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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 06, 1911
Page
1
On January 5 at Coffs Harbour plans were discussed with Boambos listed at 2.30 and Coffs Harbour at 7.40. Rev. F. dt. John Gleoreagh U1 attended with Nana Glen at 3 and Coramba Tao noted in attendance.
Sydneywire reports the Premier outlined the government’s position on the Federal referendum, with Ministers and Labor members free to choose sides. Cardinal Moran’s Educational Conference will convene on the 17th for three days, gathering bishops and clergy delegates to seek justice for schools. A series of accidents and poisonings are mentioned, including two lightning strikes and a Ptomaine incident in Hamilton.
A complete list of telephonic stations available through Coff's Harbour public telephone is published by the master G Fyseliwing. The roster includes Mid North Coast locations such as Halfway Creek, Coramba, Corindi, Raleigh, Dorriga, Upper Orara, Fernmount, Woolgoolga, Grafton and other area towns, indicating accessible exchanges and service coverage.
Crowds gathered for New Year activities in Coffs Harbour but heavy rain forced the Highland Society's 3 owing event to be abandoned. Officials and residents, dampened in spirit, pressed on with the Highland Fling Competition as the program could not continue.
A blurred account recalls a school prize distribution at the Private School of the Misses Bank. Mr E H Edwards presents prizes while pupils and teachers share praise and gifts. Strong names and details are partially legible, highlighting student achievements and warm recognition.
A dense item from Coff's Harbour notes a brief mention of local happenings including amateur theatricals, social and lodge activities. It records names of members and officers elected at the Loyal Coff's Harbour Lodge session, plus a yearly wind-up with toasts, a presentation for a retiring member, and a small supper with songs and recitations.
Fragmented report describes a cricket Test match with Australian and other players, detailing batting woes, collapses, and a traveling show near the paddock. It mentions Whitty and Cotter's scores, and a general sense of chaos and misfortune during the week.
Quiet holidays with disappointing Monday weather and a forthcoming reopening of local operations. Provisional notes mention Queen's Record tasks, Prova Lin retirements, Midne's activities, and a general district effort led by Messrs Mike and Liveries, highlighting a measured, cautious restart of community projects.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions places and names with no clear event or outcome. Unable to determine a coherent news item or entities beyond scattered terms.
A meeting of the Railway League was held at the Jaity Tall with Mr. Denys Griffin in the chair. Several accounts were outstanding and authority for contracting some debts was uncertain. The meeting was adjourned pending production of the minute book, and Mr. Rush was instructed to obtain it from the League's secretary.
Woolgoolga residents enjoyed a quiet holiday period. Local events included a boxing day display and a large gathering at Woolgoolga where a purple flower show attracted many. Footrace winners were Big Bowes and Chicks4vda, while J Lyons and W Eggins took notable bids in other contests. A New Year cricket match at Red Rock was abandoned due to rain with Ford out for 72.
Edith Grace Manns of Mittagong and Moss Vale wed Hugh Charles Cummings of Casino in St Johns Church Coff's Harbour. The ceremony was conducted by F. St. John with Edith escorted by her father. The bridal dress featured white chiffon and silk, with bouquets donated by Mrs Reed Coramba. A reception followed at the brides parents home with cordial greetings and a wedding breakfast before the couple departed for their honeymoon.
The readable text fragment implies a date related to Arthur clothing and a duration. Entities referenced include Arthur and Alvitean, with unclear verbs and roles. The exact event, timing, and participants remain uncertain from the damaged source.
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