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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1914
Page
1
An advertisement highlights Velveteens in leading shades and low prices 6d 2s 3d lid. It emphasizes departments in Millinery and Ready to Wear Hats with stylish felts tweeds and winter coats priced from 3s 1d to 12s 6d and 17s 6d to 37s 6d.
A catalog ad invites women golfers to the shop promising the best quality at the lowest prices, positioning the store as the place to find top gear and apparel at savings.
Sunday church listings include Presbyterian, Catholic, Methodist, Salvation Army and other services. Details name churches and times at Harbor, Wooleston, Columba TV Bay and nearby areas with morning coffee hours and Sunday School notes.
The item notes an arrest for a motor hold up and accusations of robbing a man named Arthur Tatham and his workers. It references trials, dates, and locations, plus a May phase of a Gwydir contest and parliamentary scheduling. Also mentions Moon phases and Victorian events near Port Darwin.
The piece honors Versey as a premier op in critics and a sire of notable horses such as Wallace Emir La Carabine and others. It notes his influence across racing, including time spent in England and a supposed victory linked to the Grod Prz de Paria event, reflecting his status within aristocratic circles and the Duke of era.
The page lists advertising items and notices for a quarterly or yearly order. Reads like an early classified section with reductions after four inches of space and multiple consecutive listings. Saturday June 12 marks the issue date for the Advocate.
Voters urged to ensure their names appear on the electoral roll for the upcoming section likely at end of August. Requirements include one month residency in a federal electorate subdivision or six months in Australia for natural born citizens, with transfers needed when moving to a new address. Rolls available for inspection at post offices.
The 11th instant and Thursday last deliveries add overland mails from Sydney. New departures on Tuesday and Thursday at 6 am via Taree will reach Coffe Harbor on Wednesdays and Fridays around 8 35 pm. A mail already leaves Monday, arrives Tuesday evening via Taree, bringing three new overland city mails.
A masked armed robber seized a money box containing £3300 from a pay clerk at Eveleigh on a Wednesday in view of tram traffic. A second thief jumped from a motor car, threatened workers, and sped away with the box after throwing it into the vehicle. The getaway car, abandoned at Market and George Streets, disappeared with the money.
Large numbers of mien are arriving for the event related to Remipecus Mackville. Appearances indicate connections with Sydney before the eighth, as planners outline how they commenced operations.
A fragmented obituary notes Crossley leaving five sons and two daughters and references a funeral service. It mentions an aging family and community respect while noting other attendees at the graveside.
The letter from the Secretary to the Navigation Department informs Mr Beiner M L A that the issue of public access to the Jetty at Coffs Harbour during steamer arrivals and departures has been acknowledged and will receive attention. The notice indicates receipt and ongoing consideration with further communication pending.
Local notes report a busy period with matches and events. Coramba boys bring a strong team, a ball and band entertain in High Street, Land Board meetings set for June 26, and cable improvements promised as roads recover from recent rain.
Mrs Rosanna McMullen wife of Henry McMullen died at Cofl's Harbor on Wednesday morning after a long illness aged in her 60s. An Irish immigrant she endured pioneering life with her husband and family and now leaves a sorrowing husband grown children and grandchildren. Her remains were buried in the local cemetery on Thursday with services led by Rev Father Van Keil Del lingen and mortuary work by Me WU Keele.
District notes describe Harvest Festival services at the Methodist Church with Culler and Rev. Thomas leading morning and evening programs. Enid Thompson sang, Bosheood Macquarie organist, Haxton violin, Saxton euphonium. concert and gifts night well received. Heavy rain last week. roads eroding. mining activity at Nymboida and Little Nymboida shows rich stone and gold. Trotman family plans move to Inverell. bazaar for Mechanics' Institute raises £40. full report to follow.
The meeting led by the president of the society selected August 27 28 and 29 for the bazaar. Five stalls will be arranged and a detailed report will appear next issue.
A church social featured tea, decorated tables, and a progr amme with young performers. Miss Best and Mrs Groban received applause for songs while recitations and solos by Mr Campbell and Mrs Hammond highlighted the program.
The monthly meeting at Coramba includes discussion on dangerous trees, road status between Riley's and Bole, and lighting plans for Coffs town. Members complain of high costs, approve asphalting near the post office, and seek hydrants and road work funding while awaiting department action.
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