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Newspaper
Laura Standard
Location
Laura, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 20, 1914
Page
4
A readable fragment lists Commercial Union Assurance Co Ltd at 1 King William Street Adelaide with insurance details and references to accident, employment and workmen's compensation laws. It mentions agencies, premium terms, and related statutory topics in a damaged OCR segment.
The Yaura Standard Stationery Department offers writing paper in various formats including 8d, 46, and 84 guineas, with items such as fountain pen styles, envelopes, and school supplies. Also listed are exercise books, rubbers, pencils, panels, compasses, and related classroom requisites with prices and packaging details.
A fragmented discussion extols eyesight as essential to life and enjoyment, linking vision to appreciation of nature and art. It suggests natural cures and medical opinions on eye health, implying reader reliance on expert guidance for vision-related issues.
Hearne proclaims a bronchitis cure that reportedly heals bronchitis cough croup asthma hoarseness and chest pain. The ad claims rapid relief prevents chronic cough asthma and consumption if treated early with two doses. Sold by all chemists and medicine vendors.
List of observed holidays with dates including Good Friday April 10 Easter Monday April 13 King's Birthday May 1 King’s Ascension Day May 1 observed Monday May 8 Prince of Wales birthday June 9 observed Monday June 20 Christmas Day December 25 and Proclamation Day December 28 with related weekday observations and misprints noted.
Redacted notice outlines weekly railway and mail services to Adelaide, Port Pirie and nearby towns with departures on Monday to Saturday at specified times. Services include routes to Adelaide via Railways South and Gridotone, to Stoon Halt and Booleroo Centre, and to Appila Yarrowie, with a daily Adelaide mail arriving at 3.30 pm.
The Overseer Mr WH Campbell reports monthly finances, including pay £476 and expenses £24, with workers on the route and windmill repairs. Tenders accepted for works at Ny 243 and road tightening near White's crossing. council to consider extending a reserve road. Resolutions grant Dr Maywald permission to save part of a bank and to call tenders for laying chains of road to South Ward.
On Wednesday afternoon a tennis match between Laura and Stone Hot clubs was played on the Laura Club courts. The results show various pairs competing with mixed wins and losses across sets and games, finishing Laura with 64 games to 56.
The fourth session of the South Australian Parliament was marked by wartime disruptions and drought. It notes the war outbreak shaping plans, drought pressure hampering development, and debates leading to moratoriums and relief measures.
Amid a broad slate of Acts a new Sedan Railway measure authorizes two lines Palmer to Sedan and Hashannah to Mount Pleasant. The session marked the last under the linking distribution of electoral seats and featured long attendance lists with many members absent for various sessions. Retirement plans were announced by Railways Chair Hegenton and R Howdung, while Agent-General W Young prepared to depart for London.
Legal notice fragment describing exchange terms between Laura Telefilone and parties LF and L Busnes with subsequent references to RF Cox De and Mereean H Harry Lau Sraspara, indicating a court or arbitration filing in RJ Rosn. Details are incomplete but imply contractual dispute or settlement proceedings involving named entities and entities with initials.
Ambulant testimonial from Mrs E Pankhurst of Bondow about backache and kidney trouble. She credits Doan's Backache Kidney Pills with curing her, saying recovery began within two years and she remained well since. The notice urges purchase by mail from Foster McClellan in Sydney.
The Laura Vigilance Committee met with members Mesen He, Kallis, Chure Bly, Bitsy W. Pledger, JP Wale, and WB. An apology was read from Nipcarrow. The chair reported no quorum for months and proposed guidance to prevent a public meeting. The secretary noted actions to be taken and a motion approved regarding governance. The report mentions a treat corporation and public committee placement.
A report details discussions on gateen water supply and the potential reserve scheme. Hydraulic engineers and Waterworks Department officials review sites for reservoirs to augment supply for Laure, with Waterworks, M P Cole, and Laure Corporation backing government action. A public meeting is planned this month to urge action and press the urgency of providing water to the Lanrs district and two pI e districts.
A chaotic scene unfolds at a Goodwood residence as a water tank bursts nearly full, spraying venom and flooding the space. Residents scramble with improvised tools, attempting to stem the flow while a bystander offers advice and calm. Officials soon intervene to control the leak and prevent further damage.
A printed notice appears published by Reuse Taunt Boam at the Laura Standard office on Harbard Seat Lane. The text records the local posting and confirms the location of the publication in the standard bureau.
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