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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 11, 1928
Page
1
A local weather and lunar column lists moon phases and tide times for Coffs Harbour and nearby areas. It notes the moon’s phases from mid May to late May and provides high and low tide hours along with references to church notices and local figures.
The Harbours Advocate reports updates from Goffs Harbour with hospital volunteers Mr Gee Lee and Mr James Baker aiding the institution. The Legislative Assembly approves 217 400 pounds for Coffs Harbour improvements and jetty extension, boosting current grants to about 226 000 pounds for the year as government plans to push ahead amid southern weather.
Wirth's big circus is coming again to Coffe Harbour. Advance manager L Petersen, longtime with the circus, will arrive within days to arrange. John seasona attrictots were specially engaged by Mr Gee after a world tour, promising performances to outdo Wirth Bros. Artists are engaged at enormous expense and the most wonderful performing bears are included.
The hospital collector Mr J Marsh reported to the hospital committee on a new funding scheme. About £100 was raised last month with nearly £60 from patient fees. Some subscriptions remain to be posted as a local broadcast from Warrnambool linked to a wireless demonstration drew attention and highlighted unorthodox studio listening. Mr P J MacNamara and Miss Kitty Finn noted friends listening 12 miles away.
An English letter cites Australian product prices and trade notes from Mr. Joan Brogan in Glaspie to Mr. P Hi MacNamara in Coffs Harbour. It also mentions a burglary at Mr Geo Miller's residence near Easter Wing, recovered by police, with a boy detained.
Personal notices recount arrivals and health updates. Mr and Mrs W Hiding return from Sydney. William Hunter of Bonville recovering. Miss Beryl Stills in Sydney as advertising agent. Patrick Day left hospital after injury. various local residents and officials mentioned in hospital admissions, recoveries, appointments, and district affairs.
The Bellingen area gathering of 164 shareholders and invited Wingham Dorrigo factory reps debated extending the Newcastle Abattoir Board charter. A split vote favored extension then opposed it as directors prepare a deputation to the Minister while urging unity among cooperative bacon factories to resist the change.
In a strong House address Vincent blames the Railway Commissioners for neglect of the Dorrigo line and delays to the Glenreagh Dorrigo route. He claims heavy rainfall, miscalculation of earnings, and lack of repairwork harm North Coast traffic and local livelihoods. A telegram from Coffs Harbour Chamber praises his stand.
Prominent notice offering a paddock of 130 acres suited for grazing or cattle. Details available from A Laing, Upper Orare.
Government tender notice invites bids for supply and delivery of 400 round-back sleepers. Specifications call for hardwood sleepers with approved material and design. Bids open May 18th with submission details provided in the tender document.
Memorial Hall in Coffs Harbour hosts a children’s frolic and excursion party on Friday May 1828 at 2 p.m. with good music and supper. Adults 2 shillings, children 1 shilling. Dorrigo Shire Council treasurer A B Taylor listed. Drinkwater, Pree, M Lovett noted.
Chipping authorities at Coffs Harbour load timber for a fast voyage as goods move to Sydney. Wagons were staged at Brigesvale yard, Holden Bros trucks haul pine to a Worth Coeast steamer, departing 9 15 pm. Timber must cross the Glenreagh Dorrigo line still damaged by a recent washout.
At Peno's Jetty Pictures on Getar dex not a handful of programs will be screened Sally free and Mary. They work of three lovely girls Youth 200 beauty offered what Support item the prean picture Eleanor Board men will be seen with Lew Codk Rene and Creighton Hal in An Exchange of Lives On the way to a Saint's heart through his stomach recently an unmektoid of cinders was secured to put on one path between the hospital and the nurses' jaunders it was obtained through the Public Works Department The lens split committee last night passed 4 ycre Of Lueaks to Mr Main District Engineer for his efforts in ue Towser
Tenders are invited for kerbs gutters and footpaths at Coffs Harbour Jetty Post Office. Plans and specs may be inspected at the Jetty Post Office or Shire Office. Tenders close May 26 1928. Contract No 11/25 for 212 cable yards of sea gravel in Coffs Harbour Street and Lanes. Details from Mr C West Coffs Harbour or Shire Office Coramba. Tenders close noon May 16 1928. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. G Brown Shire Clerk Coramba 8/6/1928.
Gala day and sports held at Upper Orara on Monday June 4 1028 to raise hall funds. Events include woodchop races bicycle and flag races musical chairs cigarette race and other contests with prizes. Luncheon booth on ground and grand ball at night organized by A Berriman president and L Joenson honorary secretary at Upper Orara.
At the monthly hospital committee, members including H G Jackson president and J Wallers secretary discussed March 31 patient counts, 13 admissions in March, 12 of 22 trained discharged, and 4 male 6 female residents at April 3. Rev Wells and Morrison retired. Walsh and Gatier appointed. Donations in kind acknowledged from Mauston, Mason, Keight, McDonald, and others.
E Jno Lucey Robi T Henley and partners of Webster Jack and MacDonald announce a district tour to conduct sight testing at Mr RKftining's on Thursday 24 May from morning to 6 pm. Appointments urged. Vincent informs Chamber of Commerce he campaigns with the Minister over Forestry Dept rejecting license requests for Hanans lands in Hurora State forest.
A Coffs Harbour meeting discussed funding the coronation ceremony with £75 to secure the hospital’s share. The plan moved the event to Grafton after other hospitals withdrew, with costs expected to be borne by Grafton, Kempsey, and Coffs Harbour. Remaining questions covered equal cost sharing if districts abstain.
Walter James McFarland and Wulingua George Pryce, arrested at Bellingen, were remanded on multiple charges including breaking and entering. Police recovered tools and tobacco goods in a car. McFarland claimed aliases and later statements linked to shop break ins at Wauchope and Halpin's vine. Pryce admitted robberies and provided details of car origin and travel.
North Coast article notes Nambucca Like Coonei proposes transferring main roads authority to construct a Mackeville bridge. Projected cost £35,040. Mentions Woods peppermint cure for children's hacking cough in adjacent item.
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