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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1916
Page
1
Fragmentary excerpt lists fabrics and textiles including grey and white sheetings heavy twill towels and wool items. No clear dates people or organizations are identifiable from the readable text.
Our Girey and Heather Dress Twerds in 34 week specials pair with Donegal and Flaked Tweeds. Fancy Poplin and Serges appear in cream and navy. Laces Hosiery and hats boots feature in Mercery. Visit the Big Store for best value in winter fashion and accessories.
The Public tool notes that value, not price alone, guides purchases at Lloyd's. It argues clothing prices drop less than other costs, while fabrics and drapery money stretch further here. The message promotes Lloyd's as the reliable choice for current times and broad selection.
The item describes a fall show featuring multiple named exhibitors and items such as boots and clothing. It mentions a variety of names and products in a bustling, fashion oriented event with emphasis on style and display. The text is fragmented but centers on a fall event with women’s wear and related goods.
The fragment sketches a crowded social scene with references to ink splashes of memory and a narrator’s reminiscence. Names like Malewne and Coramba appear alongside observations about performers, fashion, and a public gathering. The piece moves through personal impressions, musical opinions, and hints of wartime sentiment. The tone evokes a local paper column blending social chatter with broader events.
A fragmentary report describes the Queen of the Day contest and associated activities at the Forum. It notes committee appointments, nominations discussions, and a voting process with objections and some figures, reflecting community engagement and local cultural events.
Fragmented OCR text hints at a local WH event on a highway near Pelton. Names such as Albert Beg and Widmie appear among garbled lines. Mentions of Braves Monaham Wels and J oi sated wit dias tine suggest scattered sports or civic items.
Unable to determine readable facts from the provided text. The fragment appears garbled with no clear names, places, or events to summarize into a coherent news item.
War Gheat Button Day observes Friday with public effort to aid war needs. Citizens pressed by state authorities donate buttons and support efforts while orchestral events and charity drives unfold. Public notices call for participation and detail fundraising and community activities tied to wartime morale.
The column reports on community notices including a vicar’s remarks, a trooper’s return, and a beacon of local news. It notes reactions to certain events, details a death in the family, and mentions extended holiday plans for Mrs. Brown and Ruth Saccoube. It also lists local people attending gatherings and hints at land interests.
A jagged OCR fragment mentions opinions of a correspondent and a policy stance. The readable bits suggest a discussion on editorial or attribution practices, with no clear event, date, or named individuals other than generic references. The text is too incomplete to identify a specific article or outcome.
A partial OCR snippet mentions Dor rigo Shire Council, Banaras and Banagher, and Harbor 306-16. The garbled text references a civic setting with place names and maritime terms, but key details are unreadable.
The piece outlines upcoming races and club activities including Coffe Races Texday and Tomorrow plus a Pony Club and Bandingap entries. It notes fine weather as crucial for favorable attendance and lists numerous horses jockeys and trainers in several handicap events and nominations.
A frayed wartime reminiscence recounts travel through France and the Middle East, with mentions of Alexandria, Jerusalem, the Canal, and Australian troops. The narrator reflects on campaigns, conditions, and moments of morale, including medical care and long, improvised marches. The tone preserves wartime voice and personal memory amid chaotic phrasing.
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