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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1952
Page
4
A fragmented local piece describes a school concert program and staff efforts. It mentions teachers, students, and a planned event with music and discipline, noting appreciation for work and coordination. The readable text hints at a conformance review of the program and its expected outcomes.
A fragmented account notes a bicycle theft at Barbour Cores bar with unclear names and partial details. The readable fragments mention the word stolen and Barbour with vague references to a person connected to the incident and a possible location.
A brief police report notes officers recovered a bicycle following a pursuit on a busy avenue. No injuries are recorded and investigators continued examining the scene for clues.
In a tight district cricket clash, Woolgoolga secured their first win against Nana Glen. Key scores included Deards for Woolgoolga and Rose for Nana Glen, with Sawtell rallying late to challenge. The match featured a strong middle innings and a decisive finish, leaving both teams neck and neck until the final overs.
Tiley trophy event details list shooting disciplines incl bird single, bird double, and skeet. Names such as Seccomb, Wedgwood, Thompson, Mubearn, Jarret, and Wedgweed appear among participants. Holiday shoots indicate costs and staging, with entries planned around certain dates and venues.
Veteran Joe Mills experience stood him in good stead as the December spoon shoot on the 700 yards range entered its second stage Sunday. Contenders faced changing conditions while Nelson finished second and Thom filed a handicap specter. The club has purchased first class rifles and invites members to compete. shooting begins at 8:30.
Roy Mullard aged 41 of Patts Harbour failed to appear at the county petty sessions. The bench ordered punishment or further action pending his receipt of a summons.
Championship bowls were contested over the weekend with key competitors including A md T Smith D Me mina and A dE Finlay. Final scores showed 7 2 for FEF Saw d and F Avhog Mm Quilty 31 22.
Korora held on to the Galvin Cup with a tight bowling duel against Wels. Key moments included tight overs and crucial wickets by Kerera and Laster. The match featured notable batting displays from new and veteran players, with Cres and Fog contributing runs in a low scoring affair.
Sawtell defeated Harbour rivals 64 to 79 in a pennant bowls match at Sawtell green with Robinson Barrett McQuilty and Turner among winners. Coff Harbour sides played four teams in social matches, while Sawtell posted a main event 64 point total as the day’s action wrapped.
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