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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 29, 1918
Page
1
A lively Perry's advertisement touts economical buying for winter needs. It promotes ladies tweed costumes and coats, serge skirts, and dress fabrics, plus men's and boys' sweaters, flannels, and outwear. The store claims famous low prices, a wide stock, and quick selling, urging families to purchase all winter requirements at Perry's.
Fragmented account discusses government funds for veteran settlements and roadwork, a pig health matter, hotel incident responses, and public gratitude events. It mentions May era dates, places like Diario Lands Oise, and figures such as Mr Baie Srilhe, with mixed commentary on gender roles and civic issues.
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a historical local item, mentioning names and events in a fractured sequence. readable terms include references to passENRer, denny, Me Meaty, Aby arditond, and HWS Thine, suggesting a disrupted notice or brief item from a past issue.
The audience applauded feats across a varied programme led by Miss Ruby Monte and Mrs Aably Browne with Eric Pieck in harmony. Principal dancer M rs Wales A Keoghemt and Miss Pullen received praise for their performances while Mrs Marshall thanked fund supporters and Mr Kiliont for driving comfort fund efforts.
A scrambled OCR passage mocks wartime rhetoric and economic strain. It mentions Kaiser, rivers, ships, and trade, alongside garbled phrases about troops, profiteers, and national resolve, ending with a vague critique of national policy.
From Our Correspondent about 200 attendees gathered Friday at the focal school to honor the Empire, with a basket picnic and formal proceedings. Speakers Saywell Perry and others praised the day as students performed patriotic songs and recitations.
From Our Corrnpondent. A well attended meeting convened by Mr Pryor discussed forming a branch of the Parents and Citizens Association. Nominations were made for offices and a picnic planned for June 24 at the recreation reserve with ground works arranged for June. A library fundraiser was set for the picnic night. Empire Day events at the school featured patriotic songs and recitations by children, with thanks extended to speakers and a closing address by Mr Pryor.
An OCR fragment mentions Major John Edgetey a solicitor from Daprigey and a Mah fie Army Meuiel Corim case with a monetary amount around £30. The text is garbled but suggests a legal dispute or debt action with references to fees and timing though details are unclear.
A sprawling report from a wartime social event recounts speeches, toasts, and formal welcomes among officers and guests. Mr Moore leads tributes praising discipline and service, while Mr Hendgreen and Mr Abell offer congratulatory remarks and reflections on camaraderie before the War Comforts Fund and related society activities.
Unclear OCR fragments describe Allied and Axis actions in Paris and Europe. Mentions United Press, France, hospitals bombed, and a wartime conference context with scattered names and places. The text remains garbled but points to wartime reporting and diplomatic tension.
The fragment notes Allied war aims and production issues as Europe faces shortages. It mentions a potential doubling of supplies, the United States and Britain coordinating, and fears of disrupted food and military capacity amid ongoing conflict.
A quirky piece titled Chamunalii's Fable offers a humorous glimpse into the world of papers and streets. The author hints at playful schemes and curious observations about urban life and communication.
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