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Coffs Harbour Advocate

Location

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 01, 1950

Page

3

Rainfall Records Fall At Coffs Harbour In 1921

New rainfall data from Coffs Harbour shows July at 35.42 inches the highest monthly total since records began and year to date rainfall reaching 102.3 inches. June and July combined yield the greatest mid winter total on record at 61.12 inches with daily averages over an inch. Weekend readings show 4.92 inches over two days. The city previously recorded a yearly high of 103.58 inches in 1921.

Coffs Harbour ROBEY

Coffs CWA Opens First Handicraft School in Town

The Coffs Harbour Branch of the CWA celebrates the first handicraft school in town and group. Miss Arthur, an expert, will teach millinery and French flower making with sessions led by Sydney demonstrator. Next year aims to add weaving and pottery. contact Mrs T. C. Quinlan, president, for arrangements.

Coffs Harbour CWA Arthur Sydney Coffs Cwa T. C. Quinlan

Girl Guides Company Formed at Coffs Harbour

A Girl Guides company was formed at Coffs Harbour with over fifty mothers and girls attending. Miss Wilkin son District Commissioner spoke on administration and organisation. The committee includes Mrs G England as President and Mrs Bowen as Secretary. Elsie Thompson and Barbara Pulling are ex-Captains aiding, with others to train as lieutenants.

Girl Guides Coffs Harbour Miss Wilkinson Melbourne T. Quinlan G. England Bowen Hall Elsie Thompson Barbara Pulling George England

Brushing After Meals Cuts Tooth Decay Significantly

A two year trial with 946 students across five universities shows brushing or rinsing within ten minutes after eating reduces new cavities by about 63 percent in year one and 53 percent by year two compared with morning and evening brushing. The study led by Dr Charles W Freeman cites sugar induced acid attack and promotes post meal oral hygiene as key preventive care.

Charles W. Freeman Northwestern University Dental School USA Arthur William F. McDermott Reader's Digest

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