02 Mar 1937
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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 02, 1937
Page
1
A dense page lists church services for various denominations with times and locations including Anglican, Catholic, Methodist, and Uniting churches in multiple towns. It also notes moon phases and tide information with dates and approximate times, detailing events and observances for the period.
A fragmented report details polling logistics and voter participation lines for a referendum. It notes Saturday opening times, early voting patterns, and the presence of observers, with mentions of specific polling places and eligibility rules. The text references various civic figures and educational institutions in the broader voting context.
A missing man named Grane, also known as Waly Grane, vanishes from a hut at Banville after a wank incident. Investigators cannot determine his whereabouts or any witnesses. Local reports describe police looking for clues as they search nearby areas and question residents.
The readable lines reference rainfall. mentions of quarters and a marine context, with stray numbers and names. The fragmentary text assembles as a chaotic blend of sports and weather notes lacking clear events or outcomes.
Coffs Harbour and District Hospital invites tenders for supplies including bread meat and related items. Submissions close March 8 at 8 am with tender documents available from the hospital secretary.
An affectionate obituary tribute to a dearly loved person named Forder. The note mourns the loss on an inferred February date and honors the deceased with mention of family, love, and remembrance within a close circle.
An auction advertises a government notice auction of furniture and china from Gordon Street area. It lists a wide range of items including beds, chairs, tables, a phonograph, crockery, linens, sewing machines, and kitchenware. The sale occurs at a small stand, with proceeds directed to military quarters and associated offices.
Rescue teams, led by Mr Westray and Mr Wally, confirm survivors among the passengers after locating the burned wreckage on the Lamington Plateau near Mount Kindeay. One survivor reported by relatives and authorities, with recovery efforts continuing as investigators piece together the crash sequence and rescue timeline.
A teary tribute followed by funeral services for Hernard at Windsor’s Capital, featuring remarks from WV M. Wik Uhiel Quelnrer and Clygence Rivar County Council officials. The service noted a long life of public service, mentioning affiliations and the community’s sorrow over the death. Mourning public notices referenced local clubs and prominent figures, with plans for memorial arrangements and condolences posted.
A small sawdust fire broke out at a mill injuring several workers and prompting quick action by local crews. Firefighters battled flames spreading toward an adjacent paddock while wind hampered extiguishment efforts. No fatalities reported.
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