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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 27, 1938
Page
2
A garbled passage references prophecy and the advent of concrete roads, mentioning figures and locations in a confused stream of text. The fragment hints at a transformation from gravel to paved routes, indicating a shift in infrastructure without clear dates or cohesive details.
OCR fragments suggest a local item mentioning several names and places but are unreadable. Key terms include Hat RyAnes, Unatada, Bobhie Wa, and Rabhy Powree, with scattered references to events or actions without clear context or dates.
Readable fragments describe a case involving a cow under a local act, a pound, and enforcement. It notes a sworn witness stating knowledge of the laws and a dispute over responsibilities of owners, the pound authorized actions, and a public dispute surrounding a cow and animal-keeping rules. The narrative references the police, local government, and a court-like proceeding about ownership and penalties.
An old advertisement offers electric welding plant services claiming up-to-date equipment and superior work at lower rates. It appeals to truck owners for reliable service, emphasizing cheap, economical results and customer satisfaction.
A fragmented, tattered OCR piece hints at a chaotic trade and supply scene. It mentions milk production, storage, and shipping in a troubled context with unclear dates or actors. The textual garble obscures clear facts but preserves a sense of a disrupted commercial environment.
The obituary notes retirement and death of a long serving Anglican clergyman. He lived at home, died after a week of illness, and his passing is marked by tributes from Sydney University and local figures. Details about family, career, and dates appear in the fragmentary report.
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