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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1936
Page
1
Fragmentary text describes a police station query with mentions of Chatmes Tila and Chriakmae Tih and references an application process. The readable lines reference a supply event and a date 6/6, with unclear names and locations, suggesting a routine public notice or filing.
Fragmentary OCR summarizes a collision or collision aftermath involving individuals named Juliaron Cipxamaglon and Burke near a town. It mentions a vehicle or tank incident last week causing destruction and a death or injury, with unclear specifics due to garbled text. Names and place hints suggest a local report of an accident.
Auction notice lists a December sale with drapery items and auctioneer notes. Mentions women’s wear, children’s wear, and various lots. Details are fragmented but indicate a public sale to be held Saturday December 12 with an auctioneer in attendance.
A scrambled OCR style piece mentions children, a station, streets and names, plus a plan involving bananas for students. It references Beattie Forward Geatfon Stotwes and Sindy, with mentions of ponies and lively events. The text is fragmentary and reads like a local notes compilation.
An auction notice details a sale of extensive household furnishings and furniture on Saturday December 12 at 2 pm. The listing names numerous items and room groups including bedroom sets, dining tables, kitchen furniture, and assorted furnishings. The auctioneer is listed as RIN STREENEON CO, with address 109 George Street, Sydney. The notice references inspection times and terms of sale.
A farm laborer named We Matmare Bie was struck by lightning while working on a NAS farm near Singlemsn. He suffered paralysis in the hips and legs as doctors prepared to assess his injuries. Charlesworth, a woodshopper, remained with the patient as medical staff stabilized him. The incident involved a slippery couch and a burst of wind, with bystanders recalling the sudden flash and loud thunder.
A garbled report blends a bull fight narrative with disjointed legal and personal names. References include Clapham, Capron, and Monson along with mentions of injuries, a bull named Hoowon, and a court or jury scene. The text weaves combat, animal action, and procedural hints without coherent sequence.
Fragmented OCR text references the Department of Education and public school notices. It mentions December 1996, an application process, and names associated with education authorities. The readable material is garbled and lacks clear events or actions to summarize precisely.
A chaotic report details the Coffs Band annual meeting with elections and resignations. Key figures like Ongley Allen Burke and Lovett are mentioned amid a push for new officers and notes on the secretary post, treasurer duties, and committee roles.
A messy OCR summary covers a monthly meet on Youths Comte Hirwueb at the Baya 9 Wouletullon with Mr J Bunety Land and Uoli Marketing discussing Ku belt issues. It notes regulatory matters, board considerations, and a limited trial relating to property and reductions, with mentions of Mr Murphy and other officials and an experimental appointment.
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