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Newspaper
Laura Standard
Location
Laura, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 27, 1914
Page
4
Fragmented OCR text shows mention of Commercial Union Assurance Co Ltd and various insured perils including accident and fire, burglary, fidelity, and sickness. names and locations are garbled. The readable core references a 19th or early 20th century insurance coverage notice with policy types and risks.
The report discusses lucerne irrigation methods with one deep watering versus two lighter applications, and the suitability of sprinkler irrigation and centrifugal pumps. It covers manure purchasing, fertilizer prices, and the value of superphosphate products, plus a long treatise on draught horses and proper rigging for efficient hauling.
The text describes the helmet of sliv tancor with a distinctive shape and a long cord wrapping around it. It recalls a revival of ancient days when riders on swift horses furnished and forage for the army, tying bundles of cord for military needs despite no local wood supply.
A reader in Port Pirie recounts severe backache and disordered kidneys eased by Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. He claims twelve months without symptoms after use and urges others to try the remedy, noting availability in Sydney stores and payment terms.
The text lists holidays and observed days with numerous typos and misformatted dates. It mentions Good Friday April 10 and Ascension Monday April 1, a birthday on August 8, and other observances including Prince of Wales birthday June 8 and various holidays in October December and December 28, all jumbled and unclear.
The article explains handicapped croquet play using bisques and handicap gaps. It describes scratch and handicap matches, including how players A B C compare scores, how points shift with handicaps, and tournament formats for singles and doubles with timing and elimination rounds.
A damaged October issue of Dr Barnardo's Homes Quarterly quotes Sir George Mid delivering a patriotic address marking the anniversary of the homes. He urges support for the Empire Building and emphasizes duty to neglected British children as wartime needs rise. He notes 189 children brought to the Homes in the first eight weeks of the war.
Postal schedule shows deliveries for Advinide Bsilway south and Gildsieor on Monday and Wednesday with Feidey at 9 45 am. Tonia Tueise and Beterday at 10 20 am. For Stoan fut Wirrsbarn Boleros Gemtre on 3 jan Taseday Thursday and Balmrlay near Abela Yad at 80 pm 2 on Tardey a pee nil oan a stove. Sill anive daily show the gece Mane 330 pom.
A locally printed notice appears from the Hewusm Idanus Boom press located at the pew Semiond, Serkest sipek. The readable fragment confirms an official printed release but lacks clear dates or actions.
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