Grafton Rail Line Fight and Local Services Debate
The piece discusses railway politics in Grafton, arguing state interests require timely construction of the Loun go line despite local pressure. It frames Grafton as a distraction from aiding families needing railway links and rail service to communities like Coramba and North River line towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coramba
Ruse
Wuilt
Iefton
Chearly
Grafton
Loungo
Crafton
Boyther
Coff's Harbour and Dorrigo Advocate Fragments
Fragmented copy notes a weekly Cos Harbour paper with advertising details and postage to Australia. Mentions cricket and sports reports, subscription terms, agents in Sydney and Melbourne, and a note urging local writers to submit. Dated Friday December 15 1608.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cos Harbor
Apestpalia
Scilo
Leroy Ae Mare
Dacowits
Gordon
Amorim
Sydney
Dorrigo Railway Debate Delays Narrow and Standard Lines
The Minister for Works weighs a standard gauge line against a narrow line for Dorrigo. Mr. Lee opposes delays and urges rapid rail access for settlers. If Corumba can support standard gauge, construction could fast track, but years of wait may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorrigo
Leetes
Japan
Les
Nanow Gage
Lee
Corumba
Coee
Dorige
Bolt
Gretton
Grafien
Comes
Whiting Pervasive News From Coff's Harbour District
Weather notes show 1908 rainfall at Coff's Harbour reaching 61.18 points with 114 wet days. Local events include a repair blaze at B A T Inco tents, a large turtle sighting off Arrawarra, and sharks near Coff's Harbour Jetty. Social scene notes few weddings, surf bathing enthusiasm, homely anecdotes, a newcomer’s misadventure, and medical appointment history of Dr E B Fitzpatrick with ties to Sydney and Queensland hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caf
Coff’s
B.A.T. Inco
Arrawarrah
Sondap
Coffs Harbor
Clereymen
Boyd
Bank of N.S.W
Dorriga
A. D.chapman
Coff'a Harbor
Bydooy
Coff's
Jack
Pusan
Mary
Little Willie
Mia
E. B. Fitzpatrick
Darna
Sydney University
Lade Norman Hospital
Queensland
Lewistian Hospital
Sydney
Children’s Hospital
Camperdown
District Doings Photographs Describe Village Fair
A fragmented account describes a community gathering with children playing and adults socializing. Organizers set up refreshments and seating while volunteers manage games and stalls. The scene captures a local tradition and sense of shared effort, though details are garbled.
Coffs Harbor Court Briefs Highlight Fragments
Fragmentary text from a local court notice references Coffs Harbor Police and a Friday session. Readers see partial names and unclear actions, with no full details available in the readable lines.
Destructive acts and legal notes from Sydney dispatches
The report covers alleged arson and vandalism in port areas, a court appearance with fines and legal costs, weather impacts on local sports and scripts, and community notices. It notes a court case against Latimer over shop trouble, a murder inquiry at Castlemaine, a Moscow style railway crash inquiry, and a Circular Quay fracas among firemen with numerous arrests. Market quotes for wheat and miscellaneous rural items are included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanganus
Loire
Comtello
Digi Paints
Gurard Carr
Tourke
Trim
Manslangeter
Pier Meghicenre
Crekn
Mongolia
Circular Quay
Sydney
Aripidale
Birlie
Keolet Scott
Castlewain Viel
District Meeting at Kirk by Coff Harbour Leaders
A large gathering at the Kireroy Hotel near Coff Harbour discussed railway needs and timber interests. Mr Stinson, noted local figure, spoke on political strategy and community progress while prominent men praised Mr McLean and Mr Moorehead for steering plans toward Ashton and the district’s future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joho Sterner
Metles
Kireroy
Herid WeWar
Etericherad
Ashton
Sydney
Dutret
Taget
Che
Baer
Coffs Harbor
Teiemee Csitear
Cormimbe
Coffe Tatler
Cailapoo
Mariech Weller
Ma Nainars
Tee Coffe
Mtu
Dovumnie
Chermba
Corambea
Ile
Cornmmba
Pritetor
Ted
Lana
Berthoan
Orara
McLean
Coumanity
Kelf
Hank
Coraibe
Corsa
Orans
Dargin
Bern
Mr World
Frank
DSW
Caffe Marheri
Lonel
Coffs
Colf
