24 Sep 1919
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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 24, 1919
Page
1
Fragmented OCR item lists dates and events with times, mentioning Caldy Harbor, a rally, trains, and vendors. Names and places are garbled, but references to September dates and afternoon and evening activities suggest a public gathering or transportation event with schedule details and a food vendor lineup.
A clipped local page reports on timber from Kin Kin and the Potsons Advocate, plus a forecast of community gatherings at the Pier Hotel to greet Hue Excellency. It notes the Red Crane Society event led by Lady Davidson and the long life stories of area residents, including Mrs. W. E. Best and other elders, with oblique references to local civic salary debates and church activities.
Correspondent reports the new proprietor Wilfred of Sydney. teacher Adam takes leave for medical treatment with a hopeful recovery, no operation needed. Mourning follows the death of W. E. Beet, eldest son of P. O'Neil of Karapgi. district sympathy extends to bereaved relatives. Farewell social for A Woods and spouse precedes departure for Mosman. family news includes J Anderson awaiting word about son William’s return. Thanksgiving service at Presbyterian Church attended. Reverend Gos delivers a spirited address amid community updates.
A letter scrutinizes a hospital inquiry into Buckley's August injuries at Coff Harbour Hospital. It alleges neglect by Matron Barrett and staff, detailing Buckley's fall, crutches removal, and alleged mistreatment. The writer urges public judgment and warns committees about hospital management if reform is not pursued.
The Rifle Match at a local club sees Cilonifer Rowville and Nana Glen Hille Clue vie in the Challenge Cup under shifting winds that disrupt older rifle activity. Daylong scores reflect partial rounds with a next meeting planned at Gleniffer on October 6 as Coll Durriga and Glenuffer Club prepare for a seam shoot in the district event.
MA Barracough of Sydney Malbourns and Newosalle will pay a professional visit to this town on the undetermined date. Each member of the firm holds a London university diploma and offers skill in eye care and defect attribution. The event may occur at the PIER HOTEL on FRIDAY with possible further details in October.
Fragmented report sketches price pressures and shortages across Europe with references to doctors, commissions, and a judge. It mentions fines for obstructing medical workers, legal actions in various provinces, and tensions over military deployments, supply lines, and political authority amid mounting unrest.
An eroded report samples scattered phrases about Australia’s trade and British papers. It mentions London and Queenaland, concerns over public debt, and a July land sale tied to cattle breeding. The piece references government wages, taxation, and imperial links in a compressed, collage style.
Turbulent council session reveals rising anger over wasteful practices and indecisive leadership. Delegates clash as lengthy discussions stall decision making on key projects and fiscal controls. A sense of urgency contrasts with procedural drags.
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