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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1923
Page
1
Church notices list Mass and service times for Coramba and nearby towns in December and January. Presbytery and Methodist schedules appear with names of ministers and local venues. A memorial note recalls the late Mrs Manning, with tributes from family.
Korora School residents held a Thursday picnic to provide books for Christman and prizes for sewing and races. Wallace Campbell won the upper prize, with Ernie Hammond and Ben Crumpton among top finishers. A Christmas tree, games, and donated goodies from Mrs. Ongley Mrs. Hill Mrs Buckler and others added festive cheer for local children.
A melodramatic chapter centers on Clarence Mir Wheeler's influence in the Wheeler household. Violet Finney, Cora Wheeler, and Bobby clash over affection as Clarence woos Violet while secrets, jealousy, and misunderstandings threaten the family. Mrs Wheeler and others react as a pocket-book plot unfolds.
The Bruce-Page Government pursues preferential treatment for Australian dried fruits canned goods and wines while aiming to end government trading. Shipping board reforms seek private shipyard competition and excise relief for fortifying spirits to aid grape growers in Treeco Reomaor Nyab and Berri.
Telegrams report more cows ill from rinderpest near the initial infected area half a mile away. Experts link the outbreak to clothing touched by infected cattle. About 120 cattle were killed nearby. In Melbourne thieves run rampant as a governor’s Buick was stolen yesterday afternoon and remains missing.
Melbourne reports ex State Minister Sir John Travener suddenly collapsed and died while addressing a gathering for the Primary Producers Bank opening at Dogcaster. The event followed by Sydney notes of poisoning at a wedding party in Cessnock and a fatal skylarking accident in Wellington involving Gordon Vanes. The cabinet in Sydney discussed resuming and funding estate purchases to ease owner opposition.
The Coffs Harbour Advocate warns of no issue during a holiday pause from December 1 to January 1 1924. The office will be closed for a week and the printer asks readers to note adjustments to publication schedules.
Next Friday's Dance announced with a corrected price list for admission and a note praising Dr J J Boolwood as president for the evening. The Railway Commission approves a 10 ton jib crane for loading at Lowanna on the Glenteagh Dorrigo line, with work to start promptly. Also reports a panty cut from Mr J Malley on Saturday and Ted Argentie badlyinjured bullock bite. both recovering with best wishes from the community.
Ex tracts of letters describe donors from Wagga and Guyon praising the hospital Christmas Appeal. Stories say tickets fund baby care and express willingness to buy books of tickets, urging readers to send postal notes with stamped envelopes to receive ticket books and enter prizes valued at over 200.
Field officers of the Department of Agriculture urge silage conservation to ease drought losses for farmers. The document, from the New South Wales Department of Agriculture, promotes lime milk washes and lime-based dairies wash as simple, ready tools, and notes pamphlets available free to farmers through the government printer.
Fragmented OCR text describes a visit involving Webster, Jack and McDonald with mentions of care, advice, and repairs. The source is unclear and garbled, offering no clear event, date, or location to confirm a fuller summary. The intended focus appears to be on repairs and consultation offered by a Watch repair specialty.
Frank Apdale opens a new act at the School of Arts drawing good business. A trained monkey and clever dog provide playful feats such as riding a bicycle balancing on a pinnacle and mock attacking the master then kissing him in mock contrition. Ward Lear leads with memorable humor in a bright tuneful show full of charm.
H. A. Barraclough Ltd introduces a country repair service with swift glass replacement. Customers are asked to write their name on the packet and include return details to ensure prompt handling. Address listed as O isiye Street, Sydney.
The Minister for Works and Railways Mr Stewart leads a cleanup of War Service Homes, detailing a 7 million pound estimated cost and 200 thousand written off. He aims to optimize use of sawmills and forests held by the Department while promoting provincial districts beyond capital cities. The Acting Prime Minister Mr Page has toured much of the state and outback areas ahead of Parliament.
Canvas goods including hats wallets water bags and bags offered at favorable prices by Alois M Jones at 27 Market Street Sydney Market also featuring special bargains and ready stock for immediate sale all types and sizes available for customers with prompt service.
A public meeting at Upper Orera Hall on the 13th formed an Ameciation leg fodder group to aid starving stock. M J O’Neill chaired with H Gill as treasurer and C Bockspas as secretary, urging collective buying to secure cheap fodder amid drought. V Courtesy, backing Karangi’s Association, shared buying expertise and stock rates under Government Railways rules, with questions answered satisfactorily. G Hoschks supported collective buying, noting to follow other societies. The gathering approved joining the Kasangr Association and booked 14 weekly orders. a follow‑up discussion was planned for next Tuesday’s meeting.
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