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Newspaper

Laura Standard

Location

Laura, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 09, 1915

Page

3

Retirement bent by election defeat marks local council end

The article notes Mr Wilson’s retirement from the Booyoolie District Council after losing by four votes on Saturday, detailing his long service since 1989 and his roles as councillor and former president. It previews a benefit concert to aid local funds featuring Mian Ninham and Sylvia Nine, with plans for a substantial program and remarks from local figures.

Wowery Patty Smith Anvoilan Gallipoli Pooineais Bulsh Wan & Wambar Chuah Sod Woonleting The Light Horse Mrr. Wilson Booyoolie Disizias Me. Wilson Poe Ilaou Kervios Ada Stron i Bof Wilna Angestor Mian Ninham Asd Jas Bylvia Nine Oontresso Thea Etropolitan Vocaliste Luar Nudala Brunto Bitmes Nedols Brusko Alex Pesros Port Pirlo Marionesten Nedola Lsura Moonta Bargeant Golland Puck Piris Jovel Tere Hell Bo Alexandra Boathlampton Gibaralée Jim Bethali Gallipoli Mr. W. Jenkins Lanes

Australian Heroes Killed in Action Update

Fragmentary wartime notice recounts Australian heroes and injured personnel with stray names and places, including Bederoo Cantre Dre and Port Piris Pro Percy Smith. The chaotic text mixes missing status, on active service notes, and stitched battlefield memories from Gallipoli and related campaigns.

Pia Allen Bederoo AH Davey Port Piris Percy Smith F Swain Wises

Fighting Sixteen LH Letter From Wounded Soldier

Extracts from a letter recited by Mr and Mrs Holtis of Laura recount B G Hollis wounded while at motion and writing from 1st Southern General Hospital Biemiong Hoa on May 28. The narrative covers landings, trench crawl, Turkish fire, and a brief advance with details of casualties and fighting conditions near the beach and hill lines.

Mer. Holtis Laura B. G. Holla Bowpibal Biemioghao Ivann Aviackr

Prospects of the Season in Booleroo Murraytown District

A reader survey by the paper finds the coming season's prospects generally bright with hopes for a good harvest though conditions are uneven across Booleroo Molroee Murraytown Wic ca bara and Laure. Labor shortages loom and women may join harvest work. Europe’s war drives demand for wheat as Australia plans a Patriot harvest to feed Allied nations.

Liat Woot Booleroo Molroee Murraytown Wiccabara Laure Tata Farsa Europe Devat Battain Ite

Gootoolie Agricultural Society Meeting Notes 1919 Show Plans

The Gootoolie Agricultural Society held a Saturday meeting in Laura Town with President Campbell and officials approving plans for the veteran Society exhibit. Members from Laura Corporation and Beoyoulie District discussed arrangements, including train travel from Porp Pirin to Georgetown and the 1919 show setup, with a committee report and prize list amendments adopted.

Ja Agricultural Laura Town Itu ML Campbell Coniyiad Tha Privtia Ars Watay Bundey Laura Corporation Terowin Snd Furtaer Beiakwor

Woods Great Sin Cp Bor Cumgbe and Caids

Fragmentary OCR note mentions Woods and names Bor Cumgbe and Caids with unclear context. Reads like a clipped entry from a local column or oblique reference, lacking complete event details or dates to establish a coherent summary.

Woods Great Sin Cp

District Council Meeting at Morross Jane 28

Port Gernein district council meeting discussed road crossings and railway alterations at Bool area and Wilmington overseer duties. motions covered surveying exchange of roads, school access, weed control, stray stock, water rates, relief applications, and financial accounting with funds allocated for main roads and general expenses.

Port Gernein Hela Morross Jane Mie Railway Department Bool Wilmington Prom R. L.B. Biaworth Waver Reserva T. Jones Mshood Bariares Laas A. Lane Arthur Yateowie Tuapeos Urow Mahood Bairstow Grote Ronde Beidgus Baroota Ibel Paymgata Lawl J. P. Fitagered

District Council Elections and Meeting Review

An old district council election recap notes West Ward and North West Ward candidates, with votes and retirements. Mentioned are officials such as Mrs Campbell and Mr Cleggate, plus a post-election vote of thanks and a brief review of the council’s year.

