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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 26, 1917
Page
1
Perry's advertises large stocks of winter goods including all wool blankets Australian made in white or grey for single and double beds. It promotes rugs quilts flannelettes sheets and flannelets with low prices, claiming quality and scarcity of sheets with ample stock of top makes and cheap per yard rates.
The record outlines a meeting at the Setie Ditzroy Hotel led by Councillor Faulk on forming the War Service League. It notes difficulties in coordinating recruiting drives, the aim to spread responsibility, and the need to engage communities while addressing policy questions and potential objections.
A garbled report describes wartime political committee activity and recruitment drives. It mentions a meeting with observers from the War Savings drive and local party factions, urging unity and coordinated action to support Empire and country.
OCR fragment mentions names and phrases without clear events or context. No definite persons, places, or actions can be established from the readable text. The item lacks reportable facts suitable for a news card.
The celebration marks a national day with school and church activities. Leaders emphasize unity and service as communities organize programs for children and families. Weather forecasts noted. Officials oversee events coordinated by Lonsey and Joyainy as part of the rite.
Reneedy, a local schoolteacher, attends a Tuesday reception at Mrs. Bicuanon’s residence. The event features music and dancing with compliments to Mr. Kennedy and others. Guests praised the cordial turnout and enjoyed community fellowship.
A poorly legible report describes a charity concert held at the School of Arty on the Tri, with audience attendance and praise for performances. The review highlights harmony, violin pieces by Mr. Walker, and various singers and instrumentalists like Mrs Selwhen and Mr Moyne, noting the event supported the Balya m Azaay funds.
The document hints at a global judgment scenario with a Mr Ribot seeking postponement of a decision on a submarine issue. It references a Government and claimed threats to a target nation. A Miosetoy figure and a Royal Commission are mentioned in the context of deliberations and delays.
Fragmented, garbled dispatches report German actions across Europe with mentions of civilian relocations in Liere Antwurp and mass removals nearby. Other items describe naval movements, shipbuilding, and allied statements on mobilization, alongside scattered notes about trials and meetings.
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