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Newspaper
Laura Standard
Location
Laura, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 20, 1914
Page
1
The rainfall tallies show February with 6 points, March 101, April 49, May 42, June 71, August 273, September 898, October 249, November 96, December 2. Notable high totals appear in September and August, with sparse amounts in winter months.
Weather and rainfall statistics are presented for Laure ia T and surrounding periods. The data show monthly averages and specific daily readings, including rainfall amounts and barometric pressure notes. Notable entries include December 22 observations and January 27 1913.
General information for Laura Post Office includes mail closes for Adelaide and Southern Office at 10 15, intermediate offices at 3 pm, and office hours from 8 30 am to 6 pm. Money Order service 8 30 am to 5 pm, except Saturdays 1 pm book closes. Free Reading Room open daily from 9. Public notices mention postage rates within the Commonwealth and overseas rates, with details on 1d and 4d charges. Local librarians listed include G Bundey and W A Ontapkeil.
A fragmented note references The Laura Standard and Pioneer pamphlets produced by Central Printing for agricultural audiences. It mentions printing details, tax acts, and local notices, with garbled names and phrases. The fragmentary text hints at postal distribution and publication in Ram Davie area.
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