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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 17, 1916
Page
1
A fragmented notice outlines religious services featuring speakers Star, Rak, and Eyer. It references prayer gatherings in Pune and an event titled Trideg Kets F. The message suggests upcoming services and local participation opportunities.
The notice discusses how value equals price plus worth, urging buyers to consider quality from a reliable name. It claims Lloyd's offers greater value with lower clothing prices despite higher costs, touting prewar prices and a wide Sydney selection to compare.
The advertisement promotes an Autumn Show featuring ladies and children's wear including millinery costumes fabrics and accessories. It highlights new neckwear hosiery and richer offerings with a large varied stock. Also promotes men’s fine and working clothing and boots with emphasis on substantial savings.
A lengthy discussion at the Gofs Harbor Advocate reveals plans for a Harbor War Services Committee and recruitment drives. Members defend independence, criticize past leadership, and urge orderly locations for public events while balancing civilian traffic on Sundays.
A dense, scattered report covers actions in parliament and public service, detailing troop movements, administrative decisions, and funding appeals. It mentions Royal Navy and colonial forces, local labor committees, and infra projects, with references to meetings, donations, and logistical debates amid wartime strain.
The readable fragments describe navigation department actions and workers involved in loading discharging tasks. The text notes Sunday work was substantial and mentions official comparisons and labor concerns with references to the department and related processes.
A large audience and ALP members debated the question of why divorce reform mattered. Party leaders emphasized unity as supporters gathered for a Sunday event.
A garbled OCR fragment recounts a chaotic local scene with references to a mill, fencing, and a court day. It mentions figures like a scribe and teacher voices discussing law, a coffee house, and an organ grinder. The piece hints at a sensational court outcome and a request to reprint the article for stronger copy.
A distressed local item records the death of Mrs. W J Morethvs and the passing of Miss Therm at Crown Street Women's Hospital. It notes Captain Cockle returning to command KCAN with his wife and family, a boatload of local friends seeking the youth’s return to Coffis Harbor, and a list of passengers aboard the Noorobar on Saturday with names such as Asntersui Conkle Ganper Crars Tiutran and others.
Fragmented OCR notes describe cold mornings and roads, with unclear mentions of Salley Nia and Giletont Seoown Sor Glows. The text references timber trade practices, pricing, and local buildings with dubious descriptions, making specifics hard to determine.
The Golly Harbor Jockey Club held a meeting at the Hate Butzray on Monday with members Peden Messe WT John and others. Officials discussed the programme dates for future races and prepared race plans while reading accounts and arranging payouts.
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