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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1913
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a local maritime matter at Coft's Harbour involving a person named Dorriga Advocate and fishing activity near Gos Bacher Wee water. Details are unclear but point to a community maritime event or dispute.
A fragmentary report covers a Friday gathering in Dorrigo for the first meeting of the new Shire. Speakers including Mr T. Martin and Mr P.4 laud the past council, urge support for the new council, and praise local workers while noting tax payers and severance issues in Eling. attendees extend congratulations and hope for continued service.
A fragmented note from the Chamber of Commerce urges provision of Tebicls to aid children walking to public school from distant districts. The Department cites reports that many pupils live over two miles away and face difficulties, delaying action on the request.
A telegraphic fragment notes a speech at Te She Govers regarding participants and a driver named Baath of Pestoraltet in New York. It mentions Callie dying yesterday and references GiVB. Further readable details are fragmentary.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss public works and a court proceeding. References to a Mr Briner and a subject related to public works, with vague outcome and questions about trade actions. Text is garbled and names are partially unreadable.
Scraps from a dated issue report seven caves discovered near Sydney and mentions Brag de Co.ure adding to their recites. Updates on Hindmarsh Nicholson plant in Cayembs, dairy carriage contracts, and polling places. Railway bridge construction warns shippers. A public school to be established at Reptan and a grand operetta in the Coff's Barbour area.
The annual Masonic ball Friday night drew many guests from outlying districts. Indian dancers in bright costumes performed while guests praised the elaborate regalia and artistic hall decor. Music by Mrs Blackall and Mr. Blue was well received and dancing continued past midnight.
A Saturday notice from Corumiay advertised a canaland bakery sale with names misrendered and errors traced to auctioneer Mr. Figs MecKamara. The publisher apologizes to Mr. MacNawara for the mistaken public misstatement and explains a prepared document led to the error.
Mp3 Houltwood had been spoken of as a likely candidate for selection by Mr A Black of Bellingen but withdrew after learning Boultwood’s intentions. The scene reflects party selection tensions before the 38th session and Liberal pre Conference events.
An OCR fragment discusses refutation and authority in a contentious letter related to the Fong Contras and Junodale debates. It mentions a sale, labs, and named terms like Endo, Sy, and Poles, with unclear dates or locations. The readable items suggest a political or legal clash without concrete outcomes.
A notice from the Department of Public Instruction denies most tree-planting applications made by Mr Briece for local school grounds in Feligh Blestartte. The director of the Satanicas Gardens will assess remaining requests and determine suitable plantings for the locality.
The fortnightly Hospital 4 gathering was held at the School of Arts on Monday evening led by Mr. Keefo Botet with a list of attendees. A program was formed detailing sub-committees and activities for the evening, with plans for an interval dance and talks, and arrangements for the next meeting set for 9 in the morning.
A fragmented wedding notice recounts a marriage with garlands and bouquets, describing a bride in butter-colored gown and a groom with formal attire. Guests toast the couple. gifts include silver tea and coffee service. The piece preserves ceremony atmosphere and local phrasing from Inverell.
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