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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 05, 1915
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR reads like a church notices page with references to services prayers and names. The scattered text mentions religious gatherings possibly at a church and a list of individuals or organizations associated with the event.
A caustic piece arguing against decentralisation and the proposed State plan. The author decries graft and favoritism, questions gains for Coffs Harbour and Grafton, and warns of regional inequities if a northern bias persists. The column reflects local political tension and fears of loss of local autonomy.
A garbled OCR fragment lists April dates, payments, and notices including coal stage matters, harbor references, and local property items. Entries mention Balk an Relief Fund collections, street names, and unnamed totals plus procedural notes. The text is severely garbled with many unreadable names and figures.
Fragmentary war update describes Turkish attacks and Allied responses near Dunkirk and the Australian coast. The report lists German warships and aerial bombardments, with references to British and Australian forces repelling raids and casualties across multiple fronts.
A historic meeting discusses mortgage options and trustee authority for a society. Attendees consider raising funds, guarantor relief, and writing to the Minister for Lands while outlining loan targets and repayment plans amid outstanding guarantees and potential bank support.
War dispatches describe torpedoing of the Elida and the sinking of two trawlers near the North Sea. German forces occupy Abayll and attack Belgian patrols while British destroyers pursue German torpedo boats near Gallipal. Casualties include several wounded and missing personnel amid ongoing mobile artillery fire.
A ferry accident at Boamber causeway on Hath urday evening resulted in the drowning of Jobo Saye. The rope broke as the craft moved, throwing passengers into the water. The body was recovered the next morning in shallow water about a mile from the scene. He was about 28 years old and educated in England. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at the Catholic harbor cemetery with Father Hanley officiating.
The fragment describes individuals returning from trips to Sydney and Coffs, a contractor's return to Colts Marbury, a boat inspector’s movements, and various social and civic updates. It references welfare payments, parliamentary salary cuts, school openings, and minor injuries, with scattered remarks on wartime actions and local incidents.
Fragmented readable text mentions a yearly agricultural society, hospital committee, officer elections, annual meeting, and remarks about collectors and parliamentary members. It references many disjointed phrases, including talks on sympathy, contributions, and a reporter’s appearance at a Chamber of Comment section, with scattered names and places.
Disjointed minutes show the local club debating dates and programs. Officials request detailed event lists and plan provisional dates for a forthcoming cycle.
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