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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 17, 1912
Page
1
Patchy OCR list shows church teams and scores from small towns. Bunville beat Coffs Harbour 80 11 at Bunville May 19 while Coramba faced Woolgoalge and other matches include Mace Tile 24 Upper Orars 7 50.
A messy wire report notes a three hour strike by coal miners in an unspecified region and mentions Home Affairs adjudication and a recall subreport. It references two commissioners and a majority plan favoring the states against a French design, plus a recount request and Ventilation Council ties. It also mentions markets, maize prices, the royal yacht, and a hydroplane with stability and a 21 hit distance of 6000.
Fragmented OCR text shows a parliamentary vote on the second Rule Bill with 877 in favor and 271 against. Mentions Asquith reception, Unionists, London Mayor, and a call for readiness to defend the crown amid demonstrations and authority actions.
A roundup from North Corriga and Coff’s Harbour reports on residents, weather, and events. Obituaries note A Philippe’s death. railway work, fire brigade talks, and plan for a local division of church charges are mentioned. Socials, races, and a proposed line of steamers are discussed alongside drought and trade news with Argentina.
Fragmentary text describes new Geneon goods with emphasis on high quality materials and special attention to pore Blew whisk. The readable phrases suggest a promotional notice or catalog teaser, noting superior fabrics and craftsmanship.
The column reports Mr. and Mrs. W. Gale arriving in the old country during a pleasant Colombo holiday visit. A friend writes from Colombo describing an enjoyable trip and sharing greetings with local acquaintances.
The writer challenges The Bulletin's coastal coverage, arguing Coff’s Harbour is a major outlet for a vast trade with a fertile hinterland. They accuse the paper of ignoring Coff’s Well as a real place and criticize centralised Sydney trade narratives and political bias in reporting coastal developments.
The plan includes a first mill at Bonville and a second at Boambes with a tram line to connect the Coast Range to the C Orara river country. Steel has been purchased and the line will join the North Coast Railway. Output from both mills is expected to average about 85 000 super feet per day.
An inquest at Coramba and Coffs Harbour Courts, before H Malone P M, found that Jane Canary died from severance of the occipiter artery after accidentally falling on the road between Coffs Harbour and Coramba on the night of May 6.
Labor Counc il notification from Coffs Harbour states portions 82 to 04 in Coramba, land district of Ingen, shire of Dorrigo, are set apart for suburban holdings. Areas range from 4 to 5 acres with annual rent for first period from £1 to £12 2s. Capital values span £19 to £44.
Mr. T. Ogilvy chief officer of the steamer Kallatine announces a new life saving device. A single lever on the bridge controls the boat releasing mechanism allowing any lifeboat to be released instantly with one movement to reduce loss of life during vessel distress.
The report notes dust and rabbits dominate the land between Wellington and Geelong in New South Wales. Young trees die as stock graze on scrub. On the Lachlan River district, sheep die by the score daily.
Advertisement rates and newspaper distribution details for the Coffs Harbour area are listed. The notice includes pricing for a three inch and longer insertions, subscription options, and names of local news agents and stores where copies can be obtained.
The article notes the Government moving toward initiating preliminary work for a breakwater project. Mr. Kingmot arrives at Coff's Harbour with hydrographic gear to survey Chettemrein harbor, map stone routes, and organize quarry access, signaling readiness to start actual construction once reports are reviewed and funding approved.
The Hospital Fond Store committee reports a total intake of £14 175 on Saturday and £6 on Sunday from a charity sale. A public ball planning meeting was held at the Hall of Aru with Mr Moses conducting and Mr EOC Reberus and Mr A J Town serving as secretary. Attendance was poor and adjournment was planned for next week.
Reports describe a remarkably rich ore deposit at the Goldeworth mine in Uralla as drive lengthens. Samples shown in town exhibit heavy gold content, with the manager claiming one ton could repay all invested funds. Shares have surged with offers up to three hundred percent above original price.
A fragmentary report notes interest at timber stacks awaiting shipment at Coffs, with A Hamby as managing director of the Ags fotent and a proposed Works Ministry purchase. The minister’s plan and resell details remain uncertain as the joinery project faces delays and mixed reactions.
Cargoes to the harbor include Ebor Reblog Raleigh and The Noorebar. They did not leave Caff's on this trip and proceeded with timber in the forward hold. The ship left the harbor on Friday at ? p.m. for We but was bush edly waloshel and laseth not on Coff's to load for 5 at? p.m. the erans.
The readable text is garbled with names and places. It mentions sales at Maatawack or Charlo involving buildings and vendors but lacks coherent details or dates to confirm a full notice.
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