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Newspaper
Laura Standard
Location
Laura, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 31, 1916
Page
4
A notice from the Recruiting Depot outlines enlistment conditions. It mentions medical examination eligibility, transport tickets, and annual allowances. Specifics include a per annum amount and related terms for the era.
Advertisements claim Hearne's Bronchitis Cure quickly eases bronchitis cough croup asthma hoarseness and chest irritation. It asserts full cures if used early and says no consumption develops when coughs are treated promptly. Sold by chemists and medicine vendors.
The act lists exempt nights for vehicles in 1916. Dates span January February March July September October November December with multiple specified days. The text assigns specific date ranges and months including January 16 to 20 and October 7 to 11 among others.
A fragmented press notice outlines that certain correspondence and meetings will be received and processed by the office. It names individuals and dates, noting responsibilities for reporting and attendance, and references police familiarity and formal tari processes.
The room heard a halting speech as an odd, interruptive pause interrupted the orator while the crowd reacted with amusement. A speaker tried to offer advice and stories about patience and restraint but was drowned out by disruptive behavior and laughter from the front row.
An old advertisement touts Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a swift remedy for kidney and back ache. It claims lasting breath improvement and urges buyers to use genuine Doan's sold by chemists at specific prices with a money-back option.
The Kiel Canal built 1887 to 1895 cost about 7.6 million pounds and later enlarged to 11 million pounds. It links Kiel Bay with the Elbe, with fortifications and strong sea defenses to block canal access, while observers warn ships could threaten German naval power in the Baltic and North Seas.
In Gladstone on Wednesday Justice Boch pau presided over a housebreaking trial. Percy Albert Lowey Guss from Belalin North pleaded guilty to breaking and entering the home of R Nugent and stealing £12 17s 0d. The judge noted the seriousness, sentenced the accused to 18 months with hard labour, and urged reform after restitution. The jury had previously returned a guilty verdict. a separate defendant pleaded not guilty.
The court reviews a case where the defendant is urged to marry the pregnant partner to avert further charges. He consents after remarks from the father and adviser, with the accused posting £20 own recognizance as a condition while a formal indictment proceeds.
The notice outlines stubble and scrub burning restrictions under the Bush Fires Act 1913. It specifies burn windows from October 1 to January 31 and February 1 to October 15, with conditions on strip widths, ploughing, and clearance. Penalties range from £1 to £10.
In a contentious move Langh leads a push to form another Liberal Union committee within the party. The proposal, backed by a majority, aims to consolidate control and streamline the group’s leadership structure.
Reading contains garbled phrases about pubs schools and games with stray quotes and voices. The text hints at social mixing and behavior but is largely indecipherable. No clear event date name or organization can be determined.
A statement from Gorman prisoners captured by Rossi describes trench defenses near Riga. It mentions barbed entanglements, heavy wire, leaf and bower obstacles, tread mines, and a protective “devil's wall” of steel with artificial arms and spools that can telescope to narrow or widen firing ground.
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