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Coffs Harbour Advocate

Location

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 06, 1929

Page

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McCarthy Shield Rifle Tie Decided by Narrow Margin

H Baker holds the McCarthy Shield for twelve months after a keen competition with W Bullock and F Bailey. At 400 yards Baker led Bullock by two points and Bailey trailed by five more, with patchy light and shifting northeast wind. Final scores gave Baker a narrow three-point lead, while Bailey earned a club medal for highest yearly points and Elo praised for performance.

H. Baker W. Bullock F. Bailey God Yirds Bullock Baker Bailey Anether Iit Yorda Lailew Bik Ati BK. Greig TH. McCarthy PO Bailey KR. Potter OG Thompson

Talkie projector plans amid family ownership and local notes

A chaotic, OCR style report describes a Talkie projector project kept within the family, with mentions of customs, early displays, and planned distribution constraints. It references local figures including a deputy superintendent, elderly residents, ambulance services, and a cattle yard, all within a regional Australian setting.

Two armed robbers overpowered butcher in Redfern

The incident at Michael Briggs’s Redfern shop ended with the pair fleeing after stealing £16 and wounding no one seriously as a neighbor alerted police. The men were arrested after a confrontation with officers who responded to the scene.

Sydney Michael Briggs Redfern Polle Wiliam Hambridge Dulwiel Mill Porton Weiler Helena Peardon Sydnwy Hospital Eines Matin Pearson Waverley Pearson Fas Geen Marrivi

Making of Cigarettes and Public Health Warnings From The Era

A fragmented exposé on cigarette production and health risks outlines cautions for smokers. The piece mentions inhalation dangers, variations in cigarette design, and broader public health concerns linked to tobacco use, referencing medical authorities and era specific discussions.

Wien Latham “Bowie Auaiel

Buttons starred by Coogan Moran and Moran

Jacky Coogan Lars Hansen and Polly Moran appear in Buttons. The feature showcases wartime era humor with kids and a comic plot set in a playful city scene.

Albert Qewdonee Euregian Tali Renpereiol Newedey Quad Gilelline Jacky Coogan Lars Hansen Polly Moran

Unclear local event with notable names and injuries

Fragmentary report from Upper Ore area recounts a social gathering with performances by Alora Mal and others. Several attendees, including J Taylor, sustained facial injuries, while Mr OG Bovng remains hospitalized at Coll Hospital with a poison-related illness.

Abe Uilien Boseagie Leurie Ass Alto Amg Jeverell Teulahan Wolkly Milas Diwnie Amd Lk Methugan Mies Aev J. Geen Lo Diowld Upper Reli Ces Joyce Hischie J. Taylor OG. Bovng Coll’ Hospital

Local Borings Boost Hope For Coal Near Koora Wathia

Five Cowra farmers backing the divining rod claim a bore near Koora Wathia hit a coal seam at 1725 feet in Devenlin whale strata. Professor Woolcough, scientific adviser to the Commonwealth, supports continued drilling to about twenty feet more while Major Burnham, recently in Australia, also believes a strike is likely. The syndicate plans further tests, despite local skepticism about the results.

Koorawathia Devenlin Woolcough Commonwealth Feuel Burnham Australia Tewett

Golf records set in crowded day of play

The report notes Jarrett formerly of Traieu dominating the field at the Nar Tandera link meet. He carded 72 on the flat 18 and 82 in the second round, beating rival by free strokes to set a new course record as over 20 players competed.

Porter Cop Leorriga Lorriga Born Luis Mevined Ponds Shourme Jim W. OH. Lives Grafton Ambulaner Young Heela Evdwird Morgus Yownig Une Gail Coweles Inchad Cobb and Co's Hin Majesty Ammer Diarmat Campale Coffs Harbour Upper Crare Roses Tiny Faville Tap Jarrett Traieu Berey

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