Local notes from Coffe and Sydney obituaries and greetings
A fragmentary column from Coffe reports on personal travels including a return from Sydney by a Me and Mye Shepherd family member and a meeting with Father Hoo Jey and Father Griffis. It notes the death of Sidney Kroes Franklin of Coffe in Sydney Hospital at age 40 and expresses sympathy to his widow and three children. Also mentions Clyde Kaditoe recovering from dengue fever and local social visits along with remarks on churchgoing and Melbourne Cup winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apelney
Father Hoo Jey
Park Prigst
Usite
Tweed Heads
Griffis
Coffe
Wolfe
Sidney Kroes Franklin
Sydney Hospital
Feeowlin
Hea
Aspe Hawke
Los Hea
Tom Daening
Cols
Tom
Wallaroo
Adelaide
Piple
Ike Bitalli
King Ingoda
Aoyhow
Ask Thomas
Specials rebate scheme approved for agricultural shows and football matches
The Hon Jd Ryngernlid announces approval by the Meow Bouthe Waleaibailwaye and Tram wave Departments of a special fare rebate. A portion of ordinary forward journey fares will be credited to guaranteed show specials for travelers returning by special trains. The Commissioners approve rebates up to 10 percent of gross revenue for these special services linked to agricultural shows and football matches held outside metropolitan areas, with timing exclusions around Christmas to New Year and Easter periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pameagere
Farwand
Anch
Lee Saromga
Hall
Aleo
Rao
Newcastle
Uueraolore
Metropoliteo & Newosadle
Coon-Ahen
Tariff Argument Raises Public Willingness to Pay
A letter from BE. A. Ryhile secretary of the Tawe & Cosatry Gaion of B.8.W argues that high tariff duties burden the public and harm employment. He cites imports, wages, and living costs while urging broad cooperation to resist protective tariffs and defend consumer interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winerfore
Alderines Wavy
Tbs Landom Bore Limite
Melbourne
Ig Kogland Omiog
Toe
Davy
Oryetalioon
House of Representatives
Furego
Australia
Paolo
Japa
Agetrade
Australian Institute of Engineers
G. A. Julioe
Trana
U.O.R
Bence
Protten
Atlag
Iba
Pretten
Aris
Vis
Publi
Commonwealth
Patrialio Cilinene
Yuoure
BE. A. Ryhile
Tawe & Cosatry Gaion of
Sunday May 9 Religious and Musical Events
The page lists events on Sunday May 9 including morning and evening services at Harted Feetiral and Rev. ALJ Keeling Cos arbor. It mentions J. Fletehae Coffs Jatty at 7 pm, with Mr. V. PF Wecon May Tito-Brokiana and May 12 Dairyville with Mr B. Idea and a J Keeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nane
Idea
Onpral Bacea
Alj Keeling
Potted Pars Cold Snap and Local Fire Aid Night
A fragmented item notes cold weather affecting a Jetty football match and local social events. It mentions a top bowl fire brigade gathering on May 24 Empire Day for hospital aid, and the Colla Harbor Fire Brigade's cooperation with Codnestion Fire Brigade leading to a sale of disease valued at £156.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sint
Colla
Top Bowl Fire Brigade
Toe Colla Harbor Fire Brigade
Receot Fire Brigade
Art Union
Pirates in Hong Kong Trial Echo AustralianFearful Myths
A ragged report describes Chinoeo pirates, a Hong Kong trial, and a brutal ear severing over ransom. It praises a weekly Australian boys paper for its adventurous tales and colorful classes, noting contests and art pages to entertain youth readers amid dangers told.
