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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1949
Page
3
NRMA general secretary H E Richards and RACA secretary Mr Zehnder called for better driving manners after warning that bad behavior by drivers accounts for many road accidents. They cited dipping headlights, courtesy on narrow roads, and yielding the right of way as essential to safer, more pleasant motoring.
A 22 year old from Coffs Harbour is in London working on guided missile research for the Commonwealth Government with a large salary. He attended Coffs High School, Armidale Teachers College, and Sydney University, where he ranked third in chemistry and chose research over medicine. His mother and brother live at Park Beach. Two other brothers run a sawmilling business on Hastings River.
Kate Gudbrand Nilsen a young seaman faced a charge at Coffs Court of Petty Sessions for wandering in company with an Aboriginal woman at an reserve. Police described the incident Sunday evening with witnesses and Nilsen admitting near the aboriginal camp before the bench admonished him and dropped the charge.
James Sawyer of Moonee Street Colfs Harbour accepts responsibility for any references to the Federal Elections in this issue. The statement clarifies authorship and accountability for content related to federal electoral matters.
The notice lists parking restrictions across several streets including High Street Moonee Streets Grafton Street and Maclean Street. Vehicles longer than 20 feet may not park on either side between specified boundaries. Exact segment limits cover High Street Castle to Moonee, Moonee west side High to Grafton, Grafton south eastern and eastern sides High to Little Streets, and additional gaps at 70 feet northeast of High and Vernon, plus western Grafton between Maclean and Moonee and northwest Grafton between High and southwest line.
The miniature train at Park Beach drew crowds from Kempsey and Gratton last Sunday. Over £10 was taken, a one day record. Attendance is rising and a new peak is expected next Sunday when Coffs Surf Club hosts its annual carnival.
Authorities note the Pacific Highway and Maclean Street alignments near Vernon Street require motorists to avoid standing or parking within specified distances. Sergeant Purkiss indicated signs will be erected when available and motorists should cooperate with officers as the regulations come into force.
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