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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 17, 1940
Page
2
A fragmented report outlines volatile markets and uncertain governance amid inflated names and confused figures. It mentions reforms, protests, and fiscal pressure with several entities and places obscured by garbled OCR, leaving a snapshot of economic tension and political maneuvering.
The article reviews Foltowie and related figures in the Senate race, outlining their background in Lucknow district and Orange district, long mining ties, Western towns teaching roles, and service in naval forces. It notes Abbott family connections, political alignments, and a life marked by travel and adventure, including expeditions in Central Africa and naval service in both the Royal Australian Navy and the Abuoyat Navy.
Mr Re Lamberth of Bowravinte suffers ear trouble as a wreck incident unfolds. A vehicle is badly damaged and a man named Lamibrertt is mentioned. Authorities consider payments and fees to allow recovery, with the car severely damaged and the scene described in fragmentary terms.
The Directoral Organisation of the Central North reports on the Hospital Scheme in the Northern Zone from March to July 1040. It details monthly income figures for hospital funds, notes improvements in guilds and funds under ELBA, and highlights costs, enrolments, and war-related factors affecting residents and operations. The summary signals cautious optimism that the system will yield better results in coming days.
Rally of rulef workers in Coit Harbour for work at Turbudgery will be Friday next at the local polling place. Any resist worker meal exemption applies for the necessary form of the talon.
The article reports on the Comte Ha tour approach enabling early potato cultivation. Mr. Rippon and Mr. Darragh test certified and uncertified seed, planting in May with weed control and fertilizer. Results show certified seed yields higher, and a six to two dozen workers dig in full swing, with about 16 tons harvested to date.
A farmer reports over 490 bags of potatoes harvested with excellent quality. About 80 percent top grade and most of the remainder No 2 grade. Rippon notes the crop is better than last year as drivers and travelers along the highway inspect fields.
An aboriginal man named Taylor was cut while he was cutting sleepers on Mr. Pat Partridge's property. The wound bled heavily and he was taken to Dowraville where several arteries were injured.
Mr and Mrs A E Late of Bunedoo and Wertery District announce they have taken over wind operations to notify the Pablo and place it at the Walt Hotel. Accommodation available, service and courtesy motto.
Local shire bulletin lists a series of compliance actions and forthcoming deadlines for property, road, and service approvals. Key items reference council authority and expected dates, with notes on submission requirements and contact points for residents and businesses.
Aggregate balance sheet for year ended 31 December 1939 shows figures for assets and liabilities. Entries mention creditoreal payable and local utilities such as electricity works water supply and lighting with references to fund accounts and revenue balance. The line items reference gas or light works and public works with Keven boroughs and a total balance at 1 1270.
Fragmented OCR shows an audit certificate from April 1940 listing available funds and assets including land wares furniture mineral fund plant general fund and water supply accounts. Mentions reserve for renewal water supply local band loan bank account and general band with vague totals and ledger terms.
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