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Coffs Harbour Advocate

Location

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 08, 1950

Page

5

Golden Opportunity to Attend Disney Preview in Sydney

Two winners will join a private Walt Disney screening in Sydney with REO Pictures at Pitt Street. Travel by Ansett Airways from Coffs Harbour to Mascot with car transfer and lunch hosted by RKO Directors. Dates between December 18 and 22 with stage events on December 22 and 23. Participants must be 18 to 90, with transport and meals provided.

Messrs Penn & Gerard Coffs Harbour Mascar RKO Radio Pictures Mascot Princes Messrs. Penn and Gerard Pty Ltd R.K.O. Radio Pictures Tasma Theatre

Pousine F Ballot Postponed in Coffs Harbour

The ballot for homes erected by the Housing Commission of NSW in Barrie Street Coffs Harbour was postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. It will now be held Friday December 15 at 10.30 am. A tenancy advisory committee meeting is set for Thursday December 14 at 7.59 pm.

Housing Commission of Nsw Barrie Street Coffs Harbour Westbury Housing Commission

Widespread Blackouts Prompt Call for Earlier Warnings

Readers urge utilities to issue advance blackout warnings to allow industry readiness. Officials acknowledge current timing makes preparation impossible. The letter stresses reliable alerts could lessen economic disruption and improve coordination.

Public Interview at Tasma Theatre for Cindi film draw

Matinee and evening sessions scheduled for a public appearance on the Tasma stage with Mr J Gerard to discuss reactions to the film Cindi. A lucky draw will occur on the Tasma Theatre stage around 9 p.m. on Saturday December 16 with separate draws for male and female entrants.

J. Gerard Tasma” Theatre

Coffs Harbour Jockey Club to Hold December Meeting

Coffs Harbour Jockey Club plans its December meeting on Saturday with local horses expected to shine after recent North Coast success. Villages Green Pin Up Boy and Pearler carry strong form while Graceful Lad and Young Garland are in top condition. Grafton runners Pandosto Chanter s Choice Little Laddie and Sirdonia pose opposition. Nine nominations for Flying Handicap and December Handicap ten for Welter Handicap with mixed restricted races drawing small fields.

E. P. Fogarty Walter Hillery Williams Bros. Pearler Graceful Lad Maxwell Eyles South Grafton Whit Kempe Young Garland Grafton Chamars Pandosto Chanter Little Laddie Sirdonia Lord V H. Lovett AJC Conference of Racing Associations Village Green O Lord Veil Village Green Ica Fearler Chris Bey

Boxing Day Harbour Speed Beat Races Held

Mival will be held in the harbour on Boxing Day with speed beat races appearing to be the highlight of the event.

Nana Glen Carnival draws crowds amid weather setbacks

The Nana Glen Sports Ground carnival raised funds for Bucca District Carnival Queen Candidate. Entries from Coffs Harbour Coramba Glenreagh Nana Glen and Bucca Creek competed in events including the Bucca Creek Cup won by N Nelson on R Gosling's horse from Coffs Harbour. Other races saw B Secomb securing the scrubbers title and J McPherson winning the bending race.

Nana Glen Bucca Coffs Harbour Coramba Glenreagh Bucca Creek N. Nelson R. Gosling B. Secomb Lower Bucca Jim Mulligan Central Bucca D. Morrow B. Seccomb J. McPherson 5S Smith D McPherson Glen

Wednesday Banana Loadings in Melbourne and Newcastle districts

The report lists banana loading figures from districts including Melbourne, Newcastle, and Eibury with totals. Entries show Melbourne 1654 and 397 for Ade je, HSP Newcastle 109, Eibury 78, totaling 3686 for last Wednesday.

Melbourne Adeje HSP Newcastle Eibury

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Sydney Bronko Trede Mark Evans Coolangatta A. E. Hogbin Ep A Air Transport Pty. Ltd Coffs Harbour Jockey Club T. CABA @ SONS High Street T. Caba & Sons Potter & Moore's
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