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Newspaper

Laura Standard

Location

Laura, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 17, 1916

Page

3

Laura farewell for Private Tom Quigley before departure

At Laura Town Hall a farewell hosted by the Red Cross and Cheer Up Society honors Private Thomas Quigley before he leaves for Melbourne and the Field Artillery in the Australian Army. Mayor H G Rowland presided and praised his persistence in enlisting, with speeches from Mr W Wilson and others. The gathering presented socks and a boot ventilator, and Brighton supporters voiced pride in his service to King and country.

Laura Town Hall Red Cross Society Cheerup Society Thomas Quigley Thoswigtey J.P Melbourne ALF Keey H. G. Rowland Quigtey Doighy New South Wales Laura Australia Quigley Empire W. Wilson Cnlist Tom Quigley Trishmen Gallipoli France P.backtoy

Farewell honors for young soldiers at town gathering

Cpl. V. Sexton presided at a large town gathering in Hellbay to honor local soldiers. The Mayor, Mr. H. G. Rowland, spoke of appreciation for Cpl. Sexton and fellow servicemen with ties to the community. Families spoke of sacrifice and courage as residents recalled the soldiers’ service and potential futures.

Boten Lame Mann Laura Laboava Cpl Seo Seo Hadoe Louk Bere Woo Tor Hinwil Reidents Tha Aeaoud

Farewell to Miss Felstead at Red Cross Branch

The Red Cross branch in Laure town held a farewell for Miss Felstead after her service as secretary and new president of the general committee. The mayor presided as gifts were presented including a wristlet watch and token of esteem, with coworkers expressing appreciation for her systematic and thorough work.

Wueinra Town Ned Croft Hywy Beerory Wisheeday Adelaide Saprir Endeni Ronpeé Botton Miyor Rowlan Bot Red Cross Garnest Mise Pradent Geserel Mira Pelstead Che Ind Hove Red Crowe W. H. Ormptes Laure Byo Trachérs Methodist Seuu

Sister Adele Saved by Donation Front Rival Vrach of Hed Crowe

Mra Wollingtom reports saving Sister Adele and a donation from rival Vrach of Hed Crowe.

Mra Wollingtom Adele Vrach Hed Crowe Scekety

Exemption Court Sifts Farms For Harvest Relief

At Laura on Friday November 1 the exemption court heard cases from Compug Bltory Bs mEE and others about temporary exemptions to harvest. Many applicants sought relief until March 14 with some granted until April 1 or harvest end. trials featured farmers describing their acreages and need to till fields.

Thy Toma Court W. Hinde Doan Firwera Ibore Maren Gnger Privie Waa Uu Hinerry Watil Mare Chanius Bing Wien Tr-S-M

Laura Corporation Suesday Uoteke and City Business Notes

A town meeting discusses Laura Water Supply and reservoir sources with guidance from the Commissioner of Public Works. The town clerk presents property assessments as O Newman and Dr Moody back a mayoral nomination. the Mayor thanks the council and hints at not monopolizing the office. An announcement invites officers and suppliers to contact the office for orders.

Nepotla Mpyn Watiea Beatulon O. Newman Moody Winster Mill Street

Agricultural Bureau notes on crop takeall and resignations

The chair, Mr. P. J. Carnow, announced an attendance of 16 members and reported two apologies. Mr. G. Barrendered resigned due to district removal. Readings from the Journal of Agriculture by WJ Sp.Mrd were discussed, noting takeall effects. Carnow showed last year’s crop, sown again this year, largely failed. the paper was thanked by a motion from Mr. Hedericka and concluded by Mr. Pitman.

P. J. Carnow Carnow Jane Ixraa The Journal of Apriculture WJ Sp Dei Tug Wick Takeall Mall Pavche Curnyn Mr. Hedericka Pitman

Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Featured in Patient Testimony

Mrs Smish reports relief after taking Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for kidney trouble and backache that left her unable to straighten. Her husband also saw no recurrence after using the product, which is sold by chemists and storekeepers at 3 9s 4d per bottle. McGiellan Co. promotional note urges readers to ensure they get DOAN'S.

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Irrigation Paper Read At Monthly Meeting

A report notes a typographical error in Mr Piedge’s irrigation paper about orchard watering and artificial methods after fruit setting. The monthly meeting, Friday evening, was presided by Mr Lives with a concise Milling paper by Mr Heidenreich. the paper will appear in the next issue.

Piedge BR. Lives Anne G. Heidenreich Laura

The Meaning ofacuum Ly Vor a Pog Semaany

In Australasia oil and lubricants affect heating and movement at sea and land operations. The text discusses crude oil origin, transportation costs, freight rates, and the role of kerosene and lubricants in machinery aboard vessels and in industrial engines, with references to freight, loading, and distribution across Sydney, Bellepine, Fremantle, and other ports.

Australasia Gewer Boots Turen

Incomplete Monthly Totals Reported for Year

Fragmentary OCR lists monthly totals from February to August with values like 2% February 6 34 April 7 52 May 188 Joos 481 July 487 August 244 and 103. The data lacks clear context, dates, or entities.

Maly Joos

Rats in War Time Turn Carnivorous in France Front

Readers learn of a rat plague in the Western Front trenches where ferocious rats feed on bodies and threaten soldiers' health. Ferrets and control efforts are deployed as global plagues and historical invasions are cited to explain rat migrations and outbreaks.

Tommy Rota France Landers Illinois Rate Misouri Kansas River Valley Rata South America Parans Brazil Earh

Man Gets Stuck in Bath After Enamel Dip

A man painted a bath with enamel from a local shop that promised quick drying. He later hot soaked, woke to find hair, back, and legs glued to the bath. Locked door, broken in, rescue required, and he needed medical attention after freeing himself.

Alep

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