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Coffs Harbour Advocate

Location

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 10, 1948

Page

4

Coffs Harbour hosts inaugural meeting amid grand plan for the race course

An estimated 2600 to 44 attendees packed the inaugural meeting at Coffs Harbour to praise the committee for rapid course development. The crowd, led by President R Garrett and officials, heard praise from visitors including Racing Secretary Nicholson and NRRA leaders, noting a bright future for the town’s racing revival and potential wealth from future growth.

Coffs Harbour R. Garrett

Coffs Harbour Jockey Club Opens with Standout Inaugural Meeting

At Coffs Harbour, NRRA president W. T. Robinson and club officials praised Mr. R. J. Garrett and the team for a rapid rebuild of the racecourse. Dr. Harry Bailey urged community support while a large crowd witnessed multiple races including the Fred Lowery Memorial Cup won by J. C. Reid's Lady's Boy. Special donations funded prize money and trophies, with Mrs. Garrett presenting prizes and a racing saddle to the winner.

Nicholson Australian Jockey Club Hibberd Newcastle Jockey Club W. Robinson Leo Fitzgerald Northern Rivers’ Racing Association Eric Holland Miss Mara Clarence River Jockey Club G. W. Fitzgerald W. Atkins South Grafton PF. Nott New Toyland Jockey Club Armidale A. Shepherd Mullumbimby Race Club Geoff Jago NRRA Dorrigo Shire Harry Bailey Coffs Fred Lowery Coffs Harbour Kings Robinson Coffs Jockey Club Garrett Whit Kempe Messrs Lowery Nurlery West Ao McGrath Kelly Fergus CG Powell J. D. Brothergson F. Ninness Simeon Sir Standard Booie Wirinos Red Boots Duke Charldos Northern Warrior J. A Brotherson R. Watterson Gay Paniel Ninness CA. Kelly Gay Burst H. V. Bruns R. Lynch J. D. Brotherson W. Lynch Grateful Gay Daniel Sunny Cree Oxwood Guy Burst Oxford Gay Burst Sunny Cree Lee J. C. Reid C. DP. Kelly Jalob F. Niciness C. A Kelly Fairoka W. Fitzgerald G. Powell C. McGrath Secon Fairooka Gielt Theo Rose Lady's Boy Gambler Flagfall Achieve Crescent Tearl Falrooka Gigli Jacob Theo Nose Crescent Head Lady‘s Boy West Gay Brew B Mill

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