This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1920
Page
1
The text discusses shipping becoming more aligned with other nations, noting Australians are beginning to feel world shortages and higher prices. It raises what actions Australians should take and mentions ARAY & CO proposing customer guidance amid limited extent, with references to Sydney and trade concerns.
Local brief from Goffs Harbor records a Saturday notice with sparse OCR text mentioning Lantart A and a brief harbor area update. No names, dates, or concrete actions clearly readable.
The local election discussion centers on voter engagement and how a new act could shape campaign access. Residents consider the impact of business interests, candidate selection, and the balance between reform and tradition as they weigh the roles of the council and public welfare.
Local and general notice describes court house additions at Cote Hatbuir and mentions Panis forky Departus in a cryptic filing. References to dates, boxes, and names appear garbled, with unclear details on proceedings and participants.
A man was detained by officers after an incident at a local police station area near Napa. Witnesses reported tense moments as authorities secured the scene and investigated claims of possible threats. No injuries were reported, and the suspect remained in custody for questioning.
The report records a mixed set of athletic events, results, and participant notes from an Anniversary Day meet. It mentions various names, heats, and outcomes with fragmented details about performances and placements across multiple disciplines.
Weathered by a gusty wind, the Divinity Cup shooting at Inez Week-end Stock saw competitors like Coffe Harnor and Mouvilie struggle with accuracy on the Villy range. The erratic conditions caused several misses and pushed top marksmen to adjust their aims as the event progressed.
Proceedings show the football annual meeting with officers and committee assignments. Treasurers and secretaries are named, including J Hogaity and Mr Shanahan, with discussion of assets and future actions and a planned committee lineup for the club.
A meeting of the Coffs Jockey Club committee was held at the Byars Hotel on Wednesday evening. President Jubneon chaired. other officers included Lowry and Waldh. Nominations close on Saturday 14 February. An adjourned meeting was set for Monday in February.
A mangled letter debates council duties and representation under a new Local Government Act. It urges clear English use in meetings and criticizes the elected body for neglecting welfare, spelling out concerns about authority, practicality, and community guidance.
A deranged notice details harassment towards Councillor candidate Hig during an election period. It cites threats, demands for large sums, and references to multiple figures and local firms, signaling alleged coercion surrounding the 1900s campaign scene.
A jumbled telegraph of names and events depicts political maneuvers in Washington and overseas. Mentions of Senator voices, labor layoffs, and international alignments hint at a tense period with references to Britain, Poland, and potential U S actions, amid domestic concerns about unemployment and policy debates.
Fragmentary OCR text describes an 80.40 amount and an insurance scheme launch with names and places muddled. It mentions WanNiynare, Hanashow, and various personal names, but lacks coherent events or outcomes.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.