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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 03, 1941
Page
1
January phase services announced by Rev. G A Beatty BA at the Presbyterian Church in Coffs Harbour with contact for inquiries through phone 81 and details mentioning Mr J D Myles.
The article notes large numbers of campers at popular resort areas around Coffs Harbour during Christmas and New Year. It mentions Cheville Reserve and Park Tenet, Woolgoolga, Urunga, and Sarth Memiets as busy sites with extensive holiday activity and lighting displays along the coast.
A garbled OCR passage describes a vehicle or vessel incident near a harbor with references to a long journey from a town to another place. It mentions rain, travel distances, a hospital, and possible rescue or documentation efforts, but names, dates, and key facts are unreadable. The piece reads like a broken news blurb with no clear outcome.
A fire devastated a cottage as authorities investigated possible links to a broader disturbance. The blaze left the structure ruined while nearby areas experienced disruption and residents remained unsettled as investigators collected evidence.
Christmas festivities unfold at Chebins and Thorne wards with decorations and a tree. Matron and staff oversee a cheerful morning as inmates enjoy the holiday atmosphere and share treats, praised for their excellent efforts.
A garbled report details a government inquiry led by a minister about a £270 payment and trust actions tied to a park and water system. It mentions the Health Department, parish work, and a legal or financial decision affecting public services and a boundary or line at the western stele.
Mi RS Vincent reports the Mingerey approved a grant of 2800 pounds to augment the Bonville Reserve water supply. The funds aim to improve distribution and reliability for local residents and institutions relying on the reserve.
Pte Arthur Denny of Sydney visited Friday Creek with the Denny family. Harold McGowan, known in Coffs Harbour, visited from Newcastle. J S Kempe, 76, father of Mesars Wit and Dick Kempe, died in Newcastle on Christmas Eve. Bruce Carson, formerly at Grafton Bank, transferred to Wellington branch. Miss Phillips from Traf ton injured her foot on an oyster shell at Bonville Reserve. Madeline Smith of Lower Nambrin died in Hurstville. Kempres resident Mrs M M Pilg, wife of dentist F C Pilg, died in district hospital after illness.
Fragmentary lines reveal a censoring note about a theatrical script with erased sections and odd spellings. The chaotic text hints at hidden names or events obscured by redaction and misprints.
Fragmentary OCR text lists scattered names and terms with no coherent event or context. Unable to extract a clear date, teams, venue, or outcome from the readable portions.
Notice issued under the Pastures Protection Act for the Port Macquarie district requires landowners to return land and large stock or sheep holdings. Forms must be completed and submitted by the prescribed date or face penalties. The secretary, ST PAINE, directs owners to forward the required information to the District Board.
Notice to all occupiers of land in the Port Macquarie district under the Protection Act. The district protection board lists allowed and forbidden methods for restraining pests and native animals. It specifies poisoning, fumigation, trapping and other means within designated areas, with penalties for noncompliance, and is issued by H. C. Henderson, Chairman of the Protection Board for Port Macquarie.
The Shire of Dorrigo advertises tenders due January 11 for Miln Road contract works between Caramba and Dorrigo. Two contracts cover concrete reconstruction at Hall’s corner and lineal reconstruction at Coramba, with drawings available at the Divisional Office Gratton during office hours.
Thomas V F Branch a Karangi farmer for more than 50 years died at 78 after a hospital stay. He helped build Coffs Harbour port and served in the Methodist Church, leaving eight daughters and a son, Frederick, who predeceased him. Funeral was at the Methodist burial ground with Rev A E Erna officiating.
A dairy cattle truck struck by a lorry on the Pueifle Highway south of Gloucester on a Thursday week killed six cows and badly injured several more. The stock, dairy cows returning from relief country due to drought, were led by Jas Upton. ownership split with Dan Shaw and H McSwan. The crash injured the driver and several passengers. many cattle wandered onto the road after the collision.
A damaged OCR reads as a materials brief for the Suply and Beliver factory park in material details. It lists items such as nails staples gloves straps water fittings elbows tees and other hardware. The notice mentions forwarding observations to a closing date and a person named MANWELE EYLES and a location Coffs Harbour Bowling Club.
Government notice in The Government tactic No 172 dated December 1 announces land resumption at Coff Marbour for public works. Allotments are set in Section 6 within the parish of Colt County of Fiteeny for road access, with parcels identified as allotment 5. Signed by D H Drummond, Minister for Public Instruction.
The body of Mrs Frances Cartan, once of Coffs Harbour and Coramby, was found after a seven month absence. She was well known in the district and had lived in Hurstville before disappearing in May. Her death comes amid a long period of distress and mystery surrounding her disappearance.
Definite start made on the Coffe Harbour bowling greens at Fitsroy Park with officers appointed after a club meeting. E. J. Smith the Shire Engineer chairs the project, estimated at £400 for green and fencing, loaned funds to be arranged, and a construction committee to oversee progress.
The Health Department urges simple, value based eating for all ages. Emphasizing five foundation foods milk fruit green vegetables meat and cereals, it warns against flashy diets and tonics. Households should buy wisely to support children growth and local producers. For guidance contact Health Department 42 Bridge Sydney.
A months-old girl in Mullumbimby nearly choked when a pencil wedged in her mouth but a doctor removed the obstruction. During a North Rivers Queensland holiday tour Shire Engineer E J Smith gathered turfing tips from experts including Mr Falk who advised on greens at Coffs Harbour and Brisbane projects.
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