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Coffs Harbour Advocate

Location

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 07, 1948

Page

4

Pidcock and Sons Golden Jubilee Picnic Aboard Buses

A Pidcock and Sons celebration in Pipe Clay Beach marks the firm’s fifty years in the Grafton district. Over one hundred employees and families attend the Sunday event with rides from Nymboida Bowraville and Coffs Harbour. Highlights include a tug of war Bowraville defeating Nymboida and a presentation to J Cottle of Nymboida after 34 years service. A Coffs Surf Club patrol assisted the day.

Nymb@da Grafton Bowraville Coffs Thomas Pidcock and Sons, Pty. Ltd Pipe Clay Beach Nymoida J. Cottle Nymboida

Portrait Studio Offers After Hours Family Portraits

A local studio advertises photography services including individual and wedding portraits, after hours sittings arranged on short notice, amateur developing and printing, and prompt, expert attending.

Gratitude For Parcels From England Sent To Taree

A letter to a Taree resident from England expresses thanks for food parcels. It notes an 83 year old mother who has benefited from tins of soup and describes the joy on old folks faces when tins are received, likening it to children with new toys.

England

Jetty Red Cross elects new president at meeting

At the Coffs Jetty Red Cross gathering held this week the resignation of H Wansborough as president was accepted with regret. Mrs Wansborough is leaving the district and Mrs Smith, a long time member, was elected to the position. The stall at the Jetty sale was very successful, proceeds amounting to £s. Three competitions were won by Mrs L Noble for a trophy, Jeanette Hudson for Cat, and Mrs Lowe for a Pyrex dish. The branch extends thanks to helpers.

Coffs Jeynore Red Cross D H. Wansborough Wansborough

Track Formation At Urung Recreation Reserve

A new track has formed on the recreation reserve at Urung and is said to be settling well. It should soon be ready for use by local residents and visitors.

Urung

Death of A. J. Fogarty in Coffs Harbour

The death of A J Fogarty, a long prominent Coffs Harbour resident born in Bathurst district, occurred Sunday morning after a recent illness. He was a former Waratahs player, a foundation member of the Coffs Jockey Club, and father of Belle, with brothers Tom Jack and Erney and sisters-in-law in Kempsey and Laurieton. Funeral held at Coles Harbour Catholic cemetery with Rev Father Ray Smith officiating.

A. J. Fogarty Coffs Harbour Coffs Wattle Flat Bathurst Orange T. J. Fogarty Arthur Fogarty Cessnock Coramba W. C. Tickle Forbes Erney Fogarty Sydney Waratahs Orange District Coffs Bowling Club the Green Fe Brocker Kempsey Slocombe Laurieton Cols Harbour Ray Smith Me CH Everingham & Co Nembers Conseicine

Diggers Sub Branch RSL Christmas Gift for Children

The Red Cross Home at Wahfoonga received a belt teddy when Mr. Fante donated bears for the Christmas tree. The gifts will be placed for the children of RSL members as the Coffs Sub Branch organises the festive activity and thanks Mr. Footes for his generous support.

Red Cross

Mulhearn Agrees to Footpath and Kerbing Upgrade Fronting High Street

At last night’s urban committee meeting the offer by Tr J O W Mulhearn to meet the full cast of works for a new concrete footpath kerbing and guttering in front of his High Street residence and surgery was gratefully accepted. About 16 a5 votes to tae. The NSW Holes-fapse derided against affiliation with the Trades ajut Labor Cone Nearly Mb) members of ot Force did not vote.

Tr J OW Mulhearn High Street Nsw the Trades Ot Force

Coffs Rifle Club December Spoon Hit by Hill and Alcock

Veteran J. J. Hill top-scored with 73 of 80 as Coffs Rifle Club opened the December spoon competition. E. Neilson of Queensland also competed. Hill and N. Alcock tied for best score with 783 points including 31 86 7 74. The second round is set for next Sunday at 8 30 am.

J. J. Hill Coffs Rifle Club E. Neilson Queensland N. Alcock F. Beam R. Limbert Torrens J. Neilson

Coffs Bowls Weekend Results And Pennant Selections

Coffs Harbour social bowls saw Mrs Mackay defeat Mrs Brewis 1 3 in Friday’s singles with a close finish. Archibald and Franklin beat Hicks and Buckler 7 13 in a social game. Weekend results list Phillips and Hatch, Lockyer and Buckler 21 19. Hicks, Dowling, Sawyer, Pollard, Wallare, Macdonald, Murphy, Wadling, Wy, Mregor tied Linn Turner, Alfison, Harrison. Pennant fixtures begin in the Mid North Coast Association with Blue and Red teams named for the district.

Wen Nearin Mackay Brewis Makay Wadling M Regor Linn Turner Alfison Harrison Mitches Mid-North Coast Association Sistrict I -Bour Mac Rigo Bellingen Macville Dorrigo Coffs Harbour N. 3

Umpire Assignments Set For Saturday Cricket Matches

Umpires designated for next Saturday’s matches include H Grade clash at Detty, Colts game at Vale, and Moot contest between Sawtell and Jety. Authorities note Mollet, Cepia Beanie, and Bown will oversee officiating with settings to begin in the early afternoon as per order.

Cirade Brishiee Ual Woolioolia Detty

Hillier Cup Cricket Teams Form For District Competition

The Hillier Cup cricket teams selection lists players from Harbour District Cricket Association and Lower Clapener Association. Captains L Fowler and J Walter are named with squads including Le Chat Ro West, Lynch, Babbage, Rhinehart, Jetty and others. The district competition starts soon with matches at Droit and Waolgon, subject to final arrangements.

Lienepieyetit Cutts Harbour Waolgon L. Fowler le Chat Ro Wishaett Lynch J. Babbage

Samio's Cafe Adopts Seasonal Menu at High Street

Samio Bros proprietors announce a seasonal menu at Samio's Cafe on High Street Coffs Harbour offering choices in fruit confectionery ice cream summer drinks and sundaes. The advert highlights a broad assortment designed for summer enjoyment and invites customers to visit.

Samio Bros High Street Coffs Harbour

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Pidcock & Sons Photography Marie Hunt Hacking Motors Jetty Red Cross President Coffs Harbour Motors Pty. Ltd General Motors Holden Samio Advocate Office Scarborough Orchard Buildings Quay Street Consult Pat Graham Ocean Street Coffs Jetty Diam ONDS Diamond Oy
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