Ferriss
KS Wales
Brdewy
Reilwne
Btinesa
Alfred Gilles and Harpers clash over document in Coffe Arbor case
Fragmentary testimony describes Alfred Gilles denying residence in Coffe Arbor and tensions over a summoned document. Retinie Harper testified about handling the summons, and a confrontation followed as parties moved toward a street scene with attempted possession of the document.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Gilles
Harper
Ax Jin
Altred Gilkes
Coffe Arbor
Prkel
Alice
Lami
Terrible accident crushes man to death at Mipon Creek
Wonhoolyn correspondent Mr Frank Ibraham reported a dire accident at Mipon Creek near South Cerafton. Deceneet, a 57 year old resident of Blagland's Creek, died when a log toppled from a wagon during pine log transport. The skull was crushed and blood spattered as men sought to clear the tree. The coroner records the incident as a fatal plant of the timber crew, prompting community mourning and a temporary work stoppage. The report also notes a Crown lands sale held at Cotf's Harbor Court House with bids ranging from £50 to £105 per quarter acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wonhoolyn
Frank Ibraham
Frank Cuniam
Mipon Creek
South Cerafton
Deceneet
South Gratton
Wilson's
Mesa Hynes
Yardy
Hynek
Graham Wreetandinge
Swaggan
Cotf'a Harbor
Woeelgonlga
Cots Harbor
Welnredey
Meaers, Bell and Long
Brooklana Progress Association Meeting Notes
A readable fragment notes Brooklana Progress Association gathering with talk of district advancement. Mentions Harhanan elected honorary member and planning for major road work linking Thorrec to Cette Bartor with local officials cited in the brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bru
Thorrec
Land Board Deliberations Include Parcels, Fees and Remedies
The local Land Board session reviews numerous parcels and portions across multiple counties, detailing confirmations of acreage and holdings, outstanding fees, boundary issues, and conditions for compliance. Actions include mortgage or lease adjustments, required improvements, and deadlines for payment or restoration, with various names and parcel identifiers noted.
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Moore's Arcade
Opposite School OF Arts
Religious Services
Urdey
Tee
Fucca Creek
Moonee
Woolgakes
Munday School
Cole Harbor
Bundey
Bor
Wo Ferries
Whorch
England
Der
Nees Glen
Gheereagh
Her
C. LH
Cox
Bowen Catholic
Wanday
Rey
Gallagher
Lewreagh
Coff’s Harbor
Dorrigo Railway
Nsw
Cafe Marhour
Himelf
Elimy
Fide
Couurt
Mr Fewer
News BY Wire
Sydney Thereeday
Espertiaia
Peter Koowe
Booth
Coehim
Dheerid
Hal Leechpin
Maniil
Imaharn
Nebie
Partiol
School of Arts
Cate
Amd
Darcy Bey Coneer
Eulioe
Jean
Borklend
Auckland
Woolpoolgs
Formby
Spawn Biers
Woolgoolea
Nana Glen
Lower Dicca
BOCA
Paspaluen
Baldick
Shire Resineer
Regia the Progress Association
Aset Ak
Lecter
Batiener Hipow
Coffe
Che Plesavr
Ratig
Sermualenitegg
Meader
Juan
Dv Leniar
Righard
Rlainet
Mliere
Hlack
Daft
Aleut
Dte
Bue
Bewger
Mr. Mackay
Frederick Suit
Emd
Artie Fpuulhes Grower
Latimer
Gare Esideite
George
Plummer
Atone Plauti
Depe
Ike
Sage & Ale
Abe
Macy
Telus Shop Uior
Arie
Kim
Hinckmore
Wanda
Thomas Dortinor
Thomas Hall
Prandle Mollrath
WACO
ASD
MR Stinson
PTV
Tobn Stinson
NFW
Attuesey
Crlinwt
Brooklana Progress Associations
Local Land Board
Fhrewarch
Checege Bertert Croat
Bel Hogee
Jorhau
Charla
Levent Ge
Pew Inn
Porch
Forey
Willem Clode
Uae
Ballin
En Confira
Parch Moomae
County
Fite
Joseph Henry Chadmough
R. Reider
Botthe
CPI
Nong Prsrance Feeuk Jarret
All Valley Valley
Balmchgana
Pole
Mad Tigers Omir
Porte
Patch Vielley
Yellew
Poe
Bet
Comlara
Bane Cateria
Wiley Mort
Corti
Harold Weed
Fem
Belisreen
Grampa
Reese
Campbell
Theodore Popper
Beitihget
Eelagh
Murdoch & Mirfoun
Brick Ain
Ball
Weiner
Fordeitund
Ienla
Rees
Orem Rivet
Brenison
C. A. Cherkies
Previl Giles
P.at
William Murray
Port Maas
Mowara
J. Cuctife
Tod Tonkin
Reha
Trilate
Westgoolga Railway League
Aneut Railways
P. J
Meckittick
W. Herd
McKiterick
G. Gartner
Eee
Sl. Coffe Harbor
Racine
Roberta
Srd
Kittrick
Tmarbour
Repton
Otrime Colo
Castle Teamo Opieces
Worteners
Niles
Tipi
NL Neale
Busbell
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