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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1922
Page
1
Advertises a wide range of all wool garments including coats dresses suits and trousers with deep discounts. Items feature prices in pre decimal currency and emphasize tailored made options and cashmere products. Also lists boys and travel wear with reduced rates and pattern-focused fabric descriptions.
A fragmented notice lists worship times and locations for Roman Catholics and Methodists. It names dates in July with services at Saint Marys and nearby parishes, including morning and evening masses, weekday study or prayers, and ministers such as Rev H E Burrows and V F Bacon.
A local reader forwards a long letter from Madrid describing a purported fortune and a daughter in boarding school. The writer asks the recipient to aid a plan to launch a republican cause, claiming war service in Spain and London dealings. The tale ends with danger, arrest, and a court case over custody and funds.
A representative gathering at the local club marked the season opener. Clubs improvements and costs are noted with efforts to expand membership. The second court cost £26 and a shed upgrade is sought as the evenings featured dances at the School of Arts with proceeds surpassing £23.
Dr. Earle Page leader of the Country party argues for NSW hydro electric development citing Tasmania's 57 000 bhp scheme now operating and being utilized He notes Armstrong Whitworth and Co Ltd engineers offer to install and finance and urges Clarence County Council to seize the chance to advance electrification and industry in New South Wales.
A clipped note in the Advocate discusses Colles Harbor mud issues and ongoing battles over policy. The piece hints at public concern and political maneuvering, with references to local figures and upcoming decisions affecting the harbor area.
A Bonville note informs Mr Roy Vingeot MA that no further details can be provided currently regarding the community house and building funds. The correspondent, identified as z Ww, Herdegen, and the Citizens' Association Bow, states funds will be known when money is available for next year’s construction.
Old structure at St Courch shows white ants have destroyed the belfry tower. The roof and walls are hollowed by tunneling, with woodwork and brickwork compromised. The incident reveals extensive damage and a collapse risk to the ceiling.
The article discusses how a time-table issue stirred publicity among Railway Commissioners and Chamber of Commerce leaders. It urges sharing district information to aid timetable planning, links civic clubs with health and harmony, and emphasizes character building through society work, friendship, and cooperation to uplift the community.
In Auckland police court George Joseph Silver aged 22 was remanded to two years’ imprisonment on a charge of larceny by deception. He allegedly obtained money by posing as an agent for Tattersall’s tickets for the County Cup. The accused claimed forged Tattersall’s tickets could be used in Australia and showed a printer’s mockup with several books containing tickets. The magistrate called the act a deliberate swindle and remanded the case.
Karangi 13 defeated Jetty 6 in a high crowded Gatorday rugby clash marked by errors and forward play. E McKay converted two tries to build a 10 point lead, while Jetty struck back with a late goal from Rowell and a final Kerangi try from Hester without a goal.
A local inquiry centers on alleged illegal carrying of firewood and related goods. The defendants Mus ELA, Allbutt, and Puiroos face accusations tied to unauthorized transit and possible price irregularities. Authorities emphasize compliance with trade and transport rules.
Megara Quinton and Giralian of the Cotaminonerd Wopartiout attend a meeting about the proposed railway timetable at Cuffy turtley. All Chamber of Commerce members are invited to the interview, likely in the afternoon.
Telegrams report the Commonwealth Government considering a definite date to transfer machineries to new Federal Capital quarters and to lease Canberra city land for business. The Winslow incident injures 40 and kills seven as a vessel collision prompts 14 hours of police care. The Seamen’s Union meets to discuss the situation involving Roman Daley and management.
A misspelled vintage ad touts Chamberlan's Cough remedy as a cure for colds. It claims a single bottle taken at onset relieves symptoms, with bold promises of relief and improved wit, marketed by Writs Pasar.
A distraught letter from a prisoner in Spain requests aid from a correspondent to redeem his luggage and secure his daughter’s future. He promises a large reward and asks for a confidential cablegram to arrange delivery, stressing urgency and trust.
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