16 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1917
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text references a long disorganized report with mentions of a Buckat mystery, a planned parade, and local figures such as Langley Bron and Colie Harbor. It notes delays, donations, public holiday proposals, and discussions about infrastructure like breakwaters and roads. The passage includes scattered names, dates, places, and ongoing planning chatter without a clear single event.
Fragmented dispatch reports London air raid casualties, with 97 dead and 437 wounded, plus German and English air activity over southern England. It notes Allied actions in Europe, Zeppelin destruction, and a rise in the Murray River after barricade work. Local political meetings and conference debates are mentioned alongside ongoing mobilisation and supply concerns.
A fragmentary report outlines a concert by Colla Marbor orchestra with Mr Mallan and Colla Marbor in charge. The attendance is described as very satisfactory and the event reflects pride and support. Bertha Sebwingheme is noted as secretary.
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