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Newspaper
Laura Standard
Location
Laura, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1917
Page
3
A violent storm swept through the area damaging homes and buildings. Wind tore the roof from a house, knocked down trees, and caused scattered fires. Local residents worked to control the blazes and secure the area as authorities prepared a report for the coroner’s inquiry.
Wilhelm Prinderish and Maud Woilingtu faced a jury in Laura, accused of assaulting John Hreugia Hil uw Sagaary Yb and causing injuries during a contested wheat harvest. Witnesses described fights, broken bags, and property damage at a Laura farm with testimonies about edgings, threats, and garbled statements over unpaid wages.
Nominations listed for the Frome Jockey Club meeting at Melrose including two mile hurdle race and flying handicap with entries for several horses and participants led by Dowd and Daly amid unpredictable weather conditions.
Local council adopts the Fire Act provisions governing Crown land and private land burning. It prescribes warnings 24 hours prior, permits, and penalties, with bans on Sunday fires and detailed conditions for stubble and scrub burning on Crown lands or leased areas. The council also appoints officers to enforce regulations and outlines penalties for violations.
At a January meeting of the Laura Corporation officials discuss a proposed general rate increase to fund lighting sanitary and other services. A future session will consider financing for town hall repairs including front wall reconstruction and exterior painting with potential special rates or bonds.
The Laver Jockey Club held a meeting on Thursday evening at its allies. President Mr W Wilson presided with retiring members Davids and Winter. Financials show £66 4s 11d paid for improvements. auditors were elected and Mr W Holmen praised for service.
The document lists detailed financial movements from the mou s auditing license, including receipts and payments to multiple accounts and agencies. It notes repairs to roads and bridges, water works, and maintenance items, with mentions of personnel and approvals for annual works and discussions on public acts.
Patient testimonials claim Dunn's Ointment cures piles without surgery or detention, offering immediate relief and lasting improvement. Advertisements cite cases from Dickson Moyleton and others, urging readers to obtain the ointment from local chemists and stores.
The note lists dates and events for public holidays and observances. It mentions May 9 as Lay Day, May 4 as King’s Bere’ ing Srna Pr nen of Wale, and May 25 and 28 as Chrintenrte Day Dee and Coummainae with related bike events and ceremonies noted for the community.
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