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Newspaper

Laura Standard

Location

Laura, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 05, 1916

Page

3

Assne Day Observed With School Event and Choir

Distrist News Bangor reports Assne Day observed locally with a school event and evening dance. Mr BP Blesing chaired the gathering as Aphooluildeau offered vocal pieces and Mr Hucket led revivation. School performances included a display about the New Zealand Expeditionary Force voyage to Gelipoi on Ay al 26, 1015, followed by duties by the ladies who presented buckets.

Wf School BP. Blesing Tha Aphooluildeau Mfr Hucket Matray Lown Addrewson Shuirwan Zaland

Melrose May Day Farewell and War Troop Notes

Reports from Melrose on May Day events. Troop officers thanked for service, injuries from a town gathering described with care, and medical aid provided by Dr McGlaetan. A farewell included speeches, awards, and prayers. A note on mining amber suggests distant economic activity.

Untitled School Program At WIKBABARA Forest

A largely attended event at WIKBABARA FOREST on May 10 featured a school program for graduates enlisting in service. The program included readings recitations and speeches by friends and the presenters.

Momre A

New Education Act and Orchard Yields Reported

The article notes SMesdwmas A. M. Pot and A. Wade key figures amid the new Education Act. It mentions the feast season ending, most apples picked, and thousands of cases needing market, with cheap southern grown fruit arriving. Currents produced well, some growers shipping several tons of dried fruit.

Wade

Appila Yarrowie Day Held At Public Hall

Aurao Day celebration took place Saturday afternoon at the public hall. Residents contributed to a tea stall organized by W J Lines and others. Proceeds of £18 were raised for district needs, with Giles listed among participants and Most G Warstona G Eisoy as grantors.

Publia Hall G. Warstona G. Eisoy W.J. Lines

Missia Perkiva and the Busy Street Poster Scene

A fragmented account describes Missia Perkiva on a sidewalk near a wall plastered with posters. A figure named Sud points at a picture while passersby stop to comment, praising a mysterious remedy amid curiously garbled text and names.

Missia Perkiva Sud Sli Ile

Farewells to Soldiers at Pubic Gathering

A large group gathered Wednesday evening April 27 for farewell rites honoring Roy Baker Ray Maus and Albner Sarith. The event featured a meal and display of thanks, with attendees including community members and local organizers.

Roy Baker Ray Maus Albner Sarith Tdiwes Momo Jesae Gilson Bowunia Bouin Gillette Wooldridge

Unclear Text fragment from a Railway Farewell Notice

Fragmentary OCR passage mentions a farewell at a railway, names several individuals and a circuit, notes a train leaving the station. Details are garbled, with missing dates and clearer context unavailable.

Farewell social marks end of Nubbay event

A farewell social at a hotel on April 87 featured a five program evening with three middle acts and several performances. Cameron and others presented items while vocal numbers and musical works entertained attendees. A supper was provided by the Indies club with light humor and music concluding the event.

Cameron Leo Spol Mis Wadhwa Fendt Igaly

Municipal notices and correspondence on rubble removal and car regulations

Resident Zugiveer's Office reports on rubble clearance from railway property. Mayor H. Rowland, Town Clerk W. H. Campbell, and others review donations from Jameswwn Hopital Com minat shanking Oyaucil and the Municipal Association's stance on motor car regulations. Secretary Orowo Lande notes that Simpron & Guus tender accepted.

Zugiveer Laadved Hopital Comminat Shanking Oyaucil Municipal Association Noanang Rayeived Orowo Lande Simpron & Guus Tender

Council Meeting Notes On Tax and Lighting Adjustments

Fragmented report shows a municipal council discussing sanitary rate remittance tied to a newly installed septic tap system. A motion, carried, changes meeting time to 7:30 during winter months. Local officials update on lighting projects and street pole inspections amid funding concerns.

Laura Baptis Sunday School Anniversary Observed

Fragmentary notes describe a church event at Pine Park with teachers and scholars, detailing awards, promotions, and teaching staff. The piece mentions Mr. Lewis, Mrs. Water, and several pupils, noting prize decisions and funding contributions.

