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Coffs Harbour Advocate

Location

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 31, 1913

Page

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PRESBYTERI AN CHER June 1 Ce Tlatteur 1)-Wr Bay

Onto a faded page of May 31 1018 issue, note on Presby ter ian church events and local notices. Names such as Faulkner appear in a brief list of workers or attendees, with scattered town references and dates. The fragmentary text records a church related schedule or meeting in Harbour and Dorrigo area, with minimal context and several garbled lines.

Presbyteri Cher Hull Hee J Faulkner

Local notes from Dorrigo district and surroundings

Readable items report weather concerns, transport delays, and civic actions in the Dorrigo region. Mentions jetty work, road issues, a bacon factory plan, a horse show date, electoral rolls, and railway fleet requests alongside local incidents, auctions, and community notices.

Danne Dorrigo Phil Faust Namboces Heads Amassiehart Royal Agricultural Society For New South Wales

Coltss Harbor AST Dorrigo Advocate Adverts

Local notice from Coltss Harbor and Coffe Harbour area papers announces weekly and weekend advertising rates. It lists publication details and discounts for quarterly or yearly insertions, indicating standard classified advertising terms and pricing.

Dorrigo Advocate Coffe Harbour Lie

New Nadaia Ucala Fabrics Highlight Coffs Harbour Store

The retailer announces a magnificent assortment of new fabrics in shades and colors at Btyliah Bullings in Coffs Harbour. Emphasis is placed on the superior quality of Pure Inds Blue Siege fabric, guaranteed to satisfy.

Nadaia Ucala Coffs Harbour

Vote Guidance for Electors at Coff's Harbour Polling Place

Citizens are urged to vote in all elections and referenda. Each elector receives three ballots for Senate House and referendum with instructions to mark an X for chosen options and avoid stray marks. Polling occurs at the Public School Coffs Harbour and at the Langley Bros building near Coffs Jetty.

Liberal Labor Australia Senate House of Representatives Senate Representatives House of Tentatives Coff's Harbour Langley Bros Coffs Jetty

Government halts rail control with private syndicate plan

Mr Briner reports Parliament ratified a private syndicate deal to take the North Coast and Dor rigo lines from Government control. Construction of the Dorrigo railway would begin in six weeks and finish within two and a half years. He credits the Labor Government for surveying the line but criticizes their failure to award work to a private firm when funds were lacking.

Briner North Coast Line Dorrigo Line Dorrigo Railway Labor

Wettest Month on Record at Coff's Harbour

The current month ending today records Coff's Harbour heaviest rainfall with 19.16 inches at the school house, far above last year's 1.87 inches. For the week ending May 30 total rainfall reached 4.24 inches, with daily notes of 106 on Sunday, 60 on Monday, 155 on Thursday, and 103 on Friday. Data since 1905 compiled by Mr. McDougall is provided.

Coff's Harbour Buntley McDougall

Uncertain South East Gale Signals Coastal Weather

Reports from Newcastle as far south as Coffs Harbour indicate strong easterly winds and rough seas. Gale conditions are expected to continue with heavy rain and possible storm impacts along the coast, including Wollongong and surrounding regions.

Newcastle Firther Newcastia Wollongong

Government defers rail engines demand and coal case upheld

The Minister for Works said the Chief Commissioner should have warned a year earlier about more railway engines and the government will ensure future engine demands are met domestically. W Hughes noted the Privy Council upheld the High Court in the Coal Vend case, with costs over £20,000.

Ayency Dokasin Sbria Sembden W. Hughes Commonwealth Privy Council High Court

Griffith Hints New Air Construction Scheme in Parliament

Sydney reports on Mr. Griffith's hint of a new air construction scheme presented to Parliament with notes of reform and plans outlined elsewhere.

Sydney Griffith Crefomnes

Nominations Closed for Victoria Legislative Council Elections

Nominations for Victoria Legislative Council elections closed yesterday. Twelve retiring members, including the President and Attorney-General, have been returned unopposed. Other notes mention market terms and price movements as recorded in the latest market reports.

Sydney Legislative Council Victoria

Timber theft reported near Upper Crare by Grey Bros

A timber theft incident near Upper Crare involved Grey Bros of Coff's on eday. About 1000 feet of timber valued at £120 was found on a brother’s property along the West Branch by Leslie Alford while out shooting and later disposed of to Grey Bros.

Mars Grey Bros Upper Crare Coff Leslie Alford Braather Weat Gray Bros

Tucker's Knob Football Club Organized At Bonville

A well attended meeting at the Bonville sawmill formed Tucker's Knob Football Club named in honor of a nearby peak. The club plans rematch games every Saturday and may face Coff’s Raleigh Gleniffer or Bellinger. Representatives from New Zealand, Sydney, Newcastle, Maitland, Tasmania join local members. F J Williams serves as secretary and is expected to drive the club to success.

Laminacea Bellingen Dorrigo Shire South Coast Mra. Fuller Dunmore Kiama Wellington N.Z SSW Bellinger Tiger Ellerslie Bellinger Hospital School of Arts Thureday Jones Lynch School of Arte Eall James Forbes Mies Cook Raleigh Mr. Forbes Bonville Mre Tohoseas Sormedat T ‘A ‘Acapoligann Oa Toeaiay Cee Iewan Jarrett’s Goramba Hal- Mead T. King Mesars Barnes McDougall Jenkins Coff's Harbor Coramba Lismore Bend Torsday Tucker's Knob Coff's Gleniffer New Zealand Sydney Newcastle Maitland Tasmania F. J. Williams

Where British Money Goes in Daily Telegraph View

A damaged leading article discusses Britain’s financial role in the empire. It argues seven and a half million pounds of the British portion of the power long to Ching have been overextended, urging serious consideration from the state and warning of potential consequences for Australia and New Zealand.

Daily Telegraph Iome New Sent Kyoas

Late Commercial Prices and Supply Report

Prices for various grains and bacon show firm cereals and ample supply. Quotes include maize and wheaten ranges, potatoes with heavy supply, vegetables steady, and cotton goods with mixed movements while labor costs remain light.

Medann

Coff’s Harbour Timber Company Proposes Forest Reform

The Coff’s Harbour Timber Company outlines plans to harvest all marketable timber from the North Coast forests, arguing current practices waste timber and harm the resource. It advocates building on-site mills, controlled harvesting, and timed closures to promote regrowth, estimating potential royalties and regional benefits.

Obituary: Eric Josue Laoag Son of C. G. E. Laoag

Death announced for Eric Josue eldest son of Mr. C. G. E. Laoag of Uy Orara after five weeks of sickness from rheumatic fever followed by heart failure. Sincere sympathy offered to Mr. Vans. Funeral at Church of England cemetery Coffs Harbour with Rev. St John officiating, conducted by Mr. D. P. O'Keefe.

Eric Josue C. G. E. Laoag Uy ¢ Orara Vans Church of England Coffs Harbour Rev. St. John D. P. O'Keefe

Upper House to be Abolished Aims During State Elections

The Cabinet plans to abolish the Upper House noting the Labour party cannot pass democratic legislation while it sits. A referendum is proposed during the coming State elections if the government secures public support. If the Council rejects, the Government would seek more members to push the bill through, risking the Council’s death as an obstacle.

Labor Party Griffith

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