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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 17, 1909
Page
1
Has Cut Boots Rev F Bt John notes Dorriga Shire councillors representing a minority of ratepayers plan actions outside their boundaries. He argues the move defies the Local Government Act and insults British institutions, urging a petition and a declaratory bill to halt the amendment.
Advertising rates listed with per-inch charges and short rates for three or more inches. Mentions subscriptions, postage to Australia, and contact notes for Gordon and Gotrh in Sydney with London and Brisbane connections. Reports cricket matches and solicits subscriber payments to fund the newspaper.
Local residents protest the current minority-dominated council structure with four minority seats to two, urging reform under the Shire Government Act. They warn that the majority risks being ignored as councils set up outside committees and clubs to influence decisions.
A damaged notice from Dorrigo Shire Clerk leaves stray questions about the roll and local records. The writer reports the police station found no maine on the roll, claiming no entry for years and confusion over the Riding for mearte and licenses.
Government plans tenders on the 16th for the final section of the Coff's Harbour Dorrigo road to provide direct link between Coff's Harbour and Dorrigo. The new route will spare locals the dangerous seven mile incline to Bellingen and speed transport of goods to the sea-board in steel boon.
A fragmented list of local notices and events, reporting on weather, council actions, shipping, and incidents. Mentions Coff’s Harbour and Dorrigo, ship activity, a motorist accident, and civic concerns with roads, dredging, and schools. References local officials and community updates with sparse readable details.
Northern river dairymen stage protests against dairy rules affecting producers already cleared by ministries. They cite impacts on milk pricing, port trade, and supply chains as weather and maritime reports signal unsettled markets.
John Thomson of the Coff's Harbour Post Office receives a Department of Slame Affaire communication regarding a proposed building at Coff's Harbour. The lowest tender for work was £2 5s but withdrew, the next lowest £998 15s exceeded estimates, and a further advance request is pending approval.
A well attended meeting at Pier Mall Inn discussed building dressing facilities at Coffs Harbour beaches. Members voted to raise funds for two huts near the jetty and hinterland, estimating total costs at 216, with membership tickets to be sold at Geenoh to support the plan.
While sailing south from Coffs Harbor last Sunday a passenger on the St George, B Bergin, attempted to jump overboard. The crew detected the act and put the vessel astern. A boat was lowered and within five minutes the would be jumper was dragged back aboard. He was handed to police custody in Sydney on arrival. The master and crew were commended for their prompt action.
The report covers sale of 40 choice heifers for Me C Barnes of Sydney and notes a Federal Herbal Ligmore institute run by H de Montmorenry on the Tweed and Richmond. It cites trials of a heart herbal treatment and claims dramatic cures, urging readers to consider the therapy and associated land prospects.
A government inquiry discusses establishing a school in Eastern Dorrigo and the distance to the nearest facility. Officials indicate funding policies remain unchanged and a building will be erected with timber supplied by Clong Sawfills Company. Leigh and Central Murra areas also see building progress and teacher appointments as plans advance.
Fragmented dispatches from the Mental Department through the Postmaster General recount requests for delivery and priority handling. The letters reference urgent mail to South Grafton and other locations, with delays noted and directives for expedited processing and future meetings.
The report notes delays on the Norte Coast railway survey and inland waterway efforts. Vessels have reached Australia with coal cargo pending, while Port Harbor remains blocked by shallow waters. Several named locations and entities appear, including the Coffe Darbar and Macleay, with eight water access constraints hampering movement.
In the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday Mr Griffith's motion to grant £3 to parents for each child born was negatived. The proposal sought to provide financial support to families, but was defeated in the assembly.
Public dial CPs confirm water plan not at the Clarence River entrance. breakwater project rejected.
Market items listed include wheat at fd, maize 3d, chaff 4s per cwt, bran and pollard 11 5s 5d a ton, potators 6d, butkerry to 110s, bacon 9d, sides and flitches fad, hens 4s 4d, roosters 6d, eggs lod.
Harold Whitbread of Taree, son of Stephen Whitbread, has been appointed town clerk of Wingham.
The launch Masenete, owned by Mosare Cornell and Parkers, burned to destruction near Bolinock as a benzine accident caused by a plug loosening led to a lamp contact. Skipper William Parker and engineer Shielda attempted to scuttle the vessel to save hull and machinery but failed. The cargo included drapery groceries and store goods. insured value was minimal.
An Australian captain from the shaner Tanna area received a presentation from the Medieval Humane Society last month. In Melbourne a taxi cab incident on St Kilda Road involved a shop, capsizing, while applicants for a separate matter faced delays and ongoing investigations.
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