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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1950
Page
4
The tennis column notes a clear weekend ahead after repeated washouts. Most rounds need only one or two matches, with the Saturday schedule in deferment order and the Jansen and Dyer cups again postponed. Coffs Club aims to run its tenth straight Club Championships, with a Sunday draw and multiple matches listed by time and participant.
Newcastle Aero Club secretary John Freebody and three committee men met Coffs members to discuss shared matters. An inspection of the DCA Aeradio and Range will be conducted this weekend by Mr. Martin-Jones. Members are urged to attend for training and possible first solos.
Promising football clash set for Sunday at the Jetty as Coffs Harbour faces Macksville in the final round. If Coffs wins they look likely to reach the semi finals with Bowraville Urunga and others vying for spots in a tight standings race.
Winners of Cols Harbour Rifle Club competitions were awarded at the annual meeting. Trophies favored both veteran and younger shooters, with J. J. Hill winning multiple honors and J. Gorton securing the overall aggregate trophy for the second year running.
Golf Associates will play a competition at Cotts Harbour Golf Club on Sunday. The draw is at the clubhouse at 1.30 pm and a good roll up is expected.
Nambucca 15 Macksville 4 and Urunga 2 set Bellingen as potential minor premiers with a deferred match against Dorrigo. Bowraville, Dorrigo, Coffs Harbour, Diggers, and Nambucca contend for three finals places as Harbour looks likely to reach the top four after a win over Macksville. Diggers seek a victory over Nambucca to also reach the semi finals with Colts Harbour. Bus details and team lists noted for First and Second Grades and reserves.
Officials examine unusual tomato shipments linked to a city depot and a consignor named in initial inquiries. Investigators target possible mislabeling and transport irregularities affecting warehouse receipts and distribution timing.
At the Coffs Harbour Rifle Club annual meeting trophies were displayed amid a spirit of fellowship. John Gorton won the club championship as secretary, Vic Barmer reported improvements by young members, and L Torrens won the B series at the Clarence-Bellinger Union school. The treasurer noted an increased credit balance, and officers were elected including Gorton as honorary secretary and Manny Hacking as honorary treasurer.
The article explains medium turns with power on and slight back pressure to horizon the nose. It notes using the turn indicator and centering the stick to hold bank, with rudder adjustments to balance. Glide turns at 45 mph risk a stall if speed drops and nose drops sharply.
Store advertises all classes of groceries from top brands with satisfaction guaranteed. The notice promises wide stock, competitive prices, and customer assurance on quality across pantry staples and household goods.
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