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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 15, 1918
Page
1
Summer sale advertises limited stocks of Italian Borealina Felt Bata Colors in browns greens and others. Gentlemen’s tan calf boots with welted soles and stylish box calf lace boots are offered at reduced prices for the hot season.
Fragmented report describes a mix of local industry, court actions, and community notices. Mentions Alderman McLeod and Al Kelly debating a council decision, price changes for goods, tobacco supplier issues, and a court review involving Chief Justice Sir Willis Irvine. Also references a legal declaration of incapacity and property concerns at Bendigo and Nutley, with details on windmill, railway, and infrastructure matters.
The report references Cutler Harton Agricultural Society activities and a recruit event. It mentions Mr Henderson and a COMM item, with unclear details about a possible public venue or exhibit. Storied names and dates are obscured by garbled OCR, but indicate a local community gathering with planned publicity.
Fragmentary OCR style notes mention Dringe Kuire and Sunday events. References to Mr WK Bers Fahmi and Bread BreaM Jarninba, a Field Ambulance at Novemer THO Mp Braetten, and church matters at Methiallay Church in Canbelega. Jock from New Zealand, battles in France, and horsemen of yesteryear surface amid scattered names such as Hart, Levasmund, Belavena, and Landert.
Soldier correspondence recounts frontline danger and longing for home. Messages mention awakening in hospitals, awaiting leave, and thanks to families, while noting casualties, separations, and hopes for peace in a distant theater. Names appear among troops and hometowns, with references to Clyde, Arthur, and Maye.
Melbourne reports widespread rainfall across Victoria with some areas flooded. Rail line repairs near Tatung beyond Lime are underway, restoring service gradually as crews work to reopen affected routes.
A damaged wartime missive references Corporal Tom Fanika and Corporal Tom Baulhe writing from an unknown location. The letter expresses gratitude for a gift and notes the sender’s work being watched, with unclear dates or recipients.
The piece discusses a divisive topic in billiards about deliberate potting opponents balls during handicap events. It notes players’ mixed views and the social consequences of openly challenging rules while clubs and public venues face patronage concerns.
Donations received for the event include a Waffen Sivat vase won by Baby Lole Seaith, a turkey gobbler won by Mee Archie Smith, and a box of chocolates won by Violet Smith. Numerous named donors contributed cash and goods, guests departed for their lanes as rain fell, and a community feast followed the dancing event.
Fragmented OCR outlines a campaign on mentors of recruitment quotas and a push for voluntary ballots as part of a two recruiting scheme in Australia. It describes manufacturers of complete refrigeration plants for butter factories meat and rabbit freezing and ice making, highlighting exports, plant reliability, and widespread installation across the Commonwealth.
A garbled OCR snippet references health and safety topics, names, dates, and places in a fragmented way. Key terms suggest a debate or notice about health, safety, and local concerns, but readable detail is limited.
A stray wallaby entered a church during a Sunday service in British Columbia and caused a disturbance before being driven out by wary bystanders. Police and local officials are reviewing the incident and the church notes heightened security after the animal's escape.
A fragmentary war bulletin describes shifting fronts near Avr Gar Danube and river relay stations. Mentions Allied and enemy actions, supply drops, and formations around Pomuartal and Pero. Report notes tense air alerts and detuned signals affecting Friday operations.
War briefing notes report thinning German ranks along Lorraine front. Allied observers note reduced opposition as forces shift. Supplies and morale described as variable with sporadic activity and attempts to stabilize frontline positions.
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A garbled account describes an odd event involving an exhibition titled Musicke I the two is polete, an electric shock incident at a race, and a fall that led to a hospital admission. The report mentions Milbourne hospital and a courtroom or contest linked to the accident.
The School of Arte held a well attended Monday night function to honor students and staff. W. J. Wiley led formalities while K. Rathuing and J. Gorina received recognition. Similar monthly events are planned as participation grows and public interest increases.
A meeting at a Coffee Convent Building Food fundraiser is planned for Saturday after 4 o clock, with a dance and a live auction. Proceeds aid Coffe Harbor project expenses, including a bridge and road improvements near Luu aud and UWlnrerrs piri. Auctioneers Morrall and Lang will oversee a sale in FiveTaustreet, with property from Coffee Harbor on offer.
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