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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 28, 1920
Page
1
A fragmented notice notes repairs and local figures including Min Carsaichael and Ms W T Linden, solicitor, arriving from Wee Wagyn. It references Nurse MeQurem's Hospital, the Trader schooner voyage, and the Black Cats with scattered names and events in a period-tinged local collation.
Fragment reads as a messy notice about a Bulldog meeting Pathé Marin in an evening race at a venue around 8pm. Mentions times 7:15 and 8pm, with unclear names and place. Overall, brief, uncertain event record with limited readable details.
An OCR rough draft traces heated public reaction to libertarian rhetoric and a visit by speakers praising radical beliefs. It notes large crowds, mixed sympathy, and warnings about provocative or dangerous ideas in a tense political moment.
A jagged OCR fragment mentions a 30,000 pound reward and various garbled phrases alleging investments, property, and payments. The text is unreadable in parts, with stray names and items like meat, soup, and travel words interspersed, offering little coherent fact.
The article discusses St Andrew's Presbyterian church activities and a timber production venture. It mentions the Co operative Dor Company, a 25,000 batter shipment, and timber operations in New Zealand and New Heywood. It notes costs, yields, and factory work, with references to local fundraising and community involvement.
The fragmentary text cites a May date and Brooklans, mentioning education, a government stance, and a wedding report. It references an Education Minister and a School of Art books, with scattered lines about subscribers and a bride’s wedding description. The passage is garbled and includes commentary on sectarian tensions and workers.
Fragmented text reports a plea from Flore Bandas and others pleading for aid to Serbians in distress. It cites homelessness among people, drastic cattle losses, and displacement driven by a disaster. References appear to be confused with unrelated names and places.
Fragmented dispatches show debates over railway and telephone reform and a failed motion led by Mr Payton. Reports note boy Sadge in the Northern territory under scrutiny, while law officers discuss new proposals and a looming by election. Jurists comment on judge appointments and compulsory contracts.
A private hospital in Tlong recognizes residents W. Smith and Sr. tad Ure for community contributions. The notice also praises Mrs Heol and Mr aml Bourdon in a concise congratulatory item.
A letter outlines spending of £500 on Woolgoolgn roadworks and £1600 for Korara with £800 for speed improvements and £2000 for a street project. It argues for a postal system arrangement and asks for approval, signed by A. Johnyor.
In a lengthy session the Legislative Representatives discuss the North County project and related rail links. Ministerial responses deny specific proposals while outlining planned work costs and timelines, including a £30,000 estimate and references to the Gloreagh Port area and associated projects.
Fragmented OCR lists multiple property dealings and applications for certificates and purchases. Names such as J. Goldsmith and A. Pease appear with parcel numbers, lotments, and survey references. Numerous dates and terms are garbled, yielding a jumble of legal notices and bids for real estate and certificates.
A garbled OCR of a sports item describes Sopwith using a carrying parveogere and a long-day event at Orange with a focus on racing, involving multiple teams and a noted second-by-second pursuit. The fragment mentions a chase, a Meg 1 cali, and a high kick, with unclear names and places but an emphasis on a dramatic display and a blue warning.
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