23 Sep 1914
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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 23, 1914
Page
1
Sunday School times listed for Woolgoolga and Lower Bucca with multiple named areas and attendees. Catholic Church coffee event noted at Karemgi. Methodist and Salvation Army activities scheduled at Nambucca and Coffs Harbor districts with evening services and a Saturday snow fair.
Perry's department presents a charming display of smart millinery with a full range of the latest shapes. Priess promises good values on hats and accessories for discerning shoppers.
Our Summer Costumes Prints Dresses and Trimmings arrive weekly. Ladies Footwear and menswear are on display for Spring. Merchants advertise Mercery Hats Ties and Footwear. Grocery Counter opens morning to night. Weekly shipments of Hardware and Crockery continue at the BIG STORE offering the best values.
A fragment discusses German authorities in Pacific colonies and their alleged threats to Pacific islanders under British rule. It cites a governor promising horrors if Britain takes control, portraying German propaganda and violence toward Indigenous populations and labeling Germany untrustworthy.
A garbled regional report recalls events on the North Coast including local people from Nana Glen and Woolgoolga. It mentions a horse incident near Sulindig and a close shark encounter at the jetty on a Saturday afternoon, with a near-miss that spared a man’s legs.
The Defence Ministry reports a submarine loss with 43 aboard after a 3 30 p m September patrol. Australian forces at Rabaiel encounter a ferocious enemy, who fight like maniacs and are mowed down. German Pacific fleet coal shortage threatens future operations.
Reports describe ongoing fighting along the Aisne with heavy casualties on both sides and prisoners taken. German losses are acknowledged, and General VonSchrank is reported killed as Allies attempt feints and maneuvering. A drawn battle is considered possible though German advances seem unlikely.
Stockholm reports Russian ships damaged after cannonade near Bornholm. British Carmania sank German ship Uaps. Carmania crew evacuated but mine casualties. French attack and German retreat actions mold the Belgian frontier and Antwerp siege prospects. German right flank pressure and Basle note. Adalbert seized prize at Rheim. heavy rain hampers operations. Tyrolucha front hosts 200000 Austrian troops.
Prince Augquat Wilhelm, Kaiser's fourth son, was wounded in France after a gunshot to the left arm. A farewell gathering for Mr. B. J. Baillie, nephew of Mr. WN. Small, featured many local friends and boys with Mr. W. N. Smalonew presiding. Baillie travels to the training camp soon.
The Coffs Debating Society reports a financially successful year and weighs disbanding versus continuing. Members back ongoing operations with plans for summer monthly meetings and open policy debates.
An archaic notice describes a Saturday event by the Balistion Army seeking an admission fee to support a defense fund. Proceeds will aid a charitable cause while promising generous treatment for contributors with strong moral overtones.
The report records funds and goods sent to Lower Bace s and Coffs Harbor with totals for 186 and 34 19s sum forwarded. It lists items including clothing materials, bandage material, bags and sundries, and notes gifts of flannel for shirts. Local road updates reference Whites Mint road and Mick King with mentions of Christie and Amahong related to recent stadium events.
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