03 Sep 1915
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Newspaper
Laura Standard
Location
Laura, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 03, 1915
Page
1
The annual London Directory links traders with manufacturers and dealers across goods lines. It serves as a complete commercial guide to London and suburbs, listing nets of export merchants, the goods they ship, and the colonial and foreign markets they serve, including shipping lines.
The record lists local government figures in the Victoria County Electoral District of Stanly including councilors H G Rowland W Holman J Moody and W Shepfurd with Town Clerk WH Campbell Auditors Spicer and McDonald. It records Laura district offices second Saturdays monthly and committee members J P Mitchel and others plus vigilante committee and library services highlights.
Laura Football Club noted premiers in the regional league with meetings planned for October. Club officers include RF Rowe JP as president and TBiner as secretary, with multiple Laura clubs listed across cricket tennis and hockey managed by named officers.
Weather and rainfall statistics are listed alongside post office hours for Adelaide and Southern areas. Post hours show varied openings including 10:15 am closures for Laura, 3 pm for Badleroo, and general business times from 9 am to 5 pm with savings and money orders. The record notes postage rates within the Commonwealth and references longstanding climate data over 35 years.
Agricultural societies and horticultural groups announce a new show grounds near the railway station. The Autumn Show is scheduled for March while the Wednesday in September event occurs under city officials including Provident, J F Roeinfeldt, Laura Branch Agricultural Bureau, and Laura Tow Ball with J P Secretary Felstead and W J Bove as secretary in charge.
Fraternal groups such as Masonics and Odd Fellows announce meetings and secretary contacts. Laura Town Hall hosts Rechabitas and Porest ers events with details for alternate Wednesdays and monthly meetings. Local telephone exchange mentions include staff names and hours.
Fragmentary item lists what appears to be a pamphlet or printing note for fruitgrowers. It mentions prices and a series of numbered items with unclear spellings and possible foreign language terms. The readable parts include pricing and references to printing and publication.
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