13 Aug 1948
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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 13, 1948
Page
1
The Advocate highlights the value of a local newspaper to Coffs Harbour, arguing it serves the community by boosting district interests, supporting local business, and guiding development. It praises loyal readers and stresses the paper’s role in public life and prosperity.
A former Minister for Mines and Forests speaking in the Legislative Assembly warned miners that ongoing conditions could soon force trains and electricity to be fully powered by the mines. He cautioned that those currently on top would later seek government action to keep mines operating, as in past times.
In these days of strikes and shortages city life shows inconveniences from gas and electricity restrictions to blackouts. Price rises, service cuts, and mood shifts toward national change burden daily life as miners, governors, and utilities echo heated debates.
Anzac Park held a successful social dance on Saturday night. The receipts from the door totalled £28 with plans for further finance. Pullen conducted Six Ayers orchestra providing delightful music, a dainty supper was served, and a large crowd enjoyed the evening under the supervision of Park trustees Messrs Riding Bray and Everingham.
A seasoned source notes jockey Jack Thompson won the premiership and earned around 2700 in fees over the last year. It suggests additional "extras" from owners could push total earnings well above 5000 pounds.
Lunt suffers fits of sneezing while seeking relief from allergies. The article notes WOODS’ GREAT PEPPER MINT CURE as a touted remedy, reflecting early 20th century patent medicine promotion and consumer health anxieties.
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