28 Sep 1918
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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 28, 1918
Page
1
A garbled, partial dispatch describes wartime political groups and fundraising in Australia and Guam. It mentions the Republican Brotherhood, an appeal to allies, and a medical report about a patient named Dalton with planned treatment, amid unclear details and fractured names.
A dense overseas letter or column surveys political agitation, labor activism, and national struggle. It references German propaganda, labor leaders, and wartime cohesion, noting divisions, mobilization efforts, and public response across communities. The piece rails against agitators while calling for unity.
Mr Walter Elliott new manager of the Lower Boces departure noted for Sydney leave requests. Sergt Low Boubanso and Lieut Bars honored for gallantry. Eric Finch to return on final leave Sunday. H Farrell of Upper Orara admitted to hospital with illness.
In the noted conflict area of Wala a major strike disrupts activity as miners resist. Hyilong reports indicate heavy tensions and mobilization involving local groups and authorities with uncertain outcomes.
Fragmentary notes describe a fern mural, a ceremony or event at Westhontiay Lek near Maer, and several names including Mire Eilwie Matlon and Katou Chmmab. The text mixes phrases about flowers, a puller named Mewar, and scattered personal fragments.
Unclear OCR fragment indicates railway workers resuming operations after a stoppage. Mentions expected reunion or reopening by Friday, with notes on dates and return to work.
War likely between Brazil and Austria as Allied reports say German forces retreat north of St Quintia while French and British troops push along the Vardar and Doiran regions. Dutch waters see engagement with a German ship sunk, with heavy fighting near Krusbevo and Elepe as Bulgarians resist. Reports from Petrograd claim ten thousand Bolsheviks slain. US and other Allied forces extend operations at sea and land.
Turkish forces encircle key points along a 54 mile front as Allied and German lines clash. Serbian reports indicate shifting positions east of Jordan amid ongoing combat and the broader offensive in the region.
The Assembly met in committee to examine Loan Estimates totaling 5 725 100 pounds. Provisions include 4 209 for state trawling industry support 85 000 for rolling stock 24 044 for line duplication 615 000 for railway construction 56 000 for Nowy Guaset railway and 408 for Gloureagh Dorrigo ventures plus additional sums for land and related costs.
Sydney reports massive bush fire in Tembó Queensland with a strong front and rapid spread threatening communities and causing extensive property damage. Eyewitness accounts describe smoke, heat, and urgent evacuations as crews battle the blaze.
The Queensland Assembly carried a motion to introduce a bill to amend the constitution by abolishing the Upper House. The proposal seeks constitutional change and was discussed on a Friday session.
A small, cheerful Tuesday evening gathering at the Presbyterian Church produced a pleasant and profitable result. The venue offered by the Indies hosted the event and supported the efforts of those involved.
The Upper Crare district held a lecture on coal production last Wednesday. Mc. BR. Paleusr explained coal’s extraction from marsh bowels with emphasis on haulage lighting and working methods. W.N. Small chaired, National Anthem sung, musical items performed, and an excellent supper provided by local ladies.
A Brock Bryce representative, Mr Bertram Adsock, plans a hotel event at Fitsroy Hotel Colle Harbor from 2 pm to 4 pm on Wednesday October 2 and Thursday October 10, with details unclear due to garbled text.
Fragmentary OCR text describes events around a chief Moward and a nurse sherk at Coffs istry faionouting JOM Sinjit janget. It mentions rewards and a large specimen, plus sheep counts affected by ravages, and references bats as prey in a confused rural setting with numerous garbled place names and names.
A historic parliamentary address denounces government spending and criticizes the Railway Commission. The speaker argues ministers overstepped constitutional bounds while urging a focus on North Coast and Dariga railway projects and accountability for delayed lines. The speech questions funding, commissions, and future policy.
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