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Newspaper
Laura Standard
Location
Laura, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1916
Page
4
App'l Yarrowie J Daly store keeper Bouleroo Cantre A Sauton Tobas ton etc Wirrabare T Jones storekeeper reflects a damaged OCR with multiple names and roles in a small historical notice. The readable fragments indicate a catalog of individuals and positions.
Prime Minister W M Hughes issues a patriotic appeal urging Australians to join the expeditionary forces as Britain and allies mobilize. He stresses total war footing and asks for fifty thousand new troops plus monthly reinforcements to sustain front lines. He pledges the government and people of Australia stand behind the call to victory and freedom.
The Commonwealth and States authorize creation of the Australian Soldiers Fund to help soldiers who could not fight or return to civilian life. It aims to provide livelihood, land, and employment opportunities, acknowledging the nation’s debt and duty to rehabilitate returning service members.
Acting Prime Minister G. F. Pearce and premiers including Holman Victoria and Theodore Queensland call for 10 contributions in kind to support war efforts. References to Commonwealth bank branches and city mayors appear in a broad call for unity across states.
Notice warns that smoking is banned within twenty yards of any stable hay straw or similar inflammable vegetation from November first to April, except inside a town or when properly covered. Penalty up to £10.
Readers are invited to forward news items for publication. Correspondence should reach the office during Wednesday to ensure publication. Advertisements accepted until 6 pm on Thursdays and alterations must be received by the Wednesday preceding publication. Public functions updates require pre tickets or notices. non attendance may be noted if notification was received.
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