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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 12, 1911
Page
1
Fatalities and scattered reports surface after a beach event at scampee Beach. The fragmentary text mentions a fatality, emergency services, and unclear references to locations and people, with scattered names and numbers that imply a regional incident and investigation.
Fragmentary text describes a local event titled Destroyer Day with references to venues, time markers, and possible participants. The readable portions mention a site, date markers, and several garbled names, suggesting a ceremonial or community observance.
The item lists railway contracts near Gloucester to Tatara with tender for £44 accepted, Woolgoolga yarding draws crowds, prices for bullocks and springers given, and social notices from Temora and Minnie. Mentions of wages, labor tensions, and community events unfold across coastal inland districts.
The article details a billiards match night featuring players such as A Daniels Laer and Toor Cae Case with notable breaks and scores. It mentions winners, each with varied success, including a 26 break and references to several names and local aftermath of the matches.
A garbled 19th century letter discusses Coff’s Harbour and Woolgoolga, rail links to Glenrongie, a proposed waterwork, and local residents urging immediate construction. The writer notes fears a railway away from the coast favors inland routes and cites surveys through the Ome valley with implied opposition to Wahroonga-like routes.
A dated communication outlines royalty changes for timber on CP timber rights. The document mentions payment adjustments effective after a specified date and notes constitutional or regulatory steps. Mr. Brier and designated officials indicate a forthcoming policy shift regarding royalties.
Fragmentary text references a hospital site and health care matters with mentions of a district survey office, a pension and charity related terms, and individuals named Charles Reese. Details are obscured, leaving unclear actions or outcomes.
Fragmentary wire copy mentions names and events but key details are unreadable. No definite persons places or dates can be established.
OCR fragment lists hospital and city references with names like Mor, Ye, Abell Birgu, and Wrlah, noting an act or notice from a national body. The legible portion mentions a hospital, a district, and a public action or meeting. exact details remain unclear due to garbled text.
Fragmentary OCR text references monthly averages and a correspondent. Mentions locations, dates, and sources with unclear details. Contains scattered names and terms possibly indicating a weather or clerical update.
OCR readable parts show names and places like Bonville Mi and Mosntey with scattered phrases. The text appears as garbled content lacking coherent events, dates, or clear actions to summarize into a singular news item. No identifiable persons or organizations form a complete report.
Maritime chaos linked to wharf disruptions, passenger movements, and port warnings. Officials report vessel delays, boiler updates, and disputed harbor actions affecting weekend schedules and local trade. The turmoil includes contested cargo handling, gate closures, and safety concerns voiced by harbor committee members and captains.
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