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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1913
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a local tailor named Monahan facing press attention and possible legal or social scrutiny. Mentions of individuals and places are unclear due to garbled wording. core event details remain unreadable.
The report centers on a council vote and public works plan at Coll Elarbour, with a corrective note on the delay and expected action. It notes the committee’s recommendation to proceed, employer funding and oversight concerns, and calls for timely execution of works. The text acknowledges community effort and urges immediate progress on the project.
Government through Parliament approves an agreement with Griffiths Bros for a cent rail link from Morrillombob to Sydney, including the North Coast line and Derriga Glengeagh section. The firm will build with its own engineers and Australian labor, aiming to a large coastal project spanning the nation and involving a total cost around £10,600,000.
Fragmentary telegraph style text describes a murder inquiry with a not guilty verdict and a sensational explosion near Thoms Creek. It mentions a farmer named Clarence Klia and a weapon tied to a garden path. Also notes ongoing state party considerations and delayed parliamentary actions in July.
A cart driven by Mr Fogarty collided with a sulky driver near the Jetty village road on a Wednesday afternoon. Duggan was thrown from the cart and injured, the sulky rider also hurt. Authorities urged lighting on vehicles as a precaution after incidents and a charity entertainment was staged for building funds.
Fragmented OCR notes report early results from the Referendum in Australia with Yes leading in several states including Victoria and Tasmania. Senate figures show Liberals and Labor tallying votes. Cooper seat counts indicate Liberal gains while Labor remains solid in key contests.
An accident occurred 24 miles from home on the Repian road involving Mr E H Moses riding a bicycle. He was thrown with injuries to the face and mouth, two front teeth knocked out, bicycle damaged including a broken axle and buckled wheel. He was returned home with assistance after being overtaken by Mr Anderson at Denville.
A contested 6 footrace for £60 sparks a heated dispute over sport revival. Trainers, backers, and multiple sprinters like Hurryup and Tibey vie for prominence as preparations and management options shift ahead of a key event.
Local notes report events and meetings in the area including a race meeting on Autry 2, a Lovember exhibition linked to the Presbyterian Church, church services in Sydney, a wedding at St Andrew's Church, and updates on public works, railways, and community leaders with mentions of Bishop Carrall and Mr W Gyan. The piece also references school exams, a referendum commentary, and weather-impacted entertainments.
A garbled report from a Wednesday meeting at Arison Hospital shows discussion of a banner display for hospital aid and a charity ball. Named attendees include Mrs Moser and Mrs Nelson with others such as Mesdames, Monahan, Duncan, Hardy, and Spleen noted. motions cover president, secretary, and treasurer roles and ticket pricing.
A garbled OCR sports brief covers racing results and boxing notes from an old Sydney Startjum meet. Names such as Read, Read, Lang, and Carpenter appear amid scattered references to races, venues, and a midweek rally.
A garbled OCR passage references a harbor setting and an incident involving bodies and an investigation. Names, dates, and places are unreadable, but the text implies a crime or accident with multiple people affected and inquiries underway.
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