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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 14, 1949
Page
4
The Road Safety Council of New South Wales notes last year’s road crashes rose similarly to crime. It argues many drivers are not criminal but ignore rules when police are absent, prompting readers to reflect on personal road discipline and respect for law.
Roger Hill, age suboriginal, was fined £10s and ordered to pay £3 10s compensation after being charged with stealing £3 10s from William Frederick Cheers. Sgt Purkiss noted sighting by Tet Const. Smith during inquiries. Hill claimed intoxication and attempted to return the money but squandered it. Judge commented on conduct and liquor influence. He had been in custody 11 days.
Three Sawtell boys aged seven to nine organized a children's afternoon at Mrs. Mackay's home and donated 6s to the Sawtell CWA building fund. The effort impressed the community with their thoughtful initiative, led by Lilly Bray Peter Powditch and Ronnie Swan.
The Minister for Education denies the Hellingen Po and C Association plan for a Bellingen high school. Heff ron concludes his letter with regret that he cannot depart from the prior decision that establishing a high school at Bellingen is not justified.
Members of the Coffs Harbour Women's Bowling Club hosted a social evening at Mr and Mrs Albert Thompson's home for chief executive officers Mesdames Buckler Kempe and Short. The event featured music, presentations of flower baskets and handkerchiefs, and warm thanks for the officers' work in advancing the club and sport. Auld Lang Syne and the National Anthem closed a happy gathering attended by about fifty guests.
The Clarence-Belli nger Rifle Union held its annual shoot at Coffs Harbour during the holiday period with series in 500 and 600 yards. Results list many shooters from Inverell to Dorrigo and Mullumbimby with scores and prizes, followed by thanks for substantial prize fund contributions from local business sponsors.
Advice states the Minister for Health approved grants totaling 342 5 to supplement the Cols district Hospital Board's 239 toward installing new bed pan sterilising equipment and renewal of electricity mains and meter switchgear. The information was communicated yesterday by R. S. Vincent MILA who has made representations on behalf of the hospital.
In Gloucester, Mr E J Gibson, magistrate, dismissed information on two counts against Thomas Borham, a Gloucester man. Borham, prosecuted by New Milk How, faced charges connected to alleged sale, while nine other district suppliers were subpoenaed at the Cowlss Court.
Two year olds School Star and Film, three year olds Admetus and Freedom, juveniles Zetland and Glencoe, Rialto and Loyal, Flying Persian Prince and Slander, Steady Bolivia, Welter Edinburgh and Leetona.
Patrick Joseph Byrnes was fined £2 after noon yesterday for having an offensive demeanor in High Street. The man, who had been drinking, walked about shouting in the street and directed vulgar language at passersby, prompting the police to arrest him. The case highlights concerns over street conduct and public order.
A quirky incident from Broadwater involves Ned Charttan’s cat which slips away during a dhs near his home and ends up aboard a vessel. The creature’s voyage becomes a story as it travels via the Javiteh ropes and related docks, drawing local attention to the unusual feline adventure.
Printed and Published by James Sawyer and Alexander Jobo Stuart Gilchrist for the Central North Coast Newspaper Co Priv Ltd at the Registered Office of the Coffs Harbour Advocate on Moonee Street Com Harbour to date.
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