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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1952
Page
6
Fragmented notes show club members planning overseas touring and internal competition. John Mills is mentioned as competing. Brome squads will be involved. The tone reflects civic expectations and effort to uphold a club record.
Praise for Sawtell surfers Horbron and his team. The metropolitan examiner on the beach during the nomination called the squad's discipline and standard high, noting it as equal to any in the city.
Mrs. W Clear won the cordial competition at the St Augustine’s Church street stall fundraiser. Mr. Nolan took the Christmas cate prize as the event extended thanks for public support.
A fragment notes next Sunday event plans and a march past by teams. John Orman won a recent surf race. A Sinain issued to all members invites competition at upcoming carnivals.
The side features six proven bowlers and all rounders Ted Adams Lionel Fowler and Jack Oliver. Les Rollins is left out despite strong scores this season 22 High School 41 Woolgoolga and 48.75 across matches. Second XI inclusion seen as stepping stone while B graders feature prominently as Woolgoolga and Coffs Harbour pursue two first grade sides and brewing inter-club competition.
Sawtell Surf Club notes report the bronze squad’s strong showing under exami ner George Bloomfield and Bea Shanahan while noting missed material from a Sunday beach session. Key names include Kev Bailey Det Dagg John Brown Bob Gains Bill Sewtell Billy Cambridge Alan Stonefield Bill Woods and Tony Gibbons with plans to advance to the Junior Ro and FR team. The point score goes to Four Bille Singleton Woods Wood and Sawtel with Tony Gibbons finishing well. Ladies night and patrol rosters are announced as the club emphasizes beach safety and fundraising for a new shelter. Dogs remain a nuisance on the beach and owners are urged to keep them leashed or at home on Sundays.
Kerora nods to W Weir G Cross and D Cross with Lasker Batterham Cross McLean pairing. Ginge captains the side with Coffe Harbou, Kemp, and Williams in support. Ko Williams features for Fo Millery 12th alongside Afrre L Whilen and Mackay.
The following event list outlines Sunday bowls teams with matches between South and Pennan. Details are incomplete due to garbled OCR text. Priestley is mentioned as a participant with no clear role.
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