Coffs Harbour Triumph in Interdistrict Cricket Match
Coffs District Association wins over Lower Clarence with Lionel Fowler contributing 52 not out and 3/41 as a bowler. Rhinehart 34 and Elder 40 supported a late partnership to post 205 for 8. Lower Clarence bowled out for 121 as Cluff, Munro and Fowler shone with the ball. In the Twenty-fivers match Coffs also beat Lower Clarence. D Walter struck 104 not out and C McDowell 80 in 6/240 while Lower Clarence were 133.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.o. Coffs Allrounder
Lionel Fowler
Coffs District Association
Lower Clarence
G. Rhinehart
R. Elder
Coffs District
R. Gregor
F. Lewis
Fowler
Rhinehart
Coffs
Clarence
L. Cluff
N. Munro
L. Fowler
Coffs Harbour
N.o
H. Ellem
5. Causley
No.a. Causley
D. Duprain
Unde
S. Black
M. Archer
E. Ford
S. Bailey
D. Walter
F. McCann
School policy stresses swimming and lifesaving awards for pupils
At Coffs High School Speech Day Sportsmaster Mr. Lance Long outlines policy requiring all students to learn 50 yards of swimming and pursue lifesaving awards. Four lifesaving awards, 25 Bronze Medallions, 21 Intermediate Certificates and 2 Resuscitation certificates were earned. The report notes club membership, weekly sport time, and that afternoons are not holidays, with needs for facilities and external carnivals aiding community service and inter-school exchanges with Kempsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lance Long
Coffs High School
Long
Sports Union
Kempsey
Jetty Oval
Brielsford Park
Subdivision
Coffs Races Nominate 132 Horses for Carnival
Coffs Harbour jockey club secretary Harry Lovett reports 132 nominations for the Christmas Carnival two days of racing. One hundred thirty two entries split 67 for December 27 and 65 for the following day. Notable entrants include Ply mouth Pete and High Miss owned by Hon W J Scully, with weights expected to be announced Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Newcastle
Coffs Jockey Club
Harry Lovett
Stxty
Plymouth Pete
High Miss
W. J. Scully
Coffs
Race selections for Randwick meet listed by class
Nursery prefers Favour and The Duchess as top picks. Three year olds pick Royal Show and H Welcome. Juvenile favors King's Coin and Chitral. Native sees Prisoner and Sea Spartan. Villiers highlights Frescano and Slander. Lysander heads the Handicap with Crusader as runner up. Welter features Edinburgh and Farhad as selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Favour
the Duchess
H. Welcome
Prisoner
Frescano
Slander
Racing card results from El Satada to Draftsman
The listing shows race outcomes with pairs of horse or contestant names and their finishing order. Entries include El Satada 1 over Wels 2 at 1.0 and similar results for Talon 1 Marsala 2 at 1.30, Bon Ali 1 Charkha 3 at 2.5, Damon 1 Land Boy 2 at 2.40, Robert Bruce 1 Good Idea 2 at 3.15, Tamaroa 1 Denhoti 2 at 3.50, and Draftsman 1 St Buzz 2 at 4.95 and Macready 1 M Cassino ale 5.0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Satada
Wels
Talon
Marsala
Bon Ali
Charkha
Damon
Land Boy
Robert Bruce
Good Idea
Tamaroa
Denhoti
Macready
M. Cassino
Sawtell Farms Bowls Club Forms at Public Meeting
Sawtell bowling enthusiasts established a club at a public meeting on Thursday night. M Hutton was elected president O G Edwards secretary and R Burt treasurer. A sawdust green was proposed with first committee meeting to discuss details. Central North Coast Bowling Association leaders J P Halpin and H Mathieson attended along with Coffs and Bellingen reps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sawtell
M. Hutton
O. G. Edwards
R. Burt
J. P. Halpin
H. Mathieson
Central North Coast Bowling Association
Coffs
Bellingen
Coffs Cyclists Go to Gilgai Boxing Day Races
A team from Coffs Harbour travels to Gilgai in the Inverell district for Boxing Day races. Riders include L. Pascoe W. Palmer T. O Neill G. Baldwin and KK Fogarty. The Gilgai meeting draws riders from across the State and Southern Queensland as one of the season’s biggest fixtures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffs
Gilgai
Inverell
L. Pascoe
W. Palmer
T. O'Neill
G. Baldwin
KK. Fogarty
Queensland
Changes in Coffs Harbour Bowling Club Pennants Teams
Changes have been made in the Coffs Harbour Bowling Club Pennants. In the Blue Pennants L Rippon moves to third in Eyles rink while Harrison skips No 3. In the Red Pennants Macdonald is replaced by Turner in Robinsons No 3. Fixtures: Dorrigo Blues versus Coffs Blues at Coffs and Dorrigo Reds versus Coffs Reds at Dorrigo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffs Harbour
L. Rippon
Dorrigo Shire Council hears tales of predators and pranks
Morning meeting recalls a fox and snake death struggle on a trafficway as Dr. Ron Wilson and Dr. Arthur Boultwood recount shocking natural scenes. President Harry Bailey narrates an odd fishing tale where a prawn lured a perch, the line snapping yet the prawn claimed victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Wilson
