Shipping activity and jetty damage at Coffs Harbour
Vessels including the Cavanba Noorchar Duranbar and Dorriga sailed for Sydney with passengers or timber while the jetty at Oats Harbour suffered a pile and stanchion loss after a large sea. Officials warned the port traffic overload and urged repairs and possible jetty extension amid plans for a railway link to Dorrigo.
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Cavanba
Sydney
Golf's Harbour
Mesdames Wellman
Richards
Scott
Micsea Buchatian
Wellman
Anderson
Oats Harbor
Works Department
Ube
Fhia Nena
Alan Betanse
Coffs Harbor
Dorrigo
Hindmarsh Advertises Land Sale in Nepas Glen
Nepas Glen sale planned for April 13 by Hindmarsh auctioneer with Coramba office. MacNamara reports land sales for Coff's Harbour sections 14 and 15 at satisfactory cash prices. Projected transfer involves Joseph Shouspson Coff's Harbour and W Buchanan Bogangife while Hindmarsh and H F Hindmarsh Coramba announce Joyner's sub-division lot 11 at a specified reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. E. Hindmarsh
Suectioneer
Corpiibe
Nepas Glen
PB. J. MacNamara
Haring
Coff's
H. F. Hindmarsh
Coramba
Joyner
Maize and poultry prices from local market listing
Market roughs show Maize at 28.74 per bushel and roosters priced per pair. Prices listed in a terse local trading column with units per dozen and per bushel noted.
Transit Schedules From Various NSW Towns Listed
The notice lists multiple steamship and stage times from Sydney and regional NSW towns including Bollingen Fernmount Raleigh Fast Raleigh Jelly Woolgoolga South Grafton Nana Glen Glenreagh Ooramba Karangi Orara Bonville Fe Raleigh Fernmount Bellingen with departures on specific weekdays and times, detailing connections to Orara Karengi Geramba Nana Glen and other stops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orara
Karengi
Geramba
Nana Glen
Glenwagh
South Grifton
Wednnesday
Bonville
Raleigh
Fern“snount
Bellingen
Woolgoolga
South Grafton
Local Sporting Dates At Nana Glen And Coffs Harbour
Readable fragments list race and match times across Nana Glen Coffs Harbour Upper Orara Coramba and Good Friday events. Details include March 25 26 27 31 sessions with times 7.45 11 and 7.30 establishing a schedule for local teams and venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nana Glen
Coff's Harbour
Upper Orara
Coffs Harbour
Coramba
H.C. Coramba
Cofe Harbour
Weekly Calendar Mooxs Praske Moon Phases
Last quarter on Thursday March 7 marks the moon phase sequence. New Moon on Thursday March 14 followed by First Quarter on Friday March 21 and a Full Moon on Saturday March 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moox
Evolution in State Politics and Party Alignment
The article notes a shift in Australian state politics toward clearer party marking after a decade of disruption. It discusses Labor members entering the Legislative Assembly, the formation of third parties, and the impact of Federation on political methods. It suggests a move toward more workable and satisfactory arrangements as trends begin to stabilize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor
Gariis
Federstinn
Federation prospects and party realignments discussed
A lengthy reflection on federation attempts amid Australian politics notes that public demand may push reforms to curb government costs and break the party system. It cites proposed Liberal and Reform Alliance against Labor, and warns against Labor delegates steering the nation.