Mission fund report reveals year income and deficit

Presented by Mr W G Pledge the general income amounted to £54 4s 8d with expenditure of £20 9s 11d leaving a credit balance of £13 17s 8d. Addresses on Sunday School work and parental responsibility were given by the Reverend C Cirvosao Grinahan Binus and KE B Tarner.

Foreign Missions Children's Hospital W. G. Pledge Sanday School Reve. C. @ Cirvosao Grinahan Binus KE. B. Tarner

British Red Cross Society April Knitwork Report

The local Red Cross branch reports April knitting output with dozens of pairs and items donated by many members including Mesdames Koipert, Samwell, Hushea, Carvaso, Rowland, Rose, Campbell, Stockly, McDonald, Moody, Porter, Sloan, Holland, and Mitchll. Proceeds from a Layne Whoxpinnw concert fund April activities. stockings, mittens, and yarn gifts distributed to sub clubs. demand for socks remains high and knitting circle details given. Volunteers, proceeds, and upcoming drives noted with nursing clamp and secretarial contact for Misa H Pelatead.

Mesdames H. J. Koipert Clow Pira W. Samwell G. L. Hushea G. Porter E. Sloan E. Holland Fulotead Voris Smith Hizel Gunnie Nancer S. Symurdy Ethel Mitchll Bataklon Mes al G. Roward Sin B Poies of Weks Bess Joe Boyw Brom Layne Fin Homo Clive Fords Misa H. Pelatead

Freredsod Attends Sel School Meeting Trial

The meeting recounts a tense dispute over land and school property. Officials including Mr Wall Barusry oversee the proceedings while Barnbury and Lewis face charges tied to evicting structures. A masked, improvised oversight body governs the area amid a reshaping of municipal duties.

Atten Laues Echool Landicapper Woonuna W Gallaroun Teschoe Wall Barusry Burni Wensia Safmeac Jadavompat Ligue Eos

Paper famine prompts rush to order writing paper

In the wake of a paper shortage, printers warn publishers and households to place orders promptly for writing paper and envelopes. The notice highlights price hikes, stock concerns, and potential substitutions as supplies dwindle, urging readers to act quickly to secure necessities and avoid delays.

Australian Heroes Killed In Action In Australia

A long list of names notes soldiers reported killed in action and in service, with many places and units named across Australia. The roster includes Pte Allow and others with designations and hometowns such as Wirrabara Melrose and Bangor. The notice records deaths at sea and active service status, reflecting a broad roll of service members and associated towns.

Australian Soldiers' Rehabilitation Fund Appeal

An Australian government appeal outlines a fund to aid repatriation and rehabilitation for indigenous and other returning soldiers. The message urges citizens to support the fund to assist those unable to work and to stabilize dependents and communities after service.

Unclear volunteer enlistment notes from 19th century list

Fragmentary OCR shows repeated phrases about volunteer enrollments not accepted. The readable portions name multiple individuals including Barns, Phonias F, Walter, Hilary Bowe, George JH, Herbert Wu, and others. Content is garbled and lacks coherent events or dates.

Lata Phoinas Borsee Hill Allen &. Pfictior Roy Kater Ventor Walter Willian D. Opia Hilary Bowe George JH Ney Herbert WU Hilt Auvihie Mharies Walter

Honor Roll of Wilmington Mimes and Wartime Unity

The list names mimes inscribed on a Heard ill in Wilmington with long prose praising soldiers. The passage blends a commemorative roll with a national wartime appeal, invoking governments and war councils to support veterans and families. The text references Australian soldiers, government leaders, and wartime mobilization efforts, signaling a period of consolidating national gratitude and policy for returning servicemen.

Fragmented OCR notes on a political movement and legal actions

The readable text includes mention of a commission or attorney general and a case tied to a potential death, with references to a meeting in FeNORy and regulatory debates. It also hints at a separate group described as pushing a reform or movement, using charged language about protection and control.

Unclear historical rattle of river event and speeches

Fragmentary OCR depicts a ceremonial moment praising King Patar and a victory tied to Crowell and a river crossing in a harsh, archaic tone. The text is garbled with many misspellings, making exact names and places uncertain but hints at a public spectacle and contested leadership.

Patar Crowell

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