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Newspaper
Laura Standard
Location
Laura, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1914
Page
3
The Executive Committee of the Stanley District Liberal Union held a Wednesday morning session led by W. Morrow. Attendees discussed forthcoming federal and state legislations, price effects on staple goods, and stock shortages influencing market costs.
A brief item notes a historical patent remedy marketed as Woods Great Cure, with mentions of Wor Cougha and Aver Faila, indicating a medicinal claim and limited success or failure in uptake.
District residents note reduced freight offers for stock transfers from dry areas to the south, aiding auctions led by Mosare Sierens and Hell, Peters toward Moonta. Telegraph and telephone links improve outside communication as the Tatoa electric rail extension nears, and local property owner Mr. T. J. Cookbara markets his home block. Farmers welcome buyers while public sale notices draw crowds despite nominal charges.
The club's focal clash between Laie and Gat colonies concluded with Mr W H Heawip presiding as president of the club and donations of trophies. Winners of both events were announced. nonparticipants received consideration.
A club section details the first round results of a recent tennis competition with players and scores in multiple matches. It also notes a Tuesday dance in connection with the local tennis club and a Friday meeting about the Lip Mary Society, chaired by W. Hrangia, planning of future literary gatherings and schedules for Jane and B Lines.
District council names and ward allocations appear with multiple misspellings and fragmented text. It lists Noth Ward Thomas Hincka Hertested and East Ward Thomas W Higgins with additional names like Jobeos Frederick Kscorm and William A Walter as auditors.
A Thursday town hall meeting convened by Mayor K W Dancan formed a Citizens Troop Committee to advance the Boy Scout movement in the district. W H Campbell chaired. F Roonafelds described the purpose and scope, with J J Rose and C Falatoud supporting. The committee includes patrons, officers, and officers, and a meeting was set for Thursday June 18 to finalize arrangements. A local cough remedy Wood’s Great Peppermint drops were also recommended.
The June 6 1914 Port Germmin District Council meeting records numerous agenda items. Readers cover road works openings and closings, rate payments, a wire netting application, bridge and fence permits, and requests from local groups including golf clubs and Molracted institutions. Several motions were granted or held over, with staff and inspector updates and the annual meeting planned for July.
Council discussed multiple motions on road grants and labor for Avconars and road graders. Contracts awarded for Maynsid’a and Lewson wages. bids listed and notices issued for fencing, kerbing, and cricket ground work. Public tender for Wilmington recreation ground works. upcoming meeting and auction notices included.
The Boyoulik Agricultural Society held a November meeting at Lanre Town Hall with large attendance. President and secretary presented the report and balances, noting weather delays and planned building work, a projected credit balance of about £100, and ongoing work for cattle pens, levees, and improved grounds near the rail station.
Plans for a new building were discussed with two bids considered by Mr G Mayorald. The winning tender was from Mr F W Shepherd at £210 with other bids £356 10s £970 15s and £4870 10s. Election of officers followed with J Roanields as President and W H Gemptall as View President. committees were formed to oversee show preparations and opening ceremony by Governor Sir Henry Galway on Wednesday.
A disputed claim of £7 12/6 for chaff supplied is heard with testimonies from W W Barwell for the plaintiff and C A Javaidke for the defendant. Witnesses from Appila and Murray Town recount deliveries in 1912 to 1919. some deny liability, others state payment attempts and relations between parties.
February to June notes document road maintenance approvals. Tenders accepted include spreading gravel on Laure and Stowe Road North Ward at J. David per yard and metal on Appila Road by PL Murray per yard. A paving project on old town street costs £115 per chain. Additional correspondence from the Surveyor General and Chief Engineer discusses compliance and funding.
The article outlines the conditions for awarding a gold medal to the player with the most votes in the Laure Stamford football ballot. Voting coupons must be sent to the Laure Stamford Harbors Section with the label Gold medal voting coupon. Final results will be published in the Laure Standard column in June and August.
Teelest was named the best player for the Laure Club after the June 20 Batucday match. The report highlights Teelest’s performance and contribution in the game.
An uneven Jamestown visit to Gladstone produced a tense display as both teams traded scores. Despite strong play from Jamestown in the second half, Gladstone's pace and defense kept the game competitive, with several standout moments that highlighted the teams' skill.
In a soggy Grorgatown Oval match the Sears and Georgatown clubs struggled amid rain. Georgetown led 7 goals 14 behinds to 7 goals, while Lascx and Goalkickers Lowa Anderson and Ascott starred for the losers with 2 caps and Paller adding a single goal.
Snapshot of Saturday's Flindere Association basketball action shows Wirrabara leading at half and Melrose pressuring to the end. Detailed ball handling and crowd reactions frame a tense finish with Pinches delivering crucial points and Clarke shining for the opposing side.
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