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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1921
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes hint at events in a local area with dates and names. readable items reference Hamtonte, Bone Hy Nan, and S62 S345ha 09, suggesting a community or archival notice. The exact details are unclear due to damaged text.
The article describes the launch of a new steamer, detailing crew, officers, and crowd scenes at Coffs Harbour. It notes Captain Cockleagut and Langley Broster, the ship’s design for mail kereka, and references to its historic service, including past involvement in the Goat War and rescue operations.
The issue reports political tensions with Labor Premier's minority challenge and mention of shifts toward Labor and public reaction. Amid unclear details, references occur to a Sydney City scene and speculation about Lenore's influence and election power.
The School of Arts held its monthly meeting on Thursday with members Walker, Mackay, Fowler, Kilbourne, Everlasting, Parke, Shepherd, Glisse and Rekford present. Minutes of the previous meeting were confirmed, accounts approved, treasurer’s balance shown, and decisions made on billiard room alterations. Messrs Gilles and Shepherd were tasked to engage Sir Royce for services, and it was agreed to retain the tinning section in Mr Bowier’s care.
The article discusses tensions over veteran hiring priority and its link to broader employment policies. It notes opposition within the Labor Party, calls for protection of returned soldiers, and questions whether bills will be enacted before year end. It cites ministerial positions and parliamentary discussions as key factors shaping the bill’s fate.
An unclear clipping mentions The Pier Hotel and various names and phrases. The readable parts reference a person named Beuiy and a Prota, with scattered fragments that do not form a complete event or clear action.
Readable fragments show an unnamed event mention and generic notes. No clear names dates places or outcomes emerge from the damaged text. The piece appears as a stray clipping fragment without verifiable details for a full card summary.
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a cryptic reference to a historical event with names and places garbled. Readable bits mention a person and possible dates but details are insufficient to identify a clear incident or outcome.
A chaotic public meeting in Cotte Harbor district discussed using the Amelioration Fund for a War Memorial Ward at the hospital. Attendees debated the fund’s balance, governance, and the best allocation to honor soldiers, with calls to complete the project and provide for veterans.
The fragment references reputational aspects of buying and selling and mentions various names and terms. It includes unclear phrases about public trust and perceived excellence, with scattered proper nouns and potential references to products or brands within a garbled context.
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