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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 17, 1927
Page
1
Dawe Flanhela presents a vivid array of colors in a bargain priced winter line. All-wool options include eyes plain striped or checks, offered at notable discounts.
A local shop announces arrival of winter wear including wool gabardine and tweed overcoats. The store promises comfort and durable wear at bargain prices for the season.
Readable text describes mens pullover sweaters made of all wool with emphasis on affordability and bargain pricing. Product appears labeled Tushlamable Designs in large size. Details on sizes and exact prices are not provided in the fragment.
Fragmented OCR notes describe marine related terms and times, mentioning Moon's Phages, Kai Mano, May 34th Row Se Mi Stay, and weather tide cues. References to high and low tides appear with numeric figures and coastal locations.
Local notes report Mr Blau Nelgin plans a larger peanut plot at his home in Coffa Harbor. He aims for about a quarter acre and expects to harvest a corn bag and a bag, with Nelson drying and preserving harvests himself. The item implies community interest in home peanut farming and year round supply.
The Jetty hosts a mixed program with a charity tournament, dance, and screenings. Members and subscribers invited to a day of table games, lunch, and a 3030 am start. Nell Gwyn and The Sperd Champion screenings join a variety of acts including Pauline Sark and JouD le Walker in a human conflict drama. Proceeds aid the find.
Fragmentary 19th or early 20th century news item describes a dairy factory employment and cream processing, with references to an animation feature and local events. mentions agriculture department, milk and cream processing, production targets, and a proposed scene with Konia Colmes and Beas Goate.
A local Catholic tennis club held a Sunday opening event highlighting community service and fundraising. Volunteers assisted with organizing the venue and setting up equipment while committee members outlined future programs and neighborhood support efforts.
Fragmented OCR text shows a local by election with unclear candidates and dates. Mentions Asa the Ratecal and ward implications, hinting at schedule near a Saturday. The readable items reference polling actions and local names without clear outcomes or places.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a paper, Pitt Riverst and Martie Pinca in Sydney, seeking advice of a sight to assist a detective. It promises a set date for a vigil event at Coty Buster and notes repair of a representation.
The hospital committee assembled Thursday night with W. J. Maston presiding. Members listed include Jax Galler, W. B. Thine, AL Walsh, Geo Purson, J. Mara, D Morriand, G. P. Baxter, C. Gay, Wolln end, and others. Revenue for the month shows credits of 11/0/6 with deposits and patient funds totaling 36 9/44, while costs reduce the balance. Daily average patients treated reached 21 with 23 treated April through and 7 discharged or died, leaving 7 remaining. A number of minor repairs and hiring delays noted. committees approved payments and actions. Additional appointments and operational updates were recorded, including actions by Mr. Riding to coordinate with Fuller and Pullen.
Fragmentary OCR shows a local dance event called Thy Girl Club with a large bowse and tall bad presence. Names like Thirteen Eastern Terrie ins and Dacca Creehy Goran appear among attendees and Father Bonvifie.
A late 19th century meeting discusses hall decorations and wall painting restrictions. Debate centers on prohibiting driving nails into walls, preserving surfaces, and whether greenery or bunting may be allowed with rules. The matter is referred to the building committee for full consideration and a report at the next meeting.
A tangle of names and events paints a fragmentary personal notice. Mentions of Sinclair, Abe, and a Return, with scattered references to family, travel, and local figures like Mr Binwerk and Sergeant Martin. Several lines indicate hospital visits and recoveries, including Dr Tuas and a hospital, alongside a community gathering in Kedobx’s Chars. The text remains garbled but centers on individuals, injuries, travels, and local obligations.
Local hospital aid effort led by Hurley and Firemen's Art Union organizers to raise funds. Fire brigade members urged Bremen locals to buy tickets for a prize draw with a top £1000 helmet prize and hospital support share. Tickets sold weekly through hospital committee members with a chance to win and support country hospital expansion.
An accident occurred near a bend in the road involving Woodford and Percy’s car. The vehicle left the road, the driver was uninjured, and emergency aid helped place the cat on the wheel. Mr Corfe reported the incident and the car was damaged but there were no serious injuries.
Over 600000 feet of timber shipped from the jetty across five days. Vessels Tyalgum Glenreagh and Umber loadings noted with 195000 to 150000 feet ranges. Arkoom and Dream visit for loading or departure, while Dimarra arrives for loading and departs. General cargo movement also recorded with Sydney calls and Friday turnover.
The Dorrigo proposal triggers debate on shire severance and potential redivision involving the Amatai area. The Coffa Harbor Chamber Commerce reports uncertain future options, with talk of shifting boundaries toward Albro and Weagerby while seeking favorable terms for regions near the border. Local government considerations remain unsettled as discussions continue.
A fragment lists varied goods and prices including bacon, butter, choles, potatoes, onions, bananas, oranges, apples, pears, and other produce. The garbled OCR shows unit prices in old currency and notes quantities, with some items such as eggs, milk, and fish implied but unreadable.
The court overturned an earlier decision and ordered 4 Fataneret £ 2 for road work without mayoral approval. Details describe a damaged cart, rusty wagon, and a caravan repair, with further claims for compensation deemed excessive.
A garbled telegram fragment cites medical leaders and departments, mentioning Auckland and London, with references to orphanage funding and a political note on race and rifles. Core facts are fragmented, but names like Boris Page and the government action context are implied.
Fragmentary cables describe unverified military and weather updates from the Northern area. Reports mention Jerome Doiron and scattered towns with unclear status amid an unsettled security situation.
A fragmented report notes individuals including Myrtle, Downing, Rat, and Hartor Wekai Mad involved in a contested claim or grant. Mentions a character Deming and a pursuit by a group called Por Soss Jolly Good Follow. Family ties appear with a Sother brother referenced in a cryptic, non-structured passage.
Coffe Harbor hosts a tennis meet featuring Comte Wattne and Karnste in a Lew ny Cap competition. Players from multiple clubs appear in events including singles and doubles with listed partners and outcomes.
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