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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 15, 1932
Page
1
The page lists church notices for CMURCK OF ENGLAND Rev Arthur H. Lawford and various service times and locations, including Catholic and Methodist churches. It records sermon or service dates, rector names, and minor calendar entries such as phases of the moon.
Local report outlines changes in hospital staff and board appointments. New postings include Mr Gilbert of River Ingham assigned to a vacant district role, with several names listed for committee positions and operational duties.
A chaotic incident recounts a rescue attempt on Tuendyy by bystanders to save a drowning person in a turbulent waterway near Gladatans. The event involves multiple names and unclear details, with emphasis on a failed but brave effort and a later recovery.
Fragmentary OCR notes outline plans for a Sunday event involving Ilys faygene fonyssat sersiee gt and Jonny CHUIEH. The text references a Jetly afer Mie 9 eyo but is unclear on full details or location.
A tumultuous Tuesday brings bereavement across Voramba and surrounding areas. Notable residents including Mr. W.H. Riding and Mrs. Tina Albertson are named among mourners, with services planned at local churches and the Catholic Cemetery. The season’s weather adds somber notes as families prepare tributes and the community reflects on ties to Lake City and surrounding towns.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a prohibited immigrant case at Keaieey Police Court with unclear names and details. The readable parts mention a trial date, a defendant, and references to immigration enforcement proceedings, but specifics are damaged and not recoverable.
The Coffs Hospital Board chairman reported late last night that the subcommittee aims to organize eight committees to cover divisions and activities. A proposal would fund a public exhibition and provide a loan to the district schools, with council approval sought to support hospital projects and child study initiatives next year.
The joint advisory by the Council for Scientific Research Railway Department and the JT urges careful handling of bananas during heat. Precautions include coating and cooling fruit before shipment, ventilating bays, and keeping fruit off rails to prevent spoilage and accidents.
An imperfect report records a hospital board meeting discussing appointment of a treasurer and a commission on collections under a scheme. The board debated district divisions and future funding, with several members voicing concerns about feasibility and oversight of new expense allocations.
Fragmentary text references Ligmiory and a race at a location named Wt ole Aiguts with seven air plints, plus mixed names and affiliations. Details are obscure due to garbled OCR. no coherent event, date, or outcomes can be confirmed from the readable portions.
Wanted notice for a boy with a good runker to attend the Harvest Festival Service. Service held Sunday next at 7.50 p.m. in Sif pick Wp deity Furinhlenees and Cot in Fhem to det alter mie servio one.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions protection act terms and authorities, with garbled names and dates. The readable bits imply a legal/public notice about pasture protection, likely referencing a registry or official action. Names and specifics are unclear due to damaged text.
Fragmented tender notice mentions Supe rly of Twenty Conia at Pir god 10 and Hospitat ta Whethw of J Stache. Names such as JAMNA WALTERS and KAY fete er Me Arewaaurtly appear amid garbled lines. Contains agricultural society reference and assorted uncertain names.
Readable fragments show schedule changes involving Vince Meneame and Adaitionst Chase of Niel Auway. Names James Walten and Pin oe James Walten appear in altered entries. Details unclear due to damaged OCR text.
A dramatic account from Proserpine describes a fierce crocodile attack along the river. Witnesses say a large crocodile dragged prey from the water, leaving a grisly scene and prompting a government inquiry into the incident. Nearby vendors and a Punch stallion figure in the strange aftermath as officials catalog the event.
Fragmentary market page shows scattered figures and headings for Sydney markets with unclear dates and items. OCR damage obscures specifics while indicating quotation listings and prices, but readable names or entities are absent. No clear events, teams, or persons are identifiable from the legible text.
Fragmented OCR describes cancer research efforts by a Sydney University team and London laboratories, mentioning Aveoriting 19 Tir, Willa Love, and various institutions. It notes return of researchers, experimental work, and radiodine-related approaches linked to Paris and London facilities.
Sydney dispatch reports a murder tied to a Hindu funeral in Lismore as mourners from across the Ginkgo region gathered. Police investigate the death while discussions reference religious laws about burial and the Ganges ritual practices.
A disjointed report describes a Wednesday morning incident where youths and women faced a blaze in a canyon area. Firefighters battled flames as a vehicle crashed, spilling water and milk goods. authorities attempt to divert traffic and contain the damage.
A detailed cricket report covers Jetty No 1 versus Top Town in the Ruthning Shield. It names players, incidents, lineups, and upcoming matches, with emphasis on form, key bowlers like Bowler and batters such as Pratericks and Maith, plus team prospects for the Saturday fixture and wider competition.
Fragmentary OCR details a railway incident near Glouveniwr and a 4H event. Mentions McPheraen, McPherain, and a safety mishap with brakes and a toppled object. Reading shows disrupted words and unclear sequence of actions and individuals.
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