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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1909
Page
1
A garbled harbor page reports on Watt Chee Haeer and local figures, hotel issues, and a burned factory plan. It mentions the Gas Harbor butter factory proposal, a parish gathering, and a medical accident involving Jack Michelson. The Rev Walter Jones organizes a fellowships and quartet rehearsals amid town developments.
The report covers community weather improving with clear skies, plans for Saturday church choir and a high close competition, and local progress on road and industry projects. It notes arrivals, staff changes, and economic activity including a boom in the town, plus a rugby style game where Coffs team outplayed by locals and a forthcoming match on 15th June.
The report discusses local government concerns and calls for a plebiscite to determine the administrative path for the shire. It questions council attention and argues for clear governance rooted in local authority.
Craned text reports waves of criticism as residents of Coffs Harbor and surrounding areas protest postal site decisions. The article notes planned offices facing delays and perceived mismanagement by the Commonwealth and federal representatives, with locals doubting which authority will resolve the dispute.
The Dorrigo Advocate reports Coff’s Harbour news and notices in a Friday issue. It includes subscription rates, advertising prices, and local council discussions about building a Quapel Chambers and meeting practices within the Shire.
Coramba reports social and club news including a farewell for Mr E Chepman and family to Grafton on June 23. Hampden Hotel lease to transfer to E C Rooks of Brash Street. A recent match vs Eastern Dorrigo saw Coramba win by eleven points to nil. An eight inch diameter egg was found in Mr Happs fowl yard.
A Coff's Harbor Dorcas Society meeting was held yesterday at the residence of Mrs. Bull for the purpose of organizing a ladies relief group. Officers were elected including President Mrs. Jou, Vice President Mrs. Ge John, and Treasurer Mrs. Hull. The women will form a committee to admit new members and the society will meet weekly with sewing sessions on Wednesdays at Mrs. Mail and Wednesdey. All ladies are invited to join.
Two young men J Lee and W O Halloran narrowly escape serious injury while felling a tree in Karangi. Lee is jammed against a log and Halloran is left bed-bound for a few days. Lee resumes work after three days. Community headlines urge caution in hazardous forestry tasks and hospital funding discussion outlines district needs for a Coffs Harbour District Hospital.
A rugged Saturday rifle club event led by George Bailey produced tight scores across 36, 390 and 500 yard ranges. Top shooters included Meky, Sud Totas, Hil Ro, and Shepierd with notable marks from Newhome, Hosherds, and M Youngherry. The competition featured rewards and a charity flavor with Grephaes for the Births of Wales and tied to local sponsors.
In Eastern Dorriga rainfall last month totaled 122 points with 72 points since the April spell. Road conditions suffer from wet weather, mail and trains face delays, and new irrigation works lag. In Roan Costeade large couch contracts were recently let with D C Sith as a successful tenderer. In Sradac Grant Mr Briner MLA pushes for an agreement to improve Brooklyn Recreation Reserve. In Richmown Mr Alex Whitney sold his selection and plans a farewell address.
Mr W Seccombe collects for the Dreadnought Fund and lists subscriptions received in sympathy with the movement. Names and amounts include J Ball, J Pod Mor Nanwrm, AB Long, DT Moore, W Bachanon, and several others. payments noted to be sent by the end of the month.
The fragmentary text provides no clear people places organizations or events. No verifiable details or context are present to form a coherent news item or headline.
The report describes a sharp winter onset with heavy fronts expected after last week's rain. Roads deteriorate, clearing operations progress, and burning fires are visible as rationing and coast land estate work continue amid evolving local projects and measures.
A valedictory social was rendered to Mr and Mrs Denovan and family on their departure to Coffs Harbor by the residents of Bonville. Wreaths and a tea and coffee service accompanied the presentation. Speeches praised the guests and hospitality. a musical program followed with local participants. A later report notes a wet day at Moolaw with a sports program, winners in woodchop and throwing, and lively evening dances and songs.
A chaotic wire report covers political turmoil and a planned pool fight while noting cricket at Lord s, England v Australia test results, a wrestling bout between Shima and Sandow, and late 19th century dairy and meat production records with extensive tonnage figures.
Sir Ernest Shackleton, after arriving in England, suggested he might go back to the Antarctic noting an indescribably fascinating pull for those who have been there.
Market notes show wheat at 1108 120s per cwt and pollard at £5 10s. Potatoes listed at 6d per ewt, hens at 6d to 9d per pair, eggs at 8d to 9s per dozen. Prices reflect common rural commodities and vary by source.
At the Police Court session on Friday the case Police v. James Porter for drunk and disorderly conduct was withdrawn. The case Jas Porter v. Constable Harper for alleged language was struck off. James Stratt v. Smith claimed £4 7s 6d in wages and expenses. non-waited. Latimer v. E. Ellis struck out. Latimer Fen sued Mrs. BR Ritchie for £27. Verdiet for amendments and coats.
A disrupted meeting tied to the Katvyayir a Agee event and a planned art fair faced delays. Mr A L Walsh claimed a verbal agreement for a later session at Pier Hall, while others disputed the arrangements and debated who should confer with whom over funding and hosting duties.
A dense survey record lists appointments and proceedings for land appraisal and allotments. It notes surveyors, district offices, and the pending formalities for parcels in various parishes, including acreage figures and certification dates, with references to awaiting jury or board actions.
The document lists numerous tenders from various bidders for public works and contracts, including names such as Dorrrige Bramch, J.T Beem, Godwin, and others. It records contract numbers, locations, and dates, with details on awarded items and bid totals.
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