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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1920
Page
1
Fragmentary text from a newspaper page shows mixed names places and numbers. The legible items include a date style Sunday and a monetary figure 7 90 but many words are garbled. The item appears to be an ads or notice with no clear single event. The readable entities include a geographic reference and several personal names, but specifics are unclear.
The Advocate announces a staff holiday schedule with the Christmas issue to be published as usual on Wednesday December 28. Gate dates and future placements are noted, with reminders about dates in December and January.
An incoherent OCR fragment describes a planned meeting on a Wednesday at eight to discuss leading movements and community alignment. It mentions Moones residents deciding whether to join with Kore or Langs, with various names and places garbled, reflecting chaotic archival transcription.
The Wert School year closes with prize distributions honoring numerous students. Recipients include Mist A. Bhanah for aggregate merit, Mist Ml for aggregate merit, and Gib class winner Mise M. Jobeson. Special primes noted for Pal tog and Co. Geographical, arithmetic, history, Bible and English merit awards are listed for many students across classes, with standout students receiving multiple citations.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a local trophy event with references to a rifle-like machine gun motif and names such as Woodger and Meera. Mentions brief interactions, a forest destination, and protests against a special owe and mercy, with unclear actions and voter-like dynamics.
The Shire Council discussed motor speed limits and road repairs. They reviewed a grant request of 230,000 for land purchases, and considered charges for road maintenance funded by the town. Local officials debated taxation, infrastructure needs, and public conveniences amid wartime constraints.
Fragmented OCR hints at preparations for an equestrian camp and a public event. Indistinct phrases reference patrols, displays, and a forthcoming gathering on a Saturday with unclear dates and places. Event details and proper nouns are garbled.
Fragmented telegrams depict confusion over spending, leadership shifts, and proposed resignations. References to Mr Haley, Mr Maton, and Lt Han suggest internal disputes and calls for reform within the group. The text mentions votes, suspicions, and a potential reinstatement debate among stewards and members.
Fragmented OCR shows scattered names, numbers, and shorthand likely from a sports or tuning list. Readable items are sparse and obscure, with inconsistent initials and stray figures.
A garbled report describes an illicit liquor racket in Bombay with brokers and backers using a warehouse to stash contraband. Authorities probe a broad network linked to a street scene, with focus on illicit trade and enforcement efforts in the United States. An investigation by Prohibition officials targets the evildoers amid a dense market setting.
A garbled OCR line mentions a £6424 amount and references a valore worn be 3d on honcegt plus various broken words. The readable bits hint at a financial or contract matter but lack clear names, places, dates, or concrete actions to confirm details. The fragmentary text preserves several strong terms while omitting coherent context.
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