17 Feb 1933
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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 17, 1933
Page
1
A fragmented church notices section lists services for CHURCH OF EroRAND and CATHOLIC changes with addresses and times, plus Methodist notices and local tides and moon phases. It includes references to Father Dunatey and local calendar data such as low and high tides and astronomical notes for February.
Fragmentary OCR text from Coffs Harbour Advocate shows a brief item dated Friday three? The readable fragment hints at a local notice or brief item but lacks clear names, places, or concrete facts to form a full summary.
A garbled report outlines local Raleigh bridge issues and civic matters, mentioning maintenance and community activities. It references trophies, anniversaries, and various unnamed residents, with scattered phrases about voters, institutions, and gatherings, all rendered in unreadable OCR.
A compact warning discusses damage to cattle and related property concerns. The notice references individuals and locations in vague terms, signaling potential disputes or environmental risks. Further specifics are unreadable, but the alert emphasizes precaution and local oversight.
The readable fragments name multiple individuals and places amid a garbled OCR passage. The text hints at a story involving prison, confrontation, and an arrest, mentioning possible figures such as Abie, Tom Mink, and references to locations like the Valley and Auk. The overall clarity and structure are poor, but the core event suggests an arrest or detention with uncertain details.
Cheerios Grand Ball returns as a February fundraiser with Horace Lindem and others promoting arts. A billiards and snooker room offers games, while a school exhibit at Cofts Hurhow showcases craft work and a guest lecture by L. Barr outlines a plantation plan. All growers invited for a night of entertainment and culture.
Wanted to purchase one truck load of first class tallowwood logs and nine truck loads of timber. The note references Corumba with contact GOFF WARBOUR AND DISTRICT and a phone line in Corumba for inquiries.
An auction and probate notice outlines a forthcoming sale of farm equipment including cows, stoves, ploughs, and household items with terms at large. Also noted is a Supreme Court of New South Wales probate matter for the estate of William Emmily Lmcles, appointing Harrie Houerts as administrator and inviting claims within the publication period.
Mrs T Hodgson of Kororm died in the Coffs District Hospital at age 61 after long illness. Wife of Thomas Hodgson, she was born in Newcastle and married in Sydney. Survived by husband, three children, one son and two daughters, with funeral at Kavland to Duffy Marbour Cemetery conducted by Rev A Lawford.
Mr Thomas Martin Me Thun died at his Coramba home on Tuesday May aged about seventy five. He moved to the district over 50 years ago and was identified as one of its prominent residents. He formerly managed gin many hotels and later served as engineer for several local projects. He leaves a son Willhan Morton and two daughters. The remains were taken to South Graton for the funeral service at St Johns.
Fragmented notes reveal a discussion on the Old Students Union strategy, naming Mr. IF Haden as a key figure and referencing various committees, meetings, and locations. The text mentions interim plans, fundraising, and community perspectives on intervention and civic action.
The council was urged to investigate an alleged explosive incident near Bellingen Shire. A testifier claimed several charged devices were placed around a property and that explosives may threaten nearby lakes. Officials noted no personnel blamed and prepared to inform the fisheries inspector and property owners in Lyons subdivision.
Fragmented report details a Middlesex county court hearing on a bigamy case involving A. Matiusa and Linnelly McPhyrian. Proceedings touch on prior divorce, alleged marriage, and related inquiries with multiple names and dates, but many lines are garbled.
In a fragmented report the piece references a 1920s invitation context and forest product sectors. It mentions Pine and Pula Co Ltd, a Colts Harbour area, and officials or representatives from Whiteh… details are unclear. The text hints at global forestry investment and afforestation efforts with a political angle.
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