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Coffs Harbour Advocate

Location

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 03, 1934

Page

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Park Beach grant aids town improvements

The Minister for Lands approved a grant of 10 to Park Beach Trustees in line with Mr. Vincent's representations. The funds are to be advanced and accounted for by the trustees' commission. The issue notes staff changes and local school reorganisations affecting Cotis Intermediate High School and kindergarten classes for three weeks due to illness and staffing shifts.

Park Beach BR. BA. Vincent Uie Kardman Ure Cotis Huiion Ime Bo Tikke Maribyst Gillie

Euchre and Dance to Support Church Candidate

Grimmond and committee organized a euchre party and dance at the School of Art to aid her candidacy in the Church of England Queen competition. Twenty eight euchre players were present with H. McKay winning the gentlemen's prize and Mrs Wood the ladies prize. a novelty dance was won by J. Dewnle and Joan Harvie.

Ass KE. Grimmond School of Arte H. McKay W James Wood Gomics J. Marsh Don Walker Messrs. C. Seiffert

Schoolgirls' Cruise Planned by Government

One hundred schoolgirls aged 23 and over will take a 950 mile spring vacation cruise by rail and motor from September 2 to 8. Arranged by the Government at £4 17s 6d for six days, applications close August 4. The itinerary includes Canberra Burren Guck Dam Yass and Leeton Irrigation area with inspection. the trip covers accommodation meals and travel.

Canberra Burrenguck Dam Yass Leeton

Side Showmen Demand Rent Cut Threaten Blackout

Up north sixty show proprietors delivering an ultimatum to the show commune, threatening to halt operations unless ground rental is reduced. Three spokesmen demanded 1 shilling 6 pence per foot, with a compromise offered at 2 shillings or 3.0.

Casino Uey Wold

Nasty Horse Accident Injures Miss Yessie Miller

Miss Yessie Miller daughter of Alig Miller of Ebor suffered a severe leg wound after being thrown from a horse onto a protruding root. Alone she rode home for help, then was taken to Bush Nursing Home at Eber where a doctor from Armidale stitched a deep gash and she showed remarkable fortitude.

Yessie Miller Alig O. Miller Ebor Eber Armidale

Motor Vehicle Registration Breach Noted at Court

A Marwillumbai court fined a motor lorry driver for lacking a front number plate, noting painting the number is not allowed. Another case involved an unlicensed Queensland origin vehicle bound for NSW. Sergeant Likie explained transfers of Queensland to NSW registrations require full registration and tax once in the state, with trucks on the Murwillumbah to Brisbane route paying fees to both states.

Marwillumbai Queensland Likie Nsw Murwillumbah Brisbane

Children’s Lucky Escape After School Lorry Crash

A party of 33 school children escaped serious injury when the lorry transporting them overturned between Tan curry and Nabine last Wednesday. The accident forced the group to miss planned basketball and football games, though no serious harm is reported.

Tancurry Nabine

Tell Me Tonight and Love Me To-night热视频 Mix

Local theater listings note Tell Me Tonight screens tomorrow after confusion with Tell Me To-night. Jan Kiepura stars with Mingna Schnoieda and Sonny Hales, songs mostly in English except O Sole Mio. A Passport to Paris with Ben Lyon and Sally Eilers leads the main bill, a brisk burlesque of espionage. Maurice Chevallier and Helen Twelvetrees appear next Saturday in A Bedtime Story.

Aptin Jan Kiepura Mingna Schnoieda Sonny Hales

Foote Family Acknowledges Sympathy For Loss

Mr and Mrs H Foote Junr and Mrs H Foote Sear express sincere thanks to kind friends for cattle and other expressions of sympathy connected with their recent bereavement.

H. Foote

Tenders invited for Brushing 40 Acres in Lungley's Paddock

Tenders close July 1 for brushing 40 acres in Lungley's paddock near Coffs Harbour. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Contact ED Jones, Coffs Harbour.

Lungley Coffs Harbour ED. Jones

Public Auction of Plant and Machinery at Sev Icomire’s Central Bocca Sawmill

Charles Vost Auctioneer announces a public sale of all plant and machinery from Sev. Icomire’s Central Bocca Sawmill on July 7 1934. Readable inventory includes Marshall Portable Engine and Roller two cylinder Robinson Planing Machine and other saws grinding equipment and shafting. Inspection by appointment at C West's Comics office.

