Big Fishermen Visit to Coffs Harbour in May
A renowned NSW fishing party from Newcastle visits Coffs Harbour in May for a holiday trip. Members Sailor Hopkins George Buckton Australian casting champion Ben Howarth holder of the 240z sinker casting title Harold McLarty and Horrie Dan plan a camping excursion to the Sondon during their stay.
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Nsw
Coffs Harbour
Newcastle
Sailor Hopkins
George Buckton
Ben Howarth
Harold McLarty
Horrie Dan
Sondon
Annual Meeting Plans for Coffs PAH Society
The annual meeting of the Coffs PAH Society will be held by August 25 each year to give the incoming committee more time to organise the Annual Show. Mr H Lovett proposed a three year committee term with one third retiring annually and gave notice to move this at the next general meeting.
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Coffs Pah & Society
H. Lovett
Coffs Anglers Catch 258 Fish Despite Cyclone Damage
Gordon Jarrett and Ivan Skinner fished the Sanden River for eight days and landed 258 fish weighing 474 lb. Species included whiting flathead jewfish bream and tailor with a 17 lb jew and several 7 lb flatheads. A spinner brought a sampson an unusual catch as cyclone blew down part of camp. Local residents received few fish while professional fishermen welcomed the surplus.
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Gordon Jarrett
Ivan Skinner
Fshing
Sanden
Gordon
Sandon
Impressions of Coffs Harbour by Sydney Visitor
A Sydney visitor Mr L J Gray writes humorously to the editor about Coffs Harbour progress centenary celebrations. He praises beaches scenery hospitality and local pride while critiquing street conditions from Edinburgh to Victoria Streets describing eroded clay and palustrine stretches. He notes jetty breakwater aerodrome and new houses funded by Public Works Civil Aviation and private enterprise and ends by urging action to repair roads and restore pioneer spirit.
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Sydney
Coffs Harbour
L. J. Gray
Bardwick
R. C. Bray
Coffs
Jetty
Bray
Burke and Wills
Hume and Howell
John Eyre
Wentworth
Blaxland
Colts
Edinburgh Street
Orean Street
Victoria Street
Park Beach
Edinburgh-Victora
Coffs Skew Committee Hears Report On Christmas Car
At the Coffs Skew Committee meeting on Wednesday night Mr A P Smail reported many had scaled with the slide. The President Mr P Fogarty said some people would scale it despite a precarious situation.
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Coffs
A. P Smail
P Fogarty
No job too big or too small statement
A local advertisement proclaims that no job is too large or too small, promising versatile services for a wide range of customers and tasks. The message emphasizes commitment and reliability in handling varied projects.
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W. Golden & Son Haulage Contractors
Curacoa St. Coffs Harbour
Sonat
Dulivery
Optometrist
Harry A. Saunders
M.lo
Lismore
A. R. W. Foh
Chehemist
Brannock Chambers
Moonee Street
Bronko
Roupson
Fordson Major
Australia
Hacking Motors
William Anderton
Coffs Harbour Jetty
The
Abc
P.O. Box
K. F. Whitfield’s Pty. Ltd
Clarence Street
Tyre Service
c/ PACIFIC MOTORS
Grafton Street
Iarp
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