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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 03, 1916
Page
1
A fragmentary ad lists heavy blankets flannelette sheets towels and tweeds in grey brown and navy. It touts the latest fashions in flannelette blouse fabrics and laces with a push to visit the big store for broad selection and best value.
The Public is told that value comes from both price and worth, with Lloyd's claiming lower clothing prices and a wide Sydney stock. Emphasis on drapery, ladies and children's wear, millinery, footwear, fabrics, laces, and hats. Declares “before the war” prices, urging shoppers to compare and buy now.
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered names and dates with no clear event. Missing context prevents identifying people, places, or outcomes. preserves minimal readable items amid garbled supply.
Fragmented OCR note outlines religious services at BULA Sylar Cla Masur with addresses and names. Event details include a Sunday service and various names, locations, and times, but the text is garbled. The readable items reference a church or meeting place and multiple individuals, though specifics are unclear.
Fragmented OCR notes describe events and schedules with mentions of Saturday night and Tuesday, a governance meeting at 7 pm, and references to debts and liquidation. Names and places are obscured, leaving multiple uncertain details and no clear single action.
An OCR rich page reports on a Shire council land issue, a libel case, and a forthcoming referendum. It lists candidates and donors for local campaigns, details voting logistics, and mentions a deputy chair and a public work meeting. Names, places, and dates are scattered, with confirmations of election counts and preparatory ballots.
A touring company led by Mr May Taylor brings a large pantomime to town. Names like Little Jack Vergor Cimderana Rumyy Ducapiy and actresses Mabie Hines and Millie Bervais appear in a lavish musical show. Tickets will be booked through Dromendl’e, with performances and costumes praised by contemporaries.
A garbled OCR fragment describes daily labor and conflict imagery unresolved by war lore. Names and places are unclear, with stray terms suggesting cages and altered routines. The passage hints at disruption of routine after a day’s work, with scattered references to people and events.
A wartime letter describes long trains, inoculations, and meals on campaign in Gallipoli. The writer notes soldiers rested in a Turkish camp, recalls Prince of Wales Day, and faces influenza fears while detailing gear, rifles, and daily routines.
An OCR fragment reports a disrupted cotmliter gathering at the Piterag on Wednesday in Beosenty Pi. Names such as Wsdundety W and Johawin appear with references to committees, fundraising, and a plan for a grace period following a game schedule. The garbled text notes printing delays and parliamentary style motions about associations and donations.
A tense war loan discussion details the dangers of overextension and the need for prudent funding. Officials warn against reckless borrowing while outlining the impact on families, industries, and national security. A cross‑section of economists and lawmakers weigh expansion versus restraint as war costs surge.
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