Dorrigo Shire Workmen Strive Amid Drainage Plans
In Coffs Harbour and Dorrigo, shire workmen continue winter tasks clearing drains and facing a farcical drainage plan. Monday notices warn of banking and mail changes at Coff Harbour port, with limited hours for mail and jetty services. A Norman motor bus narrowly escaped fire near the jetty hill, while Sydney visitor Lionel Hordero's Rolle-Royce got bogged in mud on the North Coast roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lionel Hordero
Sydney
Coffe
Grafton
North Coast
Rolle-Royce
Aristocratol Monordom Ae
Nase Glen
District Railway Inspectors Visit Coffs for Eighth Section Review
Notable residents and visitors figure in a Coffs Harbour week ahead. Cahill and a bridal party were sighted during a trip by Bank of NSW staff. a Melbourne naval signalman on leave shared remarks about the Helen B Stirling rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LD McGrregor
Cahill
Brilingen Bank of Nsw
Golly Peconity
Chisholm
Liemore
Urebem
Coffe
GC. Gillett
Grafton
EP. Barbour
Tigo
Newcastle
Barbour
North Court
Dorrigo
Dorrigo Attketers
Butter Factory Managers’ Association
Sydney
Geo. Searle
Dangog
Moesers
CU. Stoner
Camoo
RK. V. Faulkner
Muswellbrook
Kk. W. Mareball
Boone
T. Macaulay
Port Macquarie
Masara J. H. Ainsworth
Bioos Burra
G. 8. Stokes
Mac Jeay
A. Mareball
Coffs Harbor
H. Noble
Ballins
J. A. Grant
Winghem
T. Hardy
Hie
Tom
H.M.A.8
Melbourne
New Zealand
Helen B. Stirling
Koote
Jacks
Helen B Stirling
Stocktaking Bargains at Ak Shop
Bargains on strong Hovard shirts sixpence each and all wool flannel at lid each. English all wool cashmere box priced at two shillings a lid pair. Good black cotton box at 10 4d a pair. Travelling bags in pure wool with nice patterns offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strong Hovard
Local notices and memorials from Coramba region
Scattered church schedules and obituaries appear with June dates and times for Coramba area services at Presby terian and Roman Catholic churches. In memoriam notices honor Witus Enowssn Di Chas and Witte Evwasu De Cas with six year remembrance messages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Io Levieg
Witte Evwasu de Cas
Darling
Beart
Farcical timetable sparks rail discontent at Coff Harbour
The Goffs Harbor Advocate reports strong local criticism of a proposed railway timetable to exist when the eighth section opens. Residents object to limited through service and delays for towns like Nana Glen and Repion, urging the Coff Harbour Chamber of Commerce to press for changes and rally support at an upcoming meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iti
Asibat
Nana Glen
Coffe Harbor
Grafton
Langker
MaccNawara
Coffsbor Chamber of Commerce
Raleigh Grafton
CU Camber
Offeislain
Fanatics Attack Art Freedom Over Prohibition Debate
The New York correspondent of the London Times reports Joseph Pennell, eminent American etcher and illustrator, attacking prohibitionists and reformers for restricting private life. He argues art and literature require drink and warns that prohibition could drive American creativity to decline.
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America
Joesph Pennell
Cope
New York
Loodoo
Woo
Arthur Quiller Couch
Peocell
United States
Debating Society Notices at Coffs Harbour Auction
Local notices reference the Anb General Society in Coffs Harbour seeking tenders related to trades. Ernest Pallen’s high-stress project is advertised. Carpenters’ work will be undertaken by Patterson, TF, and A Woods of Colle, with plans indicating town improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Pallen
Messrs . Patterson
A. Woods
Colle
A Dry Story and the Slogan Down with Drink
A fragment recalls a temperance refrain and a zeal to convert a heathen audience. The text hints at a missionary motive and a push to curb alcohol in a historical English context.
