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Coffs Harbour Advocate

Location

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 06, 1909

Page

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Importance of Dairying in Northern River District

An editorial advocates shifting from cane to dairy farming urging farmers near Coff’s Harbour and Ors Hachor to grow cows. It praises local butter production, notes existing butter factories along the river, and argues dairying can boost prosperity without harming other industries. A well-run creamery is expected to stimulate demand and district wealth.

G. H, Reid Wales Ois Fnstead Tvs Co-Operative Hhe Reid Ee Wali England Ors Hachor Overs Belli

Melbourne infant deaths inquest finds suffocation after birth

In Melbourne a coroner’s inquest into the deaths of three infants returned a verdict of suffocation after birth. Coroner Dr Cole condemned a class of pleasure loving people who would stop at nothing to conceal evidence and denounce deliberate neglect as murder.

Melbourne Cole

Furniture Sale at Ashton Tigaber MU Opens This Week

New furniture outlet at Ashton Tigaber MU promises immediate provision sales with Mr Llamby and W Herda as new proprietors.

Passage of Dorrigo and Coff's Harbor notes in 1900s bulletin

Local notices report on arte bazaar dates for September and changes in pricing with the School of Arts and a fancy dress football match planned for September 4. Dorrigo residents travel to Coff's Harbor, while the Coff's Harbor signal corps and dairy company directors hold meetings.

School of Arts

Fire in Hucca home narrowly avoided widespread damage

In Hucca on Monday a kitchen fire started after Mr. Julie lit a candle to write near the adjoining office. He found his office on fire when returning to write, and buckets of water saved the dwelling though several valuable papers in pigeon holes were destroyed.

Dulive Hucca Julie Julius

Fire Brigade Needed for Coff's Harbor Urges Action

In a letter to the editor B W Millar urges Coff's Harbor to form a volunteer fire brigade. He warns town buildings are at growing risk without facilities to respond and says insurance claims often cover losses, but prevention is essential. He calls for a meeting to launch efforts led by Mr Riddle.

Kiddle Coff’s Harbor Fife Suligodle Riddle B. W. Millar

Auctiguer's Reports on Sale Prices for Subdivision

Auctiguer's reports indicate an order or note about Red Robinson and Tay from Seles URS Tee 7 on 9 of Bee. 2 of Melipiziek's subdivision at a satisfactory price.

Messrs Red Robinson Tay Seles Urs Bee Melipiziek

Rifle Club Boisterous Range Scores Mark Shoot

Rifle Club at the range posted scores for a 900 yard seven shot contest. Kiddle led with 80 8-278 while Cox 19 14 33 Heselton 18 1d 32 Griffin 13 17 40 Neuhaus 16 fi 21 McFadyen 16 0 16. Nest werk invites members to roll up for Quarter Handicap entries. Wednesday and Saturday shoots planned with a Wednesday two and 900 yard event drawing only two entrants.

H.C. Kiddle T. Cox E. Heselton D. Griffin W. Neuhaus M. McFadyen Nest Werk

Smile Gap Contract Let for First Section

A local correspondence reports the contract for the first section of the Smile Gap road has been awarded and the full project is expected to complete in about six months. The Advyorate earned praise for its efforts toward this important road and regional progress.

Sant Tirsesal Bjork Coramba Bart Apods Oho

Overdue Warship Searched Near Capetown After Heavy Weather

News by wire describes a warship voyage toward Capetown with 300 passengers aboard. Machinery is believed disabled and Capetown searches for the overdue vessel. No wreckage has yet been found amid the heavy weather in the area.

Capetown

Tram Accident Shatters Sydney Day In Collision

A tram collision in Sydney yesterday left seven injured as brakes failed on one vehicle. Police investigated the incident and emergency crews attended the scene.

Sydney

Fire Devastates Osaka Destruction Across Four Square Miles

A massive blaze swept Osaka Japan destroying thirteen thousand buildings and scorching an area totaling four square miles. Authorities report extensive damage and ongoing containment efforts as residents assess the aftermath and aid is mobilized.

Osaka Japan

Madrid Falls to Prompt Military Action

A being in Spain was crushed as rapid military action by forces in Madrid led to the capitulation or collapse of resistance, signaling a dramatic shift in control.

Spain Madrid

Man in Sydney Attempts Suicide by Revolver

A man named Merton attempted to take his own life in Sydney by placing a revolver against his chest. The weapon fired but did not penetrate his clothing due to being pressed too close.

