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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1949
Page
4
The Central and North Coast Racing Association grants Coffs Harbour Jockey Club a December 24 meeting after Port Macquarie Hibernian Club withdraws its plan not to race. A six event programme will be held.
Trustees of Memorial Hall at Coffs Jetty report the improved venue now hosts heavy bookings for concerts and stage shows. A proposed gift of a piano for concert and orchestral use, offered by Miss Eileen Keely Mrs Durst and the town orchestra, would be placed under hall control to fund further musicales.
In addition to previously listed winners the Church of England bazaar declares further successes. Doyle y Mr. D. C. Craig wins a £1 trophy, Mr. A. H. Thompson receives nylon stockings, two pairs, Mrs. F. L. Stender takes a vase, and Mr. Tom King is noted among the winners.
Nuptial Mass at St. Augustine's Church Coffs Harbour joins Noreen Murphy and Ronald McCudden in marriage. The ceremony featured lilies, organ music, and a two tier wedding cake. After 110 guests celebrated at the School of Arts reception, the couple depart for a honeymoon in Sydney and Wollongong before settling in Corrimal.
The group will help at the Xmas Tees Party for Diggers' children at the School of Arts on 20 December and donate £10 for tree gifts. The final meeting of the year was held at the School of Arts last Friday with thanks to Mrs Short Mrs E Hinton for donations and Mrs Arnett for knitting stalls.
Coffs Harbour police have a man’s bicycle that was found and handed in. The owner may reclaim the bike by calling at the police station.
A Scarborough listing from Orchard Buildings Quay Street Sydney announces tobacco products including Flake Pipe 1lb Ready Rubbed Pipe and various Rubbed Cigarette weights with prices in shillings and pence. Adds options for cheque exchanges and payment terms.
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