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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 28, 1912
Page
1
An electro car system tested at an urban tramway line uses a suction unit to remove dirt and water from the roadbed. The setup claims one operator can clean about 35 miles of track daily, replacing 17 manual workers on the line.
A fragment notes that experiments showed x rays from a tube emit radiation that penetrates flesh and metal. The discovery was announced in a short paper and later republished after about a year in the Annales der Physik journal, highlighting the novelty and limited modern accessibility.
Fragmentary OCR text shows mixed names and amounts, with references to a church event or notice. No clear date or event details emerge beyond December mentions and assorted personal names. The readable content is insufficient to determine a cohesive news item.
Fragmentary OCR reveals advertising snippets from Coff’s Harbour with stray names and phrases. The readable bits include mentions of adverts, possible dates, and local commerce references, but key details are obscured and inconsistent.
A reflective year opening piece urging the Brotherhood of Man as central to Christmas and New Year. It praises childhood joy, describes simple pleasures, and emphasizes giving over receiving to ease hardship. It asserts humanity’s welfare depends on mutual aid.
Disjointed notes report railway incidents near Murray’s Fiat and chaotic street events in London. Mentions of Turkish peace terms, Adriano Be, Salonika, and an assassination attempt injuring a Viceroy, plus rewards for apprehension of throwers and scattered European conflict updates.
A wide range of notes reports sport results, shipping orders, and political moves. South Australia beat Wales by an innings and 43 runs while a flying boat orders ship from England. Casualties include a decapitation in Adelaide and a man dying in Sydney surf. Local notices mention land sales near Woolgoolga, price awards for sanitary work, and upcoming events at the School of Arts.
Fragmentary note from Lou Gream Perth Tas thanks for a good Chamterigin’s Cong. It mentions a little girl, cough remedy, and grich re. Public notice printed by cyprielur B Muccanley in Moonee Gt Coffs Harbor X21.
Announcement of Jarrett's subdivision Jetty Crown Land comprising 43 blocks to be leased by ballot. Property laid out about 12 months ago by R. Drajeiedea and son. hilly but designed for residential use. Advertising allows applicants to obtain necessary information.
A letter from the Public Works Department informs the council that a notice of the Governor's proposed order to distribute the Dorrign Ehire property and rights, should division of area occur, will be published. The President signaled this would be their last meeting and extended thanks to councilors officers and press.
The Highland Society's meeting features handicaps for Fitzroy Handicap chief pedestrian event with £15 first prize to McCracken. Field includes JH Hum Shanks Wats Thomas Davids Burohan Pescoa Tam McCabe Lawson and others. Woodchop handicaps unavailable yet with notable contestants and Railway Handicap, Opening Handicap and Throwing events listed with several participants.
Dr Martin reported on insanitary conditions at facilities including a dangerous Saltwater Creek spot requiring immediate action to protect well water. Concerns over tent dwellers lacking conveniences and scrub clearance opposite Jarretts road were noted. Health officials toured Coramba and nearby towns with the inspector to inspect water and sanitation.
A reflective reminiscence of Coff’s Harbor’s decline from its wartime origins to its present state under Mr. W. C. Rash. The author recalls former hotels and shops, changed names, and the changing townscape while noting financial accounts and committee reports from the era.
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