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Coffs Harbour Advocate

Location

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 22, 1952

Page

4

Keen Interest in Sunday's Rugby League Showdown

Local rugby circles hype the Sunday clash at Brelsford Park as the season’s match of the year. Diggers, Coffs Harbour, and Jetty push to finals while pressure mounts on teams like Bowraville and Billingen. Second-grade standings loom as Coffs Harbour, Dorrigo, Bellingen, and Bowraville chase final spots, with Diggers aiming to stay top. The third grade battle tightens as Diggers and Dorrigo lead with 29 points, followed by Coffs Harbour and Bowraville at 24 and Urunga at 18. Four Sydney clubs have entered the £100 KO competition nominations.

Hugby Brelsford Park Pressford Park Coffs Harbour Bowraville Diggers CzHs Harbour Diggers Qere Bellingen Porrigo Dorrigo Urunga

Close Win in Foursomes Championships

Mesdames Miller and Keir won a tight foursomes final over Mesdames L. T. Smith and Elliott as a sharp shower drenched 24 players and sent them to the clubhouse. Scores: Miller Keir 51 49 100. Smith Elliott 49 52 101. Seccombe and Mellefont won next with 106 26 80, Smith Elliott runner up 101 184 823. Next rounds and lunch duties announced for associates and guests.

Mesdames Miller Keir Mesdames L. T. Smith Elliott Mesdames Smith Mesdames J. T. Seccombe Mellefont Mesdames LT. Smith

Diggers Club Eyes Record Entry After Southern Zone Final

The Diggers Club concludes the Southern Zone finals with Group 2 Rugby League sanctioning the competition and many outside clubs showing interest, signaling a potential record entry.

Open Day Set With Trophies At Hand In Damp Conditions

Our official scribe with the handicapper has a rest and will read for two weeks. Marjorie Jackson will present trophies, boosting the open day. Tip for the open is Cc Cutmore who is hitting well. The B grade is open and locals are hoped to win. Congratulations to Mrs Miller and Mrs Keir on the foursomes win. Conditions remain damp and players use the members 5th tee. Associates championships advance with Keir Miller Ryan in A grade finals and Elliott Campbell to play. In BY grade Mesdames Club Seccombe Doak Hooper reach final four. A social for boys and girls is planned by the new live-wire committee. Large attendance expected. Open Day luck to all.

D. Ryan E. Smith Miller T. Seccombe Keir Crawford Elliott Campbell Cluff Harrison P. Seccombe Harton Doak Korff Hooper Clarke Marjorie Jackson Filip Cc Cutmore Mesdames Keir, Miller and Ryan

Surfers Ball Promises Social Highlight At Arts School

Surfers will be cut in force tonight for the annual ball at the School of Arts. In the past this function has always been an outstanding social success, and the organisers promise tonight's ball will be right up to past standards.

School of Arts

Cotts Harbour Women’s Bowls Championship Updates

The Cotts Harbour Women’s Bowling Club reports a tight semi final where Mrs Kempe beat Mrs Hensley 31 to 16 after a close 8 ends, then Mrs Short defeated Mrs McCaskill 14 to 3 in the emblem match. Nolan’s trophy games saw Wingfield and Swadling 104 to 56 and Howell 101 to 79. Social play results list several pairings.

Cotts Harbour

Rugby League Sunday Teams For Diggers Colts Harbour Jetty

Sunday rugby league list details Firsts teams for Diggers Colts Harbour and Jetty at Brelsford Fark. Names include G Teece A McLean Ames R Anderson O Cripps Jarrett R Reid W Bailey McDowell and others. reserves and thirds listed with multiple players.

Colts Harbour Brelsford Fark G. Teece A. McLean Ames R. Anderson O. Cripps Jarrett R. Reid W. Bailey McDowell G. Rowsell R. March Nelson N. Dallas L. O’connor Gorman Fuller Malouf B. Wills K. Hill R. Nelan Dave Appleton B. McCann R Fearce L. Stuart R. Goodenough Richardson B. Carmody Vincent McCarthy Creighton Williams Hope Durcan Simmon F._ Law- Bourne

Korora Cricket Annual Meeting Sets B Grade Entry

Korora Cricket Club disclosed prospects at its annual meeting. The club will align with Celis Harpour and District Cricket Association to compete in the B grade 1 competition. Delegates include Cross Gately Dal Cross with George Cross. Rey Gately and Isford Fark named home ground captain selections to be made per match. practice matches planned with district teams.

Kerora Cub Celis Harpour and District Cricket Association Ci Ctheers Cross Sesre- Gately Eric Batterles Green Ers Rey Gately George Dal Cross George Cross Reg Yy Isford Fark

Band’s Weekend Performances Preview at Harbour and Park

Band Harkeuard Distr zens Bard schedules weekend shows. Saturday at 6:40 pm in Harbour district venue High Cetfs Harbour. Sunday at Brersford Park 7:45 pm near High Street Harbour. Local notices urge attendees to arrive early.

Harkeuard Distr Zens Bard Manone Ijdckson Cetfs Brersford Park High Street Onis Harbour

Celts Harbour publisher advertises central coast newspaper

The notice appears from Celts Harbour publisher Alex ander John Stuart Gilchrist connected with the Central Neth Coast Newspaper Co. Ltd. and the Advocate Celts Harbour office. The fragmented text indicates a local printing or publishing arrangement.

Alexander John Stuart Gilchrist Celts Harbour Neth Coast Cotty, Ltd Ered Advocate

Happy and Willing Band of Women Volunteers Shine

Mrs Thompson praises a 24 member auxiliary with 17 average attendance at monthly meetings. The group bought stainless jugs chairs and beds for hospitals, arranged nourishment items for babies, and allocated funds for a Roto-frame bed. Members received thanks for bonnets, bedties, and Christmas treats while recognizing Board support and community donations.

KEEP YOUR MONEY IN THE TOWN your Print

Local urging emphasizes spending at home to boost town economy. Community group promotes supporting local businesses, highlighting small shops, services, and row of storefronts as a collective economic strategy.

Hospital Auxiliary Welcomes New Members

Coffs Harbour and District Hospital Ladies' Auxiliary welcomed Mesdames Kelesque Dudgeon and Mrs FR Matten as new members at the monthly meeting. The group noted thanks for an Orara CWA donation and planned AHA Button Day Appeal with stalls in Fitzroy Park and a street stall at the Fest Office corner. The 1951-52 year closed with thanks from President Mrs A H Thompson and a card and game afternoon. Sister Gerrand of Sunnyside Maternity Hospital received a gift and best wishes for her future happiness.

Thompson Gilby Gerrand Merbers L. Fowler Hlowes Bennett Hegbin E Weeley M Hunt Gerard Mesdames Kelesque Dudgeon Sawtell Matten Orara Coffs Harbour and District Hospital Orara Cwa Fitzroy Park CWA A. H. Thompson Sister Gerrand Sunnyside Maternity Hospital Hayes Mconee Street

Health Minister Mute Inquiries On New Maternity Unit Site

Proceedings note confusion over a site for a new maternity unit within a hospital project. A request urged the Minister to expedite site selection and begin construction, with replies pending. Officials report no confirmation of a selected site and criticize unclear government communication.

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