16 Feb 1912
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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 16, 1912
Page
1
Monahan the tailor has opened a shop at New Spring Goals, offering ready to wear and custom suits. He showcases careful workmanship, personal supervision, precise measurements, and shrinkage treated fabrics with affordable prices.
Fragmentary OCR lists church events in Coffs Harbour with times and names, showing services at Presbyterian Church and other gatherings. Readable items include a 7 pm start and references to a parental or children’s service, with unclear names and locations.
Fragmentary OCR text from Coff s Harbour and Dorrigo Advocate mentions a district event with vague references to locations and names. The readable portion hints at a competitive outcome and a time marker around 19 oxy, but many words are garbled, leaving uncertainty about precise facts.
Mr Filis of the Public Works Department locates a quarry site on Mr Neuhaus property along the Woolgoolga road for rustable stone to build breakwaters. The plan includes clearing overburden, testing stone quality, and a proposed tramway route from the Harbour to the quarry with surveys underway. Crane capacity and steam power considerations aim to meet rapid expansion and enable efficient loading at the port.
A fragment note citing Monahan the Tailor on High Street Coff's Harbour and a second shop entry titled The Tailor also on High Street with unclear details about pricing or service terms.
Fragmented OCR passage appears garbled with multiple misspellings and missing context. It references names and phrases but lacks clear events or coherent facts to summarize into a fuller news item.
An emerging district inquiry investigates banning berthing fines to move timber directly to New Zealand. Reported ships like the Bartier, over 8000 tons, may incur fortnights of water and storage costs, with 40,000 of freight anticipated. Water depth and promised harbour storage plans by the Works Ministry are in question.
Fragmented notes describe a valedictory oration and wellness topics linked to Maasai participants. The text mentions a ceremonial site, various speakers, and references to a memorial or despedida. It notes events around February with heats or trials listed among names and teams.
The issue covers military callups, jetty work at Sydney Bay, and corporate matters. It notes Inspector A jetty testing, the North Coast 8805 directorate, acetylene plant construction on the Weolgoolue jetty, repairs, and piling replacement. It reports December to February personnel changes, a temporary postmaster appointment, and the drowning of Bert McLeod near Gardanville leaving a young widow and five children.
News by wire reports a disastrous fire at Wee Was destroying several businesses and the Tiny inl, with extensive damage to storefronts and property. The incident prompted emergency crews to battle flames and evacuations as investigators assess the cause and scope of the blaze.
Administrators clash over disciplinary actions as Professor Spencer critiques the Territory expedition. Hill resists strong censure from the Board of Control and threatens retirement over recent cricket disputes. The Tasmanian Premier comments on English frees and match strategies while market notes list maize and batter prices.
A thunderstorm swept the coast, bringing a general downpour. In Calfe Harbour seven inches fell over three days after two days of fair weather. Rain persisted into Wednesday with heavy showers on Thornley, tallying up to eighty one points noted in records.
Fragmented OCR text from a shipping office notice mentions vendors and advertisements. It references Mr and Ms, a travel area, and timing hints, but the legible portion shows unclear names and details. The readable facts suggest a public notice about ads and routines surrounding shipments.
The readable fragments describe a police court case at Corambs with references to a hearing, individuals named Wallace and Gita, and mentions of juvenile status, a potential parole, a date in June, and a celebration plan. The text is fragmented and contains unclear spellings and incomplete phrases.
A garbled OCR passage describes a monthly meeting or hearing about seating and aid allocations. It references Mrs and Ackanon seroma and mentions costs, a Porton location, and a front of the ailing with vague actions by a trustee and a local authority.
A fragmented notice outlines land sale details with emphasis on proportion, viewing, and bidding terms. It mentions intended buyers and price considerations, with expectations of auction participation and household access to the sale process. The readable text highlights auction timing and general purchaser interest.
An across page district news item appears with multiple garbled phrases and scattered names. Readable parts mention local figures and places but lack coherent context or dates, making it hard to determine a specific event or outcome.
Sale of Chole Dalry Stock highlights a notable auction of Mr. WIL. Sharp's Muortborn Daley Hard and Grae Steers Hapa Long, featuring horses up to three years old with pedigrees and prize potential. The sale, to be held in Vel. 24 and 2, includes other lots and a large crowd expected.
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