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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 21, 1908
Page
2
Fragmented OCR text references economic discussion on land tenure and investment returns. Mentions North Coast region, New Zealand, and speculative remarks on capital and profit. Numerous garbled phrases obscure specifics but imply public interest in land tenure reform and investment vitality.
A Sydney lad left bed, joined apprenticeships and a dairy job on the North Coast. He prospected, cleared land, worked for farmers, saved money, and returned to Sydney rich in experience. He plans to buy more land, hire hands, and attract friends to settle in the Nambucca region, confident the highlands will grow.
The vessel built at Kinghorn by Charles McAllister underwent progressive trials off the Australian Channel. Captain Hunter reported smooth running at up to 16 knots on three consecutive trials, with strong winds from 28 degrees south and seas testing the ship’s endurance. The triple expansion engines deliver over 2000 horsepower from large boilers, and plans include Gibraltar and English ports with continued sea trials ahead.
Fragmentary notice describes a case involving J Cuteliffe in Melbourne District Court and a youth position offering wages while mentioning a £500 monthly sum and a cigarette smoker applicant. The text references debts, advertisements, and a Good Indend, with misread phrases and unclear details.
Close test encounters between England and Australia thrill fans with late wickets and decisive runs. Notable spells feature Read and Flowers adding 105 to set up a chase, while Spofforth’s bowling stifles England. The Daily Mail lauds Humphries, Barnes, and Flecker for vivid displays of grit.
A historical note describes treatments for bot worms and related pests citing British trials. It references using water infusions and injections, detailing durations from hours to days and mentioning recovery after specific dosing. The vague text links remedies to life stages and digestive interactions in affected animals.
A contested discussion by government officials on forest reserves and settlement policy, weighing protection versus immediate land needs. The debate touches on possible revocation of restrictions to allow lumber extraction and the tension between safeguarding resources and enabling rapid settlement.
Mr. 7. W. Keele, president of the Water and Sewer Board, discusses Northern Rivers navigation problems and silting. He notes lack of commerce bonds for years, drought-driven water level drops, tidal ebb effects, and the need for works at river mouths to prevent choke points, urging attention to Tweed and Wirid rivers.
Fragmented OCR text references a government policy debate involving the treasurer and officials on a microbiology topic tied to public administration. It hints at consultations and regulatory constraints but lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes. The fragment suggests officials are to be asked for their opinion on an unsettled matter.
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