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Newspaper

Laura Standard

Location

Laura, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 16, 1917

Page

3

Local Electorate Divisions Rally For A Poynton

Voters prepare for a federal election as divisions align with Hon. A Poynton amid Labor and Liberal activity. The United Labor Party weakens ties, while the National Labor Party edges closer to forming a triangular race with Liberal and Official Labor candidates. Local committees meet in Beinkeworth and Strapley to discuss affiliations and strategies.

Beyween Pandidates Official Labor Party Snd National Labor Party Tasbor Parti

Port Germein Race Meeting Draws Township Crowds

The Port Germein gathering on Wednesday March 14 drew a fair crowd for a pirate themed sports day. Officials praised proceeds to the Repatriation Fund while celebrating community effort and local business turnout despite weather. Notable figures and steady support marked the event.

Germein Pammiy T. P. Hull Laure Georgs Hanmp Ravin Pane Childerck Flylig Handi Gelbside Childwicka Georges Im Mr. Bharp D. McKen Hy Gil Divay Clark A. E. ‘Trowattha Bavors Gandiespoor J Dally A. Warths B. M. Bavors T. Miller Rensatar Uyerwen Peste Baroovs Mozh

REPATRIATION TRIAL STAKES AT MURRAY TOWN

Horse racing events include the RepTraternity Trial Stakes and La France Trots with entrants such as Epic Ben, Commodore King, Rag Ada, and Chisel. Races cover about one mile to two miles with several owners and trainers named. results show Walking as a factor and a mix of bleeds and withdrawals noted.

Mme. W. Ducks

Lights On Vehicles Act ATS For 19 a7

The brief notes action on vehicle lighting requirements under the 19 a7 statute. It outlines that enforcement or consideration of the act is pending further guidance and details remain sparse in the available excerpt.

Public Holidays and Observances List

A garbled OCR list of holidays with scattered dates includes New Year’s Day Jan 1 Foundation Day April 6 Christmas Day December 25 and Commemoration Day December 28, with other entries mentioning Pridsy and Birthday and Eight Hours.

Wal Apt

Laura hosts Mid-Northern Agricultural Bureau conference

Laura held the Mid Northern branches conference on Thursday March 8 with about 1000 attendees at a social hosted by the Laura Branch. The event featured speeches by Professor A J Perkins and Laura officials, praise for local agriculture, and notes on district prosperity and farming experiments, including dry farming trials and deep ploughing observations.

Laura The Agricultural Bureau R Lines A. J. Perkins G. Quinn Jeff W. Bills J. T. Finnis Advisory Board of Agriculture George Jeffrey C. H. Tuckwell D. F. Laurie

Laura’s Charms At North Conference Dinner

At a social for visitors and delegates to the Northern Conference of the Agricultural planning region on March 6, R. E. Lines of Gladstone delivered a toast on Laura, praising the town and trade amid his travels through South Australia and Victoria.

R. Lines W. Robinson Crystal Brook Belgium Polgianis G. Quinn P. J. Curnow Wirrabara Advisory of Agriculture A. J. Perkins Perking Laura R.E. Lines Gladstone W. Nts P. T. Bowker Laura Branch Messrs R. F. Lines W. Bowman R. J. Rose Lucerne Lavra Focal Ranch Commonwealth Broken Hill Corporation of Boogoolie South Australia W. Bills Sperous Laura Standard Mount Remarkable Agriculture Department Melrose

Deep and shallow cultivation debate at Laura conference

E G Blesing of Laura presents a paper at the Mid Northern Agricultural Bureau conference on depth of cultivation. He argues deeper tillage increases yields, cites 6 inch depths as beneficial, notes initial horsepower costs but long term ease, and recalls 50 years of practice backing deep cultivation.

E. G. Blesing Laura The Agricultural Bureau Marrahel

Fragmentary OCR Item From Dated Local Page

A partial readable line cites a local page item with names and places in garbled form. The text hints at a community notice or brief item, but specifics are unreadable and no clear action or outcome emerges.

Foreign Secretary Ends Night With A Test Interview

In a playful scene the Foreign Secretary, weary from international issues, conducts a late night dictation in the library for a youth reporter. The youth explains the piece is a test interview for a new School of Journalism amid a casual after midnight exchange.

Foreign Secretary New School of Journalism

Fragmented exchange hints at broken engagement in mangled text

Fragmented OCR lines describe a dispute over engagement terms and a torn middle sign. Names, dates, and places are unreadable. The readable snippet suggests a negotiation about clothing costs and a shared symbol of engagement without full context.

Frontline Mounted Charge Captures Trenches in Egypt

A Burra district soldier recounts a dramatic raid near Magdalela where mounted troops charged entrenched positions, took 1,890 prisoners, a battery of artillery, and 1,000 rifles. He notes several wounded comrades and near-misses, with the unit receiving high praise from the GOC and a celebratory mood despite harsh marching and rain.

Burra Egypt Weiting Magdalela Frank Ken Reg Bill G.O.C Outpost

Casabianca Hero Casabianca and the Boy of the Orient

A historical note on Casabianca the Corsican and heroism of Captain Luce de Casabianca and his son during the French naval battle. The boy, ten, refused to abandon his father and died with him, holding on as the Orient burned.

Mes Heman Luce de Casabianca Luce de Casabiates Orient Casablanca

A Word With Women About Kidney Troubles

A dim portrayal urges women to try Hackache Kidney Pills for kidney related pains and urinary disorders. It cites a testimonial from W Alchin of Moyletown Jamestown describing her daughter's long illness and relief after taking Doan's Backedy Kidney Pills and later complete cure, warning readers to ensure genuine product purchase.

Wolven W. Alchin Berkley St. Moyletown Jamestown Auklen Dean Fu Tae Servet Dana

How to Help Your Town

A dated exhortation urges locals to support town growth by writing about it, circulating the paper, and patronizing local printers and shops. It advocates courteous outreach, reliable leadership, and keeping money in the community to foster positive impressions and durable prosperity.

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