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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 13, 1921
Page
1
A garbled OCR page lists multiple service and sale items with dates and places including August events and regional vendors. Readable fragments mention August 12 and August 46 as dates, Beoday and Harbor 6 sites, plus references to Dalber and Liver uses.
The Lots Barbar School of Arts held a Thursday meeting with many named members and officers. Minutes from the previous session were read, motions approved, and committees formed to manage exhibits, finances, and officer appointments while plans for the annual meeting were discussed.
The community held a farewell gathering at Moonee to honor Sir W H Wake and family on their departure. Neighbors and friends from Coffs Harbour and Boom Creek joined in a warm sendoff with remarks from Mr A Baroaly and Mr A W Fowler. The event featured music, tributes, and hopes for future success as the Wake party relocates.
A controversial, fragmented account contrasts a 1917 crime surge with modern calls for library archives and public records. It mentions moonshine culture, liquor sellers, police chief notes, and violent incidents across Canadian and U.S. towns, hinting at widespread criminal activity and public concern.
A fragmentary report notes a fatal accident near Corrigu involving a wagon overturn. The deceased, identified as Mr. Fowler, is mourned. a memorial service and church ceremony were held at St Paul’s Church and nearby premises, with community speakers praising his work and fostering support for church activities.
The quarterly mooting of the Oraed United Order of O0G was held last Monday evening at Friendly Sociatios Hall. Lise Wane chaired and officers were elected and installed including G- Willis as X.G. and M Hawkins as Sinter M, with VG Rev Hawking and Uru A Hanecek among supporters.
A fragmented account describes a tax inquiry process with references to income tax, penalties, and officials. It notes suits, bribes, and the handling of returns, mentioning officers and the department, with criticism of procedures and outcomes in a controversial context.
Fragmented text discusses taxpayer concerns over government spending and debt. Mentions Victoria and New South Wales, 60,000 pounds expenditure, federation costs, and rising public obligations. Indicates citizen groups pushing for transparency and restraint amid political rhetoric.
The monthly meeting of the Agricultural Society adjourned with discussion on showground preparations at Istlowion sorentiers and proposed building projects. Officials reviewed motions for access rights, schedule printing, and self government petitions while noting forthcoming events and local advocacy.
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