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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1917
Page
1
Large stock of winter textiles offered at low prices. Australian made all wool blankets in white or grey for single or double beds from 176.6d. Sateen quilts and blankets highlighted. Emphasizes cheaper prices and broad selection of fabrics and drapery.
Millinery for Winthrihs shows ready to wear clothing and accessories advertised with discounted prices. Dress materials include tweed fabrics in light and dark greys with fashionable colors, priced to attract buyers per yard. Velvet velveteen trims and flannelette blouses in multiple designs are offered, with all wool options and up to date shapes at reduced, seasonally low prices.
A garbled newspaper notice advertises men’s clothing including ready-to-wear suits in serges, durable lines, and overcoats. It touts low prices from 8s 9d and claims overcoats, coats, and boys’ clothing at excellent value with stock limited and urging readers to visit the retailer’s shop.
Fragmentary OCR describes religious servers and a harbor advocate involved in a dispute or event. The readable text hints at a council or meeting context with mentions of a church or religious group and municipal or harbor authority. No clear names or places are legible.
The report summarizes a village meeting with many figures and a long discussion on school and town affairs. It mentions damage to property from a falling tree, the impact on residents, and the need for decorum and public conduct during gatherings. Readers are urged to stay informed about local actions and community expectations.
Fragmentary report covers war service and deployments across multiple regions. Mentions Officer Buchanan and Gallipoli, Sydney travels of Surgeon-Captain Earl Pago, and plans by Aly. Bailey to visit to discuss work and the breakwater project. references to Forest Reserve No. 21 and various military movements.
Reports describe rising calf mortality and trout sightings tied to dairy operations. The text references mismanaged calf care, environmental factors affecting nisson stock, and possible guidance from local agricultural agencies amid concerns over herd health and dairy productivity.
The Oddteilaws Bal in Selivo on Monday evening is recalled for lively dancing and strong entertainment. Me Franklin and My led the event with a tasteful hall, pink decor, and balanced, steady arrangements.
During a visit by recruiting officers to multiple locations, committees discussed methods to adopt for wartime service and to support theale. Despite no formal meetings at Coffe, officials agreed on extending permits and sharing information as they plan further outreach and training for future recruitment.
A garbled item mentions travelers and trust in a port area with a reference to a man and a boy. The readable words imply a public notice or brief anecdote about local movement and informal arrangements. No clear people, dates, or places are established.
A local social event at Upper Grars venue featured guests Pat Fiobe and Hall Foods. Patrons enjoyed selections from the National Anthem to Loveland with a household orchestra and vocalists, culminating in dancing and a reported profit above £3.
Fragmentary text references an election process and war economy with mentions of Pablo, Deg, and various dates. It hints at sale or purchase of items, financial constraints, and public sentiment about mobilization and peace efforts, but specifics are obscured by garbled OCR.
Historic wires recount unrest and political upheaval across multiple nations. References to a British intervention, a German political crisis, and a French revolutionary mood echo amid protests and exile claims.
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