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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 30, 1909
Page
1
The fragment outlines bids for a new post office, local trades and shop openings, and community updates in Coffs Harbour area. It mentions tender results, motor car interest, a proposed Macksville newspaper, and social events plus sports results and court notices.
A recall hearing set for next week will review questions about suspected cattle daffing. The inquiry will examine evidence and determine if a person acted improperly in the case related to coramba and related parties.
A chaotic stretch near Raleigh and Faleigh in Tennessee causes a motorcar to bog down in mud while a passing bullocky heroically tows it free. Travellers note the road is worse than 15 years ago and local officials deserve a monument for their efforts.
An editorial argues for early construction of the Dorrigo to Coff's Harbor railway to provide an outlet to market for local producers and bolster Coff's Harbor as a growing port between Newcastle and Brisbane. It condemns railway protectionism and urges Parliament to prioritize port access over inland traffic schemes.
A motor car traveling down the Red Hill on Wednesday lost its front axle. Passenger Mr. W. Birgo, a John Connell's & Co. traveler, was pitched out and rendered unconscious briefly, while the chauffeur retained his seat. Temporary repairs were made at BATCo's log depot before continuing to Coffs Harbour for permanent repairs.
Letter from tableland residents questions when the Polina Works Committee will end delays on the Geff's Harbor-Guyra route. They urge action by the Minister for Lands to resolve the stalled project and protect the state's assets amid ongoing protests and criticism.
A public meeting in Cof's Harbor will discuss the proposed building of Council Chambers outside the Shire in South Grafton. Ratepayers oppose the action as against their interests and urge swift, careful consideration. The Shire seeks ministerial endorsement, making the issue vital for the future of local centres.
H. C. Kiddle writes that past fires were minor and insured but warns rapid growth will invite major blazes. He notes three fires and public meetings to form a Fire Brigade or Salvage Corps failed to elicit response, yielding only advertising costs. He urges timely public meetings to organize defense.
At the range on Saturday the club practiced 300 and 800 yard drills with scores posted for Neubaus, McFadyen, Richards, Kiddle, Griffin, Cox, and Youngberry. The committee accepted Richards’s tender to extend the market and set four quarterly shoots from August to September with prizes and grand aggregate medals.
Authorities decide to construct a post office on a central triangu lar site bounded by High street Grafton street and Moonce at, covering about a quarter acre. The remainder will become public buildings or a park with the entrance facing Grafton street as preferred by town planners.
A correspondent argues that trained police dogs in country stations would help trace criminals after a series of robberies at His Bros. store and rising petty thefts. The note recalls European use and cites Vienna officials observing German methods of tracking and pursuit.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a vote and names not clearly readable. The readable parts reference a political event or appeal without coherent details or identifiable subjects.
Lieutenant Latham attempted a risky flight across the English Channel. The plane nearly ran out of fuel as it crossed 21 miles in 20 minutes, narrowly avoiding a fatal drop.
In a speech Balfour argues England cannot ignore the threat of a feared frontier conflict and condemns the naval expansion plan as absurdly limited, noting the four dreadnought program is inadequate and misaligned with needs.
In a rain postponed Fourth Test England made 119 in their first innings while Australia replied 147. Australia were 18 for 0 when England bowler Laver claimed 6 for 31, a record performance during the Englishmen's fret innings.
B D Meagher solicitor well known in legal circles gained reinstatement on the rolls by a majority vote of the Full Court following his application.
Bar Harbors reports a deputation to the Premier on Tuesday about the Bellinger and Nambocca river bare. The deputation said the areas were practically isolated. The Premier acknowledged the situation as very bad and promised immediate relief via dredging.
The Assembly sees a Forestry Bill for efficient forest management and regulation of ring barking, with amendments to the Crown Lands Act. Agricultural Dept data shows milking machine adoption rising in New Zealand, with farmers deserting the old system.
A 36 year old woman was convicted in Sydney yesterday for theft. The record shows her total imprisonments have reached 200. Separately in Canberra Dr Salomon was appointed Speaker of the Federal Parliament replacing Sir Frederick Holder.
Markets show gains in wheat and maize with varied quotes. Butter ranges 110s to 113s per cwt, potatoes from 4 to 5 shillings, poultry prices steady, eggs quoted 1s to 1s 2d a dozen, roosters and pollard listed, indicating modest regional price movement.
A Dowie relative and boot trade patriarch Alexander Dowie died at 82 in South Australia. A five storey building under construction in St Petersburg collapsed with 20 killed and many injured. Reports include remarks by Colonel Foxton on Australia’s defense stance and other scattered notes on figures and events of the week.
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