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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 14, 1909
Page
1
A fragment from a dated advertisement notes Moore's Easy Wear offering boots and shoes. The text references items for sale and a shop name, with unclear surrounding details and partial branding.
Fragment reads like a late 19th century newspaper page listing ad rates and notices. Mentions Coffs Harbor and Dorrige Advocate with weekly publication, advertising pricing, educational notices, and urged prompt remittance. Includes names such as Liberal Vncounts and others, with garbled OCR obscuring key facts.
The Public Works Committee report on the Dorrigo railway faces tabled fate in Parliament as NSW finances strain. Proposals range from a light line Colfs Harbour to Coramba to Corriga to a standard gauge, with timber wealth and settler needs weighed against costs and market access.
Engineering report outlines repairs to the Woolgoolga jetty including 10 feet of defective railing and crane works at the land end. New windmills and tents for Water Supply, lumber yard expansions, and loop installation at the centre are proposed. Work staged with possible alterations pending loan officer's approval and ministerial decisions.
A long fragmentary account from Coffs Harbour discusses land sales and leases at Patalee and nearby areas, mentions a public auction by the Land Agent, and notes local interest in town development. It references Mr J. Wo appointees, Hawke of Xa, and efforts to secure municipal status with improved services.
A local report details the murder of a woman and the subsequent arrest of a man. The article, though fragmented, references place names and individuals connected to the case, with emphasis on the investigation progress and official actions taken.
Fragmentary report notes an alleged murder attempt near Sydney involving multiple individuals. Authorities indicate an arrest has been made. details remain unclear as the page shows garbled text and incomplete names.
A garbled OCR item describes a leg crushing incident and references several individuals including Wisma, Shan, Wes, and Jerelg monthar. The text is corrupt but indicates an accident or medical event and mentions a person named Meg and a bill or note.
A fragmentary report describes Wr. Heshetou suffering gashes after a Saturday crash. He was knocked from a cart while the vehicle sped, requiring medical attention and stitches. The injured man, aged about 60, was taken to a hospital where he received care.
Fragmentary notice states Mr. Deiner and papers relating to the Ste were sent to the Lands Department for assessment by the District Surveyor. A plan to merge the project with a new road will be considered next month, pending contribution from Vo.
A garbled report describes a traveling accident where a leading coach jammed the brake, causing a crash. Misa Barak suffered a broken chin. other details are unclear due to the OCR errors.
Fragmentary land auction notes describe acres near Bellingen and Numbents River with rough topography. Mentions various parcels for sale at or near 4 shillings per acre and references to properties at Raleigh and Allan's Water. Notes include steep ridges, gravelly soils, and homestead potential with undulating terrain and outlying features.
An incomplete Meig Shire report details council efforts to appoint a steward, facing resignations and protests. A meeting is planned to address petitions as antisweating measures and local disputes spill into public life, with civic projects and postal service updates noted.
Weather remains dry in Bonville with speakers at a Friday evening concert organized by the local Presbyterian Church. Bridge repairs by WJ Reet and Mr Jan Reedy are noted along Pine Creek, with a rural gathering and performances by local artists.
A chaotic OCR fragment reports Grafton racing results with names like Deskin, Verdon Hunter, and Lord Nolan. It mentions deaths and a hospital operation at Clarence House Hospital, plus a weather note and a delayed meeting concluding today. Entities include Grafton, Clarence House Hospital, Verdon Hunter, Lord Nolan, and Pyeley Wheat.
A Woolgoolga community note describes land off Bases Creek of about 140 acres set for future settlement, though the tract is said to be valuable for timber. The Woolgoolga Ratepayers Association held its annual meeting with W. T. Pollen elected president and J. Murphy as secretary.
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