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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 08, 1928
Page
1
The page lists May 10 events at a local church with names and places such as Brooklana and Coffe Harbour. It also records lunar phases with Last Quarter on May 13 and New Moon May 19, First Quarter May 20, and Full Moon June 3, along with tide figures and related times.
Harbor community weekly notes progress and events around Gof harbor area with brief reports on town meetings, public notices, local commerce and upcoming celebrations. Names, places, and dates are given for readers tracking civic matters and community activities.
In the first quarter of 1828 the number of female births in Ceffs Harbour district outnumbered males by nearly two to one. The focal C P S registered 23 females and 12 males. His deals were registered for the quarter five males and three females. Marriages totalled five.
On Wednesday night at Funos Jelly Cinema a spectacular screen event titled The Walta Ream based on the world famous opera by Quecar Straus will be shown. Supporting this grand feature is The Highway with Marguerite De La Motte and dehy Bowers.
Walter James McFarland and Wil lem Osorga Pryce were arrested last week at Bellingen and remanded on three charges each. On Friday two more charges were added alleging theft of clothing jewellery and money valued at £22 from Martins Greek on April 25 and breaking and entering at Ullsbaroint Victoria on April 15 with items including a motor car macintosh cardigan jacket and feather moor gloves valued at £255. Bail set at £100 with similar sureties, but funds were not forthcoming.
Coroner Chan Walker reopened the inquiry into Todd's fire noting insurance agents sometimes accept rights without proper inquiry into insured property value. Evidence showed the destroyed building cost about £70 and a prior insurance event three months earlier involved a £120 policy. Walker warned overinsurance could tempt overvaluation to secure business.
After two years Mr. Sam Piggott of Belinges recovered a medal linked to Feare age. He won it for a jetock Goddie made and shown at Abe Bellinger’s show, later inscribed with his name and a lamp urn. The tale includes a tiled pence and confusion about the donor, with Raleigh Sun referenced.
Mr Quast of Port Macquarie has the electricity franchise for the district. Tim Haley of Cootamundra is winding the people in the district. Jobe Perring of Central Borton has been ill with hay fever but is convalescing. C A Cox was elected second ballot with five votes in favor of Mr Kirkland. Mr Kirkland elected president of the Bellinger Pioneer Agriculture Society. Mr Walters appointed secretary of the Coffs Harbour Show Society. Mr Bray appointed assistant secretary for a couple of months. Appreciation shown for Mr and Mrs Bray’s work for the society. Lindsay Boavillme and Mr Bray to record committee resignations.
Alfredo Mirabella, a 24 year veteran fisherman, drowned at Honville Reserve on Saturday afternoon after his boat capsized in a strong current. Companions Giuseppe Micule and Tony Criswh reached shore. Mirabella vanished beneath the waves as onlookers watched. Mirabella, formerly a pro swimmer in Italy, had only recently arrived with Crisad from Joliy and was believed to have a brother, with his parents and sisters in Italy.
In April the dairy branch notes heavy rainfall causing river rises then receding. fodder crops used for feed while sowing for winter crops resumes. Cattle condition remains good overall though lower Clarence shows effects of February flood. Cream quality varies in flooded farms. boiling water may improve pasteurization. Herd testing expands with dairy breeders joining the scheme.
The article reports a factory closing and liquidation with a plant in Chatham Motors area selling equipment at very low prices. It notes the loss of scales for weighing and other machinery, and mentions related plant operations and liquidation by the company involved.
Applicants relied on promises to open banana lands on a forest reserve in Korora area. Forester informed yesterday that none of the applications would be granted despite weeks of scouting and fees paid. Local business groups and associations pledged to protest and urge a petition to the district member.
North Coast at Country Week saw Manning and Hastings beaten by Newtown 58 to 17. Newcastle edged Booth Sydney 12 to nil in a strong display at Jetty ground after last Saturday’s league opener.
Wingham Chronicle recounts an interview with H A McMaugh of Kempney born on the Upper Macleay. He recalls purchasing Wabre Station for £13,000 cash, owning 520 square miles, and a journey from Kempney to Armidale long by horse and cart, contrasting it with modern air travel. The piece also notes the jetty road deterioration, a larger weir project at Coffeer Marbpertex, and local rugby league notices plus land rental.
Gala Day at Upper Urara on Monday June 4 1025 funds for Hall and Bycreation Reserve features woodchop races prize list and novelty events. A grand lunch and evening ball follow with entertainment and a luncheon bowtie on after event. Local organizers F A Berriman and Johnson invite families to attend.
An inquiry into a house fire near Kinfealdence continues after a man built the home for his daughter Edna Lavina. He says the blaze started in the afternoon while he milked the cow about 4:30 pm. Neighbors and witnesses describe actions to fight the flames as the fire spread to the verandah and hut. Insurance details, building costs, and ownership named with the Meow Zeujaua Insurance Co. remain under review.
The district reports mild autumnal conditions with cold air and westerly winds and no frost. Rainfall for April totals 1196 points, May to May 7 adds 7 points. Sawmill closure affects employment. civic meetings aim to boost local engagement. Empire Day school plans finalized. Miss Beatrice Asprey departs Sydney. farewell events honor her musical talents. A large dance at Fin ally night drew 26 couples, with prizes and a bountiful supper and strong community turnout.
The Newcastle Abattoirs Board moves to extend its charter to cover killing and curing bacon. Directors, led by senior officers, urge rapid action with support from cooperative bacon factories and unions to counter opposition from others on the coast. A special shareholders meeting was planned at Bellingen with no major resolutions expected.
Dorrigs Shire Council health inspector Mr Voer reported a diphtheria outbreak in Woolgoolga with four cases in the year. The fourth case prompted condemnation of the present residence and removal to higher ground as officials weigh public health measures.
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