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Newspaper
Laura Standard
Location
Laura, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 15, 1914
Page
3
The piece notes Labor Party claims to have originated a plan to reduce living costs through export measures and industrial reforms. Farmers warn that forced price controls could hurt local industry, while labor groups push for wage and employment protections, hinting at strikes and boycotts if demands are unmet.
Mr Bandey manager of the Lamra teasth of the Union Bank, with Mr Bande, departs for a six to eight week holiday, Keot to act as manager in Bandey’s absence. Mrs Bunith and Rev Willians depart for extended holidays, with Williams elected to a parish restoration role. Local residents Sam Me and J P Winter return from a trip, Winter becoming a filmesty member of Laura Boothall Gleb. Constable Wellington arrives to lead Laura police and serve as Clark of the Court.
The council considers a river area project near Mr Amey’s property with an estimated cost and supervision by the Town Clerk. Objections on Footpaths and inquiries on road access are discussed. The mayor notes cases and the corporation contemplates a by law on planning and a croquet hall block.
A fragmented OCR note links Palos Park life and Earth image with a reference to Wooda and a great peppermint core. The readable phrasing hints at local culture or a decorative inscription rather than a full event. No clear persons or organizations are established in the legible text.
In a clipped OCR fragment, football matches and schedule details are illegible. The text references Nortaban Arbab Association and a rowan related event but lacks readable names, dates, or locations for a coherent summary.
The notice announces a Laure Standard posting to any address in the Commonseslth through year end 1914 upon receipt of postage and a seed value. It mentions a muleactive boomsome st once and references a value tied to a seed MF.
The Laura Standard owner will present a gold medal inscribed for the season's best Laura Football Club player. Voting coupons must be submitted with envelopes marked Gold medal voting season and placed in a ballot box opened only by inspectors.
Laura Standard earns top honor at a Saturday match on May 16 with Taaleet leading scoring for the Laura Club. Details of opponents and venue are not provided in the fragment.
Laura footballers meet Jamestown Club at Jamestown in a second season match. A special train for supporters, umpire issues, and late substitutions mark a game dominated by Jamestown’s weight and longer play. Concrete scoring sees Laura trail early and notch a single goal through Coker, while Jamestown counters with two goals.
Jamestown and Laura battled with Jamestown scoring early and late goals amid a flurry of minors and powerful kicks. Key players included Coker Darragh Walter and Hampbrie for Laura, with Acott and Darragh contributing for Jamestown as the teams traded scores and the lead throughout a high‑tension match.
Decanerowny and Ouewan Boar led Georgetown in a close clash on Saturday. Abe rappartis from the rival team sparked the decisive run as Boar put up 49 points while Georgetown totaled 44.
The Imatopoa season programme by the Northern Areas Pontball Association is available as a spring sheet. It can be obtained at Leura Standard Printing Office or T. P. Winter's Hair Dressing Saloon, price 1d.
At a Flinders Football Association meeting in Wirrabara the 1890s style program for men’s matches was approved with grounds and dates set. Teams Booleroo Centre Wirrabara Yanker and others slated for May and June play at Booleroo Centre, Wirrabara, and Yarrowin amid ground allocations and dates in the lead up to July.
Fuzzy notes from the Northern Areas Football Association show a planned closed match at Lawes Darin Oval between Jemencen and Giedatowe on May 2. May 12 reports mention lodged complaints by the Fumesowo club, with officials cautioning against early judgments as Jim Volatesd returns after clearance from the Bus Ola to rejoin his old team.
A deputation heard Liberal Minister speak on Aughads policy and points raised by Mer Aughad. Attentive residents noted the minister’s comments as he outlined steps and measures, with both parties seeking clearer guidance and action.
Mrs G Ossely secretary of the U S P local committee moved a motion with W W Balch seconding. H El Davince scoped the shale and few voted for the fair with sides offering public seating. The ladies provided a good mapper.
Wilmington faced Port Augusta in a tight football match with the visitors prevailing by two points. First quarter saw Wilmington at 1 goal 2 behinds while Port Augusta had 1 behind. halftime score and later details show fluctuating leads before the final tally.
The report notes a large attendance at a local political meeting where Mr Crawford Tooahan chaired and speakers including W Ralphstain and W E Thamm faced questions. Thamm announced intent to contest the next State election as a Labor candidate, addressing criticisms raised by Ministry members against the Labor Party.
A May Institute ball drew a large attendance as scholars presented scenes from "Santiee Land" and other pieces. Principal Lancy Cochise and cast members Myrtle Blow and Elsie Fasskner led a youthful company with Mrs. Oge Bogo and Glen Kendrick delivering notable performances. dancing and stage duties by P. Bots and Mica Lewis complemented the program. The event reflected strong turnout, with proceeds totaling £18 deemed satisfactory.
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