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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 28, 1919
Page
1
A Few of Our Specials announce substantial reductions on boys tweed winter suits with fit guarantee and sizes overstocked. Men’s overcoats in Tweed and Gaberdine, all sizes, high quality selling fast. All-wool undershirts slightly damaged, clearance prices. Tailor-made tweed suits 15 percent off, shirts trousers hats and more at reduced prices. Boots and shoes offered in great variety at sale prices.
A garbled OCR snippet references a local public notice or schedule with unreadable names and dates. Readable elements imply an official action or meeting, but key entities and details are not present to identify the exact scope or deadline.
The article discusses a proposed water scheme for Hobares Hill harbor with an estimated cost around £17,000. It notes possible delays, alternative routes, and a potential future date for a decision, mentioning Mr. Nervi and Dr. Pay bogie Curis Scheme as factors in the discussion.
A long, fragmentary record describes an Empire Day ceremony in which local figures and schoolchildren participate. Speeches by Mr. MacPoston and Dr. Baulkn praise loyalty to the empire, the king, and Australia, with remarks on war, Dominion ties, and future unity. The program includes songs, a history talk, and the ceremonial flag moment, ending with God Save the King.
The feature notes the football season opening on Saturday with local teams competing. Readers are urged to watch Cols Hine and Coramba, viewed as tough opponents, and to expect strong play as both squads aim to perform well and outplay rivals.
A chaotic wartime gathering highlights loyalty to a warrior chief and clan bonds among soldiers. The account notes soldiers' respect for leaders and the impact of conscription on communities. The article also mentions a 1917 to 1918 government surplus and postwar distribution aims to balance agricultural shipments.
Weather conditions at the Coffs Marbor Rifle Club hindered the third monthly competition. Scores listed include participants such as W. Nouhaus and Grahem with several scattered results. The event featured a half yearly aggregate and notes on finish positions and overall standings.
A fragmented poem laments harsh labor, poverty, and social neglect. It envisions workers rising for dignity, peace, and justice, with references to mothers, children, and a future where toil ends in liberty and joy. The voice calls for collective empowerment and moral reform.
Correspondent notes firms McAustly Bros and others expanding after acquiring Matson’s business. Shin and Wilks feature in local commerce with rising activity as Camp Croke Reserve eyed for public use and apple growing interest grows in Lomanna with families arriving from distant Cols.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a football scene with players and a broken run. The text mentions Jetty and Hill along with references to injuries and a spectator or official. Details are unclear due to garbled source text.
The notice lists players for a first competition match including Full-back Franklin three-quarters R Rerdy Shanahan BM Ri McCabe, the eighth Ackern halt J McCann forwards ML ills Courtney T Hany M McCann JW McCann Bi Morgan, plus referee J Fogarty and venue on the local ground Saturday.
Reading shows irregular notes from Sows Arm region with byes and played games. Incomplete data mentions teams and locations but lacks clear scores or full participants. Further clarification needed to form precise headline and summary.
An Acting Defence Minister report details a young En listment married couple from Lisbon. The husband served with Australian forces at the war outbreak and was wounded in France. He regained consciousness in a casualty clearing station and could not be moved due to injuries. The couple, separated, was later reunited and remains happily together.
A broad appeal to ratepayers was issued as a major meeting sought to express public will on municipal policy. A petition with nearly 200 signatures circulated in two days. Rumors spoke of a counter petition while a signatory aldermen group reportedly resigned to the Council.
A brief from the News of the World notes a volunteer crew led by Hunter taking up a strike at flooting coal mines. Nuns begin to see season progress as disruption continues and workers prepare for further action.
A garbled report references a conference and negotiations involving Hawker and allied parties. Mentions of Carmichael and a hospital, with vague notes on aid and treaty talks. Several broken phrases point to a perilous diplomatic episode and a ship or convoy heading toward London.
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