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Newspaper
Laura Standard
Location
Laura, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 21, 1916
Page
3
The readable text fragment reflects ceremonial or obituary language with garbled phrases. No clear names, place, date, or event details are discernible to identify a specific person, organization, or occurrence.
A report from the Army Department discusses santle and pier work in the Lady Galway Howse and Hanley Beach districts. Senile J Copley, linked to Returned Soldiers, is noted in connection with the project which follows celebration events and seeks voluntary contributions to support the undertaking.
A fragmented report notes a nighttime event involving a group named Gen Pegpeeuiat and mentions cures or remedies. Readable details are sparse, with no clear actions or outcomes.
A district committee outlines plans for Australia Day events in Laura and Wirrabara. The program includes a procession from the Town Hall, a heart song display by schoolchildren, a public declaration at Show Ground, afternoon sports, a patriotic concert, and an evening program with gifts and refreshments.
An official report outlines how the S.A. Soldiers Fund distributes aid to dependents of active service members and widows, with allocations to disabled veterans and temporary relief. The guardianship committee investigates applications, with four subcommittees handling cases, and administration costs amount to a small share of total disbursements.
Residents of Murray Town plan a second Acatralis Day celebration on Wednesday, July 38. A mock court program, sports and attractions will entertain, with invitations to local schools and gifts for a charity sale.
Entra residents will celebrate with an afternoon tea sweets stalls badges buttons and flags for sale. A praying euchre bell and popper event will be held at the Tentitate. Children half price admission applies to the recreation ground.
Subscriptions may be made under the original prospectus dated 1 June 1916 with 10 percent on application and the balance in four installments. 15 percent on 15 August 1916, 20 percent on 15 September 1916, 25 percent on 16 October 1916, 80 percent on 15 November 1916.
The prospectus outlines a 10 percent monthly job payment on application and extended 10 percent monthly from September 18 1910 to May 1917. Subscribers over £100 receive full 13 percent for 1917 with 4 percent yearly adjustments, equating to £4 10s per £100 and £3 11s 4d for 1917. Smaller investments gain 12 months’ interest with delayed payment. the list closes August 1916.
List of individuals including Pte C Allen Booleroo and others from Laura Pte Wirrabara and nearby towns. Notes deaths at sea and in hospital, with active service and camp postings. Mentions multiple names, places such as Laura, Wirrabara, Port Pirie, Stone Hut, and Malroes, with several ranks and affiliations.
The torn page lists Wilmingtons Honor Roll names and mentions The Martyrdom to Norse Cavell. It notes enlistment efforts hampered by medical standards and records a public display in Adelaide with 4 000 oles and a sensational preface. The article comments on film showings and local theatre prices and schedules across Australian towns.
The periodical vinlte of the above company to this district are hailed by picture patrons in segretr of special features and on this visit the programme includes two war pictures. One called The Lights O and another good worthy of heading an ordinary program.
Residents of Laure and Appila Yarrowie faced a Pine Creek flood after heavy rains. The community prepared to minimize damage as the creek rose and embankments held, with damage limited to washed fencing and minor property impacts. The Laure Corporation and Railway Department worked to ease the watercourse and remove risk for later flooding.
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