Unclear fragmentary text on stopping ads and sales
Fragmentary lines suggest a disrupted note about stopping advertisements or sales behavior. Mentions of SOPs and a caregiver product named Great Peppermint Care For Cougha and Golde appear in broken form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cougha
Golde
Wedding at Metoodie Church Coffs Harbour
A wedding was held at Metoodie Church Coffs Harbour on Monday uniting Miss Leah Hunt and Mr Roy Fowler. Rev Jo Kseling officiated, with bridesmaid Miriam Hunt and gifts including cheques. After the ceremony the couple travelled by train to Sydney for a honeymoon, the bride wearing a ivory crepe de chine gown with black hat and bouquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metoodie
Coffs Harbor
Mise
Leah Hunt
Mee
JT. Hunt
Booville
Roy Fowler
A. W. Fowler
Korora
Jo Kseling
Hubert Hoot
Georgette
Abe
Mies
Miriam Hunt
Ater
Onde
Fuji Mile
Sud
George Hoot
Wes Best
Miss Graggs
Eastwood
Bydosy
Seeing a Parson and City Life in Dialogue
A fragmented diary style piece recounts meeting a parson and the author’s attempt at a cordial greeting. It reflects on social impressions, modesty, and the preacher’s perceived sanctimony within a small town. The text switches to a broader cultural note with references to piping bands and songs.
Uniformity Adopted for Main Roads Widths in NSW
The Main Roads Board of New South Wales informs the public of adopted uniform road widths across Australia for different classes. Great truck highways to be 20 feet wide, ordinary country main roads 16 feet, single track roads 12 feet, with four feet shoulders on each side. Where population exceeds 5000 or government funds are available, exceptions may apply, otherwise costs borne by the Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toe Main Roads Board
Toe Hoo. J
Fitzgerald
Yue
Giratina
Lam
Grafton Mudicips Council
Bee
Australia
New South Wales
Main Meade
Wrough Toms Eas
Doe
Fureier
Kiel
Tennis Lowrey Cup Matches Begin Amid Strong Enthusiasm
Competition for the Lowrey Cup opened on a brisk note with many teenagers showing notable skill. The event includes ladies and men's contests, with plans for a big finale at Col Harbor Tenms Club around June 7, and scores and results from multiple matches recorded, highlighting local clubs and players.
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Crete
Clabes
Cola Harbor
Khadly
W. J. Bal
Ashtee v. Ulang
Asheee
Colle Harbor
Banoke. T
Sescombe
Ales
P. B. Drinke
Brocks
Mre
Drinkwater
Coffs
J. Seccombes
Beccombs
Welby
Jordas
Sars
Hamblin
Harber Jelly
Brooklans
Coramba
Woo
Brookiacs
Mesers Thomas
KE. Huthaing
F. Taylor
P. Bareill
Tos
Masghea
Prohibition Failures Highlight Liquor Crisis Claims
The piece argues Prohibition failed as liquor demand raised prices, bribery spread, and crime surged. It cites Emery Buckner, quoting New York police and the Riding Club of New York, noting widespread illicit alcohol and many poisonings in 1925. Buckner warns of escalating crime and social decay linked to Prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rites Badsse
Git
Hiram Maxim
United States
Pioreer
Emery B. Backoer
New York
New York City
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Dorrigo
Atrin Wiest
Jud Astor
Feteranion
Duggan & Vie Gauran
Butchers
Coffs Harbour
Coffis Harbor
Moonee Street
Phillips
Ray
E. Phillips
Fitzroy
S Harbor
Agrad A & Modery
TOOTH
A. Sinclair
Wades
Litenses
Vost & Smith
Clphe Smith
Chesterton
General Commission
High ST
Cail
Oliver Figipsoa
Criss Harbor
Coods
Oliver Thompson
Religious Services
Church OF England
Pueden
Harbor
Hac
Orara
Cole Harbor
Poa Am
Cotte Harbor
Eveneong
George Walls
Roman Catholen
Seminore Harbor
Latm
Father van Eaol
Gof
Logal
Australis
Hongkong
Calegraph Newspaper Co. Ltd
Sydney
Ander
Ewa Sartel
Ewa Sartel Aturine
Valery
Keme
AGGIE
Wire
Siemp
Poset Whoul Austrade Mild Tyres
Autuuals
Wild Dowara
Ao Pert Paporal-0
Ecomte
Winton
du Boys
Ume
Elirac
Fowler —Hunt
Perro
Walle
Coffe Marker and Biethiet Tennis Association
Arrangemac
Ies
Ekarangi
Jatty
Coffs Barbor No. Brooklans
Albion
Webster
Jack & McRenard
Waseren
Jace
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