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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 17, 1930
Page
1
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A deputation from Coffs breakwater workers secured a new grant to re employ 25 men on three weeks of work in four, after meeting the Minister for Works in Sydney. The arrangement, though limited, relieves hardship for families including one man with eight children, and is hoped to be broadened by a June decision. The deputation members were F Burke, F A Berfimoan, W Booth, and reported by wire as satisfactory locally.
Police Magistrate deals with Roger Waythir Christe and other locals for driving offences and property matters. Fines range from 3 to 5 pounds with costs, plus orders for compensation, restitution of a bullock, and a 12 month behavior condition. The report notes a distraint on costs and further actions pending.
Comical Charlie Murray stars in Die Your Duty at the School of Arts Pictures tomorrow night. He is vamped by a bobbed-haired bandit and framed by an underworld gang, then regains his place after 20 years. A full supporting programme accompanies the feature.
Mr W J Smith representing Palmdale Coffe Harbour asked the shire council to action on the proposed road from Friday Creek via North Bowmbee to the Bellinger road. The president and engineer were too busy to inspect yet. Dr Bett urged an inspection without delay while Dr Mulbearn questioned land area and ratepayer benefit within the Bellinger Shire. Dr Bouliwood Fald supported inspection but opposed another road from Upper OQrara.
A fire has torn through the northern Breakwater at Harrington near the Manning River. The wall’s timber construction fed the blaze as smoke and heat spread, endangering pedestrians along the wall and threatening years of work.
Telegram sent to hospital secretary Jas Walters states tenders for the male ward will be collected next week. The report also notes local concerns about dingoes and pests affecting cattle in Fernboro and Orrigo. Farmers mobilize to address the pest problem. a breeder kept four purebred calves in one night.
E A Buchanan offers all classes of accountancy at High Street Covps Harbour. Income tax returns prepared and related services provided by a public accountant and auditor.
Activities include Noreen Campbell entering nursing duties at the start of the year and a penny handbag gift at departure. The diphtheria death of a Mrs Ellison’s two year old son is noted along with weather and social visits. PLA branch annual meeting elects Hartley as president and Clark as secretary. Parish zoning, road graveling, and school residence delays discussed with MLA Vincent.
Private screening shown by Lawrence Penn at the Jetty Cinema reveals the Christmas Day movie taken at Yamba. The film showcases beautful canal scenery and Coffa Harbour, promising strong crowds in Yamba and across towns in New South Wales and Queensland during a six month run. The audience credited Penn and Puddicombe for the viewing privilege.
Captain Holden plans a screening of his special picture at the School of Arts in Coffs Harbour next week. He will display the Canberra airliner image over the interior of Australia and arrange screening details during his visit, with parts for the engine reassembly of the Canberra.
The wedding of Toblo Watsou daughter of H J W Watsou Coffe Marpour Jetty to John Heccombe son of Edgar and Mrs Heccombe The Bungalow Coffe Harbour Jetty was held at St John’s Church Coffe Harbour on January Sith at 7 pm Rev Geo Wells officiated The bride wore crepe dechene gown with embroidered tulle veil orange blossom circlet and bouquet of white foxgloves and carnations Attendants Dorothy Sercombe Evelyn Golwin wore rose and Nile green frocks with pink roses and camellias bouquets The groom’s party included T Sercombe and Richard Sercombe guests and Mrs K Sercombe wore a peach crepe frock The reception followed at Mr and Mrs Godwin’s residence near Pela with many friends present The couple plan to honeymoon and reside at Clone
A vintage review praises the Whippet four’s gentle ride and measured handling with emphasis on safe steering. It notes improved braking, steady balance, and quiet, refined performance versus the Whippet six, while stressing the model’s ease of control and overall road behavior.
A public meeting near Kure Kurt endorses a deputation to the Governor urging withdrawal of volunteer laborers from Roth Dury as a prelim to settling the coal dispute. It also seeks to relieve Superintendent Beattie and Inspector Mackay for incompetence in handling the current crisis.
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