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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1919
Page
1
A fragmentary OCR item mentions church activities and individuals with unclear names, limiting readable facts to general references to a religious group and community events.
The text describes bargain counters and stocktaking in stores, noting that even during bad weather and strikes the retailer maintains low credit terms and steady profits. It emphasizes keeping clean stock and selling slightly soiled items at discounted prices, with customer approval as the measure of success.
The text touts a mission by experienced professionals who pool expertise to meet customer needs. It emphasizes collective knowledge, centralized management, and claims that visiting Bray's will prove the benefits as customers repeatedly buy. It asserts dedication to pleasing patrons and earning their good opinion.
Bray's Specials advertises a comprehensive catalog with all kinds of items at Sydney prices. Customers can select from a wide range of goods. the notice promises availability of items not currently on hand upon request.
Report covers social events at Five Hotel on a weekend with praise for Mr. Haron and public of Coffe. Includes a vivid, humorous description of a giant battleaxe relic found at Inversth estate and notes on municipal council meetings and rate proceedings.
A dramatic accident left Mr Harry Mitlard severely injured as crowd chaos erupted near a public gallows scene. Witnesses described a sharp edge causing deep wounds while bystanders rushed to assist before medical help arrived.
A man nearly cut in the foot when an axe struck a pole at a work area on Monday. He was taken to Cot where Dr. Larbalentine treated the injury.
The Metuals for Maneavils will depart Sydney Sunday night and reach Macville Monday to meet Goth Harbor at the North Comnt railway terminus, awaiting completion of the sixth section.
A local quarantine was imposed at the Fitzroy Hotel amid an influenza outbreak. Patients and staff faced movement restrictions for over four days as authorities, led by officials including Mr. Layinap, worked to contain the spread and assess the situation.
A crowded Coffe Harbor gathering saluted Lieut. Faulks returning from service with a large parade and speeches. Local figures praised his wartime service while noting the hope he recovers health, and residents expressed pride in Australia and the Empire.
Fragmented report notes a woman shot death tied to a local tragedy. OCR errors obscure names and exact place but reference to a shooting, police involvement, and possible charges or investigation. Limited readable details prevent precise identification or timeline.
Correspondent reports on the Amelioration Fund and district politics. Notes scarce female participation at a meeting with three women voting and comments on distribution by the Central Executive Committee. Mentions a retiree candidate and concerns over equitable funding and influence by a few favored parties.
Unclear text reports a weather disrupted amateur contest at a local field. It notes Jetty and Port Town teams competing, with low scoring margins and several players named, including Deroy and J. Martin, amid crowd reactions and a collection effort.
A fractured OCR passage describes community events and civic references in a noisy mix. Mentions of votes, places such as Calta NY and Coffs, and names like Harton Woolgatign appear amid garbled lines and stray terms.
Report describes a shifting alliance framework as nations discuss trade and border policies. Leaders from multiple regions meet near Austin to address a growing dispute over security cooperation and economic terms.
Fragmentary notes report influenza deaths and illness in the area. The text mentions multiple names and places but is damaged, obscuring full details of who is affected and where glowing through the night. Readers are urged to follow updates as information becomes clearer.
In a volatile session, discussions around party conformity and annual platforms focus on immunity work and the path to the Future action. The discourse references procedural motions and the role of independent observers as the party scrambles to align with evolving political norms.
A damaged text fragment references a coal shortage impacting railway operations and related agreements. It mentions efforts to erase or treat shortages and possible penalties or settlements involving Mirike and related parties. The readable pieces indicate disruption to transport and energy supply while authorities seek remedies.
A Friday courthouse session dealt with a string of cases and consents involving individuals such as Thomas Rowdy Henry Gorniah Cecil Bly Lamirgan Willian J Wilmon and Robert Kally among others. The record shows approvals refusals and adjournments on matters including capital valuations and property disputes.
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