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Coffs Harbour Advocate

Location

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Sep 20, 1940

Page

3

Development work and bridging projects across Orara area

The report details planned and ongoing road works and bridge reconstructions in the Orara and Eastern Dorrigo regions. It notes gravelling and culvert installations on several roads, including Landrigan Deviation and Oh Coast Road, plus major repairs to Williamson and Robit Street bridges. The Forestry Commission plans Manis Bridge construction near Lingau Creek with pile driving plant hire.

Aliocetien Cweetien Detletien Bowe Creek Brune Lowanna Price's Roads Oh Coast Peake Ebba Landrigan Orara Dorrigo Lewanna Coat Dratoe Coffa Harbour Curacma Forestry Commminsiyn Manis Ingu Creek

Dorrigo Shire Council Votes Aid for British Victims

The council decided to donate nothing from its funds to the relief fund for British civilians and urged patriotic bodies in the Shire to appeal locally. A telegram from the Mayor urged forming a New South Wales fund branch, with £60 voted for relief and admiration for Britain’s resolve.

Dorrigo Shire Worlies Ralle Great Britain Lori Fun New South Wales

Gay Bird’s Wings Plucked by Quick-Think Thieves

Hollywood writer William Weaver was robbed at 2:45 am when two young women lured him for a joy ride. They forced him from the car, took his money and belongings, then fled toward San Pedro. Weaver described one thief as fat and the other thin before reporting to police.

William Weaver Hollywood Weaver San Pedro Lotharla

Patriotic queen prize boosted by Indian donor gift

Roma residents record substantial donations to a patriotic queen competition after an illiterate Indian donor named Martee, jokingly confronted about a £100 gift, withdrew the money and handed it to the fund. James Sawyer, a local official, is noted in the issue.

Marter Martee Gariner

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