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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 21, 1936
Page
1
The record lists lunar phases and dating for Pocknull Harbour regions from August through September. It mentions new and full moons, and various local time references, with scattered, unclear words in the OCR. The fragmentary text confirms a traditional almanac style for maritime community reference.
A garbled local notice recalls a gathering at Counts Map Bon and lists names including Mrs AB Morag and Mrs W AP T Hiding. It mentions elections, improvements, subscriptions, and a brewing outing with amateurs from Ot Stuven, plus a mention of constables and a court exam.
In a poorly legible report the Valin Marnoite growers’ society gathers on a Tuesday for a tomato crop discussion. Officials, including a president named Hnatittan and others, discuss issues of plant health, market prospects, and council actions with references to local farms and a public work planning session set for the near future.
Fragmented notes recount the Wesley Shield football match and associated prize acknowledgments. Names of teams players venues and honors appear in garbled text with several proper nouns unclear. The readable items point to a recent contest with post game awards and varied participant references.
A garbled OCR style passage appears to reference taxation, officers, fees, and town actions. It mentions a councilor, a commissioner, and potential tax or fee obligations amid distorted phrases. The fragmentary text lacks clear events or dates but centers on taxation processes and municipal duties.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a lane signing on a Monday by authorities under a tireless process. Mentions names and units are unclear but references a signed event with possible local governance involvement.
Public auction advertised by the administrator of an estate to be held at the court house on Wednesday, November 1, on the premises known as the old GUMTREE Stowe property, with the home and improvements including a trot house. The sale aims to settle debts and clear the land title. Terms require a cash bid against a mortgage claim and potential land transfer to the bidder.
Dorrigo Shire Council announces a diphtheria immunization drive with local clinics. Details include dates, eligible groups, and vaccination arrangements across community venues.
A fragmentary notice outlines entries for a Scotch Fair including cooking and floral sections. It lists schedules for September 11 and September 12 with references to baking, patty making, and various contests. Names and specifics are distorted, but events center on cooking, baking, and craft submissions with associated prizes and entry rules.
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