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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1912
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text mentions religious references and a date related to June 7 1912. The readable portions are garbled with names and nonstandard spellings, lacking coherent events or clear entities to summarize.
A damaged OCR wire story fragment mentions individuals such as Wade Balt and Randwick, with references to Span deck and Chindown places. The text hints at parliamentary matters, court terms, and a tally of counts, but the overall meaning is unclear and many proper names are garbled.
A broad sweep of community updates includes railway work near Le Corende, a wedding at Woolgoolga, farm demonstrations at Shepherds, and repairs at the Cooranbah factory. Additional items mention art commissions, a concert in Bonville Hall, and political notices about Liberal candidates and forthcoming elections.
A set meeting of the Bason Curing Company board was held on May 20. Directors including McLene Leng, J Boot, W G O Deainel, and W A Smith considered recognition of a shareholding plan and potential distribution. The meeting discussed a draft plan to issue shares valued at four dollars per share and the company’s future financing and building plans.
A damaged OCR text describes a chaotic event with mentions of Bann, Sydor, and Peibala, plus references to a meeting and a door being forced. It alludes to a clan reaction, a minister for lands, and a ceremonial crown theme, but the details are garbled and unclear.
Fragmented text references Parente and Citizens Aus n A ceilavended event in Atweesa with Mr Kehiwingharawer. It mentions a concert, expenses around 40-218 and 26 FE 1M, a credit balance of £12 24, and a dispute over teaching or youth activities. Names and specifics are garbled.
The event featured a gay gathering with fashionable attire, music by Mrs Weltney on viola, and Grace presiding. Descriptions note dancers, fine costumes, and a long walk home as the clock struck late. Total collected funds amounted to £9 14 towards school of arts improvements.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Grange Hospital area, a 25 percent value, payments, an attorney general reference, and public exposure. The readable parts are too garbled to identify a coherent event or entities beyond vague references to a hospital area and legal notice.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a coastal harbour area with mentions of advocates and trade. It references a meeting or process involving governance, work undertakings, and anticipated imported goods and staff. The text is garbled but implies preparation for port activity and regulatory steps.
A ship bound for Sidney failed to sail Sunday morning as planned. Passengers endured delays when the vessel did not arrive alongside. Company officers blamed weather and navigational issues causing a long wait and discomfort for travelers awaiting the voyage.
The readable portions describe a riot or unrest involving a group in a Sydney area, with mentions of police response and a long-term issue. Specific names, dates, or locations are not reliably readable, leaving the event details uncertain.
Fragmentary text references a ferry or port event with a person named D Ariher and mentions Sesame and Schaasciraly Seall. Details unclear due to damaged OCR.
A late breaking incident on the Beltway involved a vehicle crash with injuries. Emergency crews responded and the scene was secured as investigators collected evidence and questioned witnesses.
Readable lines mention a person and place but lack clear context or dates. The fragment seems to refer to a meeting or event with unclear participants and outcomes, making precise reporting not possible from the available text.
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