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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 21, 1919
Page
1
Overstocked in certain sizes with fit and cut guaranteed. Loss 20 percent across select items. Also reduced prices on men's overcoats tweeds gaberdines undevests shirts trousers hats ties and more with new stock in millinery and ironmongery available. Bay early for best selection and city price bargains.
Fragmentary summary compares wartime expenditures and human losses across Britain, France, Germany, and the United States, highlighting staggering debts, casualties, and economic strain. It notes omitted figures and underscores the long lasting economic and social toll of major conflicts.
The text reports a chaotic shipping brief with scattered names and places, then details a double fatality linked to a hospital incident. It describes a royal birthday observance, a treaty note, and a funeral procession with military honors, followed by garbled sentences about a London to Westminster journey and a violent incident.
A Melbourne report notes a mild flu outbreak with three local cases including a father and child in Victoria. One young patient hospitals and is isolated with the mother. doctors say all three recoveries are mild and no public alarm is needed. Community vendors donate food staples amid the effort.
The page reflects city talk on mild weather, local figures, and public sentiment. It mentions Melbourne sports, a draw in a football match, and upcoming events while noting unsettled finances and community concerns.
In Zealand, Sydney and Toma push to halt potato exports amid growing concerns over supply and prices. Officials say government action may be needed if shipments continue.
Sydney and Tusadas Shia report that many politicians are inclined to rally regulations governing the new distribution of seats as the issue nears Parliament. The piece notes wide views across parties and mentions potential shifts in regional representation.
A reader letter questions the railway department stance and criticizes actions by officials. It argues readers are more loyal to the cause and urges the department to reconsider its posture on a disputed matter raised in the public correspondence.
A letter to the editor reports two commercial travellers arriving at a local hotel from an area with cases of illness. They were allowed to rest and eat before a return journey, raising questions about whether travel certificates covering inoculation periods are required. The writer urges clarity to prevent public disruption.
Readable fragments describe a wage fare topic and a satirical, administrative tone. Mentions names like Prt day and a secretary role, plus references to workers and a workplace. The legible content hints at a fictional or garbled city labor issue with scattered proper nouns.
The article notes a Rifle Club gathering with plans for a three year trophy schedule, club matches twice yearly, and a high aggregate for the fans. It records weather influenced shooting conditions, names captains and members, and lists scores led by Ho Homeke and Capt. Graham with 26 points.
A garbled account describes football organization steps, committee roles, grounds, and match draw decisions. unnamed delegates discuss venue order, weather impact, and ground propriety while listing participants and officials with many typographical errors.
Fragmentary report mentions Camp and deportation by a German group, with phrases about a night event and a chip. Names and dates are corrupted, making specifics uncertain. The readable bits imply a wartime or refugee context and a possible staged incident, but details are not recoverable.
Sylvey Toleday reports that state ministers dimy their invasion to hold a removal olasion prior to March.
In fine weather a local football club held a postponed social on Friday evening with a large audience enjoying a beer and entertainment. The club hopes to repeat the successful gathering and similar social activities in the coming months.
A parish report notes the death of Mrs Porters or her daughter Gladya Pritens and the inquiry into her husband Albert Mathew Pet att. The text mentions a Newtown incident on January 30, 1904, with emphasis on paternal ties and local thrift wear.
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