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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1940
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text references a council or governor and a road item near Las ontn with mention of permissions and viewing access. Names and exact actions are obscured, leaving an unclear record of ownership, location, and timeframe.
The council reviewed road and bridge projects from Gordon's to Little Nymbatda and Matthews Crome, seeking attention for culverts, drains, and brushing. Items included ramp loading at Pueblo Railway, trainage at Mt Rithobura, and repairs of bridges and culverts on several routes. The meeting noted ongoing work by council crews and requested assessment of feasibility and funding from departments.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names like Artie Gethin and Cafe Hay bour, with garbled phrases about vegetables, growth, and a table. No coherent event or clear entities beyond partial names and locations.
The readable bits outline scattered names and terms such as MINNA, BU, Hatt Monk, Wabi, and Capp entries alongside varied, garbled word fragments. No coherent event, date, or clear entities form a factual narrative to summarize.
An article describes a local wartime stock sale raising funds through donations. Names of donors include Arthur Begu, Howie, Anat Wakes, Morptin MiDe Muyphy, Mc Duntesan, and Mr. J. Seccons among others. Totals show small currency contributions and purchases by local residents, reflecting a community fundraising drive.
An early 20th century ad lists items available at a street stand including fried fish meals, tongue and ham, assorted groceries, fresh fruit and vegetables, and a bakery selection with mention of cheese and confections.
The AR Women's Auxiliary led a effort to fund a new shelter for tramps, urging the Shine Council to take the lead. The council sympathized but deferred, suggesting interested groups contact the Brotherhood Cr Burke and requesting a timetable change for a half hour service. The Auxiliary pressed for action while the council agreed to pursue further questions.
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