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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 22, 1913
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text references Arbour and Porra religious services and mentions dates and names in unclear context. Readable elements include mentions of services, locations, and a possible organizational note. Final item presents as a brief community notice based on the legible fragments.
A historical ad for tailor Monahan highlights custom garments, attention to topcoats, shawls, and riding wear. It touts thorough finishing, shrinkage control, and in house work by skilled staff. The notice invites townspeople to visit the shop to see a “beautiful paw pinche” and priced offerings.
District news page reports various small items from Coff’s Harbour including Monahan the tailor on High Street. The clumsy OCR mentions Easter events, a show, and weather notes, with scattered names and places, indicating community notices and local happenings.
The Minister for Works and Messrs Briner Vowell and ter Lismore reviewed harbor jetty works and future repairs. They toured Woolgoolga and noted a new concrete ramp, rail enhancements, and a traveling crane plan, with progress tied to loading needs and local reports on river and depot access.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a street and possible vote related event with unclear names and dates. The readable terms include stray phrases like aged casualty and vote, but no coherent facts or identifiable entities are extractable for a reliable summary.
Telegraphy brief notes an interruption and confusion over the pronunciation and spelling of a name in the record. The report hints at a misread or garbled line affecting the attribution of a writer or official, with no clear resolution in the excerpt.
A chaotic local report details a public meeting on coastal defense and trench construction. It references government assurances, opposition, and tensions between factions, with remarks about funding, labor, and parliamentary reaction, all amid a charged political atmosphere.
In a series of official interviews with the Alme ister for Works, preparation delays hinder progress on a project described as The Gleareagh Dorrigo Hallway. Officials urge timely completions while denials surface about maps and government interference, amid a tense schedule and pending turbine line work.
A long, fragmented 1918 local column recounts church attendance, a fatality, community notices, a funeral, road and post office matters, weather notes, and a marine incident. It names local residents, clubs, doctors, committees, and upcoming events amid references to civic life in the district.
A chaotic wave of events grips Australia featuring a hospital scare in Duth, a 10 000 strong crowd dispersal after suffrage protests near Hyde Park London, extensive property damage at Coonamble, and the Criterion Theatre in Sydney changing hands to Jon Wren. Reports mention Mr Fithar delivering in St Maryborough and Mr Molewan addressing Patrick’s Day celebrations as Australians press for self government amid political friction and public unrest.
Report details the opening of Corambs show with The Promlant and Mr Gochyane introducing Mo May nny, highlighting efforts by volunteers and patrons on the North Coast. The piece notes large attendance, efforts of President Megrovary and committee, and plans for future events with emphasis on charitable aims and community unity.
Memorial notices from the local cemetery list names and dates for interments and services. Readable fragments indicate remembrance events and associated families requesting prayers and attendance.
Scattered notes report Coramba sports activity with lineup changes and unclear references to players and events. Mentions of Forte, Sinn, Abe, Ma, Win and Blen appear among fragmented lines. The item hints at upcoming games and local interest but lacks coherent details or dates.
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