30 Jun 1911
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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1911
Page
1
A fragmented Coff's Harbour item notes New York debating a nine billion project for a motorway to ease traffic at a cost near one million pounds. It mentions state government friction over payment arrangements for transferred properties and outlines local discontent in the Yass Band district over disfranchisement and postal service neglect. Other passages praise parliamentary loyalty, discuss imperial court appeals, and poke at English cricket tours.
A garbled letter from Melbourne dated June 15 101 Tear Si-Wah niereece informs about drains at the Tar Oleite near Co Harboe. It states Sub dita funds and mentions the deputy postmaster and a shel fe sub dita. The signatory is David Miller with Seomtany John Temiew.
A June 1911 charity night described in vivid terms with attendees including Mrs Wascisted and Mines Sime at the Advocate venue. The program featured decorative art, costumes such as Nurse attire, and performances by Misses Jarrett, Schwinghammer, and Moore. Social highlights noted dancing, piano and violin numbers, and a festive supper. organizers praised for management and guests for cheerful conduct.
The wedding of Miss Acayite and Mr. Wee Weaver drew many guests, with the bride in brown poplin and fur trim. After the ceremony at Anc Lenwe Trees, guests showered the couple with rice and confetti before a motor car departure for Airafton, Queensland.
The article notes Mr M McLean plans a new building opposite the Hotel Fitz Roy to serve as a public hall and skating rink. It also mentions local events including Coffs Harbour's football result, Coronation Day, timber shipping, and other civic updates in the district.
Settlers praise approval of increased ore for the Dorrigo line from the Eastern Dorrigo PLA and Mr Brineria is congratulated on securing the concession. Surveyor Powell, the original planner, should progress well. Roads used by timber haulers are in poor condition and need filling and drainage. A trial of Shea log scrapers is suggested. A social to aid Jurda for a school library raised funds, with 4 pounds 12 shillings net for a book case. 25 books and a stereoscope already exist, underscoring the library as a valuable educational tool.
A dry winter and low tank levels prompt a call for rain. A meeting of dairy farmers in Teedoy June saw the formation of a Diary Farmers' Union branch. Officers include President J J Boulemeal, Secretary J Marling, and Treasurer Alfond.
An OCR garble describes an accident involving several individuals and places, mentioning Mr A Gressa and Mr Mim Pier, with references to hospitals, warnings, and nonsensical fragments. The text includes numerous errors, unclear locations, and fragmented phrases, giving minimal coherent facts.
The Harbour tennis meeting featured numerous players from Hake and MeChougall with many matches noted. Highlights include Hailey and MacKay pairing victories and several interwoven results among Andrews, Bailie, Walsh, and Beier with multiple 4 5 score entries and a total of 64 games reported.
Readers recount local sights from the coronation procession.regiments such as Coldstream Grenadier Irish King’s Colonials and Life Guards parade past, with bands, banners, and a tar beacon on Roberta Hill visible for miles. Businesses decorate their premises while civilians cheer the royal route and tribute.
The quarterly competition at Coff's Harbour Rite Club was held Tuesday afternoon under strong southerly winds that hampered accuracy. Scores are appended.
Fragmented report notes a late assembly session discussing a second levy and the Independents contesting a vote. The dialogue references Mr Homan and Ahbel Reventary amid tensions and calls for improvement.
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