29 Jun 1912
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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1912
Page
1
A fragment from the Coffs Harbour Dorrigo Advocate lists religious notices including Presbyterian and Methodist church references with times and names, plus advertising terms for placement and agents in Coffs Harbour and Coramba. It mentions Catholic and local business agents and news agents in the area.
A local report notes that apparent groundwork by the Public Works Committee is being prepared as an adjunct to the breakwater project. Officials emphasize substantial preparatory tasks must proceed before any major construction actions, even while awaiting formal reporting.
The article notes a strike affecting workers and a hungry child due to strikers actions. It mentions advocacy for powers to enable essential legislative changes addressing troubles. Correspondence concerns the appointment of MGO Miller as governor and the related official matters.
British innings ended 310 for seven, Australia replied 282 for seven as weather disrupted play over two days. Hobbs scored 107 Rhodes 59 Fry out. Hext day dry but wicket soft. County side reached 311 for two with Douglass out, Somers dismissed early. match decided by ten wickets.
Langley’s mill recommessed generations. Avugust 24 bail arranged. The State Machargeoh meets for public Losinems on Tuesday July 24. Rainfall at Coffs Harbor last week 84 points. Taylor and J. Shea appointed handicap pares for Hardy’s billiard tournament. Dr. Cook resumes practice after the forge. Private property gazetted for railway, new match balls at School of Arts all appreciated. Byro Bay sea roughest on record with jetty waves. Government holiday July 10 for Coffs Harbor district. Railway works alter esplanade and headland. W Saccombe made a near 77 break at School of Arts. R. W. and G. L. Union district sec elected for Coff’s Harbour–Macksville. Evening service time at St John’s Church adjusted. Public auction holds Race Club winter meet privileges. Victorian Premier forecasts £16 671 768 outlay. Macartney’s innings praised at Lord’s. Woolgoolga needs second mooring buoy. Jockey Club next meeting programme. Dr Wood secures red meat 2 bp Hupmobile.
A wedding occurred Wednesday at Alldain Church Upper Orara between Mr W Co Long of Malyn Vale Marrgrandi and Misa Jessia Burling of Cedar Grove Upper Orara. A large number of guests attended from Coffs Harbour and other areas, with mild winter weather and a ceremonial mood.
A lively hospital ball drew strong local attendance despite showers earlier in the week. Guests enjoyed decorated halls, yachtmen and Dutchman dance themes, vocal numbers, and a supper interval, with plans for a new room and afterglow events. Also reported are a harvest service, a motor garage, and a detailed wedding notice featuring Mr. Barling and Miss Will with reception details and gifts.
The Kaiser and Cesr with Prime Ministers plan a tribunal meeting next month to assess the war outlook. A German paper warns that a Russo German collapse could cripple Britain, signaling a critical phase in European affairs. Local notes mention a social event with lectures and music, a juvenile ball, and a Riverina landholder urging Labor moderation to aid land sales.
The opening promotes the Magnificent Apartment of the new season Gooda with emphasis on high quality materials. It highlights stylish suiting varieties in sheds and colors and calls special attention to a Pure Indigo Blue dye guaranteed not to fade.
A vivid account describes an improvised boxing display with many known moves and comic referee jests ending in a drawn 20 round bout. The event raised funds for Miss Duffy ahead of her marriage and featured a later spar between Capt. Colvin and Mr. Elliott. Also noted is the Methodist Church fourth anniversary celebration with songs, recitations, and a £21 30 collection.
The Advance Orara G U O F ball drew about 36 couples on Wednesday night in June. Pioneers were aided by Pisani Bros in dress and style. H McDowell and J Burling acted as MLCs. Chesterton catered well. The Jetty Post Office gained a lamp for better approaches. Sherwood and Yates presented a Be programme at the School of Arts, with films praised. the Crown Pictures showed at Jerky Town the next evening, featuring a midgetweight title bout.
The Colombo breakwater harbor works are finished at a cost of £3,000,000. Australia voices discontent over a £150,000 breakwater bill. In the US, President Taft is renominated at the first ballot. Vice President Sherman is renominated. President Hoover contemplates a third party bid.
A port passens area remains open to navigation at all times. It will also form a distinct sector once the breakwater is agreed upon, aligning with the timing of that decision.
Local paper quarrel over the value of funding river navigation at Coff’s Harbor versus other ports. Proponents argue £180,000 would make the port usable for large vessels, while £500,000 already spent at Clarence lacks results. They claim benefits to the state and district justify efforts.
New names added to the list of Justices of the Peace include Edward Roberta of Coffs Harbour Woolgoola Mears F Raddersnl Scribner and others. Northern Rivers representation grows with the latest appointments as the community awaits official notices and credentials.
A quiet ceremony at Bonville on the 2nd instant united Mr Norman Harvey and Miss M Worland with the bride given away by her father. Best man Mr P Harvey and bridesmaids in silk striped dresses attended a generous breakfast followed by the couple's departure for their honeymoon in Greece.
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