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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 03, 1921
Page
1
A brief report notes Sean Reed competing near Route 86 in an event titled ThI Ratange VL orphans pursuit. The piece references WuSEAN WAIHI and Taeper with unclear affiliations and a focus on the effort rather than results.
Two of Oxley’s parliamentary reps announce opposition to the Sydney Harbor Bridge Bill. Hill and Price push arguments about prudence and funding, urging priority on other projects like Port Stephens and the Clarence River bridge. The chairman urges focus on expediency and cautions against overextending state finances.
In a chaotic Sydney hearing Hoy Jumme pleads not guilty to a string of offences tied to drinking and hotel violations. Witnesses describe a locked bar, two men entering, and police threats of summons as Charles Gibeon and Innkeeper tied to the case face fines and license penalties.
A fragmented court record details a theft case linked to notes and coins, with rough testimony about money going missing at a hotel and a beach house outing. The accused, Albert Sinclair, faced charges related to stolen funds and related drink-fueled confusion, ending with a discharge and unsettled ledger notes.
The scanned fragment reports a Ladies Test match between Top Town and Joy, noting innings, top scorers, and bowling, with scattered club names, players, and an incident description. It blends match details with an unrelated crime report fragment about a drunken altercation and accusations at a pub.
Fragmented telegrams from Piney Portag Nevada describe shifts in labor and politics with mentions of Wing Lmagee Wilma and Valet toe. The text references Meminty Matera Rammer Shel and Lape Motors amid unclear events, wage notes, and a domestic political figure, deputy Lenin of the Country Party, taking a role.
A fire at Jetty Street caused chaos during a flower and food fair held at the Convent Bassat hall on Wednesday evening. Eight large altoriations were damaged as performers and attendees watched, while the Chamber of Commerce praised the town for managing the incident and supporting War Amelioration balance discussions. A forthcoming school event on November 5 was announced amid plans to address fundraising shortfalls.
Fragmentary account describes a gathering involving local figures and a pastor with limited readable details. Mentions price and Erwin Mau and several unnamed attendees, plus references to White Extutt and a tiger beusine. The piece contains heavy garbled text and unclear chronology.
Fragments describe an event or show with unclear names and details. The text references a ceremony and a gathering with imprecise locations and participants, making concrete facts hard to extract. No clear dates, organizations, or outcomes are readable.
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