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Newspaper

Laura Standard

Location

Laura, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jan 16, 1914

Page

3

Local Notices and Obscure Proceedings From Leura Meeting

Obscure notes reveal memorials for Jamee Barton and a town road alteration proposal led by Councillor Bundey and Moody. The Board of Health discusses smallpox control and a sanitary contract while Laura Tennis Club and show society requests are deferred for further consideration.

Bundey Onsisillor Moody Boogoolie Me. K. W. Duncan Coanailiora Nawman Holman Teonia Courts Ce. Shephard Laura

Postcards From The North Pole Adventure Fundraiser

An eccentric scheme by Captain Amandegan sells North Pole postcards to fund a polar expedition. Cards feature a Fram likeness and a pole latitude, mailed from San Francisco with Norwegian stamps for Australia, with a 2 shillings 0 pence price and a 1b ward note option to forward to LANDER Herbert St. Laura.

Ihe Barth Pole Wil Amandaga North Pole Neil Pole Jonroal Amandean Australia Lander Herbert St Laura

Town Council Minutes Note Piano Talk and Rail Commission

Laura Corporation notes from January 14 1914 show mayor and councilors discussing a piano for the Town Hall. A representative of a piano firm was interviewed and a response is awaited. Two delegates are appointed to discuss park land grated for show ground use. Royal Commission seeks information and two delegates to attend.

Dab Railways Commission Adelaide Ind Hace I al Bocimsy Rowantelds Martin E.G. Ising J. Brewens Park Lande Society Mresin. Brom Royal Commission Sha Counail Veclin

Removal of Show Grounds Site Policy Discussed

A meeting of the Booyoolie Agricultural Society committee discussed applying to the Laore ration for a lease of portions of Park Lands to use for show purposes. The consensus favored leasing southern Park Land portions for show use while seeking other sites for related facilities.

Abs Booyoolie Agricultural Society Porvion Peck Ianda

Council to lease East Park Lands for Show Grounds

The Boogoolia Agricultural Society seeks a lease of a southern portion of East Park Lands to place permanent improvements and host shows four to five days annually. Council supports granting the lease, noting site proximity to the railway and minimal yearly impact, with a ratable meeting planned for January 28 to empower leasing.

Tha W. Morris Avil Booyoulia Agricultural Society Noceewry Bosiety J. Stevens Alec Show Society K W. Dancao Kea Sapa Caancillor Newman Coligt Moody

Wirrabara Athletics Club Handicap List

Wirrabara Athletics Club releases handicaps for the principal sprint events in conjunction with the Wirrabars Bporta meet to be held at Wirrabara on Monday with Smagnisto Haxvicar listed for 185 yards.

Smagnisto-Haxvicar

Laura Jockey Olus Club Annual Meeting Report

The annual meeting was held at the club office with Mr. T. Quigley, J.P. presiding as chair. Minutes from 1913 and extraordinary meetings were read, receipts and expenditures were presented, with a balance sheet audited and figures showing income of £4,033 2/2 and expenses of £5,807 18/10 for the year ending January 1, 1919.

Laura Bob T. Quigley J.P. Mae H. McDonald Reosipia Pha Heug Totaizator Commission Gateo Boothe Mowbara Aubacrip Jioma Reno Ioterert Union Bank Mitchell L.J.C Kent B.A

Financial items and committee results from Laura Jockey Club meeting

The meeting settled accounts showing assets of 72 267 16/8 and liabilities of 88 leaving a credit of 99 482 11/8. election of committee appointed Messrs Mosse Gollick and Bandey as clerical committee. Beadnall McDonald Wilson and Winter elected. The Returning Officer confirmed the winners and auditors Bandey and Naosserow re elected.

Mooors Bagot Lewis Byre Ae Papei Laura Jockey Club Mosse W. Gollick F. L. Bandey Hailvb Hich Messrs H. Beadnall C. Folabesch McDonald W. Wilson T. P. Winter H. M. Newman Momrt Beadnall Wilson Rosaraing Newmen J. Sibly Mert Wicter Alvar Ubell

Frome Jockey Club Weights Listed

Frome Jockey Club releases weights with Rus Jaxvaar carrying 29 stones as part of the upcoming race program.

Frome Jockey Club

Government approves new school building and teacher residence

A regional report describes government plans for a new school site and teacher’s residence, noting galvanised iron structures, a lease for Assembly space, and a renovation cost of about £800. It mentions residents’ protests, a gala opening, and officials from the Education Department attending.

Tor Cy Onle MAP Anms Tovcher Irom Sie Bevn Carampioyen Kr Bargosots Ad Tive Dave Ois Te Education Depsecusis Uleo Wohon Brickworth Vow Gredatoon Arte Sud Stautoy

Match recap of December 86 1913 game sultry notes

The fragment reports the scorer list from a Saturday December 86 1913 basketball game between two teams. Names and exact results are illegible, but indicates a concise summary of the sinter of the match and a date reference. No clear outcome or full team names are readable.

Wirrabara Oval Tomorrow Hosts Local Teams

A fragmented note lists Laura V. Wirrabara and teams set to play at Wirrabara Oval tomorrow with players including Gaeturvias, Kata, Smith, Fullar, W. Aeoit, and B. Northeues among others.

Wirrabara Oval Gaeturvias Kata Smith G. Fullar W. Aeoit B. Northeues

Frome Association Wirrabara v Muassar Town Match Overview

The Murray Town oval hosted a Saturday lunch cricket match between Wirrabara and Murray Town. Murray Town won by two runs as Wirrabara were bowled out for 100, Middleton 28 Slow 16 Hessings 14 Cookbara 12 among the scorers. Bovton took 7 for 18 and Slow 6 for 38 as Murray Town replied with 108 runs Foote 68 Donchard 10 top scorers. The following are the scores.

Tollteker Tordale Paddy Mahon Paci Dorothy Li Bisar Botten Clarke Cordon Batten Olsrke Botten Ladar H Speaner Williams Boten Cockburn Bottan Wetton Uy Arkaba Middleton Gastey R_H Guten Donbardt Woallord Milan Tordaderar Richards Lord Easton Misa Jaggler Murray Town Scow Shorty E Woolford Malbrok Botter Clarke Bpandar Ze Parmers Williaws Heelings Farionga Ladur Osta O Spender Ion Ayelooh Mion Oye Arkaba Hastings O Gaya Auraiouno Eibe Zoran Ly Clarke Isrk Bon Blur Spender Barratca Adeline Wierapars Muasar Town Tha S Boai Murray Town Oval Folsh Marray Town Wirrabara Slow Hessings Cookbara Agalpet Bovton Murray ‘Town Rane Foote Donchard Searars Seoree

Yauke Public School Buildings Rebuilt After Fire

In 1912 the Yauke Public School and teachers residences, both wooden, burned in an accident. A new slate building and vesaner's residences were erected at about £1,600. The structures were detached and stone-built, with the school and residences praised for improvements and sturdiness.

Yauke Auah

Burning Fatality at Sangor

Bangor correspondent reports the death of 22 year old Miss Joves daughter of Mr Williams Joyon from burns when her clothing caught fire during a wishing operation. Mrs Biesing tried to intervene with others aiding. despite immediate efforts to extinguish the flames and medical help, she died from the injuries. Funeral cortege will leave Blonny's residence for interment.

Bangor Iesabel Joves Williams Joyon Sperks P. Biesing Dr. McGlaskan Blonny

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