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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1950
Page
5
A listing of boxing event nights at Palais de Danse with multiple evening hours from December 27 to January 6 plus New Year events. Admission prices vary per date and seating level as listed, with a class manager noted.
Event listings include footrace and woodchopping competitions with underhand and overhand formats, prize amounts noted. Refreshements offered on the reserve with parking spaces marked, admission set for adults and free for children, vehicle policy listed.
The article promotes Nambucca Heads as a sunny retreat, highlighting majestic scenery and abundant outdoor activities. Visitors can enjoy fishing tours, beaches, camping reserves, tennis and golf, and nearby facilities including a dining area and laundry services.
The season closed on a joyful note with a 12 holes mixed foursomes match led by the President’s group, a putting contest, high tea, and trophy presentations. Awards went to Mrs Dot Ryan for best margin in an individual match and Judy Seccombe and partner in the putting.
Morley’s Cafe advertises a full Sunday service offering dressed poultry for Xmas and holiday meals. The notice highlights holiday selections and open hours.
Notice states no Butter delivery on Xmas Day. Remaining stock to be loaded at Cow Gate's Factory on Sunday, December 14 and Monday, December 29 between 7 am and 9 am. Local residents urged to collect butter during these windows.
Astron announces the transfer of ice and butter business from Mr R Dewi ing on January 1. Pint pricing set at 64d with milk supplied in pots. New improved service planned, with modern packaging and training for staff. Customers advised to contact the manager at Crean Street for changes. Seasonal greetings extend to patrons.
Trans Australia Airlines hands over the first Australian built De Havilland Drover at Bankstown then ferries it to Kingsford Smith Airport to carry freight toward Brisbane. Captain J Green flies the Drover to Coffs Harbour, where it overnight before continuing to Brisbane. The aircraft, the first of four on order, will serve Cairns to Townsville routes in Queensland.
Fragmented OCR text notes rising banana consignments with mentions of Sydney Melbourne and various ports. It references load movements to Harbour, train lines, and growers reassessing preferences. Specific entities and figures are obscured, but the overall trend signals higher export activity.
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