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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 10, 1927
Page
1
The fashionable winter line of all wool Epps offers plain striped or checks at bargain prices as Fa W and Plarmeele promote varied color ranges and rapid value.
A regional ad showcases Mews Tordod pullovers crafted from all wool with passion for warmth. Promotions highlight bargain prices on Gizer brand knitwear, inviting shoppers to explore substantial discounts and seasonal offerings.
Fragmentary OCR notes list Relicious Pervices and Shyren of Englandy, harbor terms, weather hints, tides, and astronomical references. Entries mention dates May 15 to late May, with lines about periods, phases, sun and tides. Names and places are garbled. main sense is a weather and timepiece diary snapshot.
A garbled advertisement notes events in Canberra on May 10 including parliament openings and new figures. Mentions veterans, plaques, and a ceremonial olive branch display with figures such as James George Ory and Nellie Atewart linked to the week’s program.
A fragmented report outlines a social gathering at Mages on Friday night with attendees including Mr Salve and Jack Sniff. The text mentions a boarding house, a raffle or supper plan, and plans for a later event or meeting. Names appear with unclear roles, and several phrases reference local residents and a community assembly.
A detailed review lauds an evening of varied performances. Dorith Gibter and Ella Daley headlined a program featuring violin, soprano, and cello solos, with Beaty and Mangan in duets. The concert, directed by Raymond Beatty, emphasized expressive tone, rhythm, and ensemble balance, ending with Mendelssohn and an encore Barcarole.
A tense meeting of the Coffs Showground trustees discussed the use of the grounds and whether the show society should retain management. Calls were made for a formal trustees meeting to decide the ground’s future and to address divisions within the committee over ground arrangements and show hosting.
An item lists market notes from the Jetty and Top Town with price quotes on items such as eggs, butter, cheese, ducks, cabbages, cauliflowers, strawberries, pears, bananas, oranges, pineapples, tomatoes, potatoes, onions, and fish including snapper, whiting, and mullet. Names cited include Mr B Harvieen and Mr C A Gilles with unit prices and parcel values. local traders discuss returns and quality across the season.
A fragmented local item lists personal friends and community figures from Cole Harbor and nearby areas. It mentions Mr and Mrs Martins planning departure and a sergeant headed to camp, with references to Eyesight, a blast from war, and a Canberra ceremony. Several local names appear, including Captain Cockle and Mr A Makinson, as well as church and social ties.
Secretary M Henderson reports the Agriculture competition remains strong with area candidates performing well. Remarked that votes dating to October 10 favored the party line, while the committee, led by Mr O Gonnor and Mr Hobson, organized a cordial event with hospitality at Harbor. Volunteers and workers are praised for their efforts and the forthcoming concert drew attention from local supporters.
A murky Waxgn gathering discussed a looming political upheaval and uncertain long term duration. No winter elections were planned as debate over major shifts continues amid local infrastructure and national parliamentary opening forecast.
Telegrams and messages praised Anwtrame for a milestone in the Foantat Pormameret program. The community expressed best wishes and noted the forthcoming event with warm, well written greetings to the honoree.
A fragmentary dispatch records a death after a confrontation at a location described as Canberra and Cape. Details are incomplete but indicate a lethal outcome and a chase or pursuit element. Further corroboration needed for full names and context.
Fragmentary report notes a volatile market day with quarrels and a fall near the stalls. Names and places are unclear but the event involved a dispute and a weather incident affecting attendance.
Reported strike actions at UTHOOW lead to reduced operations as workers protest contracts. Management vows to proceed with planned shifts and enforce attendance rules. The stoppage touches Littgow and surrounding areas, influencing weekend schedules and productivity.
Tornadoes damaged homes and disrupted utilities across the area Friday night. Emergency crews reported scattered property damage and minor injuries as storms moved through, with responders urging residents to stay indoors and avoid affected roadways.
The Emery fraternity dominates the white laghorn and cock classes with top placements by Jaa Emery and W. 2. Manton and Rarangt, while Jas. Emacy earns high marks in dairy cattle categories. W. J. Masten claims multiple ribbons including second in Mapasens test and Brat toe Ingmara cockerel.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a ship or funeral context with names such as Harber and Deen, and locations Liverpool and Manchester. Details are unclear but imply a story about a mariner or family reaction to a death or departure.
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