03 Feb 1917
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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 03, 1917
Page
1
Religious notices announce a series of services at Presburian Church with multiple dates and members named for prayers and memorials. The text lists sermons and times including Thursday and Monday sessions and notes community leaders or attendees at each event.
The Coffs Harbor Advocate notes a Thursday ret meeting of the Shire Council with two old members remaining. Ex President Ritile congratulates the new leadership as rivalry for President appears equal between Gre Hindmersa and others, while the docks and adjacent ridings gain consideration. The paper anticipates better times for the town and its immediate district, hoping for constructive council work and fewer abuses of the council.
Fragmented OCR text hints at political strife, hospital matters, and public notices. It references committees, appointments, and movements across regions including Australia, Perth, and New York, with names and events woven through a garbled narrative of meetings, resignations, and tributes.
The minutes report a monthly gathering addressing slate affairs. It records discussions on a hall use for physical culture training, lodging, and payments to local tradesmen. The group considers scheduling, equipment, and a possible gift to the Girls’ Gise Cinb, with motions on expenses.
A second concert at the School of Arts venue featured a varied program with notable solos and a strong finish. Performers Chad, Elly, and Abe Sas impressed with precise technique while the matinee crowd enjoyed several engaging pieces and a lively encore despite some uneven pacing.
Fragmentary report describes a disorderly scene at a pollen court with references to a Mr Mant and Mr Carley, a firefight or confrontation, and a crowd entering. Bail terms include sums of 89 pollen remacl and 0 £10 or £20 options, but details are garbled.
A fragmentary note describes an event at an old Petts tavern where people gathered and a bet was made about eating. The text hints at a social gathering with informal wagers and discussions.
A garbled OCR fragment lists individuals and actions, mentioning a guard, a melee, and an incident near a forest or park area. The readable items include names like McCons and Berke, with references to a wheel, a court-like tone, and possible warnings or outcomes, though specifics are obscured.
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