Lady Galway Club House and YMCA Army Work Visit
On Thursday E J Copley led a visit to Melrose for the Lady Galway Club House and YMCA Army Work. In the Melrose Institute audience heard about YMCA support for soldiers at home, abroad and in training camps, with donations listed and an appeal for funds to extend convalescent accommodation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Copley
B J. Bose
Molrose
Lady Galway Club
Vmca Army
Hm.c.a
Mra. W
B. J. Boap
G. A. Bail
Haley Beach
Laura
Melrow
Gaure
Y.M O
Hlontey Bosch
Bull
Al.c.a
Hel Davin
BJ. Copley
Gare
M.C.A
Lady Galway
Henley Beach
Lanvo Wes
Pravout
Honlay Beach
Pte
Dupley
Wari
Psymout
Bie Addiew
Boreas
Egypt
Gallipli
Fis
Copley
FE. J. Ross
Sarre Mae Ita
Mary Mores
Reak TV
Keane
Doreen Jeska
Marjory Jacks
Wilmington
Ledy Galway
MCA
B.C J. Young
A. Mateus
Fae Bou
Giavited
Tanga
Hbr
Aed
B. Gromes
W. J. A. Calg
Cuno
T Nees Reel
Avetemnon
Aira R. Coll
A. Stephens
Sad Mee Bauer
Sabines
Australia Day Anniversary Arrangements Details
Local committee outlines plans for Australia Day celebrations in Lana with roles for Mayoreide convener and various subcommittees. Tickets set at sixpence for grounds access with free admission, and a party for returned soldiers discussed. A meeting of ladies of town and district scheduled at the Town Hall for July 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Winterbottom
3.4
Boldives’ Pang
Lana
Etuots
Australia Day Funds Aid Soldier Dependents in SA
The SA Soldiers’ Fund administers assistance through government bodies and Adelaide City Council. Grants support war service dependents including widows orphans and disabled veterans. Applications are reviewed by a special sub-committee and interviews with soldiers and dependents are held to assess needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Australia
Tiane
S.A
Wich
Adalaide City
Commonwealth
Femt
Wwo United
Acti Bn
Avengers
Om Activ
Depenloot
Nosama
Atkinson
Res Fund Figures Show Soldier Dependant Support Details
Fragmentary report outlines the State War Fund assisting families of soldiers discharged or killed in service. It covers pensions, artificial aids, medical costs, and administration salaries totaling around £11,400 for the period, with funds allocated to dependants and incapacity needs.
Dessert Me Dentists Wisdom At North Country Visit
A historical notice extols Lewis J Bille a northern dentist and urges patients to seek a qualified local dentist. It emphasizes his diligence on every trip to Laura and argues country residents benefit from a properly qualified practitioner living nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis J
Exara
LAUBA BOYS IN EGYPT DESCRIBE DESERT FIGHT AND LETTERS
A World War I era letter from Maa Brie Bouman in Lora recounts Light Horsemen in Egypt. The message describes football matches, visits to Heliopolis, and lively talks about Gallipoli. It details a night attack on a Turkish camp, captures, and destruction of wells before returning to camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brora
Maa Brie Bouman
Lora
Cano
Zioe
Light Lorse
Sud
Aastr
Bill Acott
Bob
Heliopolis
England
Gallipali
Bin
Ile Janko
Australian Heroes Killed in Action
List of Australian service members reported dead or missing in action with notes of death at sea in Port Pirie and hospital deaths. Names include C Allen Boalaros Centra Cor A B Sisvey and many others across multiple towns. The bulletin catalogs personnel on active service or in camp at Laura and details several fallen or wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pwo
Allen
Boalaros Centra Cor
Sisvey
Port Pirie
Wade Wirrebara
William Gretiam
Melrose
Appilla Tarrowrie Local Note Names Participants
A fragment lists numerous names including Wilandt A W Frascis TW EJ Chambera E W Wilcett W 4H Slartin 8 Saycha BEETALOO J Mills R Mills Jan M Ward WJ Semmens Er Billinghurst Welter Fradd Melville W Fradd Fol Burges red Burgess Oliver BK Watson Clarence J Winterfield, indicating a community or organizational roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appilla Tarrowie
Wilantt
Chambera
Wilcett
Slartin
Saycha
J Mills
R Mills
Jan
Ward
Semmens
Billinghurst
Welter
Fradd Melville
Burges
Red Burgess Oliver BK Watson
Clarence J Winterfield
Honor Roll Inscribed on House Kill at Wilmington Post Office
A list titled Honor The following sma has been inscribed upon House Kill and then placed at the Wilmington Post Office. Names include Ad Nelson W B Nelson HE Jacobs BJ Heart DL foithousa F Merritt LG Brown A Dennis F H Cottrell LG Brandon W A Dunstan FG Anghey WA Clarke PF LPonna E WOcodenough FE Gogler RJ Heron RUF Jonas MB Hoskins C5 Sica LHumphris HC Lehmann Hi Holthoas A Manning AC Aughry Linklater V Lethbridge Geo. L Dann EO Curlyon Jd Howard M Gray & Abernethy C Bbei Mt Broadbent B Sob.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington Post
