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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1921
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text presents scattered names and phrases, lacking coherent events or clear subjects. The fragment mentions individuals and places inconsistently, with many garbled terms obscuring potential news context and factual details.
The Local and General announces publication on Saturday the 2th inst with a reissue January 4th, 1922. Advertisers are reminded of dates. A Friday night dance at the Jetty Hell drew a large crowd and lively dancing despite some crowding. The Hospital benefit program featured an arts school event and the Dutch operetta, with proceeds aiding hospital isolation. An Honor Roll listing many locals will be mounted in Booville public hall. A beech board honors those who paid the supreme sacrifice for God King and Country. the painting by Mer Beaty completes the display.
The column lists inmates and hospital notes, travel plans, and local moves. Eva Cheetham left for Wauchope with her grandmother. Mr Marion plans to stand as Coalition Government porter candidate for Oxley. Corrello, Mr and Mrs H. Boba, C A Gillet, A Hoge, and J Whittaker left for Spd. 00, with Dr and Mrs Tanke visiting. Med J Clancy recovers from a fracture. The text records community updates and upcoming events with multiple named individuals.
Local cricket news covers a day of varied performances with Voth Sickuney’s team showing promise and Out put up a strong effort. Key contributions from McGuigan and Langbridge shape a tense chase while Undaunted and United field solid bowlers. Upcoming fixtures list players selected for a Tuesday December 27 match at Gillly Harbor with several names repeated in the roster.
A historical clipping reports a prize distribution event at a convent school. Teachers and students are listed with numerous subjects acknowledged for aggregate merit including writing spelling arithmetic and geography. Acknowledgments note generous contributions from contributors toward the prize fund and concert success.
Frotertant Sunday School members held a Christmas tree event at the Presbyterian Church on Thursday. A crowd of parents and friends aided by the teachers and staff, distributed gifts and bags to children. Receipts included pocket wallets and pen tokens, as praise for teachers Mr Ranch and Miss Buchanan, who also received tokens of thanks.
A fragmented text discusses workers at Broken Mill and broader labor tensions. It notes calls to reduce hours, critique of government interference, and demands for better pay. It mentions public servants, civil service issues, and proposals to send experts to study conditions and reform. The piece hints at political figures and policy debates without clear names.
Fragmentary OCR reveals references to a Webster event with Jack A Mofonaid and multiple urban and cultural mentions. The text hints at Uptown late events, a weekly schedule, and possible community activities with names such as Sydnye and Maxi, but readability is limited.
A garbled telegram style text references various names and places, including Stanley, Hawn, Meg, and Wyrua May, with scattered phrases about people, events, and locations. The readable segments point to a chaotic montage of personal notices and local chatter without a clear single event.
The readable fragments touch on political debate at Capitol Hill about Prohibition enforcement and unequal legal application, plus scattered reflections on public figures and societal tensions. The piece weaves overheard dialogues, civic concern, and sparse references to governance and morality.
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