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Newspaper
Laura Standard
Location
Laura, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1916
Page
4
Hearne's Bronchitis Cure is advertised as available at every chemist and medicine vendor. The notice emphasizes wide distribution and urges immediate purchase. It markets a remedy claimed to relieve bronchial symptoms and improve respiration.
The Australian Prime Minister W M Hughes urges all Australians to join the war effort to secure victory and freedom. He calls for 50 000 additional troops and continued reinforcement as the empire marshals its strength for a swift end to the conflict.
The Commonwealth and States create the Australian Soldiers' Rehabilitation Fund to help returning soldiers and their dependents gain permanent livelihoods after the war. It aims to provide preferential employment and favorable terms to support reestablishment in civilian life, reflecting the nation's duty to those who served.
Notices outline contributions to a national war fund with branches in each state and at Commonwealth banks. Signatories include acting prime minister G F Pearce and premiers from New South Wales Victoria Western Australia Tasmania South Australia and Queensland. A notice also mentions in kind contributions and directions for public support.
Monten Mielde reports from the British front praising close French British cooperation. He notes officers mutual respect and a British Tommy helping villagers, saying diplomacy plus shared resolve ease tensions and emphasize gratitude to French civilians for shelter and support during conflict.
A testimonial style notice touts Doan's Ointment as a permanent cure for piles including itching bleeding and protrusion. It recounts a case from Woll Street North Parade Jamestown and urges pot purchase at 3/9 with an implied widespread success in all ages.
A historical notice lists exempt nights for 1916 across months including April June and December with multiple date variants. It includes stray names and garbled lines, ending with a poetic aside and a publication credit to Rxvsee Janes Ross at the Iowa Standard office.
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