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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 21, 1920
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered event notes and dates across January and February with names and places partially readable. The legible items include references to a jury, a calendar of dates, and scattered times, but specifics are largely obscured.
The Leap Year Dance staged by J Knight and C Caldwell drew broad interest with plans for a large audience. An extensive program featured acts by Miss Hartman and Master Hartman, aiming to raise funds for repatriation sports and other charitable causes.
Haul and haulage issues dominate the local scene as producers seek steady supply and fair prices. Officials weigh options to stabilize markets and protect small grain and meat producers amid rising costs.
The report records the annual meeting with apologies and opening remarks by Mr. Dann Guetra. It lists nominations for Hib e cuaumitirs including G H Lloyd Secomb Manion Gea WT Percy Richerdaon A J Longiwait AK Fowler Le Walsh. Some members Saxton Fowler Moore n Henderson Hawklin were rejected.
A confused police court report outlines the defendant facing a trial for alleged wrongdoing with unclear details. The document references witness statements and defense questions while noting police and court actions and a local press involvement in the case.
A garbled telegram summary lists numerous candidates and political figures including Brete, Clemencnan, Willian Hobensollera, and Prince Furstenbarg. It notes ongoing elections and a push to ratify the Peace Treaty with no delay in delivering justice. A Stockholm message complains of Morning Poet’s publications and related legal concerns.
A damaged correspondence fragment condemns Maltese workers in Australia with threats of action and warnings about fitting into the country. The text references legal cases and rates, and expresses hostility toward workers and their living conditions.
The report outlines actions by the Department of Repatriation and local committees. It covers refusals and approvals for applications including sustenance transport, compensation, and pre transfer permissions. Treasurer’s statements show funds in credit and recent expenditures. The next meeting is set for Corambe.
A garbled note from an Australian coast area mentions My Weaning and names such as Mr Frederick Webster and Captain Cockle. It indicates plans tied to a location near Sydney and a forthcoming event on a Sunday, with several unclear references to people and places. The fragmentary text references holiday periods and family matters, suggesting a personal notice or social item.
A municipal meeting discusses water shortages and stormwater issues across districts. Officials consider emergency works, road repairs, and allocations, noting costs and authority limits. The report references the Works Department, ministerial approval, and local contractors as part of the plan to stabilize the water supply and infrastructure.
Fragmented OCR text references legislation, voter actions, and various phrases about ballots and meetings. Names, dates, and places are garbled, with inconsistent capitalization and punctuation. The readable portions suggest a political discussion or public notice but lack coherent facts.
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