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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 20, 1940
Page
1
The issue lists church services for CHURCH OF EROLAND and Catholic, Methodist, and Presbyterian congregations. Times for Harbour, Coramba, Coffe Barbour, and nearby venues are given, with Rev. priests and pastors named and varied morning and evening sessions noted along with calendar references and quarter notes.
The Coffs Harbour Adverste reports on shire council proceedings held Wednesday in Moree and other towns with officers named. It notes council duties, potential actions, and mentions individuals connected to the meeting and local issues including a list of residents and some backyard reports.
Fragmentary OCR lists new building projects and dwelling details in Toomeeoting and Braches street areas. Names include Marcus, Victoriesheet, and Vernouemrwel with mentions of garment trades and dyeing. Structure remains unclear due to corrupted text.
In a district report, officials note bananas go to waste while others face hunger. Mr Marshall of the public school system is asked to provide insight on lunch programs and health measures as residents seek relief and officials consider market needs and aid distribution.
A large community gathering highlighted by speeches and civic tribute followed by a festive meal. Attendees remembered a local leader while acknowledging losses and expressing hope for unity through service. The event included music, prayers, and shared memories, with families present and expressions of gratitude.
An obituary item reports Mir. J Kugent of Woolmolei receiving ward for his son Harry with ALD in Palestine and lists several local names including Mrs Willan Tey Whaten and Mr and Mrs W W Donalson. A death follows for 26 year old resident of Mackayville, spouse of Mrs WW Donalson of Wosrall Creek, with reference to a tragic elopement and family ties. The piece also mentions a marriage between Kasbhgs residents and Joe McPherson’s son, with Duteie Cook as a participant. medical and surgical notes indicate a specialist consultation in Sydney and a possible operation plan.
A fragmentary notice describes an egg with three yolks and references a film scene. The text is garbled, mentioning Nublae, Mameorte, a yolk, and a possible movie feature. Details are unclear due to OCR errors, but the item appears to be a quirky food or cinema note with uncertain origins.
Fragmentary text mentions Atre V J Rooiberser, Limee Cabsmere, and Ay de Taesiia Whentie among others. The passage is garbled with missing words and inconsistent syntax, lacking a coherent event or report to summarize reliably. No clear dates, places, or outcomes emerge to form a specific card.
Fragmentary OCR shows H A Barracud Pty Ltd Optometrists and Opticians at 36 George Street Sydney. Next Vietnam Copps Arbour on WPEDNASERY October informal notes mention attendance and prices with unclear figures. Names and details are garbled but indicate a local business notice or advertisement.
Memorial verse for Oliver Thompson requests God’s keeping for his family. The page also advertises laundry work, land sales, household help, fruit and vegetables, flower plants, and a street stand offering nursery items and fresh produce.
A garbled but readable set of acknowledgments and tributes honor local groups and leaders. Mentions include the Ladies Auxiliary, A.M. Make, Goll Harbour Red Cross Society, Kad Giehds, and Ynony th, with thanks for results, tributes, and corrections from community members and officials.
Public notice announces probate of the will and administration of the estate of a deceased person. It lists heirs and creditors, sets deadlines, and directs claims or debts to be filed with the court. The document references multiple names, dates, and legal acts in a formal court notice context.
High School sports at Harbourfield saw Anival Elementary’s annual athletics carnival conclude after a day of events. Notable results included Howard Monee defeating Chiot by 214 to 178 points in a key open event, with records challenged and performances by students such as Viva Henderson, Jon Moog, and B. Davis highlighted.
An early evening crash on a desert road left Masia Erten Hermon and Sack Cameron injured. The car rolled over, trapping Cameron and a dog until rescuers freed them and responders restored power to nearby lines.
A scrambled report from Gloucester covers a town election and council race with references to Hastings, Wauchope, and various local officials. The text notes seating, roads, and power concerns, signaling tense discussions over urban development and electoral ridings amid unclear details.
Readers report polling booths open for a local election poll with notes on candidate preferences. The piece also lists event results across sports including relay and ball games, naming participants like J Cookbain J Wall and Manderson, with mention of championship rounds and scores.
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