02 Feb 1918
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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 02, 1918
Page
1
Fragmentary ad copy notes Perry’s Famous Low Prices promoting weather suitable garments. Mentions gents footwear with tan Galf Boots and welted soles priced at 205, but overall text is incomplete and unclear.
A wide survey of local topics touches on Crown land in Manning District, timber value, and subsidies, along with political shifts and public works. The piece mentions a Labor Party government, proposed pensions, hospital funding, and a portable gas lamp as a notable modern improvement.
A garbled colonial-era account describes dairy operations and machinery, detailing milking, cream separation, and pipework. It notes a Moore Worth machine, a two-operation process, and annual maintenance, with emphasis on practical farming improvements and labor.
Fragmentary article mentions hospital leadership and medical staff, a council or committee regarding local health facilities, and plans affecting town infrastructure. References include named individuals, appointive actions, and evolving arrangements for care services. details are obscured by OCR errors.
The Coffs Christy Minstrels staged a concert led by Mr G Henty whose accident disrupted work and reduced attendance, raising about £10 from ticket sales. Secretary Mr T Moynihan managed arrangements, with Wyborn and Mz Walk delivering performances and Mr B Jones featuring in several pieces.
A messy report describes railway funding and crew numbers amid a movement for support. It cites totals around £990 and mentions Coramta, 185 pounds, and other figures as part of a larger push to steady provisioning and wage payments.
A damaged fragment of a soldier letter from the front describes moving prisoners in France and the daily battlefield routine. The writer notes hardships, supply details, and observations about guards and injuries, reflecting wartime conditions and communication limits.
Fragment of a historic notice or story page with garbled text mentions locations and people in unclear context. Readable fragments reference a road, a harbor area, and a person named Kate with a stated age or value.
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