District Personalities: Dr W H T Riding’s Coffs Harbour contributions
Dr W H T Riding arrived in Coffs Harbour from Sydney in 1921 and quickly won hospital board elections for 16 years. He founded and led the Coffs Harbour Surf Club, the North Coast SLSA branch, the Coffs Aero Club, and the Mid-North Coast Federated Chambers of Commerce, serving in multiple top roles and supporting major local initiatives including Health, aviation, business, and development efforts.
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W. H. T. Riding
Coffs Harbour
Sydney
Coffs Week
Coffs Aero Club
Mid-North Coast
Notable Coffs Harbour pioneer and public service figure
One of the founders and first secretary of Coffs Harbour Golf Club, founding member of the Bowling Cricket and Rifle clubs, and long time Life Member of the Royal Life Saving Society. He conceived the Anzac Memorial, acted as a trustee, led Duke of Gloucester visit activities in 1934, served on the Repatriation Committee, and held council roles from 1944 to 1947 including Deputy President and regional council representative.
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Coffs Harbour
Bowling Club
Cricket Club
Rifle Club
Royal Life Saving Society
Duke of Gloucester
Dorrigo Shire
No. 2
High Grade tobacco products for immediate delivery Sydney
A Sydney listing offers high grade blended cigarette and pipe tobacco in ib weights with fixed prices and add on post and exchange on cheques. Items include Ready Rubbed Pipe English Flakes and Mixes in various weights Plug dark only Ready Rubbed Cigarette in several weights and flake pipe options. Supplier A Scarborough Orchard Buildings Quay Street Sydney.
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Scarborough
Orchard Buildings
Quay Street
Sydney
Coffs Harbour CFW A thanks readers for support
Mrs T Quinlan president of the Coffs Harbour branch expresses appreciation for public help to the Country Women’s Association. The group runs monthly street stalls to fund a Baby Health Centre and keeps a Rest Room open for women. They aim to build a Rest Home in the near future.
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Coffs Harbour
Cate
T. Quinlan
Country Women’s Association
Ira Quinlan
Poetic memory of North Coast scenes by H E Hunt
A brief verse reflects on lingering presence of love and memory. The author vows to keep gazing upon the North Coast’s landscapes with a memory’s magic eye, continuing the joy found in familiar local scenes.
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H. E. Hunt
Lightning Flashes Stunning in the District Nights
Vivid lightning lit the skies in recent nights with loud thunder. Some areas saw heavy downpours and hail while others reported little rain, leaving residents shaken by the stormy conditions.
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Cuffs
Planning for Coffs Harbour Discussed by Dorrrigo Shire
A Local Government Department letter was tabled for Wednesday's meeting. The Shire would host an expert town planner to advise on a comprehensive plan for Coffs Harbour. If directed to prepare a major plan the cost could be £2950 to £2500, with adoption giving the Shire power to enforce implementation.
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Local Government Department
Dorrigo Shire
Coffs Harbour
Ray Smith
Murphy elected chairman of Banana Growers Federation
Coffs Harbour grower Mr J J Murphy elected chairman of the Banana Growers Federation. He succeeds Mr R Armstrong who has served as chairman for eight years. Murphy has been a director on the board for seven years.
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Coffs Harbour
J. J. Murphy
Banana Growers’ Federation
Coffs
Murphy
R. J. Armstrong
Notes From Coffs High School Enrolment Change and Hostel Need
The Coffs Harbour school seeks hostels for district pupils with many daily travelers unable to attend. The hostel is not yet established. locals willing to accommodate students are urged to respond. Re opening is set for February 2 with Year Two to Five enrollment that day and First Year on February 3. uniform guidance and prize fund donations are noted.
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Coffs Harbour
Elizabeth
C. S. Mackay
J. T
Coffs Police Court Laurels Courteous Yearend Acknowledgments
Friday at Coffs Police Court K E I Cocks expressed appreciation to court officials and the Press for help during the year and offered season’s compliments. The greetings were acknowledged in return on behalf of the legal profession police CPS Child Welfare Department and the Press.
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Coffs
Farewell Notes From Rector H E Hunt
Rev H E Hunt thanks parishioners for farewells and gifts as he departs Coffs Harbour area. Christmas Eve choir practice and carols at St Johns. Christmas Day services at St Johns St Aidans and Sawtell. December 26 final services across multiple churches. January scheduling and nominator contacts. Bishop resumes January 5 to discuss successor.
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St John's
Sydney
Coffs
St John’s
St Aidan’s
Sawtell
Upper Orara
H. E. Hunt
Beauty Salon Promises Latest Permanent Waving Tinting and Manicuring
Consultation offered by Pat Graham at Ocean Street Coffs Jetty OR Ring 253 for modern hairstyling services including permanent waving tinting and manicuring.
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Ocean Street
Coffs Jetty
Gift suggestions from the Pharmacy Sops
A festive note highlights useful gifts available at the pharmacy store. Perfumes brushes and other small presents are offered for stocking stuffers and holiday gifting.
Photograph Portraits After Hours and Short Notice Arrangements
A studio offers photography for all sections of the photographic art focusing on individual and wedding portraits. After hours and night sittings can be arranged on short notice with amateur developing and printing promptly and expertly attended.
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COX Bros
R. W. Cordell
Fruit & Vegetable
Electrical Contractors
Grafton Street
Buchanan’s
Prompc
Seequirks
Victory
Brays
C.W.A
J. Murphy
Coffs High School
Sawtel
Manny
Canon van
R. C. Bray
D. C. Craig
Consult
Pat Graham
Santa
Claus
ALA
W. Forsyth
Enc
Wes
Pharmaceutical
Photography
Marie Hunt
Hacking Motors
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