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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 09, 1909
Page
2
Fragmentary report discusses Morse code signals between pilot stations and passing steamers at a harbor. Mentions Long Island and ships, with garbled names and dated phrasing, reflecting a dated maritime communication practice.
Public notice from Guy Edward Salter Mittard de Pitard Brodrick Bullock, resident of Sydney, declares a name change and designation under a court order dated June 18. The notice, recorded in the Supreme Court of New South Wales, is dated June 22, 1302, at Sydney.
Sir Thomas Bent spent over five hours in the witness box before the Royal Commission detailing meetings and land purchases while Premier. He explained how land along the St Kilda Brighton tram route came under his influence and described cabinet involvement in the transactions. He noted purchases were not personal but tied to cabinet decisions and anticipated transfer to Helwellinis of a free on charge, stating willingness to exit at a loss.
A damaged OCR fragment discusses speculative medical observations and fictional terms about a patient or case. It mentions bacteria, a mysterious chest observation, and unclear references to a doctor or laboratory findings without coherent context or verifiable details.
Ambiguous report notes Dorrigo public school needs upgrades due to rapid population growth. Building additions planned with tenders due by the 12th. A cryptic reference to a local chemist showing a peppermint cure appears in the fragmentary text.
Coffs arbor plans a new post office to be erected in the town centre on land set aside for the purpose. The current building is in a poor, inconvenient part and unable to handle growing business. Tenders were gazetted and returnable on July 19, with local builders urged to bid to keep the work in town.
A anonymous writer urges political families to cull vanity and educate more capable leaders. An Ouida article criticizes her own sex and mocks the convention of men as tempters. Major General Knox warns of England’s declining horse birth-rate and proposes state stock-raising support, noting 250 packs of hounds could yield about 25,000 strong cavalry horses.
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