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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1921
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text lists names and dates including July and locations but is largely unreadable. The item appears to be a washed out public service or notice with numerous garbled names and dates, no clear event details or outcomes.
The Goffs Harbor Advocate reports a late evening meeting at the Hotel with President Langker and several apologies. Minutes, correspondence, and motions address forming a county council, electing members, loan requests, jetty office erection, and roadwork. leading to inquiries about railway funding and a smoother Coffs Harbour to Sydney passenger service.
Fragmented report describes a football match with chaotic action and poor conditions. Names, places, and scores are garbled, making specifics hard to determine.
The steamer Fitzroy foundered off Cape Hawker with ten crew and four passengers missing. Reports indicate heavy seas and a night of confusion as rescue efforts and telegraph office closures hindered information. ship's fate linked to a freight load and deck cargo as authorities and harbor residents await news.
Survivors recount a terrifying capsize with gallant passengers and crew. Descriptions mention frantic scenes, warnings, and heroic acts as the ship overturned. Names and exact details are garbled, but the report centers on a fatal maritime disaster and the courage shown by those aboard.
A scrambled telegram fragment mentions Spey Tuesday Puneetege and Pacis Vath with three days remaining, references a late treasurer and a committee, plus a New Zealand head and Washington. The text is garbled, lacking coherent events, dates, or clear names.
A fragmentary personal message describes a woman named Holly giving birth a few days ago in Colle Me Saint Lew and a brother staying with her. It mentions a sea voyage ending in a wreck off Cape Hawke with a passenger son aboard, and a person named Lew being involved.
A fragmented note criticizes large sums spent by the New State government in Northern New South Wales and on France style demands. It questions loan use for Sydney to Parramatta road repairs and rail projects while raising concern over burden on taxpayers.
The article discusses tax loads in New South Wales and Victoria, noting heavier duties in the former while government leaders argue for future benefits. It cites a 35,000,000 pound revenue figure and critiques the aim to tap new revenue sources as the country faces financial pressures.
Fragmentary OCR recalls a tragedy and feud with names like Kotler captain Thistin and J Wertistanie. It mentions a Durdeck van Yue and various locals, with scattered references to a ship, a march, and possible public figures. The text is garbled and names are inconsistent across lines.
A crowded evening celebrated Mr Cook and guests with speeches and thanks. The program highlighted the club’s efforts, the chairman’s leadership, and generous gifts from attendees. Guests praised the Cook family, expressed sorrow at farewells, and pledged ongoing support for the club’s future activities.
A damaged OCR led summary shows donors and amounts including JF Clancy AL J Wousry and several others contributing toward a fund totaling £11 Ls. The text references the Rett Detere sestion for Ireland League and a list of names with varying sums, indicating a local fundraising or donation event.
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