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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 07, 1914
Page
1
A fragmented notice from January 7, 1914, references The Golf's Harbor Advocate, Cory Marke, Wedel, Niebene, and local events around Santaqo and WMDNSSDAY 7ENUARY. It includes garbled details about second ties, stores or tenants, and seaside activities, with uncertain times and places.
The article reports on Dorrigo Shire elections with two incumbents naming re election bids and opposition to others, plus the local councilors urged to address residents. It also describes a fall and injury incident involving Mr Trotman near Karangi, with recovery expected over time.
A fragmented OCR passage reports on a Saturday event involving a car, a theft or shooting reference, and mentions of individuals such as Til and Rattney with unclear roles. The text is garbled, listing names and locations like Coffee Harbor and Benen Belang, making precise facts hard to determine.
Market notes from Sigénes to Fossdey and Hutt. a turbulent scene with delays and disruptions. The Rampion ship, escorted by Wi Loogwauts, covered 37 yards in 25 minutes. E. Smith and T. Adrionghied featured in yard events. A. Berey and Solomons battled for second in a tight finish. Time 53 Bier.
Fragmentary OCR text references police, a Sunday event, and an alert about dangerous conduct. Names, places, and details are unclear but imply a public safety notice or crime report context.
A garbled report blends references to a near tragedy at Wenlganglgs with vague mentions of marriages, graduates, and a baney moan. It shifts to political blame against Home Rule figures, then cites a distant clash in China with grim tolls including villages destroyed and thousands displaced, leaving a mosaic of wartime casualty figures and political allegations.
Fragmented text cites semion and Honda with brief references to a 20 ar a tour and in based ratings. The legible parts mention ratings and an unclear event or performance. No clear names, dates, or places preserved.
An unclear report describes teeming activity around the NSW rails with mentions of Bir, Sydney, and Monday. References to racing at Kilmore and Omar Auckland appear, with scattered names and events including a mare burned, and naval commentary about the Empire and Mediterranean. The text is damaged and many details are obscured.
Fragmentary text outlines a daring expedition plan by Sir Shackleton involving 180 dogs and 12000 pounds to depart from depots overseas. The document is garbled but suggests a mobile setup and preparation steps as the crew trains and positions gear for a pole journey.
Fragmented OCR reveals reports on a government irrigation probe, local notice of a rail appointment, medical updates, and social events. Names include W. J. Alten, Ash Le Brun, Vogel, and Mr. Wilson, with mentions of Sydney travel, church services, and a cinema program. The piece references local civic matters, schooling, and church activities, plus a health incident and boxing day events.
A fragmented report covers a Lismore shooting event with attendees including Captain Mackerrar and figures like J. A. Bascom and O. Kash. It notes weather conditions, speed, and general meeting details with unclear OCR names and places.
A chaotic morning event left Harald Briso knocked unconscious after a toppling incident near Be Polo. The crowd and officials moved quickly as medics attended, with teammates aiding until safety crews secured the area and transported him to medical care. The incident disrupted the game and sparked immediate questions about crowd control and on field safety.
A scrambled note to a local tea seller prompts confusion as readers decipher a garbled message. The fragment hints at a request or instruction but leaves names, dates, and clear actions unreadable. Community members note the unclear handwriting resembles an older style script.
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