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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 02, 1909
Page
1
Local column covers July plans at Coffs Harbor including a ball and ace meeting, the Advocat e printing upgrade, advisory appointments, and police court actions at Woolgoolga. Reports on the Jockey Club meeting, football trip to Kirangi, and improvements at the racecourse accompany general community notices.
The Catholic ball held Wednesday night drew a large crowd from surrounding districts, praised for its thorough organization and success. Guests praised the forest flora decor, the lively supper service, and the music led by Mrs. Blackal Nelmes with performers including Miss Jarratt and Mr. Yges.
The Woolgoolga area reports unusually fine June weather with frost easing and benefits to cattle stock. The Conlon brings a full cargo, while road traffic and freight capacity expand for upcoming shipments. Bishop Cooper confirms candidates for a seaside diocese, and Lordship delivers a large sermon to a crowded church. Local building remains brisk. acetylene lighting and new billiards appear at the Sea View area. Coff's Harbor races draw interest and a football match with Coff's team is set for July 10 with preparations underway. Coff's Harbor prospects are noted for July 1909.
Fragmentary notes mention Ragland region names and several brands or items like Woolpolts and Cu 7m with unclear context. The text references individuals such as Rey, W EF, Waller Jones and Corin Al 11, suggesting a list or catalog fragment without a coherent event or outcome.
Mere Pritchard was in a collision on Wednesday afternoon when turning into Market Street from Mooncest. A stepping obstacle threw her from the vehicle causing minor injuries and a lay up of a few days. Mrs Waller Jones escaped unharmed. the council may be liable due to recently reformed path conditions and street obstructions.
Local edition for Coffs Harbor and Dorrigo reports week by week with advertising rates still posted. Scattered items include news notes and sports results of interest to subscribers.
A man named Mr Smith was struck by a falling tree entangled with vines after it deviated from its intended path. He survived the initial impact but sustained a broken ankle and back bruising, and was treated at Coff's Harbor before being moved to a private hospital. The piece urges urgent establishment of a district hospital to serve the growing area and prevent such injuries from lacking nearby care.
Social notes describe a Batordar evening at the 4 grand hall in Sawmill Flat for Pine Range gathering with music and dances. The Scene includes mixed attire and crowding. later references mention a performance, tableaux, and an upcoming exit on the 26th instant.
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Following Bowraville Raid results on Wednesday race card shows Cg Handicap Bellbird 1 Bm 2 Novice Handicap Bol Klox 2 Mechaville Han Thomville 1 Medic Railwndicap Prince Alda Beldead beat and divided Fa Te Handicap Bell bird Tre lead heat Tloy won in runoff.
A social gathering organized by residents of Lower Bucca held a ball and show proved a success with over £20 clear profit. Decorations wowed attendees and prizes were won by several local notables including Mrs Cope lard and Eva Wright, while drinks were served by Mire Lever and My e Turtant.
The report describes severe winter travel in Pine Range with cold months ahead. Cattle bidding is slow though other items bring full value. Roads are drier, teams of long distance livestock drivers move through mountain passes, a long 20-bull herd winds along hills and valleys.
Prose describes land around Woodal Kinge and nearby townships as thriving for farming with excellent water from Barambsh Creek and 31 inches of rain. Mondurn Estate offers 12 000 acres in blocks up to 50 acres, to be sold at Woodal on Wednesday July Riot at 5 pm. Prospects appeal to Southern settlers amid rising prices and strong soil for potatoes and maize.
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A Tuesday night burglary at Hilde Dehos store on High Street and Cermtten Rem Noboly wrecked shelves and ledgers. Thieves entered through a window, carried off tobacco, tea, lace, and other goods valued at around 250 pounds, leaving an iron-safe intact and a heavy wooden club behind. Police traced movements to following suspects, with neighbors hearing noises at about 2 am. Senior Constable Scroape investigated the scene.
A seven year old boy fell from the Coffs Harter Jetty into the water as his father Robin son, employed on the wharf, leapt in to save him. The boy clung to his father, nearly choking him. The government yacht Rhea noticed the danger and sent a boat to assist, bringing both to safety.
A Ladies meeting for the School of Arts Bazaar sets the Bazaar for September first or second with stalls allocated. Attendees include Mesdames Smith Hill Moore Schwinghammer Seccombe Blackall J Moore Gentle Pritchard Waller Jones Phin Benjamin Winave Miesen Kingsford Watt Lambton. apologies from Bull Scroope Frost Smith Soden McLean Wy Graham. Stall-holders elected cover Fancy Goods General Work Produce Stall Flower Stall Tableaux Vivant and more with performances by Mrs Blackall and Mrs Walter Moore.
The City Bank of Sydney withdrew higher rates and accepted 4 pounds 17 shillings per cent as the winning bid for the butter factory funding. Other banks offered lower or higher rates but the final accepted rate stood at the City Bank’s revised figure, with floral banks prompted to bid their lowest.
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