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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 07, 1912
Page
1
The Coff's Harbour and Dorrigo Advocate reports tenders for the Benreagh to Mackeville railway section are expected within six weeks under the supervision of the Minister of Works. Officials prepared estimates for the North Coast route as part of the project.
The Dairyville Partners' 4 Letters' Progress Association held its annual meeting on August 27 with President Jac Hartley presiding. Officers elected for the year include Vice President Mexera F. M. Parker and Chae. Pearson as secretary alongside A. Kerr as treasurer.
A garbled snippet describes allotments and land tenure with mentions of a secretary, official names, and a notice related to marine or land parcels. The readable parts reference plots numbered 36 to 34 and potential changes to allotments overseen by an official figures such as Arthur and a secretary.
The jumble reports a death in Melbourne Rev Jodkins, a marriage at Cot's Harbor, and local events including a pony race, euchre tourney, and a plan to form a club. It notes irrigation gains, breakwater tests, and a rifle range approval plus a church operetta preview and bakery leadership change.
Monahan The Tailor announces a Magnificent Department of New Season Goods at affordable prices in Coffs Harbour. He offers Pure Indigo Blow garments and highest grade riding Twists and Worsted with hand sewn finishing under expert supervision. The shop emphasizes precise measuring and fitting with thorough fabric prep and quality linings.
The School of Arts monthly committee meeting deferred all subsidies for the arts schools apart from book and binding costs. The treasurer reported a credit balance of 37 shillings 0s 6d and policy on overdue books was enforced. Subposed items included timber charges for the supper room and custodian applications.
Auctioneers Williamon and Veet report selling items and properties in multiple parcels. The record mentions dwellings and various goods, with names and figures scattered through the damaged text, indicating a sequence of sales and associated parties.
The plan shows a central building with paired wings split by gender. Men occupy a 12 bed dormitory, women have space for ten beds, plus an ante-room dining area, baths, offices, and an operating room with a doctor’s adjoining room. A matron’s suite sits at the center with a wide hall and boardroom. Kitchens and servant quarters at the rear. Titanic slate walls and wide verandahs emphasize hygiene and air flow. Carriage drives form an oval approach to a front entrance on an elevated site.
A chaotic scene erupts at the port jetty as a trade deal unravels and authorities intervene. Shouted exchanges and scattered goods reveal mounting tensions between dockside workers and brokers. The incident disrupts cargo operations and raises questions about oversight.
Fragments from a weekly paper noting Friday publication in Coll' Harbour and advertising terms for multiple insertions. Mentions Reed regions, Cronin A, Hodes Noel, Cole Harber, W J Hardy, and local agents at Cass Jetty and Stureivepers Upper Oram.
The proprietor B. Macaulay asks new readers who do not receive the Advocate promptly to contact the office so they can investigate delays and locate the fault.
News from Mr. Hunner via wire states the Treasurer informed him Thursday night that a sum would be voted to widen Coffe Jatty by twenty feet for the full length, a move connected to the local project.
The Repton route faces considerable inconvenience as the railway station site appears to be planned on the other side of the Bay River. The railcar from Calf's to Repton may be ready before the bridge, risking great confusion unless temporary restructuring is made within three miles. The government should be informed of the situation.
The first general meeting will be held next Saturday to elect twelve month directors. Seven positions are to be filled with ten gentlemen nominated. The event marks an important epoch for the town and those chosen will focus on building the company and reviving local business.
After long delays the Coramba School of Arts building is ready for opening next Wednesday. Messrs Yates will present a fine display of new films on Friday and Saturday evenings, marking a proud addition to the district's entertainment offerings.
A fragmented note describes Ube repairs completed for Cot Caramba Mr. Ceei and mentions a dappled chestnut horse named Panels. The text references Red Dorrign and a tune titled SoBe Tune, with unclear connections to the horse and event.
In a crowded chamber the Assembly debated an armament bill amid disorder as Mr. Wood clashed with the Speaker and was ordered removed. Reports note delays in the Northern Territory Tamil Ordinance Bill and weather and sport comments conclude the session with official results.
A big railway crash near Tete caused serious injuries to Alfred Smith Wen Nethersey and driver Melmod. A Glover, operating the special, suffered a crushed chest. The accident left the route inoperable and the cause unclear.
A local jetty tournament concludes with cheers as W Beecoombe scores 55 and a late break shapes the outcome. Matches featured Henoedt vs Beecombe and others, with postgame hospitality at Semio’s restaurant marking the finish of an eventful evening.
An evening of music features Shiriey presenting German lieder including Mephes and Abide with Me with a pianist as interperter. The program blends domestic scenes with dramatic numbers. 1012 A gilbey-Mrs. Goverts Baa and a boarding house sale in High Street are noted events.
The letter from Mr Briner announces his retirement from active Parliament service but states he will run again for Raleigh at the next election. He defends his record, criticizes party divisions, and explains delaying a holiday for health reasons while continuing to serve electors.
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