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Coffs Harbour Advocate

Location

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 05, 1949

Page

4

Coffs Harbour Rugby League Plans Major League Changes

At the Wednesday meeting the Coffs Harbour Rugby League voted to terminate the current competition. Clubs may arrange matches but must not clash with Group or League fixtures. Woolgoolga proposed penalties for Bonville Bonbee, and there was talk of expanding Colts League to include Macksville Taylors Arm Bowral and Nambucca. The Group may consider a full-time Wesley Shield, youth competitions, and bringing Nam­buca League in for the next season.

Coffs Harbour Rugby League Sawtell Bonville-Boambee Woolgoolga Cols J. Cunningham Bonville-Boombee K. Dacey Macksville Taylors Arm Bowraville Nambucca Cunningham Dorrigo League Nambucca League

Fragmentary Verse About Pepper Mint Cure

A damaged OCR fragment discusses a Great Pepper mint Cure and relief found by seeking words. The text includes garbled lines about neglecting a cob and time to take hold, with unclear references to satisfaction and rest.

Race selections for Coffs Races by Mannion

Improvers Handicap Chrysad Stepping Stone. First Flying Emilie Sir Stan dard. Second Flying Bronze Eye Mystery Boy. Third Flying Bellbowrie Duke Charldos. Club Handicap Parallel Young Garland.

Chrysad Stepping Stone Emilie Sir Standard Bronze Eye Mystery Boy Bellbowrie Duke Charldos Parallel Young Garland

Canterbury card race results brief

At 12.30 Canterbury Sweet Tonic registered a 1 length win over San Luis at 1.5 lengths. In the 140m Beau China led Grey Theo, Fhil Tress won Barita by 1 length. At 2.15 Persian Prince led Verb Age to 2 lengths. 3.15 Homeleigh Dick beat Hava Chat. 40 Bonnie Prince and Exalted appeared with finishing positions uncertain.

Barita Verbage Homeleigh Dick

New Members Welcome at Coffs Aero Club Flying Notes

Weekend flying weather boosted training and club activities. New members John Reid of Coffs and R Phillips of Bellingen join. Lyle Woods completed a second solo flight. Russ Smith made a solo cross country to Fempsey Bellbrook and back. Four members near license tests as DCA examiner looms. Joy flights offered. next Friday week training available. book early.

John Reid Coffs R. Phillips Bellingen Bill Gordon Roger Howley George Campbell Orange Lyle Woods Russ Smith Fempsey Bellbrook Return DCA

Annual fixture proposed for rugby league inter zone match

A proposal to make the annual inter zone match between Northern and Southern Groups 2 a formal fixture. Delegates from Coffs Harbour and Sawtell clubs suggest a Colts League match be added to raise standard play and attract public support. The plan would involve coordinating finances and enjoyment to boost football across the group and entice more players.

Coffs Harbour Delega Frnie Burt

Coffs Harbour to host Green Hills in Sunday football clash

Sunday at Jetty Oval Coffs Harbour will meet Green Hills in Kempsey league action with a large crowd expected after last week's thrill. Coffs Harbour first grade, unbeaten this season, aims to preserve their record. Kickoff times list 1:45 pm for the early game and 3:15 pm for the main match. Team selections include Cup, Reserves, and Third Grade squads with multiple players named and a bus for the Third Grade trip scheduled for 1 pm.

Coffs Harbour Green Hills Kempsey D. Cross W Williams J. Malouf W. Bevan FR Willams K. Duncan J. Worland B. Malouf J. Kay R Pearce R. Smith A. Betts W. Kirkby M. McCarthy A Ferguson Ryan R. Owens A McLean G. Duncan R. Reid F Cunningham N Ames A. O'Connor T. Lowery K. Richardson Caldwell K. Willians Dallas Sawtell R McCarthy McTacket R Nolan M. Reeves L. Clapham Milne E. O'Toole B. McKay R. Waites Mansfield B. Hand J. Orman K. O'Toole Stonefield de Caen

Referee Clarifies Offside Rules and Penalties in Rugby

The official explains offside occurs when a teammate runs with or touches the ball behind a defender. If an offside player competes, a penalty or scrum is awarded at the spot of breach. The text details line movements and penalties for forwards, back players, and infringing actions near the goal line.

Kreocck Hs.ae Qoa Sea Wal Atsp fBiszyars

Colts Rugby League Sets Travel Rule For Inter League Games

Colts Rugby League requires players chosen for inter–league games to travel by buses provided unless they secure League permission to travel otherwise. The rule aims to standardize transportation and ensure timely attendance.

Colts Rugby League

Blind ex servicemen coach bowls in Sydney area

Mr Sid Marsh visited Coffs bowling green and now trains eight blind ex service men in bowls across Sydney. About sixty blind men seek to play with their own greens as finance could fund a clubhouse, with a Bowling Association appeal to raise funds.

Sid Marsh Coffs Sydney Marsh Bowling Association oaEng Mr. Marsh

Local government and health measures outlined in council notes

The Health Minister told MLA R S Vincent that better arrangements were made for Colmis District Hospital laundry amid coal strikes. Collis Urban Committee proposes narrower cantilever awnings to fit telegraph poles. Bowraville traffic to use side streets. heavy trucks barred from main street. Nestle milk lorry cited among vehicles using the town.

Colfs District Hospital R. S. Vincent Collis Urban Committee Shire Counci Bowravilles

Coffs Bowls Championships Singles and Pairs Decided

Two championship matches were decided on Wednesday afternoon at Coffs Bowls. T Smith beat M Eyles 34 22 in singles after a tight 22 ends, and Murphy and Rippon defeated Dowling and Reddacliff 20 17 in pairs. A social game saw Finlay Gilchrist Gorion defeat Jeffreys Robinson Baillie 18 16 amid a cold wind.

T. Smith M. Eyles Murphy Rippon Dowling Reddacliff Smith Eyles Rippen Gail Finlay Gilchrist Gorion Jeffreys, Robinson Baillie

Horses Arriving Tomorrow's Races at Codls Harbour

Large fields are expected for Codls Harbour races tomorrow as many horses have already arrived. Wing ham Moneymaker and Nancy Sal along with Lord Ross left yesterday. Mr A Coleman plans to depart with Windbine and Dark Burn. Windbine previously raced as Woodbine and won the Maiden Handicap at the Colfs Harbour May meeting. Farallel and Werriston King arrive tomorrow with other Grafion representatives expected.

Codls Harbour Wingham Moneymaker Nancy Sal Lord Ross Mr. A. Coleman Windbine Dark Burn Colfs Harbour Woodbine Terry Tune Laurieton Farallel Werriston King

Nambucca Shire Council Advances Road Works and Urban Matters

The council approved a £15,000 road construction programme at its last meeting. A shale supply thank you will be sent to Mr. W Swadling for Gordon Lane work. An air mail service request was declined for lack of clarity, with a report due next meeting. Drainage in High Street was deferred due to funds, with next year’s estimates to be prepared.

Red Cross W. L. Newell Nambucca Urbar Committee W. Swadling Gordon Lane Nambucca Shire Shire Council High Street

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