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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1913
Page
1
Monahan the tailor praises a grand assortment of goods from Cos Harbour. He highlights quality fabrics and a diverse range of colors and finishes, claiming his selections are among the best available and guaranteed to satisfy customers seeking premium materials.
Unclear fragments describe local advertising in Coffs Harbour with references to agents, lawyers, and advertisers. The jumbled text mentions Mur and names like Dorriga Advovats and Alma Munins, suggesting a chaotic report on a market or legal notices without coherent details.
Railway workers from the Boombee gang complete the alee bridge in readiness for rivelling. They face deep, embedded logs and huge cement pier challenges at Onville Creek. Pumps keep back water as sections advance toward solid foundations. A high level bridge approaches headland, with a quarry to be opened next week and a quarter mile of formation planned to link to the main line.
Trustees of the Headland pleasure resort describe careful spending to improve facilities for visitors. They note ongoing work and urge beneficiaries to help preserve the site, mentioning water features and tethering areas as examples of improvements and maintenance intentions.
Fragmentary OCR reports a chaotic incident involving a bank or robbery scenario. The text references a gun incident, demands for money, and a person named Lerratt fleeing. Details are garbled and several names and numbers are uncertain.
A report notes jewellery theft on a Friday involving Gravina Westwich area location. Thieves took items valued at about 70 pounds and were not identified.
The fragment outlines election related figures and voter counts with garbled names, mentioning Williams and others, alongside a high court session where Chief Justice Barton delivered an opinion affirming the State Executive's entitlement to government house grounds. The text is severely mangled with missing or corrupted words and dates.
Haghts argues that misrepresentation remains a key issue in the discussion. The article notes concerns about how voices are portrayed and whether the system truly reflects the people it serves.
In a faintly legible report from yesterday, Jasin Parkes, acting official of Footearny, Molinarnn, was arrested by the Cymiwils the Cowneil Char. Parker faces a tested and charged case of attempted tauntment and did not promote. The confrontation occurred between the parties and was investigated by authorities led by Gonish.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference hospital events and local affairs with names and places unclear. Readable fragments suggest a community reporting tone about local races or topics, possibly involving individuals and institutions such as hospitals or schools.
A local civil action names Spene y Finlay and Obaert Vie Ani in a property related lawsuit. The filing cites a disputed pelto m terms and seeks resolution of the claim in court.
A young woman appeared before Mr Marne Pak and Larry Brownan on a Serious Charge. The hearing, described in fragmentary terms, notes a failed attempt at defense and the pending August court event.
A garbled OCR page covers diverse items from politics to public events, police incidents, and local notices. It mentions upcoming state elections, sector comments by ministers, school health exams, and community activities, with scattered names and places forming a mosaic of 19th or early 20th century affairs.
Mr Mann arrives in London from Australia describing the journey by sea and rail, the Paddington welcome, and a tour of imperial hotels Hampdon Court and Richmond Parks. He notes traffic marvels, motor tours, and a display of flying machines in Honda. He promises Paris and return to England, Scotland and Ireland. Australians are told they are alive.
Wary of March 47 the Parot and Citreena Association informs that alterations to the school building must be adhered to. The plan includes moving the current school house opposite the Court House and erecting a new residence for the head teacher as part of the project.
Sydney College of Music held a Saturday morning theory exam at the Echo House. Six candidates sat the initiatory grade under Mr KH Moses. Named are Lily May Best Flora Aihen Marie Denning Elsie Voilly and Karangi’s Tals Voilly. Moses, local secretary for the college, oversaw arrangements and hoped for a fixed time for the next exam.
In a tense session, officials from Nooreine and neighboring districts gathered to discuss safety, housing, and education. Prominent figures include Bert Huthinacs, Cherie Ragina, and J yrien wo sullivan Minsen Ment as they map a joint response to rising concerns. Residents, students, and business leaders urged clear action and accountability.
Fragmented notes describe a junior defends title on a Wednesday at a local tower venue Moroney keeping Wolguat at Piet stadium July. Reported mile and yard records mixed with school athletes and London club references. Arrangements mention matches against Woolpoolga and other players with listed names and teams.
The Rifla Club held a regular committee meeting on Wednesday night discussing payment totals of £4 4d and a prize pool of £7 10s. They expect small balances after funds are collected and noted the July 4 date for the School of Axis, with officers to be elected and a balance report to be presented. An Eight-Hour Day event and a two-day competition at Bining Feet were mentioned as upcoming arrangements.
A new branch of the Home Maker Union formed at Croydon aims to support demands for a minimum wage and an eight hour workday for wives. The article notes wives are likely to join the strike in the near future.
A brief reader invitation notes that interesting happenings may concern the public and invites submissions. The message and wording reflect an old fashioned period tone and encourages informing the paper of noteworthy events.
Notices show revolts at Matlambimby caused by Starr's stores netting in losses for the year totaling about 2240. In the past month Jary sold 70 cattle from 30 cows, with 20 percent of output as butter, yielding butter per cow though no land feed was timed. The small farm sector reflects ongoing home production and trade.
Fragmentary OCR outlines a committee report amid claims of misconduct by officials and ministers. References to a royal charger, internal exertion, and the Manny Company appear with uncertain details and numerous garbled phrases.
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