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Newspaper
Laura Standard
Location
Laura, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 13, 1914
Page
4
A fragmented OCR list details items such as memo books crayons colored chalks lead pencils rulers pencil cases blotting paper blotters and large sheets. The entry includes prices and quantities like 14 memo books 3d each 6 crayons and colored chalks 18 Banyclean rubbers 3d lead pencils 1d and 1d 144 33 6 red and blue pencils 1d and small rulers.
Cricket at Gladstone Oval saw Laura score 182 with Wellington 96 and Kennedy 30. Gladstone reply ended 87 all out. Notable bowlers included T Matter and W Parsons while C Walters and A Foote were among near-scores. Other match reports note Wirrabara hosting Booleroo Centre with mixed success and improved bowling.
A Georgetown draft deputation led by Cra J Darling and J Atkinson asked Hon F W Young to provide 600 pounds for welfare works in Crow Lands. The minister hinted at possible local governance involvement, with calls for labor, schooling, and later development funded by the grant. The talk touched on repaying schemes and annual interest.
Fragmentary text discusses a grant proposal for telephone works and a promised payment. It mentions a £200 figure and references a newly settled arena and beer production, with unclear roles or dates. Demand for evaluation of the grant application is noted.
A local testimonial from Mr Borman details severe rectal piles and relief after using Doan's Ointment. He credits the remedy with a complete recovery lasting over two years and urges others not to endure pain. The ad notes Doan's available from chemists and stores at a shilling price per pot or on receipt.
A fragment from an Enugu newspaper page hints at prophecies referenced during a contested report. The text mentions a partial reproduction and uncertain phrasing tied to the Temander figure in local events.
A garbled Berlin dispatch reports a will attributed to Wilhelm II mentioning territories and gifts. The text includes unclear references to Alsace, Turkey for a car, and submarines, with multiple nonsensical phrases and damaged names.
The text presents a 1914 will fragment naming Baron von Sanekraat Grafvon Dabalotw Esshere as testator. It includes bequests and declarations of possession with witnesses and guardianship concerns, mentioning a British subject and various ceremonial phrases. The document appears as an incomplete archival notice of probate with placeholder names and locations.
The proclamation lists December holidays including Christmas Day on December 25 and Boxing Day on Saturday followed by Proclamation Day on Monday. Also notes King Day and Deostabor as observances.
Local postal notices outline schedule changes and posting times at Laura post office. Services include reductions and delays across multiple routes with specific arrival times and days noted for Adelaide, Railway South, Gindstons, Boolares Centre, and Bevisloo Valley area. Daily services are stated with times around 3.30 p.m and 9.45 a.m on select days.
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