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Newspaper
Laura Standard
Location
Laura, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 21, 1916
Page
4
A wartime speech from Buckingham Palace appeals to all classes to answer the call and join the fight. King George VI emphasizes sacrifice and unity as Britain and its allies strive for victory and enduring peace.
The Prime Minister W M Hughes urges the empire and allies to marshal full strength for victory and lasting peace. He calls on Australians to join the front with 16 000 reinforcements monthly and 50 additional troops to form new expeditionary units.
Government declares creation of the Australian Soldiers Repatriation Fund to support returning soldiers. It enables those unable to fight to regain livelihood, aiding reestablishment in civilian life, with funds drawn from the Commonwealth and states under interstate conference decisions.
The Governments urge contributions in money or kind to the Australian Soldiers’ Redemption Fund. Readers are asked to support troops with gifts over one to three years, through banks, city authorities, or state war committees. Officials list contact points in Melbourne and capital cities across Australia.
A reader recalls being advised to use Doan's Ointment for insect bites and irritation. The endorsement highlights relief and urges purchase, mentioning brand name and chemists.
The report summarizes twelve months of Red Cross work in Appila Yarrowie. It praises local residents for furnishing comforts to soldiers and urges the few still not joining to support the Loyal Indies and Red Cross efforts. It lists subscription totals and names, noting continued community support and branch activities for aiding wounded and marching troops.
Public notice outlines exemption nights from the Lights On Vehicles Act with dates in April October and November. Citizens are invited to submit news items for The Laura Standard by Wednesday for publication and to sign with name for good faith though unsigned signatures will not be published.
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