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Newspaper
Laura Standard
Location
Laura, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 20, 1914
Page
4
Hearnes Bronchitis Cure promises rapid relief from bronchial coughs croup asthma hoarseness and chest pain. It claims to prevent chronic cough and consumption when used early and asserts every household should keep a dose, sold by all chemists and medicine vendors.
Cricket matches listed for Manutunes program to be played at the first pub ground. Teams include Wirrabarn Boolaroo Murraytown Wirratare and Booleroo with rounds from August to March, ending with a playoff in March. Notable dates include February 14 and 28 fixtures, with a playoff at end of March.
Friday evening a Liberal Union social at Booleroo Centre drew over 600 residents to hear Premier A. E. Peake. F. McMurtie, JP, chaired with L. O. Loughling and MPs present. speech praised Liberal governance and public works, noting added district interest and peaceful progress under Liberal administration.
Mr Peake spoke to Liberal Union members and farmers in South Australia addressing Socialist efforts to sway agriculturists from Liberalism. He warned of single tax proposals and urged vigilance against encroaching reforms while noting state and federal political timelines and the need to prepare for a potential 4 Federal and State elections. The speech referenced taxation debates, industry impact, and support from local party figures, ending with a communal supper.
A Victorian era ad touts Doan’s Backache Kidney Pills as a remedy for back pain, restless secretions, and sleep loss. Mrs Flavel testifies to improved kidney function and sleep after use, while a general endorsement claims relief for various ailments. Available at 29 per bottle or mailed post price from Foster Maclellan Co, 76 East Street, Sydney.
The honorary secretary W H Wadey addressed theJurisdiction at a recent meeting of The Justices Association of South Avuralis. He urged care in issuing warrants to JPs citing cases of innocent people wrongly punished for lack of oath or formalities. He warned against misusing laws and emphasized that informants may choose a single offense to proceed on.
The article notes a shift in automobile design toward lighter weights, arguing true power comes from weight efficiency rather than raw heft. It asserts lighter cars require less power, benefit from lower maintenance, and perform better on varied terrains, with examples like Ford’s model gaining favor in Australia. It concludes with a reflection on enduring love as a counterpoint to selfishness.
A notice states that printing and publication are conducted by Ruvonz James Ross at the Leora office on Herbert Street Stanford Leora, detailing the location of the printing operation and publisher identity.
Advertisement notice states cheap prepaid adverts for various items and services with rates and payment terms. It mentions births marriages and deaths notices and a sixpence rate for seven words, reflecting a historic classifieds page.
Fragmented text lists several holidays with misread dates including Good Friday April 10 and Easter Monday April 13, King’s Accession Day on a Monday with garbled month, King’s Birthday on June 28 observed Monday, Hours Day in October, Christmas on Friday December 16, Boxing Day Saturday, and Boxing season day Monday. contains many OCR errors and uncertain year references.
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