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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1940
Page
1
Fragmentary notes record church services, dates, and times from August to September, with mentions of Rev. Warner RysD and Rev. A. Bea. Scattered data include worship hours, calendar events, and astronomical references such as quarters and full moons, alongside rough tidal remarks.
A fragmented report describes experiments to derive coffee from banana plants. The process involved samples of banana toffee and other flavors, with officials including J. J. Murphy, secretary of a banana growers’ examination, discussing market prospects and potential pricing for banana based coffee flavors.
Local notices outline council plans for new public works including road rails and dwellings. The document mentions several community sites across towns and addresses potential development approvals and associated timetable considerations for housing and infrastructure upgrades.
Fragmented OCR text references the Coast Guard and Navy, a state president, and political figures with garbled details. The readable names imply a discussion of maritime security and political actions, but few concrete facts remain intact. The passage reads as a partial news snippet lacking coherent events or dates.
The event at the Community Hall raised spirits with several parties and stalls. Mr Bovey won the wide, while D. Keloje presented prizes and the hostess A. Downtit organized attendants. About 70 guests joined a lively evening with refreshments and shows.
Mr Gen Hudson gave a long lecture about current affairs to a gathered audience. The speaker covered the unity of service, observed rising concern, and noted attentive reactions with questions from several attendees. The event closed with calls for further discussion and a general sense of public interest.
Auctioneer's notice lists items including furniture and household goods with multiple names and locations. It notes viewing, sale terms, and a date target around September 4. Complex entries reference consignors, bidders, and property in a local district.
From the original list of electors and ratepayers for the Shire of Dorrga 1940 a slate of eight retiring directors is named with Meyr Eses Ay Just Wadd and GW Hosenbe among those out. The annual general meeting is set for Saturday the day of September at Cots Harbour. A balance sheet remuneration of directors and the election of an auditor are on the agenda along with other business. Notice also covers enrolment of electors and ratepayers and instructions to file by the Minister for Lands.
A disaster at Bellizpen left several injured as crowds sought safety during a market night. Witnesses report chaos in the rain as a woman identified as Mrs Lacey was evacuated to hospital in Maslow after being found in a vulnerable state amid the storm.
Reading from the exhibition at Cots High School this week reveals a wide array of science and art displays by district students. Teachers and local families praised the models, experiments, and crafts, noting strong creativity and practical understanding across metalwork, chemistry, and Household arts.
Obituary notes the death of Mrs. T F Bennch ine Sig Weesme Ill atont Ty, a well known figure, with references to family and survivors, funeral arrangements, and a note on the church service at Cor Mettigdlay Church. The piece mentions surviving relatives and local connections, reflecting a closely knit community obituary.
Fragmentary OCR shows banana prices and market notes with numerous garbled terms and numbers. Key entities are unreadable, leaving only a patchy glimpse of price listings and market references without clear dates places or organizations.
A shattered page notes a shire engineer's report on various road and bridge tasks around Upper Kobe Gong and Timayvaly Road. It mentions postponed tapping and servicing, winded by levers, and a late January to February timeline with coinage and muster details.
An OCR fragment details a Bonville school ceremony with many misread names and places. It references staff and residents, a planting activity, and honors for individuals including Roy Ferguson and other local figures. The text lists various names and dates in a celebratory school setting.
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