Local council grants to Bellinger circuit and Orara charge
The report notes payments of £36 to the Bellinger circuit and £32 for the new Orara charge as approved by the Courier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellinger
Orara
Courier
Ball at Coff's Harbour supports church building fund
A Monday night ball at the School of Arts Coff's Harbour raised funds for the R. C. Church Building Fund. About forty couples attended, enjoying music by Mr. Gale and Miss Gale, supper, and dancing until dawn.MC Mr. Ford pleased the crowd. total takings not yet known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Arts
Coff’s Harbour
R. C
Gale
Miss Gale
Ford
M.C
Reform debate in Australian government structure discussed
The article critiques current expenditure and calls for reform of the federation setup. It discusses reducing assembly sizes, governor roles, and the need for a more economical government, noting opposition to multiple parliaments and suggesting a second chamber for review. It questions the three party system and the move to a leaner governance model.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galery
Siieanl
Leint
Carruther
Australia
London
England
Unuil
Timber concessions inquiry for Coffs Harbour district
A Lands Department letter dated March 13, 1907, informs Coff’s Harbour Progress Association secretary that no timber concessions have been granted to the British Australian Timber Co. or the South African Timber Co. in the area. It notes Langley Bros. requested 1700 acres near their tramway line be withdrawn from ordinary licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coff’s Harbour
Messrs. Langley Bros
Leading Citizen Recovers Boat and Bones from Coff's Creek
A local man finds a bag floating in Coff's Creek containing bones and hair along with large bottles. He alerts police, inspects the bag from shore, and crosses the creek in a boat to retrieve the contents. The bones are described as kitneys, prompting humor and a wary return home.
Methodist Conference Deliberations and North Coast Growth
The Sydney annual Methodist Conference concluded with notes from Rev. W. H. Jones on district changes. A new circuit formed from Grafton and Bellinger areas includes Nana Glen Woolgoolga Bucca Creek Glenreagh Upper Orara Karangi and Coffs Harbour with Rev. J. W. Davis as first minister. Statewide membership up 662 and Sunday school scholars up 438. sixteen ministerial candidates. North Coast membership rose by 1331. several new circuits opened including three in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
W. H. Jones
Bellinger
Grafton
Nana Glen
Woolgoolza
Bucca Creek
Glenreagh
Upper Orara
North Coast
Pretty Coff's Harbour Wedding of H J Watson and Matha Pade
A Saturday ceremony at Coff's Harbour officiated by Rev W Ferries united H J Watson eldest son of W R Watson Clarence River and Matha Emelia Pade second daughter of the late Hermann Pade. The bride wore white liberty silk with lace and orange blossoms. bridesmaids Ethel and Bertha Pade wore embroidered muslins and roses. The groom presented a pearl and gold brooch, and many valuable gifts followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Ferries
Coff's Harbour
H. J. Watson
W. R. Watson
Clarence River
Matha Emelia Pade
Hermann Pade
Coff’s Harbour
Ethel
Bertha Pade
Julia Gale
Mrs Ide and Mr Gale Wed at Coramba
Miss Alice Ide served as bridesmaid and Mr H Gale, brother of the bride, acted as best man. The couple plan to reside at Coramba and are wished happiness by all.
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JT Bate
Alice Ide
H. Gale
Coramba
Libel Action Bouliwood v Wrightson Heard at Kempsey Court
In the Kempsey District Court Bouliwood sues Wrightson for 400 pounds damages. Judge Armstrong grants a adjournment due to lack of defence time. trial resumes with Browning for the plaintiff and Young for the defendant. The jury returns a verdict for the plaintiff of 25 pounds plus costs.
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Kempsey District Court
Bouliwood
Wrightson
Sir. Browning
Gillfillan
Mr. Young
Hardiman
Armstrong
Costa
Young
Browning
Boultwood
Landh
Laintiff
Nanucca
New Sawmill Planned At Ashton On Coramba Road
Proprietors Messrs A Jennings and A W King embark on a small compact mill with 16 horsepower to process about 45 000 feet weekly of soft woods near Ashton on the Coramba to Dorrigo road. They own timber rights on Mr Stinsons 1760 acre property and will transport cut timber by teams to Coff Harbour for shipment to Sydney within six weeks.
