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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 28, 1940
Page
1
The page lists church services across denominations with times and locations. It mentions Church of England services on June 28 and various congregations including John’s and Orion Wells, along with Presbyterian and Freshwater churches. Moon phases and tidal hints are noted alongside service times.
Fragmented local notice lists names and places relating to a jetty reserve. Readable items mention authorities and community roles though several terms are garbled. The readable parts highlight local governance involvement and potential scheduling considerations for maintenance or designation.
Fragmented passage lists numerous names, places, and terms including car fines, locations and various personal mentions. The legible bits reference judges or officers, locations like Dorigo and Reggae, and scattered names such as Henny, Figg, and Jar. The overall content is garbled with no coherent event or date.
The Hanky Growers Federation reports on today’s Hymmey market with regulated, quality graded bananas and sweet potatoes in supply. Milbourne representative cites fluctuating prices, noting 20 to 27s grade and tight supplies, while listing nearby outlets and sales ads for produce and related goods.
A public rally is announced for Tuesday at 7 45 PM at the Coffs School of Arts. The event invites community members to attend and hear speakers on local issues with a focus on civic engagement and public concerns.
A government note reports a committee of Education and Railway officials to study a proposed no motor train link between Com Harbour and a northern saloon area. The inquiry aims to assess conveyance of chiro ine genomity and economic viability, with expectations of a report by the committee.
A chaotic pageant at the county fair ends with a horse killed after a series of disputed events. Multiple witnesses and officials, including D. Posie and A. Suk, face questioning over alleged neglect and improper handling. The incident raises debate on animal welfare and care standards.
The readable text notes a disturbance involving a boy and a lorry, with references to betting and medical scenes. Names and places are obscured by garbled OCR, but mentions of an absent pub, a visit to a hospital, and a mixtape suggest a chaotic incident with injuries and police or ambulance involvement.
In a crowded session, association members gathered for a meeting discussing nominations and upcoming votes. Key figures Hay Dour, Hetty, Park Newh, and others urged unity while debates focused on leadership, policies, and strategic alliances ahead of the next ballot.
Fragment reads like a campus note about cadets at Coffs School planning to travel to Harker College. Mentions Valle, Wa Howe NP, Woites Acufiile and Miao THO. Some garbled names and dates appear, with uncertain details but a fencing event implied.
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