Hard Work Made Easy Banana Film Demonstrates Horse Power
A color filmed segment shows E. Hamey using horses on his Korora plantation to haul bananas and fertilizer. The method lets riders cut from the saddle and move produce to wires or sheds, reducing manpower. Local shorts by Hamey include Spring gardens and Colts school sports. screenings planned at the Asma Theatre tonight and tomorrow.
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Korora
E. Hamey
Hamey
the Advocate
Ebor
Colts
Heavy Gale Lashes Coffs Harbour Boats Ashore
A fierce storm drives two visiting yachts ashore at Coffs Harbour with one breaking up and another kept upright as efforts to salvage continue. Ten boats from Colts fishing fleet suffer varying damage while other vessels are moved to avoid further loss. Homes on the Jetty exposed to flood and debris as rain totals exceed five inches from midnight. The Swedish vessel Veria fails to enter port during the gale.
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Fraser
Veria
Coffs
Far West Scheme Aids Local Children At Coffs
The Far West Children's Health Scheme branch in Coffs is expanding practical aid for local children. Three youths are receiving care at the Manly home, with one returning after fitting, another awaiting operation, and a third finishing treatment after plaster removal. Secretary A R Forsyth said members are advancing support.
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Far W. Children’s Health Scheme
Coffs
Manly
Coffs Branch
AR. W. Forsyth
Local committee extends bene t grants for needy children
The local committee has organized several successful street stalls and will continue them with donations payable to Mr Forsyth’s shop. Proceeds go to the organisation’s funds. The Home at Manly faced ten restrictions and sent several children home, with six admitted this past month including two from Urunga and Lismore.
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Forsyth
Manly
Urunga
Lismore
Motor Cycle Efficiency Claim From Odd OCR Text
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss a vehicle with high fuel efficiency claiming 205 miles per gallon. Details are unclear and no verifiable entities emerge.
Quest for Miss Australia drives war neurosis fund efforts
RSI district sub branches intensify Miss Australia Quest to fund a war neurosis treatment centre. Sawtell Upper Orara and Colla Harbour nominate candidates Fay Serwtell Peggy Heart Clarice Holt Pat Graham and Lady Yesirequears Strona. Events and stalls planned through December with large carnival style support.
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RSI
Sawtell
Upper
Orara
Colla Harbour
Fay Serwtell
Peggy Heart
Clarice
Carniya Berate
Sawtell P C Plans Improvements and Activities
Sawtell Parent and Citizens meeting at Amusu Theatre discussed new classroom pictures, soon to be purchased, and urgent playground improvements. A working bee will lay groundwork and seating on the grounds. Council permission granted for Worlga Park works, with Burt overseeing repairs. The group supported sporting needs and a September ball in the field, plus local league travel to Eungai Gael.
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Sawtell P & C
Amusu
M. R. King
Burt
Bellinger Shire
P &S
Worlga Park
Rarigeniei
Milk Producers Call for PPU Support in Price Rise Effort
Mr A P Small secretary of the Coffs-Orara Milk Producers Association criticised the PPU for insufficient backing of dairy producers outside the Milk Zone seeking higher prices. He told the annual meeting that had the PPU provided needed support earlier, the current price rise would have been achieved sooner. He noted production costs can be higher inside as well as outside the Milk Zone.
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PPU
A. P. Small
Coffs-Orara Milk Producers’ Association
Small
FPU
Mr. Small
Home blocks on Waratah subdivision plan decision
The Shire Council at Wednesday's meeting recommended a reduced cost approach for Waratah subdivision. Officials discussed land and improvements, including pathways and kerbing, with funding narrowed to lower block costs and avoid heavy drainage and docks. Residents await final arrangements and potential delays.
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Wery
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Coffs Harbour
Clarence River County Council
PMG Department
Suir
Corender Glefen
Far West
Sannazare
Ser Nessman
Seryer
Zeaiar
P. & C. Association
Sawte' Haghy
Eunga Gael
Brecha DawSin
P.P.U
Waratah Subdivision
Princess Elizabeth
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