31 Aug 1948
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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 31, 1948
Page
1
Builders in Coffs Harbour face worsening shortages of fibro roofing, plaster, and cement as quotas fail to meet demand. Suppliers report scarce baths and roofing iron, with slow plaster supplies delaying many new homes. Tradespeople are overwhelmed and home construction remains stalled.
The Legion of Ex-Servicemen and Women campaigns for improved mental illness treatment for ex-service personnel. At the Coffs Harbour Sub Branch meeting, Secretary G Hudson noted Maclean Sub-Branch paid Morisset Mental Hospital costs for one member over three months, with the Sub-Branch to be billed since Morisset is a government institution.
Whitlsay delivers pivotal shuttle at Taryn Tate Uffige for Pine, guiding a narrow victory. The effort fuels Pine's season as teammates back the standout performance amid a charged atmosphere.
The Minister of Agriculture announces compulsory dipping of all bananas packed between May 1 and November 30 in Shirlan solution to control Squirter and Black End. Bananas must be dipped immediately after packing and cases wetted. fresh solution each day is advised to prevent deterioration and boost buyer confidence.
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