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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 23, 1940
Page
1
Diocese notices list service times and venues including San 388 and John’s Ave with Holy Communion and benediction. Morning and evening rites run weekly at several churches with names like Chuck Inn and Woolenots. Full Moon date noted as January 25 and First Quarter on February 16 with weathered calendar references and odd typographical errors.
The page recounts a local and general scene in Coffs Harbour with a news item about two residents in a footrace, a garden waste incident, and a gathering with spectators. It notes the attendance of community members including Vince McEran and others, with scattered details of a pole rail event and nearby standings.
Fragmentary text references a boxing event with mentions of Sydney Musou, Jeffries, Halle Aslerman, and others. The garbled lines suggest fight results, locations, and participants but no clear, verifiable actions or scores. No coherent narrative or date is discernible.
A garbled report describes a marlin event with Heino Jah aboard and spectators at the jetty. The crowd watches as a marlin is brought alongside, with cheers and a banner, while crew and harbor watchstanders observe the scene and acknowledgments are given to the boat and crew for their effort.
Federation Melbourne representative reports regulation graded fruit prices and notes a pay parade event planned for Wednesday February 28 in Mirabar. Anticipated audience size is 220000 with expected support from Australia and international observers. The report mentions Empire Air Scheme and potential impact on employment figures around 1900.
The Worth Coast Game Flair Club held its annual meeting at the Hotel Cofle Marbour tant Right. Reports highlight a successful past year and expectations for growth with many jig fishing enthusiasts from Sydney present. Officers elected include Secretary Mr. Hert Collier and Assistant Secretary Mr. Lyle Maya, with committees formed and plans for future fishing excursions.
Fragmented OCR notes show an awards style entry praising "Results Intermediate Certificate" with mention of a Mistress Colleen Wot Ny and a contact line. The readable text hints at a school certificate event or announcement, but lacks clear date or cohesive context.
A garbled OCR item in Rivay County references a local figure tied to a gated community. It notes political ties, membership in an original committee, and ongoing site concerns but lacks clear names or dates.
An OCR fragment lists numerous names, trades, and classes such as Barber, Woodwork, Needlework, and various individuals with scattered numbers and places. The legible items reference schools, makers, and local goods in a dense, archival catalog style.
Ambiguous notes describe a belated stock show committee meeting discussing a new title and events at Belmont with plans for a hydrogen exhibit and a charity component. The text references exhibitors, sponsors, and a proposed prize or donation, with unclear names and dates.
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