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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 13, 1950
Page
3
Residents from Coffs Harbour Bellingen South Grafton Macksville and other towns plan deputations to Railway Commissioner Mr Garside during his coast tour from Sydney February 5 to 10. They seek earlier and later trains to boost coastal railway revenue and daily commuters.
Members of Colts Women’s Bowling Club marked their third birthday with a well attended event. About 60 guests and 40 players joined a competition won by Macksville four Mesdames Tux ford Smith Williams and Dane with 35 points. Second place tied at 34 points by Mesdames Robinson Lowery Harrison Simmon Goodsell Doust Sawtell Daisiey.
New Year's Eve celebrations in Coffs were low key with residents gathering at home. Many attendees hosted house parties while friends joined in small gatherings across the town.
Mary Win sor Hannaford daughter of H E Hannaford Woolomin married Vincent Pierce son of Mrs Walters and the late P Walters Moonee at St John s Church of England Tamworth on December 17. The ceremony was by Rev R H MacLean with bridal gown cloque and orange blossom veil. The couple will reside at Coffs Harbour.
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