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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 10, 1917
Page
1
A contentious Examiner piece targets a public works leader in Cofty Harbor Calised. The writer condemns journalistic methods as a political tactic linked to a broader civic dispute. Supporters praise the candidate’s achievements while critics fear shift in local governance and media behavior.
Fragmented readable lines depict a chaotic wartime debate within a community. Names like Abe and Bill appear amid satirical musings on leadership and duty. The piece blends local chatter, imagined dialogue, and warnings about creditors, daylight, and civic effort.
Local advert promotes solid leather blncher work boots at low prices. Emphasizes sturdy design, durable wear for men, with emphasis on value and satisfaction guaranteed.
Fragmentary OCR style text references names and vague events. Distinct entities are unclear and multiple garbled phrases repeat. The passage appears to discuss people, places, and possible actions but lacks coherent facts or dates.
The piece outlines hot days and ongoing meetings under various associations, including the National Amalgamation planning for the 26th. It notes dairy and agricultural topics, with references to land sales, rents, and accounts for several properties and individuals, including J Gakal and W Bushell, among others, detailing acreage and financial figures.
A jumble of protest and questions letters to the editor about a referenced article. Readers dispute the online version and seek confirmation from editors and a Mr Briner on prior statements and evidence.
Incomplete OCR text shows scattered fragments related to a local notice or listing. No clear events, dates, or named entities remain readable enough to identify a main person, organization, place, or outcome with confidence.
A large crowd from across the district attended to show support for Mr Garland and the public movements he has participated in. The event praised his leadership, with officials noting the positive impact on local progress and urging continued efforts for the community.
A written letter from G. S. Briner defends public works in the Raleigh electorate, rejects deliberate falsehoods, and criticizes press attacks. He explains railway and harbor project plans, noting decisions in December to continue works with reduced labor, and commends the Coffs Harbor Chamber of Commerce for support amid political tensions.
A garbled OCR passage recounts social events and local figures with scattered names and places. It mentions gatherings, a rehearsal or ceremony, and references to individuals such as Austen Yoo and Kalvon Progpen Anseaiskion. The text includes stray notes about holidays, a town hall, and weathered details, rendered in fragmented form.
A dated January 4 1817 reply from the Under Secretary of the Attorney General to Mr G 8 Briner MLA on appointing a permanent Clerk of Petty Sessions at Coff Harbour. It states no officers can be fronted presently due to war demands and many volunteers. After the war the matter will be reconsidered. removal of the look-up at Coff Harbour is referred for consideration.
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