23 Oct 1914
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Newspaper
Laura Standard
Location
Laura, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 23, 1914
Page
1
Directory page lists entries under Tomion ardhite urbs with monthly tallies. Summery includes February March April May totals and numbers for June August November December. Names such as Juon ry and Bopemer appear alongside dubious month spellings and scattered figures.
The text reports rainfall figures across years 1883 to 1886 with percentages and daily values. It notes a long-term average around 17.8 inches over 35 years, cites a high near 100 inches and a low around 20 inches, and mentions a notable day of December 25 with a record cold hour. The fragmentary data reference locations and agencies.
A distorted OCR fragment lists odd phrases and names like Murray, Geena, Rams, and Verr, interspersed with scattered terms. The legible bits hint at a cryptic pamphlet or label with unclear meaning and no clear event or date.
General information lists office hours from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm with Saturday restrictions, bank hours, and postal rate details for within the Commonwealth. It notes various institutions like Laura Institute and lodge meetings, with schedules for libraries, lodges, and fixtures, all reflecting colonial-era civic notices and community organization.
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