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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 30, 1940
Page
2
Mr and Mrs A E Jenner late of Dunedoo and Western Districts announce the takeover of the Maui hotel in Sawtell. The new owners offer first class accommodation and courteous service with cuisine. Visitors invited for surfing fishing and scenic beauty.
Fragmentary report details claims from North County about costs and delays for a necessary ramp at a military camp. Officials including General Richardson and Colonel Lorke discuss funding, estimates around 250, with potential for extra costs as wheels turn. Contingent measures and approvals appear in debate with local committees.
A fragmented report describes a vehicle converted to charcoal gas, claimed to be the first in the state. Mr. W. G. Kempe’s VB taxi car features prominently, with mentions of journeys, performances, and varied local references, though many details are unclear.
A scrambled report from the hospital district outlines a delay in a new zone, appointments for I G Lovett and J Walters, and a planned meeting with officials. It notes duties starting later, references to government staff, and upcoming organizational steps amid unclear phrases.
Testes Mb ingiess drm 11 Wii ie Wonderiomins remains unclear from the fragment. No further context or full names are visible to confirm identities or events.
The readable parts show garbled OCR from a historical page with scattered names such as Ye Nee Withee Huntley Bert Wheen and references to treaties, places, and persons. The fragmentary content lacks coherent events or a clear news angle.
A garbled OCR item lists several seemingly unrelated names and phrases such as Fish and Chips Daily and Fresh Cakes Daily. The readable fragments resemble a local notice or column snippet with no clear event, dates, or selecting organization.
A fragmented report notes harbour works and public health concerns delaying jetty development. It mentions the government and local authorities assessing the situation, with references to anticipated costs and timelines. The text hints at a scheduled review and possible postponement of construction activities.
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