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Newspaper
Laura Standard
Location
Laura, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1915
Page
3
Local Gazette Supplies Sparse War Order Notice
Fragmentary OCR indicates a brief public notice listing a general order forthcoming, with references to measures of power and disruption. The readable text mentions an orderly sequence but lacks specific names, dates, or locations. Further details are unreadable or damaged.
Olympic Pictures Visit and Local Sports Delays
The article notes Olympic Pictures visiting Wirrsbars presenting a variety of pictures with 8 000 feet of film and a star Gla while the hamorcar element was professed. Private D F Day of Wirra bars traveled to Prine Dybs then left for Australien Melbourne by express. The Est allah Hovpial golf event at Port Pirie began with 100 gradlemen from each sow participating but weather forced postponement with play halted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympic Pictures
Wirrsbars
Enudos
Gla
Hamorcar
Suilsnoe
Weariae
D. F. Day
Tate
Wirrabars
Toma
Australien Malbourne
Bondquarties
Port Pirie
Australian Heroes and a Soldier’s Death Reported
A jagged OCR fragment notes an Australian hero and the death of Ste. Roy Watson at a machine gun station. It references Gladstone, urban streets, and wartime public ardors. The text includes stray names, places, and events tied to a broader war effort and local administrative notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rov
Watson
Gladstone
Waternoche
Hollis Wounded at the Dardanelles in War Service
Corporal E Gordon Hollis of Lasra Football Club prominence was wounded at the Dardanelles while serving with the Australian forces. The 28 year old, born in Loare, was attached to the 16 Battalion in Belgium and was aboard the Dragola hospital ship when injured. He had returned home to focus on agricultural recalls and posted military duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Hollis
Mare
Lotter
Ius Coe
J. G. Hollis
Dardanilles
I Bollis
Loare
Lasra
Bt Prior
Weners
Esrops
Soldier Returns to Battle Despite Arm Injury
A soldier stated to be just below the elbow on April 25 after nine days of fighting, the bullet broke his arm yet he remained in good spirits and expected to be back to fighting soon.
Ex Lauba Boy Wounded in Reinforcement Incident
An ex Lauba youth named Poo Is B. Bishop was wounded in an unspecified reinforcement incident. Details are unclear due to fragmented text. The report mentions Bee Reinforot though context remains uncertain.
Wirrababa Branch Agricultural Bureau Meeting Notes
The Wirrababa branch met at the Wirebara Institute on May 29 with 17 members. Mr C H Curnow presided, and a letter from Mr George Quinny visiting horticulturist was noted for June 29. Papers discussed include manure distribution drills and gear designs, with details on Mantey Harris and Masery Harris devices and their applications to local farming needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morthly Meng
Witts, Bara Branah Wae
Wire ‘Bara Institute
Butardly Alay
C. H. Curnow
Jericho
George Quiny
Jo Wae
Wirratmea
Agricultural Barean
Gaerdemsra
Qainn
Medoefal Na Possibla
Massey drill limits and hose usage in field work
The text discusses hose depth control and spacing for drills ranging nine to twenty one, the advantage of the Massey drill for lifting hoses, and the need to avoid burying seed. It notes improvements like substitutes for poles, wears on soil, and chain safeguards, with a mention of a vote and a meeting date January 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massey
Sean Inch
Lt Saga
Laval
Pimma
W. H
Thacke
Julioho
Disturbing Inhabitants On A Saturday Night Episode
A resident testifies that on a June Saturday a man named Patrick Masney disturbed a Mill Street home at about 8 p.m. He attempted entry, was pushed out, and later became abusive. Neighbors intervened. Masney was taken away. The incident prompted a £4 fine or imprisonment option, with police discipline noted. The defendant had previous court appearances for fighting behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.J. Rose
J.P. Patrick Meaney
Stone Flat
Helens Marie Winter
Mill Street Laven
W J Tcookdale
Fondant
Sho Wietauich
Snd
Paddy
Patrick Masney
Conta
Prine
Scouts Revival Progress Amid Empire Support
Owing to natural peril and the European outbreak the movement shows limited active revival. Local committees report progress, with Acting Scoutmaster L Gel Laure troop in charge. Two years of recess await a new parade cadence as the district seeks practical aid from patriots and letters from Egypt boost scout services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diateias Scontummater
Anvegetia Losal
Acing
Beamtmaster
Eos
Incomplete OCR: lacrs aid to troops pledged
Fragmentary text indicates support for troops with public help. Lacking clear names places or dates, the note hints at a general public aid effort and organized assistance to soldiers. Further readable details are needed to specify organizers or actions.
