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Newspaper
Laura Standard
Location
Laura, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1917
Page
3
District Council of Port Germein and Acting Clerk issue notices for meetings dates and times in July listed for multiple entries including venues and deadlines. Rangers will act against owners of unlisted logs and cattle following the above notices.
A local farewell committee organized a gathering with the Kuusing Chole presenting woollens. Mr. T Wayland spoke for Vedet Ol Pee, and a memorial service is planned for the town hall on Wednesday evening with brief speeches and music. Violet Day will be observed and a Memoriam service scheduled for 2:15 to 3:15 at the town hall.
Local Wheat Board actions provoke unrest as Victoris Board installations proceed. Workers report progress with drops clearing yard stacks. private Hallivin to be returned to his family. A gathering at the yard honors Private Sullivan and pledges to uphold national honor despite tensions.
The Crystal Brook District Council held its Saturday meeting in the Council Chamber. Attendees included Geo Davidson and J Forgan, with apologies from Cr Ag. Budget notes covered overdue rate fines, dog licenses, poundkeeper accounts, and town lighting. A deputation addressed electric light installation. subscriptions and printing orders were noted for The Snars Standard and the Commercial Printing range.
Readable data shows rainfall totals for Mountany with January values around 169 and February 147, plus an April entry noted as BS Mey a.
An eyewitness testimonial promotes Dawn's Kidney Pills as a cure for backache and kidney issues. Bowen describes six years of relief after using the product, with claims of no return of symptoms and complete recovery. The ad cites Foster-McKulling Co marketing, pricing at 29 per bottle or 158 for six bottles, and urges readers to send for delivery.
The Laura and District Australis Day Anniversary Committee seeks cash and color donations for the Soldiers Fund. They aim to raise £500 and ask for support from the community, with funds received or promised to be welcomed by the secretary. Public holidays list includes New Year’s Day Foundation Day and King’s Birthday.
The Booyoolie Agricultural Society met at Laura Town Hall on a fine Saturday, June 23. Vice president J F Roennfeldt presided in the president’s absence, with a small attendance due to seeding weather. The balance sheet showed a total of £425 15s. 0d income and £416 6d expenditure. The secretary reported on 1916 17 activities, noting a small overall surplus and the success of the 44th show. Elections elected officers and subcommittees, with plans for a future autumn show discussed and tribute paid to deceased patrons H W Hughes and R C Sunman.
A review of audited accounts shows relief payments for the twelve months to March 31 1917 total 10 687 16 8 with 14 077 1s for dependents of active service and other sums. Administration costs total 2 089 7s 10d or 6 8 per cent of relief with salaries 1 222 6 3d and other expenses 867 2d. The fund deposits surplus with the South Australian Government at a fixed rate, available on demand.
The Laura Branch of the British and Foreign Bible Society held events on Sunday June 17 and Monday June 18. Services were led by Rev. I Rooney with deputation from the parent society and a United Young People's service at Town Hall. The annual meeting at the Baptist church followed with E G Blesing as chairman and Archdeacon E J Nash absent on Port Pirie duties. The report notes 42nd Latvian Branch year with £739 5s 1d raised, highlighting late member C J Walter and strong public support despite tight finances.
The report records collections totaling £10 1s 6d with thanks to volunteers including replacements Mrs Wakeham and Miss Lander Kimily. Rev I Rooney Fa J.S. spoke on religious work in heathen lands and soldiers in camps. Officers elected include President E G, Treasurer G Bundey, and Secretary W H Campbell with daily collectors noted.
Reports from the Australian YMCA reveal social work aiding returned Australian soldiers in London and major centers. Volunteers run day and night patrols to prevent danger from temptations and exploitative liaisons, offering shelter, guidance, and contact with supportive families to reintegrate men discharged from hospital or wandering postfront.
An editorial extols War Savings Certificates and Commonwealth War Loans as top Australian securities. It argues the government is stable, production must rise, and citizens should invest to fund the war, accepting some personal hardship for victory. It urges immediate purchase of certificates.
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