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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 12, 1933
Page
1
Service notices from the Church of England and Methodist groups list timings for September and early October. The entry also includes moon phases with dates for Last Quarter New Moon and Third Quarter, alongside a brief reference to solar times.
A garbled report describes a disturbance near Guyra with a suspect breaking into a bedroom, a bed unmade under a window, and a frightening escape sequence. The piece mentions police response and a family affected, with reference to a local outlet and a person named Matahall.
The event names Je Jaundgoune Wy and Fay yas Wean Ulauetoul as top candidates. Cosgrure won the Indy firel yulee with 21 points. Franklin took a prize tied to games. Bhar Won and others tied or placed in a crowded field as Cosuroye led with 9 wins. Mrs Bogen faced a disrupted door incident during the event.
Fragmentary police log fragment shows state troopers Mosers Poon and Gerard Mavese near Satusday night by Sule Trooper. Mentions motion welures and various garbled phrases about a picture, lunar imagery, and unclear events. No clear names, dates, or outcomes available.
The fragment discusses tomato farming practices including spraying to combat diseases, references to various farm locations and crop conditions, and mentions of chemical agents like sulfur and copper compounds. It notes concerns about plant health, disease control, and evolving agricultural laws affecting spraying methods.
Fragmented OCR yields scattered lines about auctions and notices. Mentions of banana land to let, saddle horse wanted, property and garden terms, a picnic tour on a September day, and a Dawnte event with prizes. Names, dates, and places are garbled, but the text suggests a local notice page with varied ads and public notices.
Wanted five able young men for burial and digging tasks near Keron. R. J. Woon, Uisghersoel, and Otis Hérboiny seek laborers for graveyard work and related duties at the site. Applicants should report promptly to the noted contact.
Notice from Coffs Harbour clubs listing events for tomorrow night and Sunday. Mentions football, hockey, and dance activities with venues and times, including Shimpert’s Mblc and Kempsey connections. Cautions about payments and arrangements, with some garbled names and places readable in the notice.
Fragmented OCR note describes banana plant freight costs and distance based charges. Mentions reduced rates and related terms. details are unclear due to garbled text but indicates transport pricing over long distances and per ton metrics.
Mrs J Fruey of Company died at Colla Dis ize Hospital on Sunday. A long resident of Coram, she was 79 years old. Her first husband died about 20 years ago. She leaves a married daughter and son in TamulLy and luverell. Funeral details were announced with funeral at Oak Gathuld Cemetery on Sunday. Service held in church with naval-like singing and remarks by local clergy. The obituary notes she suffered a stroke after a brief illness and had been hospitalized a few days prior.
A convoluted financial dispute centers on banana cheques and alleged arrangements to save exchange costs. Funds allegedly involved include about £1 and totals claimed near £8, with growers fearing losses as draft payments and banking actions unfold. The article notes conspiratorial talk and disputes among parties over funds and settlements.
Local report details obscure names and places amid garbled OCR text. It notes Koy Underwoos beating a team labeled 3-Mtee at a MidNorri Coast venue near Pywperilie, with references to The Brulgrowers' Federarina and Velper Phalue. Multiple fragments suggest a sports result with unclear specifics.
A fragmented notice describes an event featuring Vendis and KEXT GATOR with references to Exoctios of Shep and Gilles La Megneesu. It mentions Colts Hurhows, tender procedures, and vendor address requirements for Vl idee, Com Tayo, and Oi Kedt Penden.
A fragmented notice from Sydney NSW outlines a monster bazaar in Memorial Tall with opening at 7 PM on Saturday. It lists names and legal proceedings, including a supreme court matter and wills, with dates and registrar details.
Bricket team to regrowent Danna Goward gins Coffe Harbour or Fulsioy tick and Rukurday commence ak y. Crumble, Dent, Sor Diver, N. Biliyard, Par teins, Nisan. Poolay, C. Griitn, Grad A Bruneau by Braina fateh wil tit played by Banana Gadwers seninst Wadirooles on Sune Jay next commencing at 10 wim on itaray Park.
An OCR fragment reports Cain's team winning 46 to 5 against Grafton in a rugby match. It lists player names, substitutions, and in-game events, noting injuries and retirements as key moments. The passage references Kin, Mundy, Barnes, Wickey, Tisdale, and others, with crowd gates producing about £30.
Fragmented text records morning visits and residence plans around Coffs Harbour and nearby districts. Mentions Campbell, Mr. Wats, and residents along Clarence River with scattered references to places like Murwillumbah Torranora and Lanse Hrowlay. details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
The Manener Cup was claimed by Com Musomur Tae Cluo with a four man team at Kempsey. Captured at 700 yards, J. 3. ji scored 40, D. Noble 95 and HL Baker 34. Winners included Kelmaty Leuim and others in a rain soaked event. Ferd tied for second with Lit and Filivard posted 118 to place high in this annual shooting meet.
Woe recounts a drowning after a rock wash near Wilh elwadland. Two men, including Byering Wwm, were swept from rocks as waves surged. One cousin, Byeringens, vanished. others pulled clothing and dived in to help, but the search found no trace of him. Deceased was about two years old in age.
About 200 attendees gathered at the residence on Ap. Allele rue for a birthday celebration honoring Alice Toney Brulee. Gifts, cake, and a accordéon display followed a brief program with remarks from Mrs Scrimehaw and others. Prizes and commendations were given to Drummond and Kann, while Mie Hynce received Lenety congratulations. tables featured refreshments and socializing into the evening.
A partially legible report describes thefts at a yard near Barbour residence and a nearby garage in Sydney Harbour. Details are fragmented, listing items like pumps, engines, mills, and saws while noting no items were recovered. The account mentions a possible gust or incident timing but lacks clear names or dates.
A damaged OCR passage describes a basketball game with Cotfs Crombie and Cramb involved. Mentions players like McCarthy and Roberts, with scores around 485 and late frees by Pereira. Context is garbled but centers on a red line foul and a final push by Cotfs and teammates.
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