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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 09, 1913
Page
1
Monshan The Tailor announces a new line of beanun goods and assorted materials in Coff's Harbour. He showcases a variety of fabrics and colors including a Pare Indigo Blac that is guaranteed not to fade.
A dealer touts low prices as the lead value proposition and aims to satisfy all customer demands with broad stock. The emphasis is on affordability and wide availability to attract shoppers and boost sales.
Parish schedule lists multiple churches and attendees across May and June. Names include Guy, Maria, Catherine, and Thomas with several venues such as Mt WTP Berlin and Bayon churchs. Event details reference parental guidance and community roles in shared worship.
Fragmentary OCR mentions Caffs Harbour and Dorrigo Advocate with scattered words about columns and items, unclear details. No coherent event or names provided to establish a definite news item.
After months of expectation the Dorrigo Shire has been gazetted with two new shires formed Nymboida and Dorrigo Shires The Minister has nominated councillors including W Edgley and others from Dorrigo and Upper Orara The initial weeks will focus on setting offices opening books and organizing staff while awaiting elections later this year at the Koramba Court.
The Public Works Committee heard evidence regarding the proposed harbour line to Tuvere f ati Vat Harbour V. Authority officials and supporters argued for construction while opponents pressed for further study and impact assessments.
In a foggy early evening, swimmers battle for top spots as rivals push limits in a crowded pool. Spectators cheer Abdul Salleh and Hal We Vip as they surge through the heats, setting the stage for a dramatic final.
A telegraph snippet notes discussions on raising funds for road maintenance and public works. It mentions proposed taxation at a per year rate, a statement by the treasurer, and a deputation from the association addressing road improvements and related measures.
Fragmentary text describes a shop with a named person and an employee. details are damaged and unclear. The readable portion mentions a woman charged with something unclear and a reference to a busbar or tier related jargon with no verifiable facts.
The readable lines describe political struggle and industrial pace with references to Dawes policy and labor issues. Mentions of aviators killed and a jury threatened with violence appear in a fragmented mosaic of events across cities like London and Wangaratta, with unclear dates.
A fragmented OCR passage mentions the North Coast Railway with garbled names and phrases. The text references Beare and a dated line about September and a numbered note, but the overall meaning is unclear due to severe OCR distortion.
A garbled diary of community matters mentions weather forecasts, public service updates and political debate. It records names such as Mr A. KE. Sprunt and Mr Wade, plus references to Coramba and the Sydney Overland service, with scattered notes on local incidents and infrastructure.
Fragmentary text describes operations near a mountainous coast with mention of a harbour area. Names such as Moser, Nothven, Levy Bike, He Brass appear amidst disjointed phrases and scattered references to parties and events. The overall piece reads like an unfinished field report with uncertain details.
The Coramba Agricultural Society discusses show arrangements with commitments to hold the event on the showground between now and the 14th, with prizes for cattle and poultry details and stewards named for horses cattle poultry and other categories. The secretary notes promised support and a forthcoming meeting.
A letter discusses shifting freight routes to bypass Inverell and send produce to Coffs Harbour via Guyra, criticizing a costly coastal railway project. It argues water depths at bar and river approaches hinder traffic to Gratton and Cottee Marhone, while officials favor Coffs Harbour harbor improvements and rail connections.
The Coramba School of Arta Bazaar announces a fundraising session to be held on a Saturday in Ane 42 Wichet with various vendors and performances. A quarantine restriction is noted affecting entry and activities, with details unclear due to OCR errors.
The railway contractor reports the delivery of sleepers to the local depot with a steady daily output of about 1300 pieces. Weather delays have eased and the rock work near Campertown progresses, enabling faster track repairs through the tunnel at Nery antistar.
Amid the Aug calendar events at Coff's Harbor and nearby towns, the club hosts a Friday afternoon talent show and band concert to aid hospital funds. An August 21 grand operetta supports the Church of England, with additional August 22 hospital fundraising and August 38 and 23 a Corsimba School of Arts basket sale.
The Orsra Co-Op Dairy Co held its annual meeting led by Chairman Hy Playford with 30 shareholders present. Minutes from the prior meeting were read and the board’s report showed a strong financial position and favorable outlook amid shareholder questions and debate about butter purchase pricing.
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