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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 18, 1920
Page
1
A jumbled OCR fragment mixes names, times, and phrases with no clear events. It references various people, events, and schedules in an unreadable stream, lacking cohesive structure or verifiable facts.
A local notice reports £500 900 for repatriation aid to widows or dependents of soldiers, with distribution through the League and Repatriation Committee. It urges diggers to report cases for assistance and mentions Mr Cobb’s recent death in Malbourne, with a funeral follow-up expected.
A fragmented notice lists several individuals including Janice Lola SMG Landon and Sydney Taina in a garbled schedule. It mentions a special task at Ms Hluthaing's Rant Wee and Mr Rothining with unclear times and purposes.
Fragmented OCR text references St Andrews Presbyterian Church and an anniversary or service. The readable portions mention support, anniversaries, and dates, but vital details are garbled, leaving an unclear outline of event type and timing. The article lacks coherent names, places, and concrete actions.
A garbled OCR narrative describes a wedding at a church with mentions of a bride Mime Nally Goy and groom, attire in cream and white, a mother in black, and various ceremonial actions. The text is incomplete and contains many distorted words, but centers on a Presbyterian ceremony and reception details.
The correspondent critiques road maintenance and vehicle taxes noting tolls and wheel taxes, argues about charges per 1000 feet of patrol, and questions weekly sales and depot fees. The piece references motorists, motor traffic, road metalling, and penalties for export goods in the context of tariff and transport costs.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a crowd scene with names like Wybern Hamilia and Me Real officials, a booth on the ground, speed drives, and various stalls or vendors. The text lists many names and prices, including Little Willie, Lady Hal, and Lord Malpai, with scattered figures and references to stalls and exhibitors.
The report notes government plans for Canberra development with a £130,000 allocation for construction and proposed tax changes. It mentions evacuation rumors, police and protection measures, and shifts in telegraph, postal rates, and customs. Major officials include the governor and ministers involved in fiscal decisions.
An account describes a fugitive escape attempt with police pursuit and a later capture. The piece notes a death sentence in the aftermath and references a public reaction as readers await further coverage.
A fragment mentions Ford Motor Car and a foil motor car described as a ruse. The text is incomplete but implies a discussion or inquiry about a deceptive vehicle claim.
The passage presents a fragmented narrative about a town and individuals involved, mentioning names like Joho and references to insurrection or unrest. It appears as a garbled OCR segment lacking clear events, dates, or outcomes to confirm a definitive local incident.
Fragmentary text discusses Briner and Morton votes in 1713, noting Briner’s quota, Morton’s ability to reach 332 votes, and potential outcomes. The passage hints at a recount and open position, with references to quotes and unspecified events surrounding the voting results.
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