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Newspaper

Laura Standard

Location

Laura, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 10, 1901

Page

2

Leah the Forsaken in Australasia Theatre Tour

A highly successful tour through South Australia features the Wilson Forbes Dramatic Co presenting Leah the Forsaken. Ada Lawrence and Wilton Forbes receive praise for vocal range and emotional acting, with strong support from Terence Goodwin and others. The company’s Laura and Leura dates are noted, along with recent performances at Broken Hill and commentary from The Barrine Liner on the troupe’s stagecraft.

Waavs Fossis Dasuno Oo Waat Australis Teemanio Aod Pamertul Agai Sourimk Houth ‘Austratin Leah Laah Na‘ben Iva Adawrance Wilton Forbes Opibiva Mivs ‘Lawrence Wilson Forbes Forbes Gladetone Laura Wilson Forbes Dramatic Co Stex O Forseken Laura Town Toseday Broken Hill Wedieces Towithern Ada Lawrence Terence Goodwin George Ebbamith Frak Cullenane Mr. Edwards Ethel Grist Mary Clive Leura Tona Csbin

Fragmentary Notes on Electoral Paper Shortage

A fragmentary OCR style item notes that the nomination papers and electors forms were blank or short on capacity. It mentions a large area of six thousand square pails and that five of the electoral papers were incomplete or filled poorly.

Bowles recounts cure with Mother Seigel's Syrup claims

Mary Bowles of Kayaga near Maewell Brookie New South Wales describes severe kidney pain and illness cured by Mother Seigel's Syrup after trying doctors and tonics. She states a single bottle eased suffering and prompted her to recommend the remedy to acquaintances. The witness endorses the product as brought from England and widely used locally.

Poisnne Macy Bowler England Australia Mother Seigel Mia Mary Bowles Kayaga Maewell Brovie N.s.wv Bowles Het Mauwerbrikk TPKE

Sympathetic stock trends and federation era remarks

The article surveys stock prices rising in the Kopunda Herald style and notes prices for meat, while musing on federation and Commonwealth celebrations. It mentions political shifts with Mr Homburg as opposition leader in SA Parliament and a satirical cartoon about nationhood.

Kopunda Herald Thunly Homburg Gumeracha Jentina

Fragmented Colonial News on Wine Trade and Elections

Fragmented text records discussion of colonial wine displays and English-made items, comments on Australian trade, and a blunted note on the Tasmanian political scene. It mentions O Ballny MP and Federal elections, with references to arcs of arcadia and aristocracy reactions, plus remarks on parliamentary figures and recent political shifts.

Astor Tata Ata England Thoesenie Wittaralay O'Ballny Uasmeyia Tolestrut Trouova Arcadia Bretuien

Unclear ad text calling out health cures and prices

Fragmentary advertisement from a 19th or early 20th century paper touts Lydia Bout Pills and a long list of ailments. Names include The More's Lydia Bout Pills and The WH Conistock Cay Ltd. It references an Australian depot at 54 Willotrert Sydney and pricing in a partial, error-filled OCR.

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Investiture at Laura Lodge No. 3% in Masonic ceremony

The ceremony at Town Hall Laura featured W M Rev Arthur E Green presiding with officers including Wel Bro D Burrivoo P A G B G and J Barrington and many other lodge members listed among the attendees. The event, described with formal ranks and names, reflects a traditional Masonic installation in the local lodge.

W.m.stept Lidge Herbert Niliears Town Hal Laura Mosday W.M Arthur Ei. Green D. Burrivoo J. Barrington Wilson P.G.B He Camphall Cale Bpia H.R. Holder J. Rovbinn Uront Northea A. Be Sree Uetlig Tranesewn Tarot Laylor Becowry Wallaes F. Soca Brawarde Bray Boa PA Herren Mechlin W. B. Mirelull By Chiilie Loudey Lb Guibert

Freemason Ceremony Draws Large Attendance in Town Hall

Tyler district lodge members and numerous visiting lodges attended a recent installation and ceremony. Speakers praised Freemasonry’s spread worldwide and charitable work valued at over £900 daily. Performances by members followed, with praise for Bro. Holder and others. Local MP Lisat attended and expressed cordial welcome.

H. B. Harvay Tyler Bro C. B. Walby Godge Orroran Victotia Tamestown Barunga Snowwwn Gomnéraial Leopold Adelaide W. Harden H.older Gray Sthlowe Haaves Bro Holder Lisat Roberts M.P Tool Giura Alter bin Bunt Africa

Victorian era notice sounds in Sydney letter of testimonial

Fragmented OCR shows a formal testimonial request from Vitaratio Vitadanio in Sydney dated April 6 1900. The writer cites legal or property concerns around Webber’s Vin trio and mentions institutions, addresses in Sydney, and a request for further particulars to A. Palmer, with names such as Verona and Taryn, amid garbled names and phrases.

Wise Propertien Webber Vin Giak Alan Lie Verona Tarnwell Klown Sydney Yellow City

Wirrabers Floral Society exhibit charms at Saturday show

The Wurrabaes Floral Society event drew strong entries with notable displays by B Melville and H W Copay. Judge Mr Clifton Nursery Walkerville praised exceptional blooms, noting the competition and high color and freshness, with Adelaide exhibits also strong though slightly behind the city in bloom quality.

