amid holiday readings a surgeon from the Lata Scandant reports Christmas aid from August 6. Australian Day celebrations and First Aid exhibitions boosted morale. Local volunteers plan warm welcomes for servicemen returning, with care at the Hirst British Hospital and South An ax that. Marge A I Powell oversees.
A man named Allert Heraan Slater, 45, died by self harm at his Wirrakara homestead. The report notes blows to the head and mention of a related altercation or incident connected with household events. Authorities reference a local inquest led by MLC Kite.
Crystal Brook Cricket Club travels to Melrose for a December 27 match. Despite a spirited contest, Crystal Brook won by a slim margin as key bowlers and batsmen delivered for the visitors.
At the German District Council an extended session focused on enforcing the Noxious Weeds Act. Rangers and locals reported progress cutting thistles on reserves, with many landholders urged to act. Debate centered on fair enforcement, costs, and broader regional action, as ratepayers pressed for unified council-led eradication across the ward and beyond.
Fragmentary report describes land infested with star thintles affecting staple crops. Nour Gladatoon tats produced excellent wheat, thick with thiatles, while low lying land washed by floods suffered heavy thiatle contamination. An informal motion by My VW Jacks was carried after debate.
Fragmentary list of names associated with Australian forces from Wirrabara and surrounding regions. Mentions killed at sea RH Wade Wirrabara, William Grohe Melrowe GN, and multiple wounded or active service entries. Includes scattered names such as Percy Smith, F Swain, Clem Forrett, and others, with place references like Wirrabara, Port Pisia, and Beetalog.
The fragment lists names and initials after an honor roll heading with multiple errors and unclear entries. It appears to be a damaged dedication page listing individuals associated with Wilmington, but the text is largely unreadable and inconsistent.
A large Wilmington gathering honored local soldiers bound for service after the King and Empire appeal. Speakers, including Mr. J Hannigas, praised volunteers like Sgt Hoxking and Pte Gordie, urged broader enlistment, and wished a safe voyage and victorious return to all.
An Australian audience heard calls to join the war effort and fill the volunteer army. Civilian sympathies, fears of domination abroad, and a wave of patriotic duty were voiced as young men stepped forward to enlist and support the King’s call. A platform assembly featured Corporal Georgy and Agent Houking urging enlistment amid musical performances and local honors.
At a ratepayers meeting in Melrose on Thursday December 30 a vote of confidence was discussed for Dr Challinger over roads work. Ratepayers complained of delays and costs on the Woogsarra road near the railway, while supporters urged the councillors to act, citing past efforts for the ward and urging continued oversight of the road scheme.
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