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Newspaper

Laura Standard

Location

Laura, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 14, 1916

Page

3

Overseer Council Notes Road Works and Finances

The Overseer reports contract completion and rolling on several roads including Btone Hot, Porteloa, Gladatone, and Stone Hut. Financials show receipts of £60 16/1 and expenditures of £40 3/3 with payments approved for district and main road accounts. Council approves grants, staff reappointments, and multiple road repairs and permissions, including Gladetone Stone Hut and the Laura Australia Day committee.

W. H. Campbell Murray B. J. Hill Hawslee Borteloa Road A. Hennigan Gladatone Road Qowie’s Caltowie Road Gierke Pouanimona W. HB Cauphall Luthers Cleggett Or. Walter T Counsil Council Gladetone Stone Hub

Council Minutes Describe Road Work and Financials

The July council meeting notes motions on main road work at 2100, paysheet 443 totaling 275 15 4, and a credit balance of 107 7 11 after income 2185 14 8 and expenditure 78 6 9. Reports mention battery delivery for electric lighting and a remodelling plan for Herbert street and Garden Street roadway constraints.

H. E. Scotcher Laura Aas Brom Acconstant Crown Lande Department Mme

Australian Heroes Killed in Action and On Active Service

A list of names and places from Booleroo Centre Laura Wirrabara and surrounding towns notes multiple service members killed in action and others listed as on active service. Includes individuals from Port Pirie Booleroo Centre Wirrabara Melrose Melville Fradd and Laura with camp and hospital entries. The document names many servicemen across towns and units and records their statuses during the war.

Pra C Allen Booleroo Derr A H Pavey Port Pirie Povey Smith Lvare Pre Clem Ford Laura W R Baker Stone Hut Pre Leu

Wilmingtons Honor Roll list of volunteers and failed enlistments

The notice lists names described as available for service at Wilmington with many accepted and accepted positions. It also notes volunteers not accepted and those signed but failed medical standards including Thomas F Quigley Horace H Hill Frederick W Walter William D Opia Hulsry TI Boucant George H Haley Herbert H Hill Arshia Lohmann Charles Walter William Campbell M Buckley and others from Bangor WIRRABARA Middleton Sizer Jenner Talbot and Blessng.

George H Haley Herbert H. Hill Arshia L Lohmann, Charles Walter William Campbell M Buckley

Schulz W Fotherstoohaugh To Missus

District officials warn that any teller who has left the area will be recalled by friends if named. The note stresses vigilance and remembrance of the departed worker’s identity.

Turner Booleroo Allen Iern Mills” T Schulz

Farewells To Soldiers At Laura Town Hall

A Monday gathering at Laura Town Hall bid farewell to soldiers leaving for King and Empire service. Speakers praised Pte. Kennedy Richardson and Lowry for their service, with presentations to Andrews Kennedy and Richardson and a wristwatch to Kennedy.

Lonra G. Towlwnd Will Kenedy John R Richideau Julio Lowry G. W. Andrews John Richardson Richardson Miebardego Ilias W. B. Amy Detysud Magura Beielf Susiviy Urosa Bosiviy Pos Kennedy Richardsoo Sud Lawry Laura

Fars Wells to Private Andrews Presented by Labor Party

A Labor Party event honors Private George W Andrews with a presentation to acknowledge his service. The gathering, attended by lodge members, discussed contributions and the group’s ongoing support for native service.

Fars Wells Andrews

Woods Great Peppermint Core for Coughs and Colds

Advertises Woods Great Peppermint Core as a remedy for coughs and colds. Mentions product name and general health claims in a dated newspaper style.

Laura Town Hall hosts charity lecture for Red Cross hospital

A large Laura gathering on Friday July 7 featured 6gt Charles H Elliott of the Tenth Balveian with arrangements by the local Red Cross Society for a lecture to aid a convalescent hospital in Woodville. The Mayor opened the event as Sgt Elliott delivered a programme by Barbara Campbell Jane and H P Boncaut.

Eltion Rosor Morphetville Girvt Egypt H.M.A Budi Colombe Aden Suez Canal Alexanria Cario Guiliipoli Heypt Red Gross Society Yaro Woo Red Q Nsa Society Set Elliott Hed Cross Society G Jarvigno G. Barney Thorn Laura Town Hall Charles H Elliott Li Cross Society Woodville

Wood's Great Peppermint Ours for Coughs

From the old medicine line Wood's Great Peppermint Ours is promoted as a remedy for bronchial coughs. The note mentions its peppermint content and intended soothing effect for irritated airways. The product is described with typical patent medicine tone of the era.

Wood

Farewell to Laura Residents Leader Norman Nancarrow

Norman Nancarrow led a July farewell gathering in Laura to honor Mr Navarow a longtime resident and valued worker. Speakers praised his 19 years in town his 17 years with Liv Employ and his faithful service in local organizations. Laura Lodge Oddfellows and local labor party members offered heartfelt wishes for a bright future and urged continued good conduct from the respected townsman.

Labor Party Committee Pro Audiens Moses 'T Quiglay P Buckley J Ace A Hanuigas Lehmann J Venables Alf Comirian Pre Andrews Laura Andrewa Hheie Spuke Pos Andrews Pie Andrews Obay Pio Andrews Hiv Parry Nacional Party Remderst M. Newmen McDonald Nansarson Laura Duckay Club Messra Hollis End Felstoscyence Committee Hollie Boya Scout Committee Drv F. L. Banday J Moody T. P. Winter Ar. H.W. Fox Nancarrow Alver Raminrky Will Mr. Rowland T. Quigley Linea Rom H Kumiauit Ladie Norman Nancarrow Abe Alayer H. G. Rowlan Navoarcow Liv Eervion Wolfare Navcarrow Mia Naucstrow W. H Campbell W. Bills Laura Lodge of Oddfellows Loare Gian Tha Tha Lanrs

Australia Day plans and committee roles listed for Laura event

The notice outlines Australia Day arrangements at Laura including a town hall program with live entertainment and parade. It lists a long roster of committee members for roles such as procession, advertising, sports and amusements, and entertainment guided by the Laura Corporation official names.

Wirraura Australis Day Celebrations Planned

Wirrataca residents in Wirra district announce Australis Day on Friday July 28 with a representative committee led by Dr G H A Mahood president and Mr P Picklevicg secretary. The 1 pm program includes a parade in the oval followed by a patriotic concert and dance at the Institute Hall.

Wirrauara Wirrataca Institute Hall

Appila-Yarrowie Australia Day Plans At Community Meeting

At Appila-Yarrowie a meeting chaired by Mr Si Valys approved an Australia Day event on Saturday in July. A procession of schoolchildren from Wiladonvills Housdale and Pine Creske schools will join the Ineal school children. An afternoon program of sports and attractions is planned and subscriptions are being solicited. Mrs K Wilson and Mim Vera Fatbensioahaw assisted.

Appila-Yarrowle Appila-Yarrowie Si Valys Wiladonvills Housdale Pine Creske Childrem Ineal Aml Yicy Stalla K. Wilson Mim Vera

Murray Town Plans Australia Day on Wedgeway Grounds

Residents of Murray Town announce Australia Day celebrations on Wedgeway grounds set for July 25 featuring a varied sports program. Activities include a mock course and performances by local groups as part of the community event.

Murray Town Murray ‘Town Wedgeway

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