Northern Areas Football Schedule May to August
The Northern Areas Football Association lists match dates from May to August across teams including Gladstone Crystal Brook Jamestown and Laurs. Notable entries show Laure vs ladatone on May 8 and Final events in August with Est Sami Final and Anguat 21 Final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laure
Ladatone
Crystal Rook
Jamentows
Gladstone
Crystal Brook
Taaiestown
Laurs
Lawn Gladstone
Jamestown Ay
Lauria
Crystal Brooke Famentown
Gladstine Tang
Gladstone Laura
Jamestown Jone
Jammantown
Brock Tune
Gladstons Duby
Traore
Jamestowg
Soy Anata
Bork Addie
Jamestown
Crystal Brock
Laura Standard Gold Medal Competition
The Laura Standard announces a Gold Medal for the best player in the 1916 football season. Votes must be via sealed Laure Standard coupons, sent to the Laura Standard Office. Counting occurs after the final Association match, with two referees appointed to count all voting papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lauta Standard
Oe Best
Agra
Cesaou
Fea
Laura Standard
Laure
Lisura Football Club
Laure Club
Lure Standard
Binders Football Association
Ors Football Association
Laure Standard Office
Laura
Leora Standard
Vanson
Finters Football Association Aesthe Rij
Lauba Standard Gold Medal Competition Sees Key Football Match
Tebleat. su ag the bean player io te Laure Fi ball Club in the match played again Gladstone on Junn 12 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tebleat
Su Ag
Io Te Laure Fiball
Gladstone
Laura v Gladstone election candidate list fragment
A fragmented OCR shows a list of names and candidates including Laura and Gladstone figures with multiple initials and partial surnames. The text also presents a long roster of potential choices such as Leo Phibis Waterhouse Read Hampiria and others, suggesting a ballot or committee selection.
Jamestown Match Report Amid Turbulent Wind
The Saturday game at Jamestown faced a strong wind that affected scoring and play. Walter and Faller each found the net as the defense held firm in a tense contest with turnover pressure and uneven chances.
Laura and Jamestown face tough finish as scores vaunt
Laura leads 6 goals 9 behinds to Sameatown 1 goal, with Mellor and Jameson prominent for Laura while Cronin feeds the attack. Crystal Brook visits Gladstone in a lopsided match, Gladstone holding a narrow edge early before Crystal Brook mounts a late surge. Dallman and Hineks star for Crystal Brook with key goalkickers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Brook
Gladstone
Holiday match Tamestown vs Laura ends in rain delay
On Monday January 7 a special train carried about 100 local supporters to Tametown for a match postponed from May 15 due to wet weather. The game remained close, Tamestown trailing Laura after the first half but both sides kept scoring. Final tallies show Laura leading with multiple goals while Tamestown fought hard, aided by officials led by Mr. W. Dolman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamestown
LAURA
Laurevara
Apecial
Tamantown
Daring
Camely Am
W Dolfman
Laure
Plinders Association Notes Local Racing Schedule
The entry lists a series of matches and dates between Wirrabara and Yarrowie teams at Bealoron Centre and Yarrowis. It references several matchups including Sena Mairowe versus Yarrowia Baoloron Centre on June 26 and Bisiraan versus Wirrabara on July 3, with further games on July 10 and around Wirrabars versus Boolars Centre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yareo
Sena
Mairowe
Yarrowia Baoloron Centre
Wirrabars
Wirrabara
Yarrowie
Biotroce
Bealoron Centre
Uly
Bisiraan
Yarrowis
Yarrowia
Mairows
Boolars
Mairens
Gaura Standard Gold Medal Competition Guidelines
The prose describes the Gaura Standard Gold Medal Competition for 1915. It notes a recurring event where a laureate is chosen by votes from coaches within the Toure Standard, with voting coupons and envelopes required. It mentions the Laure Standard Office handling ballots and scrutineers to oversee voting.
