22 Apr 1916
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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 22, 1916
Page
1
The advert promotes Perry's Mid-Summer Exhibition of millinery with hats in the show window at cost price. It touts low prices and quality across drapery materials prints costumes laces hosiery millinery and shoes, plus a broad range of groceries ironmongery and glassware. It claims to stock everything needed at stores offering the best value and quality.
The article mixes local harbor matters with postwar themes and names like Deotos Gund and Kester. It mentions ceremony dates, a Town Hall meeting, and a note on piano and jewelry sales as part of a community record.
A chaotic mock protest highlights licensing rules as speakers attack government and labor policy. The event features Rob Maann and Derry Mya Kankia criticizing hotel closing practices and public access, with attendees voicing concern over legal and regulatory constraints.
The article reports on farmer groups and the Dairy Fare Association facing internal strife while discussions pivot to consolidation. Leaders like R Sleep-1 advocate unity to strengthen the dairy sector despite ongoing disputes over tactics and control.
A fragmentary letter from Ununer J. Barrett written while he is in Egypt describes people and places with disjointed notes. It mentions individuals such as Thor, Baal, and Anhley Bieyem, plus events in a distant locale and references to lectures and family relations.
Fragmented OCR text shows dialogue about a telephone exchange and requests for replies. It mentions names, places, and cryptic phrases creating a puzzle style note. The readable portion hints at questions and responses within a telecommunication context.
A muddled account describes a municipal scandal with mayoral involvement and council aldermen accused of trading for council favors. An inquired report details alleged misappropriation, impeaching implications for city governance and a push for accountability.
A garbled wartime summary reports bombardment, ship torpedoing, air attacks near Venise, rail line damage near Uairan, and German internment orders. The piece mentions German seizures, a Tsukish submarine sinking, and mixed troop movements with allied forces in various theatres.
The Public is reminded that value equals price plus worth, with Drapery Money going further at Lloyds. Prices are kept lower despite higher costs, offering guaranteed value and bone‑level clothing prices, and a wide Sydney order selection to compare.
The display highlights children wear, hats, costumes, feather work, flowers, and accessories. It proclaims a broad assortment for both ladies and men, including fine and working clothing and boots, promising substantial savings and full winter requirements in stock.
Mrs Stium of Wrekeoulge is praised as a lively civic figure for Mo loge Puble Folica and her May day plans. Prondible, longtime Poss Sen official, remains a key figure in the community, with several names from local firms and families listed as admirers and supporters of his work.
Fragmentary war report describes French artillery action and allied counterattacks. Mentions roads, army canal, general staff, and air and ground engagements with references to enemy aircraft and reinforcements. Details are inconsistent due to OCR errors but indicate ongoing combat near a city and surrounding fortifications.
Fragmented correspondence describes a few days with a mother, mentions a fort, a patrol, and a soldier returning from duty. The text is garbled with names, places, and actions that are difficult to decipher.
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