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Coffs Harbour Advocate

Location

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 20, 1940

Page

2

Garden Notes Expert Advice on Asters and Flowers

A garden note provides seasonable guidance on sowing asters and other blooms for a vivid autumn display. It covers color blends, bed preparation, watering, spacing, and succession planting, with recommendations like Lavender Shower Vinceria and Golden Dawn zinnia for cheerful variety and continuous color.

Vinceria Beale Golden State Canary Remi-Ehaderd Peterman Brake Bea Tse Croen Herries Steebrhe Sandy Modest Pere Bose Venetaire Sarlen Prats

Shepherd and Son Seeds Promised to Work Wonders

Fragmented OCR text lists Shepherd & Son seed products and varieties such as Marigold Guinea and Gorgeous Zimmias, with scattered phrases about testing, certificates, and a postal address Box 36085 GP.O. The content resembles an advertisement or catalog fragment for seeds and gardening goods from P.L.C. Shepherd & Son Ltd.

Zimmias Anivenl Loge Tien Gol Halilioe Gti Iebel Feyiare Qaid P.L.C. Shepherd & Son. Ltd

Fragmented OCR Nation News Snippet Folds Local Names

A garbled OCR text from a historical newspaper page shows scattered names places and phrases. Readable fragments hint at a personal or community notice with partial mentions of dates and events amid distorted letters and stray words.

Duel at Wall Court this week tops local events

A fragmented note highlights a week of events at Wall Court including a duel and a pound sterling reference. Details are unclear but suggest a local sports or court action with monetary stakes. Names and places are partially legible, emphasizing the upcoming confrontation.

Compensation Court awards weekly rent to injured worker

The Workers Compensation Commission found Archie Anderson of Coffs Harbour suffered a mandible injury from work on October 1838. It did not cause skull fracture nor kidney or liver issues, and he can earn preinjury wages. He is awarded 2 pounds per week for partial incapacity from June 1909 to November 27. Jordan must pay 2 pounds weekly plus costs to be taxed.

Workers Compensation Commissafon Archie Adolphue Anderson Coffs Harbour Allan Jordon Iliusilla Laematuria Jordan Hesperalei Plicwit Leo Lees Costa Reichstrar Uae Aires

Hidden Drape Reveals Odd River Forts Mystery

In a remote harbor a tangled series of wooden relics and driftwood lie beneath shallow waters. Researchers from Varis University identify an unusual, weathered post structure linked to old riverine fortifications. Local divers report finds suggesting historic trade routes and wartime activity along the riverbank.

Obituary of Terrence McGrath a long time Coffs Harbour resident

Terrence McGrath known as Terry, aged 81, died at home after a long life as a builder and farmer in Coffs Harbour. He arrived from Braidwood district over 40 years ago, owned land on Red Hill, and later worked as a contractor. He supported St. Augustine's Church, enjoyed cards and draughts, suffered chronic rheumatism, and left a widow with no children. Funeral conducted at Coffs Harbour Cemetery after a Requiem Mass at St. Augustine's Church.

Coffs PL Landrigan Mosl Coffs Harbor St. Augustine's Church Father Farad Everinghan

Sunday School Christmas Tree Celebration Reflects Community

Sunday School annual Christmas tree event at Fondet featured Santa Claus handing out goodies to children and prizes awarded in the Watlouk Chinese during the year. The evening included meals, choral pieces led by the Sunday School choir, class acknowledgments for general work, and special recognition for attendance and conduct across various classes including Infant, Miss Peasley, Infanta, and Honey.

Niko Santa Prises Wesephal Lenis Ticen Bey Perris Vlee Uuss F Woelken Lyris Marlove Pennie Betty Kendred Haier Pearle Calin Catnore John Ditop Bainsell Jolie Dunlop Miss Peasley Vhrgilia Cox Hieel Cox Lola Cox Glaria Tulse Norma Bentley Phyllis Ark Piatel Cox

Unclear OCR fragment on local events and names

Fragmentary central and upper Bucca notes describe weather impact and various named individuals, places, and events with many garbled terms. The readable portions point to a chaotic account of dates, people, and activities, but concrete facts are sparse due to OCR corruption.

Collision Near Sabi Inspires War Era News Note

A garbled report describes a collision involving a horned bull and a vehicle near Sabi on a Monday, with injuries to a rider. The text mentions Palestine and wartime context, and a man named Narm Tenuia Shows with a unit designation Wunderlich.

Lee Mator Anton Sabi Sebler Palestine

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