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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 08, 1916
Page
1
Advert reads heavy weight blankets and flannelette items with grey and white patterns. Mentions brown and white towels and fall weight textiles. Product names include ems and twill fabrics. No clear dates or specific brands provided.
Sunday 7 pm church appeal court hearing noted with local valuations and ads. Thursday 7 am Lords, public works and labor voters discussed amid town blocks and building material ads. Officials installed by PD GM Bro Jesup. campaign notes include Labor party expectations and candidate remarks.
A fragmented text references an August timeframe and a comative in torest. It mentions groups such as the Chamber of Commerce and Farm-related clubs, plus jocks labs. Read as a teaser, it suggests a bold figure aiming to place a winner amidst roving expectations.
On the evening of 0th Jone in the Bohol of Arte under War Chest Pand committee, Bargesai Pritaler presided as chairman. The event showcased efforts of Mrs Reed and Mr Harbright aiding children with performances and a lively song show, while plans for a forthcoming election and tuition fund loomed.
Fragmentary text shows a local meeting record with names such as Mr. Gillen and Mr. Mellingell, mentions library additions, year’s achievements, bank balances, salaries, and committee discussions. The text is garbled but indicates annual report style, officer mentions, and financial details.
A local shop advertises grey and heather dress tweeds, Donegal and flaked tweeds, fancy poplins, cream and navy serges, and blouses. It promotes a wide mercery department with hosiery hats and boots in the latest winter styles for selection.
The public misreads value as price. Lloyds offers sound value with guaranteed quality. Despite higher costs, prices stay near prewar levels for ladies and mens wear including drapery, millinery, furs, fabrics, corsets, hosiery, and footwear. The store emphasizes wide stock, bargains in clothing, and urging shoppers to compare before buying.
A crowded theater hosted Jaspar's Panto during a lively evening. The performance featured a cheerful cast with music and humor appealing to diverse ages and drew steady attendance through the night.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a local event with mentions of a hotel, teams, captains, and various attendees. Names such as Mr Armstrong, Captain Fuller, and G Grahamer appear amid garbled text about competition, defense, and awards. The record is incomplete and ambiguous.
Fragmentary historical OCR notes describe substitutions in a sanitation or food supply context with items like milk, soda, suet, and bread. The text mentions a campaign or distribution forward to a location labeled Minerva and references individuals and groups in a garbled record.
Fragmented OCR text describes a journey through a modern city named Matripolia with references to hotels, theaters, and an orchestra. The narrator remarks on architecture, water features, gardens, and public spaces, noting a population estimate near 30,000 and contrasting it with larger nearby areas. The piece reads like a travelogue mixed with vivid, if garbled, scene descriptions and dialogue about city life.
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