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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 03, 1948
Page
4
The Meat Employees Union application to close butcher shops on Saturdays was refused by the Federal Arbitration Court, keeping shops open on weekend mornings during the summer.
Samio Bros located on High Street Coffs Harbour offers meals light refreshments fruit confectionery ice cream summer drinks and sundaes. Phone contact listed as 26 for inquiries.
Evelyn Cheesman recalls a BBC Overseas Service report of a naturalist finding a frog with a luminous waistcoat like glow. The creature proved ordinary, yet its bright abdomen came from fireflies swallowed alive, their lights shining through the frog’s skin.
The A E Tasker Scholarship Trust will fully fund two students this year at Hawkesbury Agricultural College or Sydney Technical College. Applicants under 21 or sons of vegetable growers seeking ongoing careers in the industry may apply, sending a letter with personal and education details, college choice, two nominees’ signatures, and a 250 word essay on an industry related topic.
The Advocate notes newsprint priced around 3s per ream at Maclean early 1939 and identifies a latest consignment at about 16/6 per ream. This price swing is described as newsworthy.
A landmark Australian motoring tale centers on a completely new car designed and built in Australia. The project aimed to create a car made to order for the nation, reflecting blue print engineering and the challenge to meet Australian needs.
The piece argues avarice fuels friction between producers and consumers and urges government action to stabilize markets. It proposes contracts and a reserve fund to ensure profitable returns in good times and steady prices in shortages, promoting mutual confidence and cooperation.
The Coffs Golf Club Associates announce a successful year with a £319 balance incl. £53 in Government bonds and £82 raised for the District Ambulance. Membership reached 56 with five social and one junior member, and the course was lengthened at the third hole by about 20 yards with a new tee.
A list of race picks across nurseries, juvenile and handicap events. Notable selections include XFavour, Mona's Choice, Riptide, Field Boy, Com mand, Farhad, Montrose, Royal Scot, River Hero, Sun Lyric and Blessing among others.
The article urges thorough exterior cleanup to curb rat breeding. It warns against leaving rubbish and junk under houses which provides shelter for vermin. Public Health Department advises removing old boxes and debris to force rats to relocate.
Mr Finlay SM described the applicant as able to lose memory when convenient as he refused the transfer of a hotel license to John Mandell. Mandell, said to be 50, had been convicted of overcharging while running a hotel at Goulburn. It was alleged he once employed a hefty fellow as a rough-house fighter.
The scene shows the morning after a festive event with the remains of an animal found. The crowd tore the carcass into ten pieces after it could no longer move. Four motte are mentioned within the narrative.
Coffs Harbour Bowling Club closes in on its annual event with M Nolan winning the Rink. Pairs reach semi finals as Pearce and Panning face Lauder and Kimmoartey with Gleeson and Eyles awaiting the final. Singles see Reddacliff vs Buckler and Gorton in the semis, Harrison in the other division. Associates Championships singles undecided with Simmon Mackay Brewis and Archibald left in contention.
A year-end report praises a group of ardent workers including Miss Farnsworth Mrs Wenholz and Mrs Martyn for their efforts. It extends good wishes for their future happiness and thanks members and retiring officials for courteous cooperation and valued assistance throughout the year.
NSW Transport Minister M O Sullivan warned the death toll on roads will exceed last year unless a record fall occurs this month. He noted 491 fatalities by end of November, just 19 shy of last year, with traffic breaches surpassing 230000 by year end and many due to negligent driving and liquor impairment.
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