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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1927
Page
1
A highly garbled OCR fragment on religious service timing and tides shows numerous broken names and phrases. The readable items include references to phases, tides, high tide times, and generic place mentions, but essential facts and coherence are missing. No clear event or identifiable entities can be reliably summarized.
In a chaotic review style piece, the School of Arts presents a playful film feature with actors Fred Thompson and Dorothy Devore in a cheerful, dramatic mix. The writeup touts humor and romance while hinting at a crime plot and lively scenes. A separate court note from Wingham reports Arthur John Guia charged with frog selling and related alleged wine dealings, with contested details and witness statements.
Fragmentary report describes a scene near the harbor with a group of men and a debate over water and supplies. A yellow flag signals tension as some plan a retreat while others insist on holding. The passage mentions Henry and Weene, a boss or leader, and a cure product named Fasciaitine.
An OCR damaged text fragment references a harbor area and station near LOM Harbor with mentions of dates like July 12 and names such as Wright and Owe. It reads as a partial city or station notice with scattered person names and possible roles, but details remain unclear.
A garbled report notes factory payroll and supplier payments in the Holloway area. It mentions May Bellinne and Ly Iy Pholost with amounts around 74 38m and 334m, plus payments to pantry suppliers and others totaling large figures. The text cites wages, pay percentages, and a mix of names and numbers, but is unclear.
A draft notice describes an event at a local academy, promising an afternoon program including songs and performances for children and families. It highlights free admission and aims to attract attendees with light entertainment and art demonstrations.
A stray tale recounts a traveler forgetting a bottle of rum during a journey to Briar Glenmeagh and Mor aw abd Witled het. A mistaken meeting leads to a comic misunderstanding about the bottle and its owner, ending with a barter at Dorrigs and a return to camp.
Government announces protection for Christmas bells and boronia flowers in New South Wales to prevent extinction. Penalties apply for damaging or removing wild flowers, with authorities urging public support to conserve nature and enjoy blooms responsibly.
A Scout party was held at the Moschke residence on Wednesday night to raise money for Scout initiation. About 30 people attended as Jim Garhatt and Hee Me semed to be among the speakers while Walter Hoschke led the whimpany. The event drew praise from Mr and Mrs Rosch for hosting and supporting the troop and its aims.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Rioter Jack and McDonald Weir with optical lens work at the corner of Pat Street and Mastin Place Eyre. It references repairs, watches, and specialized runait tasks for a listed address and local activity.
Fragmentary report describes fire board observations and a fatal road collision near a labvert area. It mentions alarms, personnel, and various unclear names, with emphasis on incident response and ensuing questions.
A sailor recounts a perilous overboard incident during a sea voyage. The crew battles cold seas and fatigue as they search for a missing mate while clinging to hope, recalling warnings and the resolve to endure toward dawn.
The Raleigh pig sale at Raleigh yard on Wednesday moved 161 pigs with prime bacon and good porkers fetching varied prices. East Sydney demand softened some forward porkers while overall prices held. a jetty display and local audience noted strong showmanship and notable performances by performers and actors in recent entertainment events.
Local figures in Graf Uti discuss candidate selection for the Oxley Electorate with Theo Hill opposing a preselection ballot. Contenders include W T Finkinson and Robison, with party strategy tied to proportional representation. Voter counts and division totals are noted amid hall observations and campaign rumors.
The article recalls John O’Neil a mercy figure, his leadership and marriage, and later notes his burial at the Catholic Church. It retells two young men, descendants of Erin’s ake, who weathered hardship on land selections near Com Harbor, Graf ton, and Orara, earning respect for their persistence and eventual settlement. It mentions families, locales, and last days with a funeral ending at the Catholic Church.
Fragmentary chronicle recalls whaler life with warnings and rumors of peril at sea. Amid tangled voices and rough speech, sailors fear mutinous weather and fatal encounters as ships press forward and crews work the dim hours under grim skies.
Fire disrupted a program at Patera causing brief evacuations and smoke in the area. Officials investigated the cause and coordinated with fire responders to secure the scene and aid those affected. No fatalities were reported.
Reports describe an active meeting where figures including Cheimber and Vincant discussed proposals, weather, and public sentiment. Attendees debated policy, national governance, and the role of the Loud Government Department in guiding colonial actions amid storm concerns.
Fragmented OCR text recounts a legal dispute with references to Mr Pred Wale, May hearings, and a trial involving cement at Gant. Mentions director remarks, a secretary’s seek, and a bishop, all amid disjointed names and places suggesting a historical court or governance controversy.
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