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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 06, 1931
Page
1
A fragmented notice lists church services and timings across Seurch England on January 13 including Domesday style epiphany references. References to Catholic and Astrologist church events appear with scattered times and venues. Moon phases and tides are included with obscure figures and dates.
A long reads filled with local happenings covers relief work reports, carnival plans, and community events. It mentions the Coffs Harbour Surf Club, upcoming New Year celebrations, and a schedule of performances led by Conrad Newell and May McAcey with Bronsway Buttes and other acts, while noting ticket prices and possible price increases.
A garbled local item mentions Gratton, a grand master, and a Christmas vacation period. It references Mrs J Exitti, J Bn Mark Gioia, and a lodge tour by visiting officials. The text recalls a death in a family, hospital stay, and a son opening to relatives amid illness.
A chaotic, heavily garbled report outlines Cheshire council discussions on how to fund relief for unemployed men across the region. It cites a large transient workforce, grant hopes from state government, and calls for preserved wage supports amid stagnant industry.
A fragmentary report details a court case involving multiple parties and a horse death. Key figures include a judge and local authorities. actions reference appeals and alleged offenses. The text is garbled but indicates a legal dispute with significant consequences.
Report describes two surfing activities and a crowd at Park Beach on Sunday. Competitors from the Cons Harlnir Lutt Hob club participated in a tournament with events scheduled for the following day and more rides and demos planned. A Life Saving Association official announced seven members earned jelly medallions. several awards were deferred or failed amid lively participation and crowd activity near the venue.
The report details seaside camping activities and holiday provisions, noting an eventful period with references to Populet activities and plans. It mentions a 50 pound penalty for failure to furnish returns under taxation rules.
Fragmentary OCR note reports a brown vapor bag lost between Woolgoogt and Urn gawn Lavine. The message references BYRNES CATE and Ong Favreau in unclear context with a 7 instayA time marker and a 1026 date.
The message thanks officials and staff for their care and support during a difficult period. It notes gratitude to Dr Tunke Matron and Story of TS Hyhour District Kasyitay for assistance and attention to lip Win, and acknowledges efforts to help bad friends and communities with education, welfare, and health services.
Notice lists cattle for sale, 30 to 40 head on good grass with agents and sale details. Also announces a euchre party and juvenile dance at Parish Hall on Thursday January 15 1881 with proceeds to St John’s Clavell Fonnts, prices 9 shillings, supper and music.
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In a disputed bid process a local council invites tenders for multiple contracts. The lowest offer is not guaranteed acceptance, with authority reserving the right to reject any bid. Officials urge bidders to ensure compliance with all specifications and deadlines.
A garbled OCR snippet mentions a family endowment tax and wages paid under state authority. It references commissions, a courthouse or police stations, and various place names, but the text is incomplete and hard to parse. No clear event or outcome is discernible.
A public sale of household furniture led by MUNRO, owner of the Burtet, at The Mart iA Surrey. The auction features living room suite leather recliner oak dining group hall chairs and tables, sideboard and china cabinet, beds, wardrobes, and assorted household items. Auction date January 10 with terms and conditions to be announced.
The Clarence Bellinger Union hosted its annual rifle meet on December 2 with 10 of 4 wor... contestants vying for top honors. Notable figures included A Buchumuo and J. Poller, amid prize money discussions around 750 pounds sterling. Scores across multiple events featured detailed yardages and aggregates, with Cadet and Armidale shooters among top placers, while meet officials and secretaries oversaw the program.
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