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Newspaper
Laura Standard
Location
Laura, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1901
Page
3
Send for samples and prices. Writing paper from 6d per packet, envelopes from 14d per packet, lead pencils from 1d, with ledgers day books account books memo books glass ink bottles ink and pencil erasers. Plain and fancy pen holders, mourning stationery and more in stock.
The Annual report for the year ending May 1901 notes an honorarium, a membership total of 184, gate receipts of 106 pounds, and a show with 611 entries led by horse stock. It reports on dairy, poultry, and machinery exhibits, attendance, finances, and a plan to charge higher admission. Officers, auditors, and committee updates are listed with show date set for September 25.
A meeting of Laura Floral Society subscribers was held on a Saturday afternoon. Present were President J. Curnow Rev J Nancarraw Mr Cross Mr J Curnow B G Blesing Roper N N Waler J P and the Bes. The previous meeting's minutes and balance sheet were read and adopted. The secretary's report showed a thriving show on May 1 and a growing subscription list nearing 219 pounds.
The western gentleman at a hotel table searches a French menu while the waiter asks for familiar dishes. He lists items in broken humor and the waiter collapses, finally offering bacon and candage to satisfy the guest. The scene unfolds as dining absurdities and language mix.
A Newcastle testimonial praises Dr Morse’s Indian Root Pills for indigestion rheumatism and related complaints. The letter from Mr John Chen of King Street Newcastle NSW cites relief after two bottles and notes price and Australasian depot contact in Sydney.
Victoria dispatch reports a February 26 stampede when the Crown Olsizas were opened to the public. Hundreds rushed the area in extreme cold to stake claims and then return to Dawson City to register them at the gold commissioner's office amid rapid priming of titles and rejections.
Report of a frenzied Dawso n opening day as stampeders crowd gates at dawn. Men women and dog teams race along frozen trails to stake claims, with barriers lowered at midnight and hundreds waiting Indian file for the official start.
A 19th century morale piece catalogues traits of women deemed unsuitable spouses. It lists selfishness contempt for others opinions and duties, flirtatiousness, impatience with relatives, vanity, snobbery, harsh judgment of the weak, and a preference for fashion over family duties.
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