Coastal district notes and local incidents wrap
A sequence of short items covers a sea lion tale, golf misfortune when a ball struck a tree and killed a leather ball, a Sawtell visitor catching a rare fish near Bonville Creek, and a bottle‑in‑pickle exhibit. It also notes upcoming athletic carnival, daily Olympic coverage, local school sports, and ongoing food production debates with little progress on relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sawtell
Tom Jones
Bonville Creek
Rydal
Marjorie Jackson
Coffs Harbour
Sawtell Holiday Notes Include Francis Family Visit
Mrs. Ron Francis and her sons Chris and Tom enjoy a holiday at Sawtell while staying with her parents on Suh Avenue. Norm Cress returns home from National Service training looking fit. Jim Gare hosts a birthday party with guests including George Williamson of Potts Point. Les Jackson’s transfer to Coffs Harbour brings happy news for permanent Sawtell residence. Harold Knight and Emily holiday on the Reserve, hoping to stay long-term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Francis
Chris
Tom
Beralba
Sawtell
Francis
T. S. Gilks
Suh Avenue
Norm Cress
Jim Gare
Gare
George Williamson
Potts Point
Les Jackson
Les
Coffs Harbour
Railway Department
Snwwtell
Harold Knight
Emily
Harold
WRAAF Recruits Open for Clerks at Coffs Harbour
Vacancies exist in the WRAAF for clerks general and clerks. Local girls seeking enlistment information may contact Mr. H. E. Burgess at his Moonee Street home or by telephone Coffs Harbour 519 for full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WRAAF
H. E. Burgess
Moonee Street
Phoning Coffs Harbour
Reopening Hangs Over Difficult Company Affairs
Impassable progress in company affairs follows, with Coffs Harbour streets described as at their worst after steady rain. Tradespeople criticized local council as they faced greasy, uneven roads delivering goods, though a silver lining was noted amid complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffs Harbour
Patterson Family in Lismore Ballina Holiday and Local News
Mrs G A Patterson and her mother Mrs McLarde spent a brief holiday in the Lismore and Ballina area last week. Mrs Patterson rushed home after learning of her husband Col Patterson s injury on Friday night and he is reported to have rib injuries and several weeks off work. Constable Joe Hinton resumed duty after annual leave spent on his brother s property in the Grange district. Rev A J Balmer and Mr B Anstey were welcomed by Mr A R W Forsyth at the Colls Harbour Far West Children s Health Scheme meeting. Mr Anstey is a past president of the West Wyalong branch. Mr and Mrs F Alford of Leogatha Victoria holidayed with Mr and Mrs E S Wood and toured the Northern Rivers to Brisbane visiting relatives. The visitors praised this part of the Commonwealth. Mr A E Wunderlich, recently hospitalized, is much improved and well regarded in the Coffs Harbour and Bellingen districts. Joseph Hedwards died at his Woolgoolga home aged 80. funeral at St Augustine s Church and Coffs Harbour cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Paterson
McLarde
Lismore
Ballina
Joe Hinton
Grange
A. J. Balmer
B. Anstey
A. R. W. Forsyth
Colls Harbour
Far West Children’s Health Scheme
Mr. Anstey
West Wyalong
F. Alford
Leogatha
Victoria
E. S. Wood
Victoria Street
Brisbane
A. E. Wunderlich
Coffs Harbour
Bellingen
Woolgoolga
Joseph Hedwards
St. Augustine’s Church
Father Smith
Roadworks Hope for Unmetalled Streets
Citizens living on metalled streets count their blessings as others await inclusion in the next works programme for road improvements. Authorities have yet to outline plans or timelines for funding and execution.
Golf club discusses handicaps and growth plans
The article reviews handicap adjustments for long markers in minor events and suggests limits and rules to boost participation. It notes Mullumbimby Club’s large fields, salutes championship contenders, and reports NSW Golf Association par rating changes and upcoming associate rounds with a focus on improving play and encouraging more golfers.
Golf associates decide rounds in Coffs Harbour event
Eight associates in each grade qualified for match play at Coffs Harbour Golf Club championships. Mrs Keir leads A grade after rounds and will play off 20 handicap. B grade rounds led by Mrs Cluff. LGU Medal standings list Mrs Smith, Mrs Keir, and others. Sunday and Monday events scheduled with draws and mixed foursomes. Kempsey trip set for finals of TBS Cup with a six‑strong Harbour team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffs Harbour
Mesdames Kerr
Miller
Elliot
D. Ryan
E. Smith
Campbell
J. T. Seccombe
Crawford
Mesdames Cluff
Clarke
Horton
Kerli
Hooper
Doak
Harrison
P. Seccombe
Mesdames Keir
Elliott
Ryan
B. Grade
Harton
Kern
L.G.U
LGU
Keir
Mellefont
Payne
Gosford
Fanning
Kempsey
Celis Harbour Associates
Kempsey Net
Mesdames Kempe
Wunderlich
Harris
Local High School Rugby Team to compete at Kempsey
Astis Harbour High School Rugby League squad travels to Kempsey for an inter-school competition tomorrow. Nubsy Reid Don Kemp and Keith Seccombe chose to stay behind with the Scheel side, showing notable sportsmanship and team spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astis Harbour
Kempsey
Golf and dog race talk mingle in casual club note
A club member notes golf goes deep like addiction while another recounts a dog race where the hound he backed led by 20 strokes entering the final stretch. The remarks reflect the casual flavor of a busy weekend.
Wesley Shield Final Set for Sunday at Macksville
The 1952 Wesley and Davies Shield final will be played at Macksville on Sunday. Northern Zone holds the Davies Shield, while Southern Zone hopes to upset the holders. Both teams face injuries and player absences, with lineup changes aimed at strengthening scrums and defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macksville
Wiiback
Lautie
Brickley
Northern Zone
Johnstone
Creswick
Bailey
Chaffer
NSW Cricket Association seeks revival after losses
The New South Wales Cricket Association reports a £6000 loss from last year and plans to revitalise cricket. President S Smith, re-elected for the eighth year, cites dull play and calls for batsmen to hit more. Vice-president H V Evatt notes tax on sporting gear and declining attendances across Sheffield Shield and West Indies matches. A proposal to include New Zealand in Shield games gains support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales Cricket Association
S. Smith
H. V. Evatt
New Zealand
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Don McMillan
Hawkesbury
Newcastle
Shay
Jack Simmons
Pelaco
Beaucaire
Your Mercer
Mullumbimby
Cotis Harbour
Col Cutmore
Tom Lindsay
Graham Dowling
Joe Malouf
NSW Golf Association
Mre. Elliott
Cffiicls
J. T. Seecombe
Bej
Golf Associates
Rugby League
Grafton
Harden
Felsch
Iecks
Man
Lawrence
Laurie
Scsthen
Appleton
Seymour, Duncan and Son
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