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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 20, 1920
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered numbers and team names and appears to reference a game or standings but lacks coherent details. The readable items include partial scores and player names, with no clear event, date, or outcome to report.
Local officers report a fatal fall tied to preparations for a Wed evening ball by the Surt Club at Jolty Hall. Weather fears and rain over the weekend delayed events while organizers hope for a turnout despite the tragedy.
A long report covers police matters, hospital concerns, shipyard and jetty updates, road works funding, and local government discussions. It notes farewell events, court and land issues, proposed taxes, and approvals for road and sanitary projects with multiple shire council positions and officials named.
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Fragmentary text lists several names including Bethan Onin J Barrack Bly and mentions spoons and a tea event. The readable parts point to a local, possibly cultural notice with multiple personal names. No clear action or date is apparent.
Fragmentary OCR text references government actions against profiteering and a court process involving individuals named McTiwrnan and Bil TIE Cont. Details are unclear but imply legal scrutiny, penalties, and potential remedies. The passage also mentions management, evasion, and prior year references with inconsistent names and dates.
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