Biturdey Bultos West Noes Witvon West Ward Wid Magwald Agai Verlag Moawra Ebia Betartey

Local Council Minutes and Street Works Update

On Tuesday July 29 the Mayor and council discussed Welcoming His Excellency the Governor to Laura for the annual Spirit Show. The festival pole and trees were debated with decisions to remove certain branches and erect a flag pole beside the Town Hall. A roll of honour for local service volunteers was postponed for further inquiry. A proposal to prohibit a barefaced act involving young girls was rejected as harmful to the community.

Jorreapondens Buoyoolia Agrion Uars Sir Haary Laura Booyoolis Council Welconse Rveolyad Focal Coutar Vigilanoa Committee Gra Moody Nowaina Ors Shephard Attos Herbert Bristowe Herbert Sirset Herbert Atreet G Walter Lishmann Speke Stomao Bay Bern Canadta O. Sdullian

The Society’s Annual Valuation And Bonded Profits

AALP reports a yearly valuation of its assets and staff pensions, noting that the annual dividend and security dealings total about £1,400,000 in assets and £1,020,000 in equity, representing 39.2 percent of premiums. The report emphasizes high cash reserves and strong earnings above four percent, highlighting the substantial policy liabilities and margins for the year.

Mebig Labblibien Lundau Ooltiae Bydney

Wirrabare Football Club meeting in Bangor June notes

District news reports a Bangor meeting where Wirrabare Football Club members discussed training camps and subscriptions. The gathering addressed volunteers and combined activities, with plans for a July event and a motion to fund three pounds for each ten subscriptions.

Social event at Wirrababa features music and dancing

A social at Wirrababa attracted a large crowd including Mr Hi Noniy from the Bank of Australasia. Mandy presented a leather writing case and responded to a shore musical program. Dancing followed with vocal items led by Mr Mondy the accompanist and Mrs G H A Mahood, Miss I D Mitcherton, and Messrs Pickering Pflaum and Geo Mahood.

Hi Noniy Bank of Australasia Mandy Mondy Pickering Mil Pflaum Geo, Mahood

Wirrabara Defeats Melrose In Rough Local Football Game

Wirrabara visited Melrose and struggled to score with several misfires and errors. Scoring spread across quarters shows Wirrabara with a goal heavy first term, while Melrose maintained a steadier tally, finishing with several goals and behinds.

Wirrabara Melrose Bailey Witrabers Gaala

Goalkinkers Wirrshara and Wirrabars Match Report

The match featured Wirrshara W Sarr N Willome WoNarhow and We Brintows Maleow against Sibly Baws Players Maleoens A Busgerald Sibly Dignan Canaly Stately Wirrabars and Chambers. Central umpire was Parcoll, with N will at Cwkbara A Kinter L Clarke and W Sar Me officiating.

Maleow Sibly Maleoens Busgerald Dignan Canaly Wirrabars Chamberstain Cwkbara Kinter Clarke Parcoll

Saturday matches and player names at Havel O Chanserlain

Report lists a string of players including Woncanans Teo, Bristow, Beaty, Clamberlain, Loharke, Kinter, Norbit, and Williams among others. Match details are fragmented with unclear teams and scores.

Wirrarara Boulaguo Woncanans Teo Bristow Beaty K. Clamberlain Havel Chanserlain

Laura Standard Gold Medal Competition results

A brief local sports note reports Laura Standard winning a gold medal at the July 10 event. The coverage highlights the competition’s outcome and lauds the athlete’s performance amid a busy track meet atmosphere.

Laura Standard Laura

Crystal Brook and Laura battle in winter exhibition game

Crystal Brook traveled to Laura on a Saturday to conclude a winter exhibition series. The match featured strong defense and close scoring, with Laura's defense failing to stop the Brookton attack. Brooks led by goal counts, while Laura rallied but fell short in a powerfully contested finale.

Crystal Brook Laura Crystal Bes i Brookton Afuer WU Gard Lara Brooka

Saturday Match Notes at Crystal Brook Lawn Teams

Fragmentary OCR listing shows players and numbers for Crystal Brook lawns with unclear team names and positions. Mentions Vortin, Widttoe, Milling, Lyweh, Fallce and 7G Fallce among others. data is garbled with missing context and lacks full match details.

Lara Crystal Brook Lawns Lgowsaid Vortin Uarvean

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