Nelson
Jacobs
Heart
Foithousa
Merritt
Brown
Dennis
H Cottrell
Brandon
Dunstan
Anghey
WA Clarke
Lponna
Wocodenough
FE Gogler
Heron
Jonas
Hoskins
Sica
Lhumphris
Lehmann
Holthoas
Manning
H Carter Natan
Enlistment Delays From Medical Standards
The list shows volunteers who signed for enlistment but cannot join due to failing the medical standard. Names include WIRRABARA, JK Middleton, L Sizer, J Jonver, TL Talbot, V Blesing, W BR Meckie, Wonds Grass and others. note wording is unclear and fragmentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tha
Voyage and War News From Fremantle to Egypt and Back
A wartime letter describes voyage to Fremantle and Suez, shipboard life, battle ship practice, and illness onboard. It notes 87 officers, 49 sailors, many invalids, and a homeward calm crossing. The writer hints at further service in England and France, and asks prayers for friends in old parishes. Children’s cough remedy ad ends the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rmn
Fremantle
Colombo
Collabo
Sora
Guiro
Sud
Thres
Osiro
Tha Pyramids
Vie Tombe
Gordons
Marsan
Atc
Loaschare
J Wi
Jain
Inev
Egypt
Cairo
Steaihaibyo
Engin
Cape
Salisbury Plain
Aldersbur
Fravco
Wirrabara Hit By Gale And Heavy Rain On Wad Wednesday
Severe gale and heavy rain struck Wirrabara and Wad Gendon day with roofs ripped from Union wheat stacks near the goods sal e rail yard debris hurled across lines. Farmers Union stacks were re-roofed and a railway yard injury reported to Mr L Groucke while volunteers and recruits returned home on leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wirrabara
A. Farmers Union
Bhoitiy
Uuion
Mesore Joto Daring & Son
Mevars Jacsen Bell & Co
Aswan
L. Groucke
Farmers Union
Loval
H. Peancia
B. H. Northcott
Snmp
Wirrabars Vilanes Committee
Tuxi Tut
Mabier
Chaplains Experience Sends Message From Egypt Front
A fragmentary wartime note describes Rev T Percy Wood formerly of Genre now posted to a front line assignment. He recounts recent Egypt service and an impending embarkation aboard the transport Burambah from Melbourne. The message recalls a dangerous tipover incident and orders for caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Wood
Genre
Wakeham
Lacre
Au Falcone
Egypt
Burambah
Melbourne
Morpheville Camp to Gallipoli lecture aid appeal
A fund raising event at Morpheville entertains guests with HL Elliott sharing wartime experiences. Proceeds support a Red Cross Hospital cot in Woodville and a Lady Galway Club House project. Notes mention Sgt Nilioto and broadcasts from Kangaroo Island. Elliott receives prolonged applause at lecture close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HL Elliott
Lure Town Hall
Lady Galway
Ledre
Ted Crow Srcmty
Red Cruse
Woodville
Laare
Nilioto
Kwarog Island
Biliott
Lote
Kealigg Island
Elliott
Columoy
Notice on Forwarding and Publication Procedures
A formal press notice outlines forwarding rules for advertisements to The Laura Standard. It states signatures must show good faith, items must be forwarded to the office, and all contracts and alterations must be received by Wednesday before publication. Public meeting notices and formal invitations are mentioned with emphasis on timely reporting.
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M.ga
Rej
A. W. Adsws
Yonor
A. G. Welngton
T. P. Winter
M. Newman
K Pe Htertisne
J. Reso
Comronor
Pea
Sootsher
H. G. Rowland
Messrs
W. EL. Campbell
T. W. An
Gen. A. Pisitfor
Entertainment
Magsra I. M. Dilla
Goa Yonor
Walter
F. J. Bundey
LL P. Bouonus
J. Moody
Tor Park
Booroola
Schaal Childran
Lanre Heetaloo
Stone Hui
Hal
Ologk
G. Bandey Be
Chist Bodeoracy Sc Toon
Uhowgh Sr. Winterbottom
Lauba Boys
Moelvills W Fradd
Bestaloo
William T
Alan M Campbell
Jenkiva
Cecil O Lehmann
R Muirhead
Frank B
Ruconfeldt
Robert C Suman
Thomas Buckley
Gordon Poukburnt
Richard Spmuus
W J Lowe
FA Woods Sen Mollor
Walter Selick
Tacnard Badian
Keith Shepherd
Hick
Groves
Sibly Ian
Wolee
Harry Laz
Douglas Meio
All Wingent
McDowall Ecrousuion
Ki Milington
Keid
Pit Usindsiek
JK Mitchell CG
Bangor
L Mackie Pre
B. Turner D Turner Albaer Joyce Edward Puddy Walter Turner
Claeko
Sorrow
Willicow
Slea
Elia Eric M
Willington
Andrews Arthur Davis
Willam Webb
Charlon
Arthur Jones
Ernest Sheppard
John E
Girdham H Ward
W ‘Brennan
TA Jones
Chidiow
Bottoo
EB Buchanan
E Sloane
Wade
Carrothery
Martin J Dockington
Beetaloo
Stone Hut
Henry Baker
Norman Craig
Jan Connell
Peter Connall
Roy Bmith
Horace JS Groves
David R Milner
Woolridge Lerod
Michael H Collins
H Fuallee
Baldvole
Clacko
Hawke Lawley
John Gaghan
Chris Gaghan
John Stutley
Per J. Barna
IB Nettle
Arthur Goo Clarke Bay
Michael Harold
McGann
Norman Brooks
Behols
Lawley
Mulia
Parone
Barrie
Fall
Blesing
Meckie
Aisbiet
Uw Os
District News
Jane
Morphetville Canp
Gallipoli
Laura Standard Office
Stationery
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