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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 26, 1913
Page
1
In Loving Memory fragment mentioning Betsy and a memorial notice. Includes stray names and garbled text about loved ones. Reads like a damaged obituary snippet with missing context and scattered phrases.
A Sydney Chamber of Commerce meeting resolved to seek Government medical aid to vaccinate residents free of charge amid rising smallpox fears. The board will forward the resolution to the Director of Health. vaccination depots are being established as weather and rumor fuel concern.
A disjointed local report outlines Liberal organisation activity with names like Mr Clulton and Sir Uhlutton amid campaign calls and advertising efforts. The text references committees in Ceungy and Mellingey and mentions campaign steps in Lynch and surrounding areas.
A garbled telegraphic dispatch describes a government probe and judicial matter. It references a state official, an appeal, and public reaction, mentioning Ravelle boogey and a Tuesday timeline without clear names or places. The readable fragments suggest an inquiry into governance and justice with broad public interest.
Five fresh cases of smallpox were reported yesterday, all within the metropolitan area. More suspected cases are under investigation as authorities discuss vaccination compulsion. A new case from Ipumba, resident Beoral in Toowoomba, is noted. In Queensland rugby, Brisbane Central defeated New South Wales Taion 34 points.
In New Zealand and Melbourne the by election results show Labour leading with 343 percent and Government second with 2783. Liberals switch to support the Irish candidate causing a government defeat. An inquiry into double voting in Melbourne finds 17 persons voted as abontre voters at one booth and as ordinary voters at another. The Chief Electoral Officer expects the inquiry to conclude by Friday. Prices for eggs, pork, and butter improved.
Fragmented OCR yields a mishmash of notices, weather notes, and public remarks. Reports reference forestry, railways, education, and public health while noting weather shifts, deaths, and local business changes in a regional Australian context.
In the Inverell Times a lengthy analysis argues that Harbors pivot remains central to decentralization policy whichever party governs. It asserts the Northern route, including the Wade plan, will influence railway contest outcomes and future regional development.
Fragmented report notes the foundation stone ceremony for Commonwealth offices in London with King George and the Australian Government aiding the project. A cricket match in Bermuda and various unconnected details follow, including garbled mentions of people, dates, and places without clear coherence.
Shipping item fragment shows partial text about freight or vessel movement with unclear entities. The readable parts mention shipping and a general notice style but lack concrete names, dates, places, or outcomes to specify.
The Harbour Rowing Club committee conducted a meeting led by Inez Mee MacNamara and others, confirming the previous minutes. A subcommittee including Jessie, R. H. Rennie, and G. Burton was appointed to purchase materials and arrange for a bed. The group planned to hold a social event with the club's help.
Monday July first a pleasant birthday gathering occurred at Boonie Doon cottage Camperdown Street Jetty home of Mr and Mrs E Spalding to mark Mr Spaldings birthday. Guests enjoyed music by Meares Johnson Edwards Thompson and Mim Hardy with comic songs by Mr Hardy. Speech by Mr Johnson praised Mr Spaldings good qualities and Mrs Spalding’s success. The company sang He's a tall and fellow and Mr Spalding received many fine gifts.
The Coramba Ball at the School of Arts in Coramba raised funds for the nation aid effort and drew a strong turnout. The event ran long with extended dancing and music, entertaining a large portion of attendees including many women. The evening featured lively social dancing, fair decor, and a general sense of community support despite weather notes and occasional delays.
The session notes disruptions as the Speaker tables a decree on interference by the Governor in party youth affairs. Resignations and suspensions ripple through the chamber while motions for debate and censure are proposed by Mr Wade and Mr Willig amid a heated address-in-reply. The political weather grows tense as calls for accountability sharpen.
A new 1000-ton vessel arrived at Coffs Harbor signaling a major upgrade in North Coast shipping. The ship, with capacious holds and a draft of ten feet, can carry substantial timber and supplies. Officers praise the design, noting improved efficiency and interpretive features. The Upge Oare Gill portage service will increase to three weekly trips, and a timetable from the 24th instantiates the change.
The Teunia Club gathered at Misawask to decide changes and elect officers. A president was chosen, Mr Johnson named, and Mr McDougall stood for reelection. Several accounts passed for payment, while a small fee for electors was discussed amid the Wollone election.
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