Arthur Boultwood
Harry Bailey
Harry
Bellinger
Eastern Dor rigo Development League Reviews Roads and Bridges
The Eastern Dor rigo Development League final meeting of the year pressed the Railways Department to fix bad road crossings at Moreton Lowanna and Ulong. They noted the Ulong bridge plans sit in Sydney while a high level bridge at Wild Cattle Creek was original intent. They urged action on two year delays in Ulong plans and the Coramba Coffs road, and opposed funding Shire works by loan. The league supports electricity extension and will propose additional JP posts. Next meeting set for February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Railways
Moreton
Lowanna
Ulong
Railway Department
Shire Council
Wild Cattle Creek
Sydney
League
Ulong Bridge
County Council
Loudon
J’sp
Eastern Dorrigo Development League
Poultry Thieves Target Poultry Predominant in Year
At Coffs Police Court yesterday Det. Constable C. Smith warned that poultry stealing is prevalent at this time of year. He urged owners to secure birds and said police will keep a special watch on known poultry thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffs Police Court
C. Smith
Coffs
Local Notes From Coffs Harbour Christmas Season
Mrs Williams of Tamworth visits Coffs Harbour for the holidays and Mrs C Ranby returns home to Coffs Jetty after two months with relatives. Joe Southwell seeks an audition for Amateur Hour. Convent awards Miss Betty Jones a cup for ATCL and AMusA diplomas. Two staff transfers: Miss Holmwood to Sydney and Miss Holdsworth to Graf ton High after vacation. Henry C Wilson 55 was killed by an electric train near Flemington Sydney. Jack Williams of Coffs Pensioners’ Association is recovering in Grafton. High School prize day features Allan Hogbin dux and Barbara Turner girl captain and dux of Fourth Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. C. Ranby
Coffs Jetty
Ernest Ranby
Coogee
Coffs
Faye
June Carter
Betty Jones
ATCL
A.mus.a
Miss Jones
Father Smith
Wi. Holmwood
Sydney
H. Holdsworth
Grafton High School
Henry C. Wilson
G. Macdonald
Jack Wilson
Coffs Harbour
Flemington Station
Macdonald
Mr. Wilson
Jack Williams
Coffs Pensioners’ Association
Grafton
A. E Hogbin
Allan
Everingham
H. W. Turner
Barbara
Council gifts mantle clock to Bruce Hope on upcoming marriage
Councillors and staff of the Dorrigo Shire presented a handsome mantle clock to Bruce Hope of the Administrative staff at Wednesday's council meeting. The gift honors his marriage and commends his wartime and postwar service, with warm wishes for long life and happiness from the council and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorrigo Shire
Bruce Hope
Bruce
Bailey
Council
Jack Pike
Ray Smith
Keep Your Money in the Town Advertising Slogan
An Advocate printer ad urges readers to spend locally for printing needs. The message promotes local businesses and emphasizes keeping money within the town economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advocate
Emery Welcomed by Council After Riding By Election Win
Cr F C Emery, elected in the GCG Riding by election in Dorrigo Shire, received a hearty welcome at Wednesday’s council meeting. President Bailey noted the poll showed ratepayers’ views and pledged full support as Dr Emery pledged harmony and best efforts for the Shire and riding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cr. F. C
Cr. Bailey
Emery
Dr. Emery
Little Change in Shire Rates for 1949
Debate over Coffs Harbour Urban Area rates continues as Dr Riding opposes any increase, arguing funding should wait until 1950. He criticizes current works as wasteful, cites Edinburgh Street drainage costs, and calls for value-based rating. Motion to raise to 5d in the pound fails 6 to 3. Citizens react with disappointment as 1949 progress hangs on local funding decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffs
Wilson
Riding
Coffs Harbour
Urban Committee
Edinburgh Street
Smith
Boultwood
Coffs Urban Area
Prize Presentation At High School Ceremony
During the prize giving at the High School on Wednesday a presentation was made to the Principal Mr C G Lauder BSc on behalf of students. The presentation was made by Gordon Ross and Gwe Lrooks Captains for 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Lauder
Bsc
Gordon Ross
Gwe Lrooks
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Virginia
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Laurence Olivier
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ART Desteoees
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Central North Corast Newspaper Co. Pry. Ltd
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Lysander
Crusader
Welter
Edinburgh
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Draftsman
St. Buzz
Sawtell Farms Bowls Club
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Phil . Williams
Dianne
Tamworth
Mrs. Williams
H. B. Moran
Joe Southwell
Joe
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