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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 16, 1909
Page
1
Readable fragments note Star windmills and windmill pumps paired with acetylene gas lavatory basins. The item appears as a brief advertisement or product listing highlighting equipment for rural or industrial use, with minimal surrounding context.
A fragmented notice lists sales and events at Moore s Easy Wear and related shops. Mentions schedules for Sunday schools, harbor fees, and a call urging authorities to hurry up the sucker.
A lively report from Upper Grara on a grand ball hosted for bachelors at the town hall. Nearly 70 couples attended as invitations circulated from Coff’s Harbour to nearby districts. The hall brimmed with decor, polished floors, and music by Tally of Coramba, with Mr J Osborne as MC and Mr J Conmings of Coff’s Harbour delivering a standout moment.
The Coff's Harbor and Doryigo Advocate publishes every Friday in Cols Harbor with ad rates in prepayment and discounts for longer insertions. Readers are urged to forward subscriptions promptly as delays affect production and delivery.
Fragmentary notes describe surveyors locating the last section of the North Coast Railway with talk of rapid construction toward Glenteagh and plans for extensions to Grafton and Coff’s Darrigg. Public sentiment pushes for fair treatment and equal railway access among Coff’s towns as Parliament debates approval.
A man identified as Corey Vearc of Wil- Tia Edwards was admitted to Sviines Hospital on Monday after swallowing a coin by accident. Medical staff treated the patient for the ingested foreign object.
Subscrilors will creatly oblige the proprietors of the Advocate they will rent their conseriptions during the current week We are sparing no pains or expense to give our mader an open-date paper and woteranding secaunts should be remied withous delay.
In a patchwork of town notices and reports, bids are recorded for a Dorrign contract No. 104, with multiple tenders listed for additions to a police station at Dorrigg. Local councils plan street repairs in Cos Harbor, and a new jetty area wedding is noted along the Cols Harbour coast.
Excitement rose at the Jetty End of Coffs Harbor yesterday as the new shay engine conducted its trial run. The locomotive featured a bell that rings after the siren, and it showed stylish performance as it passed over the rails in fine form.
The Social Democrats warn of looming economic breakdown in Germany while tax and pension reforms unfold across Victoria and New South Wales. Tasmania faces potato shortages as political tension spills into public life. A shocking incident recounts a blast case at a frontier area, with a fruiterer questioned as investigators inspect a suspicious box linked to a violent attempt.
A letter praises a government forestry proposal and laments coastal timber waste as nearly criminal. It argues the Dorrigo region suffers due to transport failures, claiming timber losses could fund a North Coast railway and unlock forest wealth worth millions.
Market activity in Sydney remains nearly at a standstill as dairy prices soften and staples such as bran and maize shift slightly. The two day update lists varied figures for chaff, maize, wheat, pollard, lucerne hay, eggs, and fowls with muted demand across produce sectors.
The Kerangi Teama Club played its first match of the season on Saturday against Giam from Nave Glen amid dull cold weather. Local players show need for practice, though doubles provided some interesting Fay. Bre, E. returned from Nuntie Frosty op Satoniay and is feeling much better. Adee ching the late child of Bir and Mire Haekine returned from Grafton where it was operated on by Dr. Hage and is doing splendidly.
Coramba boys journeyed to Ashton to play Dortiguites on Saturday last, losing by five points. Mulhearn scored a try for Coramba, witnessed by our brothers, barrackers, and ladies. Weather calmer with rain over the weekend.
Bonville correspondent reports light frost with a possible shower. A painful accident to G Crow’s daughter required care, while F Beets remains in hospital under Dr Foley. Bonville tennis vs Sanrebrock ended 7 games apart with Bonville likely to host Cols sod on Saturday. players listed include Hawkins Mather and Warland.
Unusually mild cloudy weather has delayed growth and spring sowing while preparations for crepe planting begin. Forest activity draws pine and beech timber onto Buete roads. road work by Shim e Ma Baldock improves access. Central Huera school nearing completion with skeleton visible. De Bore department plans a concert at Lower Barta School of Arts around the 24th. notices to follow.
In a muddled contest narrative four players exited early while the semi final picture formed. Jarrett advanced after a close call, McKar dominated a late stretch, and Giles edged past a tough opponent with key late defense. Several players received byes as the bracket narrowed to the final.
The Coff's Harbor School of Arts reports its most successful year since founding with building additions, a billiard table, and a larger library. Expenditures total £440, debt stands at £2911 5s 9d, with a £42 10s 3d profit from billiards over four months. Citizens urged to support and enroll new members as the institute aims to serve the town.
A constable found a man dead by a bullet in his temple and a woman nearby who had tried to kill herself after professing they agreed to die together. The scene revealed a revolver with spent and missing cartridges, and handwriting linked to relations. The man, Edward Healey, and the woman, street names omitted, were tied to a long marriage and a planned joint death. The woman survived and was taken to hospital. the man was sent to the morgue.
The writer argues against newfangled names and advocates Port Gwipa as a preferred infant name, citing a preference for Aboriginal tongue reporting and half the battle in naming during infancy. The letter ends with a wry vote for Port Gwipa if a return is required.
A reader urges adopting Port Edeard as the port name to honor Edward Wil and to project progress for Woolgoolga. The letter notes Port Edeard would be simple and distinguished, and compliments the Advocate for its suggestive tone. Also referenced is a Federal Treasurer suggestion about new coinage bearing the King's head and Commonwealth outline.
News by wire from Sydney reports only five survivors out of 22 crew members from the Norwegian barque Errol wrecked on Middleton reef June 18 on a voyage from the west coast of South Africa to Newcastle. Captain, wife and four children among dead. Survivors recount ghastly privation and starvation. Lawrence Am recalls nine men dying from thirst or madness. raft attempt to reach the Annasona yielded no relief. Rain briefly offered scant aid.
In Horsham Victoria a fronterer Edward Cox was killed Tuesday night when a man entered a tobacconist shop, attacked Cox in a rear room, and fled. Cox died from a head wound and police arrested Mrs Cox and a young man named Alfred Hay on murder charges after inquiries and statements from Cox's domestic servant.
The Stee Government proposes appropriation of £10,000 to establish an isolation facility for consumptive women. The proposal notes high mortality from consumption and aims to create a dedicated ward, reflecting public health concerns of the era.
Fragmentary OCR notes reflect a 19th century critique of work demands and bureaucratic delay. The piece hints at worker fatigue, wage or hours disputes, and a call for reform within a rigid employment structure.
It is probable that Durant, the Italian long distance runner, will visit Australia next year for training or competition engagements.
In March ten SydneyBroken Hill unemployed plan a march to Sydney to press their claims. A speaker urged self help by mutiny on the way and burning stations amid the Albury furor.
Mr. Webster petitions for an extended speaking stint totaling 100 hours at the Federal Parliament, setting a new record for the chamber. The effort underscores a push for procedural or thematic prominence in the session.
In the match Australia faced Gloucestershire. Australia scored 425 for 6 declared, with top scores by Bardley 61 and Board 57. Langdon 61, Gregory 31, McAlister 43, Trumper 25 contributed. The innings closed with Noble not out and follow-on declared.
The Censure Motion in the State Parliament was defeated by forty nine to thirty after eight nights of debate. Mr Collen has been re elected Chairman of Committees.
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