11 Dec 1928
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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1928
Page
1
Readable fragments mention Catholic, Methodist and Presbyterian churches, with scattered names and addresses. References include locations like Upper Drara and Columba 720s, various services and dates, and hints of a community calendar. The text is garbled with misread words and incomplete entries.
The article notes events at Cons Harbour with motor cans and weekly cargo activity. It mentions Brock Rowe from Coffe Jecif entering a 280 yard field event in Erdery on Salar imp, was narrowly beaten by W Huse of East Sydney, amid praise for a record sprinting display.
At the Jetty Cricket Club euchre and dance a lively crowd enjoyed a social evening by the jetty. Secretary Mr Jack Cockie steered the event while Messrs Sid Wilken and D Pusatore won a dance prize. The supper was arranged by Loren and the fete featured several dancers and guests in period attire.
Fragmented text mentions Cofts Harbour Faatera Cary HarbabF and a plan for a tent at a theater. References to actors, dates, and locations appear garbled with many proper names unclear. The readable bits hint at performances and community events but lack coherent details or outcomes.
Event notice detailing a music evening titled Tuchie Fabty and Social Pariah Hh Colts Harbour with a Friday date and orchestra performance. Admission tickets priced, organized by W. d Cleal as secretary, at Colts Barbour Criete C106 venue.
Memorial notice recalling earlier generations including Louise Wood and Carol Muller Lauley Wood. Names span family ties and long-ago dates with affectionate memory of a mother, grandmother, and other relatives, marking December 1827 and later years.
A fragment notes a political event at a convent on Thursday December 13 1858. Names such as Beiyte Byrne and Byrnew appear as candidates or figures in the scene. The readable text is sparse but indicates a local party or gang context and mentions adults and children in a misread entry.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a thiemwial election. Details are unclear but indicate polling, government authority, and a date near Lawawether. The readable items mention a place, a local election action, and community involvement.
A garbled OCR passage mentions names and places in a patchwork grid of letters and fragments. No coherent event or clearly identifiable people or organizations emerge from the readable text.
Fragments describe a Sydney area scene around Ulta Harbour and Thoteday noting Susie, Paty, and Suggluyed Have Autorment Perisrgutr. References to Marrickville, Behalf of the ’ics Bresal Wallee and Homily Sydney Hospital appear, with mentions of hospital visits, donations, and travel by train. The text is a jumble of names, places, and actions, lacking coherent narrative.
An old club gathering is described with a lively hall decked in chocolate and gold. Guests enjoy dancing, a violin solo, and a toast to a member, amid a jovial atmosphere and appreciation remarks from leaders and attendees.
Article describes contested arrangements for reserve facilities in Gm Plas Ig and nearby areas. It notes road repairs, payments of £98 18 to contractors, and protests by local groups over access for dancers and campers. Mention of officials, committees, and the government’s role in approving or denying arrangements.
Trustees discussed creating a public road through private land to connect to a proposed roadway near Roan and Sawtell. Residents debated subdividing land to permit the road with some opposing the plan as a land grab. a vote allowed access via a reserve path, with costs and steps outlined for compensation and future use.
The death occurred Friday night of Mrs. Perking widow of the late Mr William Perkins of Boambee. She was devoted to her family and cared for her husband until his death. Survived by her son and other local residents at Beam Bed.
After a tense night as floodwaters rose, Wailea residents awaited official word on levee safety and potential evacuations. City officials urged calm while teams assessed leaks and restoration work continued at riverbanks. Local crews mobilized late into the morning to repair breaches and monitor pressure readings.
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