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Newspaper
Laura Standard
Location
Laura, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 11, 1914
Page
4
An advertized Hearne's Bronchitis Cure promises rapid relief for bronchitis cough croup asthma chest pain and throat irritation. It asserts prevention of chronic cough and consumption if treated early and says the remedy is sold by all chemists and medicine vendors.
General notice about prepaid ad slots and pricing for Warren area classified inserts. It mentions word counts and payment components, with examples of ad lengths from four to eighteen words.
A fragmented article extols the value of eyesight for life and perception of nature, art, music, and daily warning. It argues clear vision enhances enjoyment of Nature and cultural experiences and hints at gland-related relief.
An old advertisement lists items for stationery and school supplies. It mentions writing paper tablets, envelopes, drawing and mourning papers, fountain pens, pens and leads, school requisites like books crayons and rubbers, blotting paper, and various paper goods with unclear pricing and formatting.
The document lists multiple public holidays and observances with dates and notes. Items include Easter Monday April 13, King’s Accession Day May 1, Prince of Wales birthday, and Christmas-related observances, with days and weekday alignments as observed.
At the August 20 gathering of the Tourn Literary Society a mock trial featured Mr Newine as judge and Rev 0 G Carvosse as Judge's Assistant. Court officials included Mr Jur Bpicer Clerk and Me F J Bander Crown Croneenter with Mr HG Rowland as defense counsel. Awaiting foreman Mr A G Wellington led the jury as Samuel Broven Skathorpe and others assisted in the proceedings.
The information accuses Osnatable Michael OHara and G W Smith of blocking a public thoroughfare in Laura township on a August day in 1914. The incident harmed private health and public welfare as crowds formed before the S A Empert Company with horses frightened and wagons damaged. A Constable O Darlow testified about the disruption and the distress caused to residents including two infant daughters.
A noisy street performance by a traveling company caused a crowd to gather outside the Import Oo. Police reported the disturbance halted traffic and damaged business. Proprietor Ramael Stevens Brintiorps defended the act, showing a poster listing troupe members and a promised lecture.
A jury retired to consider evidence from Branco George for the defence. After a brief retirement the foreman announced a guilty verdict. The accused was sentenced to three months imprisonment and to have inflicted a further week of punishment.
An advertisement praises Doan's Kidney Pills as a lasting cure for kidney trouble. It claims relief from backache, neuralgic pains, and urinary issues after a family member noticed swift improvement from the first bottle. The ad urges readers to buy from Foster-McClellan Co. in Sydney and warns to avoid inferior imitations.
Fragmentary poem reflecting England and its people with repeated refrain about bagles and bugles blown. The lines invoke national sentiment and anthemlike cadence, mentioning England and Its glory, death, and endurance in a mournful patriotic frame.
A cryptic damaged OCR fragment mentions Croor perhaps a place, health and peppermint, with odd phrases about waking, eyes opening, and Baleith Woods. The text is fragmentary and includes garbled words and nonsensical lines.
A garbled OCR item asks about assisting the question about substantial help for a group. The readable fragments indicate a request for support or guidance possibly a group process. No clear names, dates, or places are present.
The article reports on the Red Cross forming a broader national network to assist wounded and sick, including prisoners of war. It notes field hospitals with staff, equipment, and transportation to supply care, while appealing to all classes for help in making canes and securing hospital requisites and ambulances. It cites Lady Helen Ferguson’s cable to London and Australia’s urgent response to aid the effort.
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