Merton Sydney

Early aviation milestones and prophesies

Count Zeppelin completed a 12 hour airship flight carrying twelve passengers, while Farman flew 70 miles in 110 minutes in France. Edison predicts airplanes will carry mail within ten years at speeds of not less than 10 miles per hour.

Count Zeppelin Jetroeyein Farman France Edison

Ponsonby Team Beats South Sydney in Sydney Fixture

The Ponsonby club from New Zealand defeated South Sydney’s first grade team by 25 points in Sydney. The Maoris were edged 7 to 6 by Newcastle in the same program.

Ponsonby New Zealand Sydney South Tod Newcastle

Sydney Faces Coldest Day in a Decade

Sydney recorded its coldest day in ten years on Wednesday with a grass temperature of five degrees below freezing. The sharp cold snap brought near record low conditions across the city.

Sydney

Dorrigo Gap Contract Progress Report

The Minister for Works said a contract for one section of the eight mile gap between Dorri go and Corambo is in hand and tenders will be invited for the remainder this month. Mr Lee stated it is not proposed to metal all the section before handing it to the Shire Council.

Briner M.L.A Dorrigo Corambo Lee

Tender Accepted For New Elnas Room At Coffs Harbour

The tender of W Herd has been accepted for erecting a new elnas room at Coffs Harbour Public School for £457, with completion expected in 14 weeks.

W. Herd Coffs Harbor Public School

Market prices and grain estimates from the day

Market notes list prices for chaff at 400 and 4s for other grains. Urgent values include pollard at 4s, lifelike figures for life per ewt, potatoes at 10p per ton, beans at 4d, and eggs at 2d per dozen.

New Post Of Five Entreaties to Save Hiraston Road

A fragmentary notice describes a plan to address five entreaties aimed at saving Hiraston road and Wighestreet. The language is opaque but signals an urgent local action or appeal. No clear names or dates emerge from the readable text.

Hiraston-road Wighestreet

Amalgamated Arsenal Factory Contract Contested

A fragment describes a contract regarding an operation or item at a factory linked to Mrs Mathane Wiatten of Ameren. The text references a Dhar tree and Upetivtatd peleit, indicating disputed terms or items in a wartime manufacturing context.

Dati Mathane Wiatten Ameren

Protest Against Erection Of Cordnctl Clamibe offices Outside Shire

A large Coffi s Harbor meeting by the Ratepayers Association protests the construction of a Shire Mall and offices outside Wer boundary, deeming it an unnecessary ratepayer expense. The group seeks ministerial input and urges possible Shire reorganization to better serve roads and governance.

Coffe Selene W EL Ascoctisti Dorrige Messe Gilles Griffen Sehneider PJ. MacNamara P. J. MacNanara N. E. Gsbery Orrigo Bellingen Bel- Son Oo Dorrigo Raleigh Uoff's Harbor Thia Criding Dorrigo Shire Messrs T. A. Cox W. H. 1D. Smith, Kb C. Heberts A. E. Schneider O. Cartan M. Griffen Mesars Robert Shepherd E. C. Roberta W. HW. 2D. Smith Commission of the Peace Messrs Moorhead

Coffs Harbour Butter Factory Works Progress Slow Says Shire

A partially legible local note reports contractor delays on the Coffs Harbour butter factory project. The Shire Council’s recent contracts appear sluggish and facing scheduling issues amid unclear progress and attendance by workers on the North Coast site.

Lonsdale

Woolgoolga News Feels Pressure Over Local Governance

Monthly meeting of the Ratepayers Association protests the Shire Council plan to extend ratepayer money for new officers beyond the Shire boundary. Inspector Cotterill’s visit provoked criticism over his comments on a local school dance and subsidy eligibility. Public meeting called to defend the institution’s management, ministerial inquiry demanded, and property activity noted amid fishing yields and departures of Public Works Inspector Johnston.

Rate Payere Association Wonlguolge Connell Woalgoolga Cotterill

Bucca Creek Progress Association Meeting Notes

The Bucca Progress Association held its monthly meeting at Lower Bucca School of Arts. Discussions covered rail survey delays for Grafton Coff's Harbor, road openings for settlers, fencing Lower Boicea school ground, central Austra school council support, and a petition favoring the North Coast Railway alignment with local endorsements.

Bucca Creek P. A Lower Bucca D. Campbell Boece Central Aucra Briner Lindsay Haces Valley North Coast Railway Briuer Aleig Ty Yee

Question on business prospects and advertising strategies

The text questions local prospects and money tightness across states. It asks what actions are being taken to attract customers and whether one is waiting passively for a turn of events or actively advertising to bring in business. It emphasizes urgency and practical steps.

Bar Harbors

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