B. Melville Laure Clifton Nursery Walkerville Adelaide Shimaon Janer H. W. Copay PL J. Chena Melville Sien Aioe Burtonholes

Show Prize list and auction at local horticultural event

The Rosiety president and secretary managed a well attended show with many prize categories for Japanese entries, flowers, and decorative pieces. Myer Gossdoth auctioned towers to fund the Myers City Home. crowds filled the hall for an evening promenade concert as door receipts topped £1/1.

Rosiety H. Qupas W. Wallam Wen de Cartio Melville Mee Curtis Ghairye Mra Curie My. H. Gossdoth J. W. Jiollits Mise Lawson Baby Misa Dyer Gawlers Mesers Nicholls Fraser Orroroo Mostes Henderson Hobart Houleroo Courte

Fragmented medical remedy notes raise uncertain claims

A jagged passage lists names and dubious cures involving a “Gurs Group” and remedies for cramps and appetite. It mentions Chamberlain, GW Sa, and a “David Roper Store” with vague health claims and uncertain effectiveness. The text presents disjointed phrases without verifiable evidence.

Port Adelaide Council Minutes Mention Grants and Fares

Laura Corporation notes show discussions on grant of £180 and £90 19/8 for past month payments. Council considers joint action with Port Adelaide on reduced railway fares during royal visit and approves a wheel tax suggestion while referencing Crown Land Main Road Grant. Local notices include correspondence from Port Adelaide Town Council and Adelaide Hospital.

Alfred Gaui Seown Gunde Catt Freese Showine Rossis Cunmlis Pondencr Corporation of Port Anguate Te Conasil Cornwall York Port Athets Fran Towe Qlerk Port Adelaide Coussilior Walter Conndillor Bunmac Conneil Collvcbye Adelaidy

Council Proceedings Include Resignations and Bonfire Permit

Council considers support for East Ward councillor resignation to be pending and asks for remission of fine. It thanks Sitly’s resignation with regret. Committee permitted to burn the oval. site to be fixed by a committee including Suvtwxa Quigley and the Town Clerk. Various reports read and confirmed including Health Officer status and a petition from 47 ratepayers against pig restrictions. petition referred to Health Officer for Newport wards.

Conesilior Joseph Idly Summan Gourcilior Comncillor Sitly Coursillore Quigley Fa Peterson Sibly Health Office Ask Frum Cook Tuanectar Waltar Shephard Newport

A Cure for Chronic Disrrbosa Butchered Remedy Trial

A patient recalls years of troubled bowels and severe diarrhea. After trying several physicians, Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera Remedy relieved the illness within ten doses, with thanks for regained health. available at a local drug store.

Chisholm Dearborn Ave Chicago Chamberlain Cole Aule Dard Roper Storekesper Doauras

Local Court Case: Stockdale Defends Work Claims

The transcript shows Stockdale and Chase Harding facing payment disputes over uncompleted road work. Witnesses describe contract terms, fasters, and delayed or partial payments. The court considers claims for 26 15/6 and 6 per work with a schedule for biweekly payments and a 5 shillings per week proceeding.

Ant I Taylor Ts. Tb Sterene Coornpro Hang Stockdale Starkey Wwe Anithier May Nee’ Bowen Greraieins Beschilaie Sinckdale Asw Stockslate Chase Harding Chaimumeyl Simlcy Stockstale Soussit Rores C Caancanios

Pasumonis Prevented By Cham Cham D Co Remedy

Local druggist Wiillard and Co claim Chausterlain's Cough Remedy prevents pneumonia and grips, citing years of use and strong for a grippe. The firm at 290 West Avenue Chicago promotes the remedy as prompt and complete for many cases with no tendency toward pneumonia.

Pasumonis Amude Charmberlain Wiiflard and Co Weta Avenue Chienro Thie Chaesterlain

Skin Report from Market Prices and Hides

Historical market list detailing prices for calves, sheep, goats, tallow, and horse hides. Includes per pound and per dozen rates, with locales like Fort Guun and Port Avelaide, and mentions of various skin types such as antimaged and mutton hides.

HJ Coombe Gilbert View Baling Theie Alyeh M Hla Fed Annal Clean van Flased Witos Calfekier Pela Via Trokou Parkenses Fafeeier Lap Tiake Eluyping Fort Guun Ujunn Vail Ward Up Port Avelaide

Pain Balm For Aches And Rheumatism A Patent Remedy

A fragmentary ad praises Best Flaster as superior to plasters and claims Cham berlin Pain Balm cures rheumatism. It promises quick relief from pain with a single application and mentions David Roper as proprietor in Latina.

David Roper Sirekeeper Latina

Crippled Old Man Details Cure via Tonic

A Mond street man in Glanville Port Adelaide describes years of severe headaches dizziness facial pain and stomach distress. He credits Clemons Tonic with a complete recovery after trying doctors medicines and other remedies failed.

Sichiens William J. Mortis Mond Street Glanville Adelaide Bowden Morsie Moma Zeara South Wales Wrirkman Thas Clements Ti Mr. Murra Beriain Erieods

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