21 Jan 1916
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Newspaper
Laura Standard
Location
Laura, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 21, 1916
Page
1
The document lists manufacturers and dealers by class of goods with Sean Vabarbe the Tinta of side to London as exporters. It notes steamship lines and that agencies can advertise in small cards or larger ads from £3, indicating markets supplied and carriers seeking representation.
Directory entry for County Victoria and Electoral District of Stanley listing Laura Corporation and Boyle District Council officials and meetings. Includes names such as R C Saoman FL Bester M Newman W Hulman J Moody W Shephard Town Clerk W H Campbell Auditors Jas Spicer Hugh McDonald and others. notes court and vigilance committee details with meeting times and officials.
Premier Football Association and Laura Cricket Club list officers including President F L Buntley J.P. and Secretary A Wellington. Laura Tennis Club shows President G Rowland and Secretary J M Bilis. Excelsior Hockey Club noted with Secretary Bo. Meetings set for Monday and first Wednesday in October.
Public notices show Adelide and Southern offices close times and general hours of business daily. Rates outline postage within the Commonwealth and to the United Kingdom and British Protectorates with various two and four pence charges and country-specific rates, reflecting older currency and delivery practices.
Weather and rainfall data cover Laura and surrounding areas with averages and notable extremes. The record highlights a 1913 January peak and a longest-term 35 year trend, noting average rainfall figures such as 16.40 inches and 19.76 inches in recent decades.
Agricultural societies listed with presidents secretaries and meeting notes. Laura Branch Agricultural Bureau chaired by person. Masonics Rechabites Foresters Odd Fellows and local lodge activities noted with secretaries Campbell and Campbell. Laur Telephone Exchange details included with local officers and addresses.
A fragment from The Louse Standard Printing Office printing office record references pamphlets posted, tax notices, and various items with names like Terbert Binet and Laura. The text is garbled but seems to document printed notices and a sequence of items or orders.
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