Hire the Team for Tomorrow’s Match Ups Reported
A terse item notes roster changes and hiring decisions ahead of an upcoming game. Key names and organizations are unclear due to damaged text but indicate preparation work for a team’s next contest.
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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1929
Page
1
A terse item notes roster changes and hiring decisions ahead of an upcoming game. Key names and organizations are unclear due to damaged text but indicate preparation work for a team’s next contest.
The Butterfly Carnival in the Parish Hall featured lavish decorations and a Butterfly Dance by the Girls' Club. The new hall addition, with kitchenette and dreaming rooms, drew praise for its size and facilities, funded largely by the Girls' Club. proceeds from the event went to hall funds.
Mrs AL Kearney mother of Mr Whiter Cerard and grandmother of Mr Jackerard died suddenly at Nana Glen on Saturday aged 77. Widow of late KB Kearney stock inspector at Kempsey, she had lived with her daughter at Nana Glen for five years. She suffered rheumatism and fell ill briefly before death which occurred suddenly. funeral held in Grafton yesterday.
Telegrams report a special ALP meeting where executives debated disciplining Mr James MHLR for parliamentary utterances blaming the Federal Government over the ongoing Cain dispute. In Tallangatta a 25 year old English farm hand Henry Wing attacked Miss Mona Mullins 17 with a billet of wood. she survived while a man found with a bullet wound died later. Newcastle Trades Hall heard Mr Davies assault the Govt over miners’ betrayal. Jock Garden praised the Government and Brennan said the law could not be broken in a State dispute. Sutherland urged higher coal prices and warned a strike would harm unions. Government blocked a Merino sheep consignment to Durban. Methodial Church seeks land for a parsonage at Coff Harbour with tenders to move Coramba parsonage. Tender process awaits HI month. Sydney market notes tomatoes 3/ to 7/ per half cone, cucumbers 1/ to 3/, potatoes down slightly.
A cinema advertisement lists Eleanor Boardman and Conrad Nagel in a program touring to China with Gwen Lea and Billie Dove in featured films THE YELLOW LILY and THE ROAD TO YESTERDAY. The copy casts the diamond motif as a dramatic backdrop to a string of attractions.
The text explains that a film on teeth causes dull, dingy color and resists dentifrices. It advises brushing to remove the film, noting that regular brushing keeps the smile brighter by absorbing discolorations from habits like smoking.
A trusted dairy man Leo Wills offers reliable milk and cream from his own dairy. The ad emphasizes quality and dependable home delivery for customers seeking good dairy products.
The Coroner, Mr Walker, held an inquest at the courthouse into the death of Ray Richards. A verdict of accidental death was recorded. Witnesses including Gerald Pollock described the rifle incident at the camp and the immediate actions, withDr. Hawke confirming a fatal internal injury and a near-miss to the boy’s life earlier. Richards, born at Coffs Jetty on October 1, 1914, died from a natural hemorrhage after surgery. the firearm discharged when the gun was knocked and went off at close range.
The Jetty Theatre hosts a grand night with Lernea Lance Ferna Raby Leslie and Chan Bherman. A musical playlet Archie’s Jewish Nod e re appears and the company performs a dance after. Blake of Avorland Yards debuts and The Michigan Kid screens. Tickets priced 2 shillings 6 pence, 2/s children 1s. Show starts at 8 o’clock.
The program features Karl Done and Geeko Arthur in a comedy caper with a rebel war backdrop and a daring rescue. The second feature Diamond Handcuffs stars Nagel and Gwen Lee, an intrigue filled tale of Africa’s glittering society and a cursed diamond. Noisy talkies and a fast monoplane stunt close the bill.
A number of orders offered for sale with distinguishing marks could be sent in one consignment if desired. Cash with order. Price quoted as 1 shilling per 1d. Rates paid at the border on quantities over 100 pounds.
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