News of Narrow Escape and Local Happenings at Coff's Harbour
The report notes Superintendent Le Bertillier's near death when a tree fell near his vehicle on a Woramba to Coff's Harbour journey. It mentions editor departure for Newcastle aboard HMAS Parramatta, a push to establish a Saturday half-holiday, and naval visit reactions. It records 20000-ton steel rail shipments to Lithgow, social dinners for naval men, and weather with a bitter cold day.
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Woramba
Coff's Harbour
Newcastle
H.m.as
Parramatta
Coff's
Clarence River
Walter Hall
Lieut
Creswell
Waratah
Coffe Harbour
Coffs Harbour
Australia
Lithgow Ironworks
W. Mann
Caceigha
Colf
Destroyers Parramatta and Yarra Return Visit Coffs Harbour
The Australian torpedo boat destroyers Parramatta and Yarra visit Coffs Harbour in a swift dawn arrival. The vessels, part of the River class, are shown off their advanced turbine power and oil fuel system, with 17 watertight compartments and heavy armament. Commander Hyde leads the force with officers including Lieut Commander Biddiecombe aboard the Yarra and Lieut Commander Hogan aboard the Parramatta. The visit follows stops at Maryborough, Cairns, Brisbane, and other ports, as the ships prepare for further deployments and trials.
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Coffs Harbour
Telegraph
Decentralisation Commission
Ringe
Owatpe
Australia
Parramatta
United Kingdom
House of Representatives
Tas
N S.wy
Vic
Warrego
Torrens
W.A
Derwent
Parson
Korea
Emalier
Aire Purma
Whitehead
Rimenta
Maryborough
Wundaberg
Townawike
Cairns
Bowen
Macke
Rockhampton
Gladstone
Brisbane
Byron Hay
Hyde
Feet
Charlie
Lord Charles
Beresford
Fawkes
Hogan
Mogan
Jones
Biddiecombe
Matthews
RCN
Bloomfield
Robertson
Cresswell
Owen Wathen
Popom
Hyite
Quartermaster Jones
Nemhags
Hester
Crete
Hrara
Metoro
Hee
Lieut. Hobertson
Feminisnres
Cope Hamner
Tomkins
Parm
Quinn Te
McGregor
Richardson
J. Cox
Gullick
Parra
Smith
Youth Camp Highlights Weekend Practices
The boy youth held their monthly camp on Sunday with fair weather. Scout practices were enjoyed including signaling and tracking activities led by local leaders.
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Yoouth
Suuday
The Rifle Match and the Drepehi Taunt
The article describes a rifle match with taunts directed at the drepehi and notes the condition of the arena before previews. It highlights the visitors' clear scores and the targets used, comparing performances to prior events and mentioning officer duties and equipment patterns observed during the competition.
Public Dinner for Australian Navy Visit at Coff's Harbour
The Pier Hotel dinner hall hosted a public meal for visiting Australian Navy officers led by Commander Hyde with Lieut Commander Fewkes nearby. Local leaders praised the Navy, pledged future hospitality, and hoped Coff’s Harbour would become a national port.
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Pier Hotel
Iowa
Eny Sum
Mann
Dr. Cook
Ratepayers and
Jett Progrem
Hyde
Fewkes
W. Moore
City Bank
P. J. MacNamara
Harbour League and Iron Committee
Pacific Ocean
Last Grim Fighting Machines Leave Harbour At Dawn
Ashore crowds watched as the vessel set course for Newcastle and reached port by five. The ship moved at 14 knots toward open water, its Admiralty grey hull fading from view as moorings shifted and the craft steamed out to sea amid a quiet farewell.
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Ec Rosse
Newcastle
Barges, bands and public notices in Dorrigo region
Dorrigo items report donations to the Band and Destroyer Reception Fund, a drowned man identified as ality Hail of Sydney, and mentions Dr Conlie and ex-MP for Macquarie Mr Garland. A Dorrigo bandsmen meeting reviewed a clear balance sheet with £2 165 10d credit. Empire Day flag gift and new flagpole project outlined. A boxing film night and local school efforts noted. An incident report describes Lester receiving a severe blow during a street/leaden contest with Lang observing the pain.
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D. JM
Destroyer
Hoambee Beach
Ality, Hail
Hydney
Dore Ogo
Dorrigo
Jocal School of Arts
Johnson-Jeffries
A. E. Hrierlay
McDougall
Empire Iy
Parlt Debates Repeal Proposals On Key Acts
From the state parliament last night Mr Wade tabled a motion by the opposition disapproving the plan to repeal the Conversion Act and the Industrial Disputes Act and to curtail private dairying and agricultural districts as part of broader reform.
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Wade
Its
Howsr
North Coast Railway to Reach Glenreagh via Coffs Harbour
The Minister for Works stated in Parliament that after survey work finishes the project will commence at Coffs Harbour toward Glenreagh. The goal is rapid completion, delivering relief from past disadvantages and enabling progress for Coff's Harbour.
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Coffs Harbour
Glenreagh
Coff's
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