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Art Exhibitions

Laura is a vibrant, artistic rural community and boasts a proud connection to an icon of South Australia –  of the “Larrikin Laureate”, CJ Dennis (1876-1938) The  Rocky River Historic & Art Society Annual Art Exhibition  is held in conjunction with the Laura Fair and attracts Australia wide entries. 

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The Laura Fair

April 5th & 6th, 2025 Get ready for two days of family fun, community spirit, and unforgettable experiences at The Laura Fair! 🎡🎠 ✨ What to Expect ✨🌟 Rides & Attractions: Thrilling carnival rides, games, and activities for all ages.🌟 Live Entertainment: From local bands to exciting performances, there’s something for everyone!🌟 DJ on the Lawn: Groove to the beats with a

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Aus Condon Golf Day

The Laura Community Development and Tourism Association (LCDTA) hosts a golf day at the local Laura Golf Course to raise much needed funds for the town and its development. Approximately 14 teams participate in an ambrose, 18 hole competition, with numerous prizes given throughout the day. The golf day is a major fund raiser for

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Laura Archives

The Laura Archives are housed in the historic former Masonic Lodge and hold resources for Laura, Stone Hut and Beetaloo, including microfilm of the Laura Standard newspaper and microfiche of many important community organisations. Significant projects in which the RRHAS is involved include: Cemetery mapping and research Promotion of Laura as the boyhood town of

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C.J. Dennis History

Author and poet C.J. Dennis spent the greater part of his youth in Laura when his father owned the long gone Beetaloo Hotel. To a little town that nestles downBy the hills of BeetalooWhere a youth dreamed dreams of fair renown.And a man’s ambition grew.‘Twas here his earliest songs were sungAnd he won his earliest praiseFrom men who were

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