22 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1918
Page
1
A garbled OCR passage lists names and places with no clear event. It mentions Nan Aen Coramle Came Haslor TA Warn and Opie Hea 7 AB, with scattered phrases about days, memory, and a companion. The text is incoherent and reads like a corrupted diary and location list.
Local ad touts plain Greg avy menswear and boys sweaters in grey navy and cream for winter days. It markets flannel undercoats, colonial tweeds overcoats, boots shoes and military coats, claiming low prices and durable school clothes for boys and affordable daily groceries and supplies at a busy big store.
A fragmentary notice from Port Said written by a mother reports a man injured and in hospital. It mentions BIL blaruow the bully and herd biscuite and wishes speedy recovery. Also referenced is Mr J Mogaiban of Coffs and Thomas Magaiban ill in hospital with fever.
A monthly enchee tournament and dance in Sebauf Arte raised funds for the Coffs Cons iL School Building fund. The event featured euchre, dancing, and music by Mr. Weed, with prizes including a gentleman's trophy and ladies' prize won by Mise Moynihan.
Mr PJ MacNamara secretary of the Colle Chamber of Commerce reports a letter to C W Jenkins supervising engineer noting a grant for the widening and improvement of Queen Street at Gulls Harbor. The recently accepted str Walah declines to proceed with the work. Further action is being considered by the engineer.
A garbled item notes celebrations at Corumba hospital with references to a Prince of Wales birthday and quirky phrases. Mentions prices and unusual events, plus a future Feast and a poetic line about a princely figure.
The readable text is garbled and lacks coherent facts. No clear names dates places or events emerge to form a valid news item or summary.
A community tribute honors Mr A C Bray for decades of service at Woolgoolga. Friends, church members, and schoolmates present gifts including silverware and tokens, while Mr Bray expresses gratitude and pledges continued care for church and district. The ceremony recalls his loyalty, church work, and strong local ties.
A local recital featured Mr W Hi Becorab welcoming attendees and introducing two posts. Hartwas's pupils performed a violin duet by Mewar L Secoomb and Hartac, with Flo Smith on piano and many students delivering readings and songs that earned hearty applause.
The war report describes heavy fighting on the Western Front with American air support and French resistance. Allied forces advance amid German counterattacks as fields and towns face bombardment and shifting gains.
Telegraphic update from Sydney notes 3 Hows to be floated with AL enthusiastic about a Hlali Vast Australian meeting. About 4000 men may be available and a price decision on second-hand bags and or asacks is pending. Committing approves extra expenses per down to spur storekeepers to supply water during a coal mission. A fire at Muses Bhrost Helmetty causes a fatal collapse. a woman injured and four children die in the blaze. Police identify a suspect after a street pursuit near Castlereagh Street and Hotel Aastra.
On and after July 1 deliveries will occur from Goffe Harbor Jetty Post Office by carrier with air correspondence via private boxes or over the counter. Allottees for military payments must personally report by Thursday June 27 to receive allotment certificates in place of others in use. Present certificates will not be recognized after the date.
A Wednesday report states multiple members of the Irish Republican Brotherhood were arrested in Syiney and four others in separate states. Authorities allege involvement in plotting against the United Republic. remaining details are sparse due to ongoing reporting.
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