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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1949
Page
5
A special SPC meeting adopts a trial age for administration next year. Nominations will be held by current committee members in January. Membership runs February to June, about 2s 6d weekly, with 12 players per court forming a nucleus and handling fees and court upkeep. Visitors may join through a responsible member.
Rosehill selections list horses and odds for races including 12.45 Oridine, Syncopation. 1.55 Young Andrew, Embrace. 2.30 Sun Dancer, Erpingham. 3.40 Caruso, San Dominico. 4.15 Count Bourbon, Sweet Tonic. 4.50 Midwise, Mirrigen. Entries include odds and positions for each race.
Since subsequent members will be on an associate basis it is an advantage to be a foundation member Nominations cannot be too early If nominations fall short for all courts remaining courts will be offered under general conditions The aim is a sound financial programme to complete projected plans return lent money interest free to build the clubhouse and improve playing conditions Players urged to submit nominations for 1950 to the Coffs Frostcout Tennis Club.
BBC interview reveals Mr. Barwick as official water taster for London’s Metropolitan Water Board. He describes tasting water from Kentish wells and other sources, noting flavors like geraniums and decayed vegetables. He detects odors after a mouthful and traces them to their source, all while adhering to strict palate rules including no onions tobacco or alcohol. A doctor complained of a funny taste, which Barwick says was awful due to dead rats found in the cistern.
Margaret Hughes a 19 year old from Sydney was crowned Miss Australia 1949 at a Sydney ceremony yesterday. The runner up was Jan Smith from Victoria.
Movietime listings announce Tasma and Jetty showings on Friday and Saturday December 16 and 17 with matinees at 1 and 2 30 pm in color. Features include Three Godfathers with John Wayne and Pedro Armendariz. Also Henry the Rainmaker and Lulu Belle with Dorothy Lamour and George Montgomery.
Sawtell presents a busy week with Saturday December 17 Till the Clouds Roll By showing at 7 pm. Tuesday December 20 All My Sons screens at 7 pm. Thursday December 22 Intermezzo plays at 7 pm. Saturday December 24 Perils of Pauline runs at 7 pm. Monday December 26 The Pale Face screens. Tuesday December 27 State Fair closes the run.
Northgate Queensland manager J P Brown announced a trial shipment of 400 dozen Queensland bananas to Canada for west coast distribution next week. He noted last year exports of canned pineapples to Canada topped two million dollars.
Poetic meditation on dust, wind, and the fleeting soul. The speaker laments the wind's drift and the end that follows life, invoking a storm-tossed bird and the inevitability of death.
The Australian Parliament member Sir Earle Page thanks Cowper electors for re election and praises supporters and constituents. He notes wide support across Cowper including new and old areas and credits progressive reforms for industrialised regions. He pledges continued service and cooperation with the community.
The 1949 speech day at Coffi G H School featured Davies Shield awards for inter-house loyalty and flags of commendation. Captains Barbara Turner and George Hewitt received gifts, with vice captains Joyce Garland and Alwyn Harvey also acknowledged. Sir Earle Page, Mr. Lauder, and other dignitaries attended as prizes for study and sports were presented by Everingham and Seccombe.
Upper Orara district mourns Mrs. Hartley nee May Stanlan wife of Chas Hartley and mother of young children after seven months since her mother Mrs Geo Stanlan passed. The note of condolence comes with tribute to her kindness and support for local causes as school test results for Upper Orara are also reported.
Competitions at the Colis branch monthly stall of the CWA were won by Mrs Ew bank for fowls and by Mr Hamnett for the Christmas Cake. The ladies extend thanks to all who helped make the stall a success.
The report lists top finishers and prize winners across academics and sports. Notable names include Barry Jones Valmae Tyson Doreen Jacques Ken Adams Shirley Orman Mary Inskip Earl Russ Mary Green Athol Wilson Alwyn Harvey Olga Parkins Leslie Gillam Stella Walsh Wilma Loader and cadet unit winners the Signallers. Championship results cover swimming athletics football cricket tennis and basketball with multiple pupil awards and blues honors.
Edinburgh Street Coffs Harbour Jetty offers bespoke tailoring with custom fits and high quality fabrics.
A wide range of modern electrical appliances is shown at the Royal Easter Show now on display. The exhibit is produced and finished by James Sewyer and Alexander John Stuart Gihers.
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