Local Recount of Unclear Trial Draws Odd Cloud Imagery
Narrative fragment describes a trial with a defendant declared not guilty. The scribe recalls curious phrases and surreal imagery about extraordinary clouds over Coffs Harbour, mentioning a supposed advocate and unverified acts. No definite facts or names other than place emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffs Harbors
B.A.H
Gloria Swanson Stars in New Film With Noted Cast
Gloria Swanson leads a cinema lineup featuring Elinor Glyn and Milton Sills in a Saturday program. Alec B. Freeman, F. K. Butler, Arthur Hall, Raymond Brathwayt, Clarence Geldart, and Helen will join the cast for what’s billed as a major screen sensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloria Swanson
Olan
Elinor Glyn
Scowtere
Latte Lowes
Blinoe Glyn
Gloria Gweoson
Typle Giga
Milton Sills
Alec. B. ‘Freecis
F. K. Butler
Arthor Hall
Raymond Brathwayt
Clarence Geldart
Helen Will
Extes
Shipping Charges and Macleay River Absorption
A correp writes on shipping costs facing Macleay River interests. Costs for kerosene and benzine per case, motor care, weekly barley and supplies, and farm store expenses are outlined. Mentions Kinchola and joint share ventures, noting financial strain if adjustments had occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macleay
North Coast
Shaif
Kinchola
Rural Wage Debate Splits Members at Quarterly Meeting
The Hooter districts council of the Primary Producers Union discussed rural wage applications. A motion was carried to collect funds and submit them to the secretary as members argued for wage rescission.
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Hooter Districs Council
Prodscwe
Mr. CO
Meklan
Board of Trade
Dir
W. Bluford
Aberdeen
Menet Fa
Haedey
Bengers Food Advised For Varied Meals And Nourishment
An old promotional piece extols Benger's Food as adaptable for a quick stand time before boiling. It claims usefulness for invalids children or the elderly, with fresh milk, and notes medical endorsement worldwide. It also references political commentary about Billy Hughes and other unrelated chatter.
Dentist Riding (OF Sydney) Adopts American Methods
In Collis Harbour a Sydney dentist begins using latent American techniques, expanding his practice though details remain sparse about origins and application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
America
Collis Harbour
Local Tennis Draws for Coff's Cup Opening Day
Local tournament presents morning fret round pairings with players Ge D. Macklie, K. Dramond, Hullick, Ruthning, Perry, Fowler, Hawke, Rudder, Mackay, Lediee Ladies, and mixed doubles teams. Official opening today, Coffe vs Gleo Nana on Monday 20 at Coffs 11 am with teams listed for both men and ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. BE. Macklie
K. Dramond
H. Hullick
K. Ruthning
E. Perry
G. Fowler
O. G. Tania
C. Sanit
D. W. Hawke
G. Louiles
C. F. Rudder
W. Mackay
Lediee
Hawks
Tanks
Tanks, Mra. Hullick v. Mrs. Parberry. Mr. Mith v. Mrs. Hamblin
Jackson
Miss Best
Henderson
Miss Kearns
K. Buthdag
Smith
Hawke
Parberry
Hullick
Fogarty
G. Smiles
B. E. Macklie
Coffe
Gleo Nana
Coffs
I! Am
Gente
K. Ruthdog
FC Kodder
Dr. Hawke
D Ko Macklin
G Fowler
Mew
Mro
Vo. Suith
The Cat Killing Memoir in a Turbulent Tale
An incoherent diary style passage recounts hunting a cat with improvised tools and threats to chickens. A distant storm of memories references naval rescue, a Melbourne cruiser and the Helen B. Stirling crew, ending with a fragment on self accused murder to appease someone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hmas Melbourne
Helen B. Stirling
Tilt of mud roads and odd notes on leaders and tours
A garbled column mentions South Grafton aldermen calling roads a tilt of mud and weaves in musings about Sherlock Holmes, Leadbeater, the Prince of Wales, and an Ireland tour. It hints at public matters and unsettled topics with scattered names and phrases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Grafton
Sherlock Holmes
Prince of Wales
Ireland
Eclipse Watch Plans Sparked by Grafton Astronomers
Professor Coske announces observers will flood Grafton for September 21 as two moon shadows pass Earth, with near simultaneous timings and a dramatic total eclipse sequence. He predicts minutes of edge contact, a silent sky, and a rare celestial display drawing crowds and awe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Coske
Avirosomer
Profesor Cooke
Yoo
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