Laura 8 Standard Gold Medal Competition Victory
A record notes Laura earned an 8 standard gold medal in the Fundera Football Association event held on June 12. The report highlights the best player in the matoliva game and the competition’s outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fundera
Matoliva
Saturdays Matores Wirrabarry Melrose Team Roster
Roster lists numerous players and clubs with multiple surnames and initials, including Statley, Chollow, Bunce, McKuusia, Loughlin, Webb, Sloe, Bristow, Chamberlain, Williams, Potte, Macnor, FarrwiF, Booleroo, Caviar Team, McGlasohan, Lowe, Lindon, Humpa, Miller, Woode and others, plus sponsors and brief notes on products for coughs and yalds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statley
Arthur LJ Chollow
Carlos E Bunce
Ilington
Gordon
Yukon
Ceasly el Andeone
Richards
McKuusia Do'loughlin
Ducks
Frank Stathey
Briggs
Webb
Sloe
Melennic
Farriwif
Booleroo
Booksoo
Arthur
McGlasohan
Arthur A Lowe
Mille
Arthur NS McKinnon
Wilcott
G Clarke
Fether
Tanhan
I Conen
T Lindon
Deorse Fibig
Humpa
Miler
Yarrowie versus Wirrabara football match report
The piece describes Yarrowie defeating Wirrabara amid windy conditions at Yarrowie with standout kicking and umpiring by Walters. Scorers listed include Ket Qaareor for Wirrabara and Yarrowie with 4 goals 4 behinds. Wirrabara 8 goals 6 behinds. Boats players include Yarrowie and Wirrabara team members. Also mentions Boolero versus Melrose match at Bootroo Oval with Booleros rallying to a 4 goal victory. final score 20 points. Names such as Metross and Peake appear among players and authors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bootroo
Betardny
Jsclerocs
Booleros
Lords
Gosis & Bebinds
Pointe. Ltd
Goel
Bobande Aa
Metross
Roll of Honor Fourramers We Have Yous Freep Von Doviva
Local notice lists multiple clubs and members including Crystal Brook Club Centre Melrose Club and Wirrabara Club with numerous names such as Clarke Morrow Canataa Graham Willare Hood Gilbert Middleton and others in a fragmented roster style from a historical page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melrose Club
Clarke
Morrow
Canataa Bale
Graham
Willare
Giedham Wirrabara Club
Olarke
Hood
Gilbert
J K Middleton Gee
Hant
Shutleworit
Gladstone and Leara meet in second-round clash at Gladstave Oval
Football notes from Gladstone describe a likely tight second-round match against old rivals at Gladstave Oval. Reports praise the visiting team’s confidence and Sadie’s long experience with club arrangements, while a lack of special team planning signals a cautious season outlook. The piece recalls Walter Sellick’s departure and tributes to a popular Laura resident who served in the war era, marking a reflective end amid season setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghalost
Gladstone
Leara
Gladstave
Gladstone Srate
Sadie
Jurucabaw
Faroa
Railways Department
Vila
Lauea
Walter Sellick
T. P. Winter
Easlee Bi Jon
Presen Ab
Tobveco
Hie Fc
Gine
Ju Ae Boon
Laura
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hackett
E. Lander’s
Herbert Street
Ste. Roy Watson
Cpl. E. Gordon Hollis
THE
Darden
Poo
B. Bishop
Crickat
Flinders Association
Botaman
Barrett
Hastings
Chandier
Chikaw
EK Mellor
L Kennedy
Tor
Baker Sn
Fallert
Wellington
I Kennedy
Cole
Wirrabori Ila
Stone
Howling, Quatiricavioy
Bowler
I Chandler
Kote
Fuller
Cunuew
J. Jerlebo
Thie
Masery Harris
Jack
Hopafat
Inde
Lacrs
Northern Areas Football Association
Lauba Standard
Competiton
Lauba
ULMB
Laura v. Gladstone
Portin
Walter
Baccram
Konndy
Hammill
Piper
Grapsrows Trin
Leo
Apt
Phibis
Yatou
Waterhouse
Baupheis
Hampiria
Atkina
Gritidla Pal Thompon
McMahon D
Foreman
K Hobbs
Boba
AC Masters
IJ Hillerd
Phillie McKinnon
Taare
Jamestown Ies
Thissa
Dauen
Town Theu
Acros
Humpkris
Faller
Ander
Minoe
Sellick
Minor
Osle
Tameatown
Laura Agua
Mellor
Blus
Lemons Reading
Sameatown
Bebinda
Inui
Jawortown
Mr. Cronin
O Waltar
Kaouady
Jamesoen
Cronin
Humphers
GLADE
Brook
Ovary
Department of the Game
Ths
Wae Eatollows
Finn Gearter
Bacond Uaartar
Crystal Brook B
Dallman
Crystal Beook
Hineks
Martin
Brisn
Cladstons
Mastera
Jamatown
Tamestawe
Ceale
Gosle
Temantowa
Laure S$ Goale
Pointe
Jimestown
Ma'lish
Dingle
Sach
W Bellale
Plinders Association
VoulNacouron
Wirrabarry
Melrose
Merrnowr Tau
Witesbans Trad
Bristow
K. Chamberlain
Chamerlain
Oslo
Gockburn
Williams
Potte
Macnor
Walters Gava
Scorsa
A Brancie
L Fotharstombaugh
C Clarke
J Barry
Wirrabera
Joe Ong
CB Dole T Cuckburn
W Bpyse
D Rendrick
Roll OF
Honoe
von Doriva
Crystal Brook Club
Onitle
Evane Gilbert
Brive
Gladstone Club
TE Eewney
Georietown Cloak
Welle
Laura Club
Ray L
Bille B
Saumsn We Roote CO
Lehmann
A Feisine Aes Centre Club
Laura Por
Dato Pointe
Van
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