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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 03, 1915
Page
1
A crowded council in a coastal city discusses Allied naval campaigns and the impact on harbor trade. Officials forecast tremors in shipping costs and labor markets as strategic fleets escalate actions near Dardanelles and Aegean waters.
A damaged OCR note cites Norton Griffiths taking control of railway sections amid warnings against any adaptation or harm. The text mentions a forthcoming event at Hort Noethoun and a future gathering led by a figure named Cotte Hichor, with Day inv nue Tonal Wishity as noted.
Local and general items appear in a garbled text. The readable fragment mentions Millyard top Anky, described as the foal of Amy's lord Kaan, with scattered letters suggesting race or horse notes. The rest is unreadable.
The last meeting of the Behwvol of Agta committee was held Thursday evening. Members present included W. Co Cavey chair, Norton, JG Pybus, JC Fquike, We Jordan, Ap Gilles, 0 Keerneler, AL McDowall, ¢ Mev Dougall, V. Maslhanil with the secretary. An apology for absence was received. It was agreed to write and press copy of the cow Wrthinen Jaratakars and Clenoere ward. Treasurer reported £1 had been added to the balance. The date for the annual meeting of subscribers was fixed for Thursday 15th next. Auditors appointed and accounts amounting to £42 passed for payment.
In Sydney and nearby towns a flurry of social items is recorded. Mrs G returns by the Jeera, Miss Jens Monaless enjoys a holiday, and J Fey nome is noted. J McDougall led a ceremony at Cotte vo with guests from Sau noca Heads. Mr and Mrs Burnese, Dell Ward, and Lov wrably are mentioned in town notices. The Rev Moov united a couple at Pauls Church in Shallbarbour with a honeymoon described. The Advocate notes the young couple’s friends’ well wishes.
Fragmented commentary notes vast sums borrowed and spent by government on northern rivers and western regions, with figures including £500,000,000 in NRW and £42,090 collected in 1855, plus miscellaneous costs for dyes and development, amid a chaotic strained record of expenditures and regional rail/port mentions.
The Attorney General states bread price will rise. Premier plans a recruiting stimulus. Unemployed protests worry officials as parliament debates rent relief and aid. Defence notes form amid recruitment concerns. Federal year ends with £15,900 deficit. travel risks loom over the cable ship Breatheoua.
Regret was expressed as Mr W McIntosh, Shire Registrar, is shortly leaving to take up a position in Sydney. Consideration is given to better resources for education of children. Arrangements for a function and vote are indicated, with mentions of local sports and community figures.
The supplied fragment is garbled and unreadable, containing many misspellings and broken phrases that obscure specific facts, names, dates, or events necessary for an accurate newspaper style card.
The letter praises Wall and the Worth Coast Farmers for backing the empire and Commonwealth during the war, noting Hall’s defense of farmer contributions and urging continued support for Red Cross and national efforts. It highlights farmers of Richmond Tweed and Clarenen Rivers and references fundraising and morale actions across districts.
An eyewitness letter recalls a Gallipoli landing on October 16 where Allied forces repelled Turkish attack. British sailors and Highlanders fought fiercely as boats landed under fire. The account mentions a firm reception from the Turks, hand-to-hand combat, and a successful counter attack by the battery and infantry. Narratives include names of officers and sailors, with focus on courage and endurance amid artillery and infantry opposition.
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