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Coffs Harbour Advocate

Location

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 02, 1948

Page

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Resumption of Land Possible for Housing in Coffs

Housing Commission representative Mr. Fitzell warned landowners in Coffs Harbour that land held without valid reason may be resumed for home construction. The commission aims to maximize homes for those in need and will consider taking suitable land, while protecting property held for owner use. Some local landowners have already faced government takings.

Housing Commission Mr. Fitzell Coffs Fitzell Ileyland

Upper Orara Personal Items

Mr and Mrs Horace Marten of Sydney have been on visit to the Slistmer and stayeit with Mrooani Ro Marten Mr F Small has returned home after visiting relatives in Sydney. Mr Virwe McGuigan has returned home after a holiday on the Northern Rivers Miss Josie McCann is visiting Grat ton.

Horace Marten Sydney Slistmer Mrooani Ro Marten F. Small Relatis Ucal Virwe McGuigan Josie McCann Gratton

Man Observes Bird Milk Cow in Unbelievable Feat

A surgeon in Australian forces and keen ornithologist witnessed a wild bird repeatedly jump to a nipple and extract milk. He noted the bird’s beak smeared with milk as it drank until satisfied, an event described as astonishing and inexplicable.

Old Resident Re Visits Coffs

Mrs J H Haworth and her son Sydney revisit Coffs Harbour as guests of Mr Dutton. She recalls the town’s past when street lighting was lanterns, streets were muddy after rain, bullock teams used the main street, and early aerodrome activity lacked modern facilities.

J. H. Hianworth Sydney Cottsbour Dutton Haworth Colt Harbour Imne Coffs Ulworth

Modern Science Debunks Common Fallacies

A survey of popular myths shows lightning can strike under trees during storms is not favorable to danger. Hair growth remains unchanged by shaving. Night air’s health impact is limited to malaria zones, while sea air’s ozone yields negligible benefits. Powdered glass isn’t a major poison. arsenic misleads as a glass substitute. Eyewitness cues fail to prove criminal facial traits, and lightning can strike Empire State Building more than once. A volt shock to the back does not reliably stop a nosebleed and common beliefs about foretelling events with pains are incorrect.

Ronald Garth Sydney Morning Herald Empire Stee New York Chen

Man on the Land's Three Stages in Life

A fragmented discussion on life stages from youth through poverty and old age. Mr Mayes argues government funding to hire qualified men for the disiring industry, while others urge stabilizing the land and curbing losses.

Mallasher Sydney Mayes Wits Sones Clayton

Fragmented OCR Note From Unclear Source

The readable text is garbled with missing words and mixed letters making it impossible to identify people places or events. No distinct entities or coherent report can be derived from the fragment.

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