09 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1917
Page
1
An advertising notice promotes winter drapery at low prices. It touts famous low prices and urges shoppers to buy vital home goods from the seller. The brief item mirrors period retail copy and emphasizes savings on drapery.
A public meeting called by the War Activities Committee and led by figures including Dr O'Keefe considered erecting a memorial and a civic project. The gathering weighed funding and timeline, with speeches on veterans and community effort shaping the plan and upcoming votes.
A public discussion at the Wartime Committee meeting reveals tensions over ele public figures and editorial control. Speakers clash over disclosure and protection of individuals involved in political disputes as a heated exchange highlights press ethics and the role of opinion in civic discourse.
A wild scene unfolded with loud alarms and panic as a crowd rushed through a crowded area. Nearby witnesses describe a sudden blaze and a tense chase ending with bystanders sheltered indoors. Authorities are reviewing footage and issuing warnings to stay clear of the area.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a North Coast Public Works plan involving tolls, wages, and a council or cabinet discussion. Mentions Briner La and a new budget or session with leaders Aligned to a 19 ayairy timeframe and an unspecified vote or action.
A fragmented report from the Seagol Arts Committee outlines ongoing work on a Sea of Art project. It mentions a meeting, safety concerns, and progress on repairs and cataloguing items in a cupboard.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a chaotic scene with references to a wounded soldier, a gathering at Cole Surv, and various names and places. It mentions acts, a jail or court reference, and scattered notes about a gathering and arts event. The fragment lacks coherent events or clear outcomes.
Fragmented wires describe a bomb threat or attack near Coramone and a rail incident. Names such as Robert McGowan and Joines appear amid garbled lines and mixed dates. The text references batteries, equipment, and a rail form in a broader disrupted report.
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