28 Jan 1914
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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 28, 1914
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text mentions Harbor Avoca and a late purchase for a trade deal. Names and specifics are unclear. appears to reference a line item, pricing, and multiple entities though details are garbled.
Report from Raleigh district notes considerable emphasis on a quarantine by Mr. Burling of the Upper Grara representative and local Agricultural Society. The debate centers on allowing infected dairy stock to enter grounds, with warnings the debate may affect market prices, while a shift to remote dairy coolers and strict quality controls is urged amid hot weather.
A garbled telegraphic fragment reports names and events with numerous misspellings. It hints at a competition or race, mentions Roselle and Sydney, and notes ages and outcomes in a confused sequence. The readable facts are sparse and non-specific.
Readable fragments describe a January 28 gathering of groups including BL Zobue congregation Hriday ache Parte Hall and a public meeting at the School of Art. Mentions include a cricket fixture set for June 18, a Dairy Co export rally, and army orders closing local grange or transport lines. Several names and events appear in garbled form.
In a fast paced match at Fort York Monday night Walker defeated Fred Lawgin. Promoter W Taylor announced Bey Mabine had appointed a referee to the bout while Lowrie would not challenge. Walker pressed early and used a series of blows to gain the lead. Mid rounds saw accurate work from Walker as Lowrie faced mounting punishment and was finally counted out after a decisive sequence in the final stretch.
An electoral meeting in the Shire discusses ratepayer support and the riding’s water supply project. Candidates speak on access to settlements, funding for bathing facilities, and improving roads. Voters are urged to participate in the upcoming Saturday ballot.
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