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Newspaper
Laura Standard
Location
Laura, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 22, 1915
Page
2
Council debates how to spend a government grant of 350 for embankment repairs and road works. Town Clerk to seek Crown Lands guidance on conditions if the government undertakes the task, including local labor preferences and related public works.
A partially readable record from a Lyare ockap Cin Limited gathering describes an assembly held in Tausary with discussions on a presidential election, a resolution endorsing a printed propaganda proposal, and a recommendation to adjust rules for completion and accounting of campaigns chaired by Quigley and Heal. Further details remain unclear due to damaged text.
The column discusses taxation on farm improvements and opposition by Trede's Halt to municipal improvement taxes. It covers views on free trade, federal policy on market access, and the idea of a national policy to aid farmers, arguing for fair and efficient trade and minimal government intervention.
Jamestown players faced Wirrabara in a tangled tennis event with multiple singles and doubles results. Matches featured Hastings, Cockburn, Middleton, Morab, and Willington among others, with varied scores and several losses for local players. An overall mixed outing ended with a defensive tally and notes of encouragement.
The Overseer reports that after recent damage to the Ooanail Oreek bed in flood conditions the river edge near Bi Havent washed away and maze work sustained loss. Names include W Wolson Higdlog Mayeald Flinsies and Oreck.
Reports of flood damage show a bridge inspection by Mer Gresnlece of the Rostle and Bridges Department after advice from the Crown Lands Department. The flood also damaged Pine Forest Road near Me J W Higgins property and the Brous Hut road north of Laave. Council finances note receipts and payments, with £400 allotted to the main road, tenders accepted for contracts 4144 and 247, and Or. Kietma to supervise Pine Creek and O roads as resolved.
The writer, Mr F L Bundey, recounts a furlough from HV Mo Koy Co and a tour of South Africa and Australia. He notes German South West Africa hostilities, the Dutch language predominance, and describes travel on a harvester road trip from Port Adelaide to Lanes. He shares vivid impressions of conditions, meals, and a retraced farm journey.
On Saturday January 11 1915 the Laure club pressed hard at Stone Hut grounds but lost the lead as Tawra club secured an easy win. J Chandler captained Tawra and top scored with key bowling from W Northeast and E Koi. The match featured several bowling successes and a late flurry of wickets, with notable fielding by Sudoke and Walters.
The writer recalls weary travel near a German border with soldiers and rebels ahead on the line. Describes the fear of trains and air raids, a seven hour stay at a small siding, and the sense that strange noises would trigger a jump to safety. Mentions Bayners and Da Wat in distress and notes no trains running toward the Orange Free State.
Fragmented report notes a cricket like match between Wirrabara and Wirrabara representatives with NORTHERN AREAS ASSOCIATION. Scorers Hwelling Lehmann Wenbwa Me Luo and Naimish feature in a low clarity contest ending in a draw after late runs.
The court granted the plaintiff 23 pounds on the main claim and awarded the defendant 7 pounds 8 shillings 2 pence on the counterclaim, with costs to follow.
The fragment lists weights for Fromm Lookey Ulab Menting and mentions Melrose on Monday with holiday references. It notes results for Haok Ryes and Paracless, plus numerous player names and partial game totals. Scores include 107 for nine weeks and individuals like F Borrill and Royal O with game figures.
At Santa Local Court before Mears Mitchell and Bree the farmer Amos Woollsed sues butcher TJ Clarke for 16 pounds claiming unpaid work on cattle and fence repairs at Brotaire with evidence of labor and materials. the defendant counters a December 292 claim for goods not paid. The five hour hearing features testimonies from Adelaide and Bangnr residents.
The article recounts early World War I actions around September 10 to 18, including German and Austrian movements, Allied responses, and naval losses. It mentions Antwerp surrender and Ghent occupation, with totals of ships sunk and the broader German advance. Names and exact dates are partially garbled, but reference to Ottoman and French fronts, and a large casualty figure appear.
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