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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1929
Page
2
A gardening guide discusses using fast climbing plants to cover banks and fences, adding months of bloom and disguising unsightly trunks. It covers planting technique, root spread, staking, mulching, and watering, and lists suitable climbers for regions like Queensland and Cootamundra while stressing manure and soil nutrition for vegetables.
Report from Mullimbimby last week describes a forced landing event where crowds gathered for a closeup view of a seroplins flight. The scene included onlookers along the route and claims of a mortuary emergency linked to the muda street incident.
A garbled report details Raleigh Rifle Club AAC events with mentions of officers such as Treasurers and committee members. It notes a trophy event and participant scores, including a high handicap figure and several unnamed competitors.
An evening dance event was held at the Jetty Gun Grounds on Friday to raise funds for a local cause. Despite deciphering issues, attendees from the community supported the fundraiser and contributed to the Shine sale.
Fragmentary item discusses pot plants needing nutrients and a fertilizer product named FERTAGS PLG SHEPHERD & SON LI. It mentions nitrogen and phosphorus content and suggests a mail order offer for tablets in 2/ per bins of 180 pills with post free delivery from Sydney head office Parkers Street.
The notice states income tax returns must be filed by August 1 with EA Buchanan a public accountant and auditor at COFPS Harbour.
Printed and published by James Sawyer proprietor at the Advocate printing works Moonee Street Coffs Harbour New South Wales
A local shop advertises drastic clearances with everything reduced and no exceptions. Genuine reductions promise substantial savings off genuine prices, inviting customers to shop sales and stock up during the event.
A sprawling sale advertisement lists blankets flannels calico and linens with prices and vast stock. It highlights wool blends silks crepes and linens, targetting men women and children with reduced pricing and clearance lines across fabrics, clothing and accessories.
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