This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1921
Page
1
A scrambled report details a correspondence on civic matters, a fatal harbor inquiry, and local contest results. It mentions community leaders, school committees, and volunteers assisting with footpath clearance. The text notes social gatherings, ball prizes, and expressions of gratitude to donors and organizers.
A fragmented report describes alteration work at a historic site near Ravens acini harbor. Old shingioe and fittings are removed while preservation efforts continue. local discussions note impact on heritage and upcoming events in Loynday and Bevo areas.
A farewell event for Mr and Mrs Wott Geeomy of Dartyvilley Upper Oren marked departure from the I verell district. About 100 residents attended a public gathering with speeches by Mr WM Small and others praising long public service, community work, and wartime contributions while noting the district’s upcoming changes and leadership signs.
Sydney telegraphs report a jumble of items including references to Japan Australia and the United Kingdom. It mentions propaganda, wool industry debates, patent ships and local notices, plus a lengthy obituary or farewell note for local official W H Esecomb and community sentiments amid wartime memories.
A fragmented correspondence piece discusses historical Irish taxation, famine debts, and English fiscal policy. It references Ireland’s wartime costs, England’s taxes, apportionment, bankruptcy avoidance, and the heavy burden on Irish finances during 16th and 17th century conflicts. The text mentions figures like Leeland and references to English acts, famine, emigration, and government spending.
Fragmented text recounts a 1920s public debate on prohibition involving police and public officials. It notes opposition to enforcement limits, sympathy for the stance of the era, and mentions Metropolitan specialists and Kingston Chief perspectives. The piece hints at legal and social tensions surrounding prohibition and local authority responses.
The article discusses a shift to machine milking as a faster and more economical method, reducing reliance on traditional hand milking. It highlights Milking Pinots and new patterns, noting potential value for owners during wet seasons and the appeal of dairying investments. The piece mentions figures and local names, including Waugh & Josephson Ltd and Ireland’s financial context, reflecting broader economic debates and church activities.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.