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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 06, 1939
Page
2
The district union meeting covered rifle shooting topics with numerous attendees and discussions of clubs and representatives. Members from various towns and counties attended and contributed to the planning and celebrations noted during the event.
A string of fires erupted in a single night affecting several properties along the Uy Road border near Lamgley's old homestead. Fire crews battled flames through the night, limiting spread with rapid containment. No serious injuries reported. investigations underway into cause and origin.
A garbled OCR style news snippet blends names and places with stray phrases. The readable parts mention APA, a federation or department, and a Monday reference, with scattered terms like university, canines, and various acronyms. The passage lacks coherent events or a clear subject.
A scrambled OCR snippet mentions teams players and venues with partial words. It references matches and day events but most names and places are garbled making a clear report impossible. The readable items suggest a sports card or summary of a series with multiple participants and possible deadlines.
A fragmentary report details thefts of liquor tobacco and consignment goods from roadside campites near Moonee and Treshment, with several youths charged. A Christmas preparations plot is noted, including items seized and a police inquiry led by Constable Buchanan.
Local coverage details a planned park beach resort project generating mixed opinions. Officials cite economic benefits while residents raise concerns about environmental impact and traffic, with public meetings scheduled in coming weeks.
The Australian motorcycle title changed hands as rivals contested the event in Bath, Australia with about 20,000 spectators. Notable riders included Mott and Powers, who demonstrated strong pace. Minto finished second while Galt Stun and other competitors battled for top honors.
Fragmentary OCR item references patrols at Park Beach and names with partial dates and initials. Readable bits mention a patrol sequence on Merthald day and an afternoon pane with names including Patel and Das. The exact events, locations, and dates are obscured in the damaged text.
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