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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1933
Page
1
The notice lists church services and clergy across several denominations including Church of England Catholic Church and Methodist Church. It cites times for services at various parishes such as Upper Crere and Harbour, with names like Rev. Arthur H L Lawford and other staff, along with dates in February and venues noted.
The page records a jumble of local items and names, detailing coaching notes, players, and events. Mentions include Moe Royer and Shim A Moret, Ivette Measra, J. Walters, and the Meret Medal. Mentions of teachers, lineups, and games indicate a focus on sports and community notices within Coffs Harbour.
A chaotic OCR fragment discusses land claims, funds, and park development involving multiple named places and people. It references a lawsuit by Sito Lowery and mentions funding from a Binny fareata, along with several blocks and districts, a court process, and various witnesses and family details. The text is garbled with numerous footnotes and unrelated phrases, but centers on a land dispute, funds disbursement, and the legal action surrounding a proposed large park and adjoining properties.
Garbled match notes describe Banana Growers versus Coffe Harbour and a series of scrambled events. Names like Hab, Blayet, Bundy, and Karuna Cenina appear amid noisy routes and dates, with uncertain scores and placements.
Ambiguous fragmentary notes list several surnames and initials from a historical page. Readers cannot identify clear events, dates, or places. The text includes names such as Grimond W Maehund Wootton Shanahan Heyden Jredr Tigranaus and others, interspersed with stray numbers and letters.
A flood of fragmented notices from Coffey Harbour and nearby districts reports on local people, travel plans, and rumors. Mentions of Mine A, Mebane, and various residents include travel to Sydney and Hobart areas, schooling moves, and local social exchanges. The text records gossip about a drowning rumor and a formal appointment, with scattered references to community figures and events.
Mr ACT Taylen of the Paylen Studiow displays photographs by Com Rhaw Iw nek and others across MC You's district. The views include Hone al thy Ane dintrict and Bip Ducelive, with hopes Mose will be seen in Sydney. Ather pholoe and Andenson's herd are among the depictions of notable moments in the steer rliNiue.
A fragmentary report notes the boxing club of the School of Art will sail on Friday the 17th. The main boat is to be written as Swtitten on Mwreny. Other scattered names imply a local event with regional participants and activities.
Fragmentary OCR note seeking youth for a dairy farm with garbled names and locations. Mentions banana land rent and readiness for work, but specifics are unreadable. No clear date, person, or organization to identify.
An entry from the local page announces a forthcoming event by the Glen and District Agricultural Society to be held on a Monday in February. The notice references preparations and participation by local residents and groups with details obscured by OCR.
Mr Vincent outlines extensive farming development across the Coffs region. He notes increases in dairy and crop output, with acreage under corn fodder and banana cultivation expanding. The address highlights improved pasture and herd numbers, dairy production gains, and projected long term growth for New South Wales farming.
A garbled city notice notes fruit shortages and a quirky exchange about bananas and local alderman figures. It mentions St Kilda, gardens and a fund, with reference to a statue and a council response. The readable fragments hint at a local hiccup over fruit and community actions without clear names or dates.
The weekend market in Victoria faced disruption as buyers gathered Friday and Saturday amid fluctuating demand. Growers report low supply, heavy competition, and weather affecting tomato and fruit prices, with buyers urging caution and officials monitoring activity. Victorian producers and NSW arrivals reflect uncertain conditions.
The obituary records the death of Mrs John Herd and notes Mr John Revd and other relatives. It recalls journeys from Scotland to Australia, long residence in Lower Buces and Burny Creek, and mentions a recent funeral service conducted by Rev. Drath at Gatton. It preserves a sense of local families and community ties across generations.
The Coramba wedding of Dahl of Corinth and the bride Sybil M. unites in a ceremony at Coyumba Church. Floral decorations, ivory truck entry, and a reception followed as family and friends joined in a traditional celebration.
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