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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 27, 1914
Page
1
The advertisement lists up-to-date colors and prices for velveteens and fancy felts with a range from 1g 11d to 2s 6d each. Also notes stylish winter tweed coats in various plain colors from 178 Gd to 380 Gd and mentions an excellent assortment.
A fragment describes the Ladies' Golfers Westite selling the new chapel and a splendid variety at all prices from 94 GD AD De jme to the Store where you obtain the Most of the Best for the Least.
Sunday notices from England and Australia list church services at Bonrille Coffs Harbour and nearby towns with various denominations including Catholic, Methodist, and Salvation Army. The text also discusses harbor plans from Inveroli to Coffs Harbour, Glanreagh, and Coffe, arguing they affect trade, local interests, and a proposed breakwater project.
The Goffs Harbour Advocate reports Public Works Committee reviews rival rail lines Inverell to Go and Inverell to Glen Innes with focus on connecting Coffs Harbour. Local groups push for Byron Bay access while opposing detours to Casino and northward extensions. The Lismore Railway League and Chamber of Commerce weigh in as discussions unfold.
Minutes detail a Monday evening gathering of the Jockey Club at the Fitzroy Hotel with Mr Gilles presiding. Attendees include Nees W. Boohanan C. Carphason J. waz Gism A. McKay and others. The discussion covers allowances, a Pony Club meeting space, a proposed starting machine, and an offer to grant £4 for needed labor.
A number of government surveyed blocks were opened to public auction Wednesday May 13 with bids by Mr Davies and C P B. Total sales reached $729 as the sale ended tendering on June 6 for two cottages on Coramba Road. Details and specifications are available at W J Boan and Co Coff Harbour.
Telegraphic markets report stronger Sydney prices with eggs and commodities noted. An Empire Day ceremony was held at schools across the territory. Admiral Patey praised Australia’s growing fleet and duty to defend the Empire. The Prime Minister urged full efficiency and standardisation of Imperial forces worldwide.
Sydney reports a volatile political scene with Mr Hughes opposing the government policy and calling its stance hypercritical. In Lithgow Mr Dooley criticized gambling and government delays. Two cabinet meetings planned to set policy amid a fire in Delungra causing extensive damage. Smallpox cases and three suspicions in Bunbury place the town under quarantine.
Sydney reports a speech about empire duty and unity as the Commonwealth holds to success. London notes volunteers in Belfast facing measures as tensions rise. A missing famed aviator sparks concern while harvest festival and social events fill the calendar in Coffs Harbour.
Local items report the Coffs Harbour steamship service ending, a Forestry exam success for Joe McGuren and a planned Narrabri appointment, plus fund raising by the United Labor Protective Society for the Federal Fighting Fund. Other notes cover Maclean Batter Factory output, clerical reforms, Synod lay representatives for Grafton, tax talk, a Toowong death, a notable cow and litter sale at Knockrow, mine stoppage at Cangai, licensing bench decisions, forester Beattie farm clear, and various community remarks.
A garbled report notes Beleigh and Baliagenp drawing on Seley tans Coffs ded Kasaog 3. Former grivnd oo Saturday 3 Garfisti atq. Coffs Harbor boys feasted on Corimica. Sydney match results include Melbepras knocking Dabodry and Joe Wellings defeating Sterictn.
Report details a crowded Saturday night at Fitzroy stadium for a dozing tournament. Division finals featured Swerney and Pe Waleh, with Bert Onlecannt forfeiting in the upper division final. Verandah arrangements and hospital fund pledges are referenced along with consent to proceed on a date for the event.
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