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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 01, 1909
Page
1
Father Kiely reports a terse local note with unclear names and numbers about a cen nati event or obituary style item. Readable fragments reference Maes and Coffe Be with a tally of zero and eleven.
The end of the present session will witness the report of the Public Works Committee on the Dorrigen railway project. Ministers indicate delays due to broader questions on the wisdom of Dalldine line and related connections. Parliament debated timing and funding as part of the ongoing inquiry into northern coastal infrastructure.
Complaints from residents prompt a review of the rifle range near Coffs Harbor. Local manufacturers and shooters discuss bullet trajectories and beach safety. Officials consider placing magnets near the rangeperimeter and cutting back trees to prevent bullets from reaching the beach and nearby properties. Inspections show trees behind targets damaged by bullets, indicating a need for better safety measures.
Strong gales persist in Bonville with rain easing roads to mud. Mrs Ho Walters ill and under care of Dr Foley. Mr D Worland reports limited work, while locals endure travel disruptions and ongoing health concerns near Coffs Harbour.
An oblique, jumbled OCR readout references a minister, an inquiry, and a North Central area experiment. It mentions public farms, a committee report, and unresolved questions about a welfare or policy matter, with several garbled names and places.
An unreadable OCR fragment mixes partial names, places, and terms from multiple sources. It references Waters Tv, UNL, road names, and various personal names while lacking coherent context or a clear event. The text appears as a disorganized montage of unrelated snippets.
An Anekoot report indicates General Gordon drew more than 30 percent backing among attendees last night at a club meeting. The event highlighted early polling sentiment and organizational alignment for upcoming actions.
Fragmented letters and officials debate a 1906 Act provision about Council powers. Coramba residents and Cr Martin exchange inquiries on Section 110 and sub section C, questioning authority and legality of recent votes.
Vague garbled OCR text mentions a ball event with participants possibly intersers and bachelors. It references a place Canton and Urmston and various nonsensical phrases. The readable items include names like Panvorkis and Pallas and a discussion of private clans and a potential march tone. The excerpt lacks clear dates or outcomes.
A brief police court item reports alleged irregularities in a case handled by COFF’S Police Court. The notice references a formal hearing and postings, with no further details available from the readable text.
Fragmented OCR text mentions a vote in Karangi Ve rom and references Comal, Pot bay, and Leal tive Aasanity. The readable items show unclear names and actions without coherent events or outcomes to summarize into a full news item.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a railway between Coffs Harbor and Boreige with garbled phrases. Names, dates, and coherent facts are not readable. no clear event, date, or entities emerge beyond place names.
A damaged column laments road and river access blocked by private owners hindering shipping. It accuses selfish opposition of delaying public use and questions authority and duty of the coast guard and residents. The piece references a nine month delay and mentions names like Mears and McSwan in a heated, era-tinged protest.
A noisy maritime scene accompanies a rifle clubs prize shoot as a severe storm lashes harbor. Reported wreckage, tidal surges, and damaged jetty structures disrupts events, with crews battling waves and rescuers braving conditions into the night. Authorities warn sailors and residents to remain cautious as repairs begin.
On Monday a continuous goal match fired at 30 and 600 yard ranges. At 500 yards a central bull of 17 trimmed counted six points, the remainder of the bull’s eye four inches counted five points. Despite windy weather the scores were reported with notable accuracy at 800 yards.
In a brief session the Golf Progress Association discussed committee roles and upcoming events. Mr Wy provided a summary of the group’s aims while members outlined plans for future meetings and participation.
A serious stabbing occurred at a hotel area described in fragmented notes. Authorities intervened as factors and suspects remain unclear, with ongoing inquiries and dispatches from local police.
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