05 Dec 1917
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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 05, 1917
Page
1
Fragmentary notes show a committee meeting discussing funding and relations with patrons and organizers. Mentions figures like J Usiler and A M Fomier and a push to support a building project while addressing expenses, with unclear references to events and attendees.
A fragmented report describes a Benealt town band concert with singers and instruments. It notes performances by various named performers and a mix of arias and choral items, mentioning crowd reactions and energy, and highlighting coordination and audience enjoyment amid garbled OCR text.
The passage lists various names and monetary amounts tied to a focal branch or ceremony, referencing a solicitor and officials. It mentions payments and allocations with figures like 61 175.04 and 5 120, and includes names such as Mire, Robineon, Ci, Glatt, Pullen, V, and others amid unclear context and broken syntax.
In Coffs Harbor during November 1917 a brief archival entry records a date reference and local timing. The fragment notes a Wednesday and a deck month date, reflecting a newspaper dating style of the period.
Goods in East Cary Department attract attention with claims of superior quality and value. The advert highlights cash buying strength and famous low prices to entice customers.
Millinery department displays stylish hats ready to wear with spring fashion. English and French floral fabrics, crepe and silk materials, blouses and costumes in white muslin and voile. Underwear sets include summer wear and bathing costumes.
Manchester customers find scarce lines of white sheeting grey and white towels ore tone muslins Harvard shirting white calico longcloth and assorted garments. A wide assortment includes men s fashion shirts under flannels Australian undergarments hosiery ties handkerchiefs collars and bathing costumes. Also school boys clothing crash wear suits Tweed and summer coats in many sizes.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a 19th century legal proceeding with names such as Mr Novrina and J. Pantha, references to defendants and travel incidents, and scattered remarks on council decisions and wages. The text is garbled, but suggests a court or parliamentary record detailing motions, examinations, and administrative concerns.
Fragmentary OCR yields no clear events or names. The readable parts mention a date in December and a rally, but most content is garbled, making precise identification of persons, places, or actions impossible.
A long, fragmented report recounts a farewell at the harbor for servicemen, noting Captain praise, gallantry medals for Alden and Bignallen, and the Victoria Crane distinction. It recalls wartime departures, salutes, and hopes for future record-setting achievements, ending with cheer and a military send-off.
Fragmentary court record includes a listing of individuals such as Joho Wil 17-16, Walter Wale 16:23, Michael Ryan 43, Frederick T. Braauh 2p, Clarence J Graham, and others with various case or docket numbers. the text appears to be an archival snippet of a legal proceedings schedule or identity ledger within a courthouse setting.
A lengthy damaged OCR fragment recalls a school concert with choruses and performances by many named residents, a formal address by Mr G Hamymtead, and a community supper. It notes fundraising for a local fund and mentions various local figures and clubs with scattered dates and values.
The snippet blends scattered war era lines and fragmented notices mentioning ships, attacks, and dates, with stray names and phrases. It lacks coherent events or clear individuals, making precise reporting difficult. readable elements hint at naval movement, a tribute to a publication, and assorted public notices amid garbled OCR.
A scrambled report describes a Saturday morning event at Beotvala railway station in Melbourne. The incident involved a theft of cash and a book, with bystanders and officials noting the unusual scene and police attention.
A partial OCR line references a venue and date fragment with unclear wording. The readable items point to a local event notice, but key names and exact place are indeterminable.
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