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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 17, 1924
Page
1
A garbled notice from Bekland Union invites residents to a community event on the 28th at Holm. The announcement mentions a fair, sales, and various activities, with unclear details about location and organizers.
Fragmentary notes recount a social evening at Cloveriea Upper O Aberinbertactaw Bh with Mrs F Berrian and Mise Cawood prominent figures. The piece mentions Mr J O'Neil and Magmals Hulebineon's band, plus a mid afternoon event and refreshments described as an enjoyable affair.
A fragmented agricultural meeting records the Shoal Ground event with McPhail fined for creeping weed removal, Mr Walab praised for aid, and discussion of removing logs from Bow Ground. The committee reports progress on track works, gratitude to supporters, and a motion related to trustees and future dates pending.
Fragmentary OCR recalls a May 14 court scene with references to Mr WH and P.M. in Taare and Houndiya. The text mentions Works Depot, a DIP, and names Anne Gite and Shek Fat among others, but the full context is unclear and several words are garbled.
A postponed monthly meeting of the Horpinal Cogimition convened at the Hospital on May 11. Officers and members discussed committee appointments, financial reports, patient care costs, and upcoming repairs, with notes on hospital receipts, expenditures, and quotas.
A fragmented recollection recounts a colonial era event near Coffs Harbour in January 1881. Witnesses describe transport, a horse, a ducking test, and a trial involving Friske and Mat with authorities and settlers named in a sprawling diary-like remnant. The text preserves names such as Mr. Wililasa Puller, Mr. Bimal, and Mr. Rieck, along with hints of a defense and a court proceeding in Grashton. The account touches on voyage routes via Colle Creek, Ball 9 olel, and Patareun joint, with references to August Hill and the trial in Gratton in 1884.
Fragmented OCR snippet mentions football with names like Har fruah and Lom. It hints at an upcoming schedule or lineup, but details are garbled. Mentions ill Chirbesme and a rest or discipline plan, with several illegible names including Fullbeck, Laman, Kiserds, and McKay amid unclear context.
A fragmented notice from a 19th century page mentions a community event or club called Potted Pals and references a planned building project. It hints at correspondence and signs, a June date, and a taxpayer role in road works. The garbled text shows typical editorial mishaps of early newspapers.
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