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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 21, 1920
Page
1
A garbled OCR passage lists scattered names and terms including Hamidi Solty Yona and Hoke exunnyrkniass with odd phrases. Economic references appear with amounts like £ and 2% and a street address Calle Hatta. Overall the text is incoherent with no clear event or narrative.
A damaged notice fragment references Gott ma oli ing lm cost at OUT Amma SiPPER PAACA Tava Mansion and a Privaswoy Pal Colle Harbour Jetty. Names appear garbled. no clear action, date, or authority discernible.
A damaged obituary fragment honors a father and husband who passed away on a chosen date in 1017. The message expresses love and gratitude, recalling his memory and the family’s enduring sorrow.
A fragmented report on Andrew's Presbyterian Church describes a church union vote taken with a narrow turnout and plans for future sessions at Colts and Sunday events. The piece names many individuals and local figures in a dense, period-voice style, with scattered mentions of meetings, songs, and community activities.
The Shire discussed funding for road works and a rail project review. Officials proposed device costs, maintenance funding, and possible grants while outlining allocations for the Harboe road and Woolgoolga area. Authorities considered purchasing road-making plant and authorizing claims for repairs and closures as part of a broader plan.
A fragmented reminiscence piece recounts Jeanne d Arg, a Serbian figure praised for bravery and nursing during World War I. The narrative links her to battles, typhus relief, and honors, with references to Serbia, Austria, Germany, and Allied efforts amid wartime paths and hospital service.
A fragmented report describes an after dinner gathering with League members and women representatives. Notable figures include Lieut Sandan and Mrs Walsh in a wartime social event referencing the New Zealand force and local host committees.
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