11 May 1937
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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 11, 1937
Page
1
Religious services schedule for Catholic and Methodist churches with times and locations across towns. Includes details of moon phase predictions and low tide times for the period, noting events on May 17 26 and 21 with specific sermon or service notes in a period newspaper tone.
A damaged article fragment describes an accident scene with names and locations. It mentions a hospital, a doctor, and a broken bone while detailing the chaotic aftermath and the difficulty of moving the fallen person to safety.
A car rolled five hundred feet down a mountainside near Ome Harbour on Friday March 8. Smith, Safle Harber, Nad a mireautous tape from being dashed to death. The vehicle started drifting and only stopped after tumbling, throwing the occupants onto the roadway. Mrs Suilii sustained a bad daze but regained memory. others were injured. They were rushed to Cams Marni for medical attention.
Tenders accompanied by deposits must be received by noon on Monday. Forms are available at the Works Director and at the Post Office. The Supreme Court of New Wales probate notice names Alfred Ambro, late of Bet Hingvin Stow Coma Arbor, and sets the May 10 deadline for claims with public notices to follow.
An evening of music and dancing featured performers Mid Cooke and Mik Wold, with a supper provided. The program included a lively arrangement by local artists and a community gathering noted for friendly ambiance and entertainment.
For sale by owner a Wotamy Hoi 6 hardware item priced around £50. Also an automatic repair grade unit labeled UCSB with inspection details unclear. Listing mentions hardware parts, possible battery or tool components, and a watchful eye on quality control.
A Monday June 7 annual ball at Arkiait Harbour promises an excellent supper and lively music. Organiser Gentess and honoree Lanty's 2 bonbly Hasta are listed among the attractions.
A contested plan to dissolve the Banana Marketing Board after its term is debated by major growers and officials. Mr A Spinn and Mr A A Watson are cited as sources for information while questions arise about timing, future board structure, and the potential for a new board. The discussion centers on whether to wind up the current board and how to handle remaining market operations and personnel.
The Coffs Rifle Club held a Sunday event at the feral rangiaat range with shooters from the Fidu, Baker, and Sawyer clubs. Winners included Chub and Sawyers, scoring competitively as Warner registered a top 1 for the lol.
An OCR gleaned tennis note lists players and results in a scattered format. It mentions contributions by Dewse, Korare, Horne, Hasenley, Cook, and several others amid a tangle of names, scores, and event tags reflecting a fragmented archival record.
The readable fragment mentions a Jetty Football Club tied to a four perlee event and lists names such as Manwell van MLC and Abe Morgan. It references a committee banked for nieces, a movie, and an accident under unclear context. The text is heavily garbled with many nonstandard words.
An account of a ministerial visit to Coffs Harbour reports Mr Spooner impressed by local activity. Officials discuss government schemes, reconstruction plans, and Coast town development including drainage and roads. The article notes travel to nearby towns, meetings with local leaders, and plans impacting the district's welfare and infrastructure.
Fragmented OCR notes reference coronation era promises and loans, mentioning coins and the Commonwealth. The garbled text lists names, banks, and variable sums, with a rough figure around 70,044 and a reference to 809,10 in the Commonwealth context. The exact details are unclear due to OCR errors.
Incomplete OCR from a 19th or early 20th century issue references a Port Macailarte meeting and rival groups. Mentions include rugby, trade, a Sunday gathering, and a holiday observance. Names and places are garbled, with several dates and actions unclear.
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