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Ashton
Coramba
Dorrigo
Messrs. A. Jennings
A.W. King
Stinson
Jennings
Port Macquarie
Coff's Harbour
Sydney
Divorce Case Instructs Adultery In Wyong Creek Affair
Ronald Campbell Smith sought a divorce from Ruth Smith formerly Bradley on grounds of adultery with John Maguire. The couple wed in January 1895 at Wyong Creek and lived at Wyong before separating in 1905. Evidence showed Maguire in the cottage at Dorrigo. the court found for the petitioner and ordered proper affidavit of service.
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Ronald Campbell Smith
Ruth Smith
Formely Bradley
John Maguire
A. Thompson
Wyong Creek
Wyong
Dorrigo
Coff's Harbour
Maguire
Navin
Petitioner
Petitoner
Evening News
Smith
Orara
Grafton-Casino Railway Traffic and Revenue Report
The record details revenue figures for the Grafton-Casino line section from 1905 to early 1907. It shows coaching and goods receipts, year to date totals, and increases over prior periods, with the line taken over by Railway Commissioners on November 6th 195. Revenue data are noted as obtainable only at the Sydney office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton-Casino
Grafton
Gratton
Sydney
Wreck on the Coast: Annadale Founders Off Bmoky Cape
The auxiliary ketch Annadale of Allen Taylor and Co. left Sydney bound for Bellinger River when she foundered about 15 miles southeast of Bmoky Cape at 6.10 yesterday morning. Seven crew members escaped in the boat and reached Trial Bay by 4 pm, reporting all hands safe. The vessel had recently undergone repairs to a lost centreboard and had been in good condition prior to the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Me&Ira
Allen Taylor and Co
Ellineen
Annadale
Tomakin
Messrs
Allen Talver
Martin Fiel
South-West Rocks
Bmoky Cape
Macleay
Sydney
Woolwich
Opening Masonry Lodge Tonight Sparks Local Notice
Rumors report the Masonry Lodge opening tonight. The article notes various local items including licences, holidays, weather, land sales, and court fines. It mentions the Bellinger Show holiday, rainfall, and agricultural shipments from Bellinger and Nambucca, with details on a court case and a serious assault conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casino Turf Club
Bent
Victoria
England
H. L. James
Sydney
V.R.C
Bellinger
North
Bellingen
C.l
Nambuces
Coft
Harspour
Queensland
Kempsey and Macleay News and Local Developments
Notices of T Anderson furniture sale at lower Sydney prices and tramline progress with drains dug. Kempsey Quarter Session reports Edith Battle sentenced to six months suspended under First Offenders Act. Correction issued on B A T Co output 10 000 ft daily. rifles stock totals and shipments from England. Minister Briner updates on gouda shed extension. coast to Armidale works to be supervised by a foreman and crew. Raleigh MP Briner cites land surveys for Western Dorriza and local government act conduct and council information needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Son
Macleay
T. Anderson
Sydney
Langley Bros
Kempsey
Armstrong
Edith Battle
Bellingen
England
Commonwealth
Briner
Gouda
Coffs Herbor Forry
Durriga
Armidale
Woolgonlga
Corawba Roada
Raleigh
Grafton
Dorriza
Callaghan
Sweet
Earl
Leigh
Allan's Water
Praten
Meldrac Deewas
Bustabriel
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John Moorhead
Pioneer Stores
Jamison and
Murphy
Commission « Agents
Beestorp
Bellinfen
Caris Lasta
Coff’s
K. A
Davis
Bulladelah
Has
Pioneer 'Blacksmith’s
Wseoday
iLao
T Vm
Per
Religious Services
Advocate
Karangi
Farner O'Gathacuen
Presbyterian
Corindh
Moonee
Wrunras Fennies
Church OF England
Hd. Velvin
THE
Coff’s Harbour Advocate
Liberal and Reform’ Party
Carruthers
Progressive Party
Waddell
Labor Party
Cntry
Vrofih
G. 8. Briner
M.L.A. Apy
Detty
George
Higgat
Messry Bizenden
Hamblin
Kelly
Geif’s
TION
Methodist Conference
National Insurane Company
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