Charles Vost Oafis Harbour Annie Christian Swan Lyle Bilabane Swan Mortgegees Sev Icomire Bocca Marshall Robinson Worthington Bresent C. West High Street Coffs Harbour

Dorrigo Shire Valuation Court Dates Published

Dorrigo Shire Council announces valuation objections hearings at unconfirmed locations. Sessions set for Tuesday June 1934 and Wednesday June 10 1934, with venues including Coffs Harbour Court House and Coramba House. Shire Clerk notes dates and meeting places for objectors.

Luar Coramba Tutesday Twibuty I Court House Coffs Harbour Wetnesday Oudex Shire Comune Chambers Covanibe Wilh

Banana Growers Federation Annual Meeting at Coffs Harbour

The One Coffs Harbour Branch of the Banana Growers Federation holds its annual meeting at the School of Arts Coffs Harbour on Saturday July 7 at 3 pm. President and Treasurer reports, election of delegates to visit council, and general business on agenda. All growers urged to attend. J Z Murphy branch secretary.

School of Arts Coffs Harbour Seibert Banana Growers' Federation Treapurer Vist Council J.Z. Murphy

Man Drinks Lysol at Briggsvale Incident Sparks Court Action

Derrigon Gasete reported a young workman, Hareld Lyn Boge, who swallowed a quantity of Ipsol and collapsed. He was rushed to Dorrigo and then Bellingen Hospital, discharged days later, and faced Tellinzen Gh police court on a charge of attempting to end his life by self harm. The court discharged him after warning and ordered 2 pounds expenses.

Briggsvale Derrigon Gasete Hareld Lyn Dorrigo Bellingen Hosginl Tellinzen

Rainfall Report Delays and Weekend Match Cancellations

Rainfall during the weekend registered several inches, with interruptions to planned fixtures. Saturday saw point totals and water shortages ease, while heavy Sunday rains forced multiple matches and the Orara Leave event to be postponed or cancelled, affecting local cup schedules.

Jos Alles Househall Unemala Coffs Orara

Sun Starts Fire at Taree Hotel Balcony

Fire began when concentrated sun rays through a bottle ignited a towel on a front balcony of the oval Hotel at Taree. A wooden table and towels also caught, but quick discovery prevented major damage. origin debated, with Mr CF Neil testing water bottle to prove sunlight caused the blaze.

Oval Taree CF Neil Mays Beime

Property Sale in Coffs Harbour Offers Prime Shop and Land

Auctioneer W M Chapman sells Mr V A Rose's Coffs Harbour property on July 7 at 12 noon. The listing includes a fibro cement shop fronting Grafton Street with 1200 square feet and back access, a dwelling with five rooms on Hill and McLean Streets, oubuildings, and three blocks of land Torrens title. Contents of the mart and dwelling to follow.

W. M. Chapman Bellingen V. A. Rose Coffs Harbour Consenia Mart Alto Meoner Street Moonee Street Grafton Street Cuffs Harbour Rose Hill McLean Sts Torrens Rosy Hms Mart Ste Mehtout Terme Gonditione W. M. Chapalan

Miss Loney Hyde Dies After Brave Illness at 24

Miss Loney Mabel Hyde youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs James Hyde of Dlong died in Coffe District Hospital after a brief illness of double pneumonia. Born at Port Macquarie she moved with her family seven years ago. Once active in hockey and tennis her heart weakened after rheumatic fever. She leaves four brothers and a sister and a wide circle of Eastern Dorrigo friends. Funeral was at the Methodis t section of Coffs Harbour Cemetery with Rev J W Booth and Mr C H Everingham in charge.

Loney -Mabel Hyde James Hyde Dlong Coffe District Hospital Port Macquarie Alu Messrs Nevis Leslie Ulang Roy Goulburn James Sydeey J. Pearce Lowanna Coffs Harbour Dorrigo Iafiy J. W. Booth C. H. Everingham

Death of Darrigo Pioneer Geo F White at 70

George F White longtime Darrigo resident dies at daughter Mrs Harrigan Coffs Harbour aged about 70. Early baker at Dorrigo he started the moving picture show there and later moved to Sydney. Survived by daughter Mrs Harrigan and son Fred White Sydney. Funeral held in Cols Harbour Methodist cemetery with Rev J W Booth officiating.

George Prederick White Darrigo W. W. Harrigan Coffs Harbour Dorrigo Mrles. Fredericks Cols Harbour Dorring Sydney Dave

New Radio Stations to Begin Service Across Regions

The Postmaster-General announced the phased introduction of seven new wireless stations over the next year. Regions include Grafton Gippsland northern Tasmania western Victoria and New South Wales central districts with powers from 50k to 200k and initial 10 kW units expanding to 16 kW. Expenditure exceeds £600,000, supplementing the Lyndhurst shortwave station in Victoria.

Broken Hill Mr. Parkhill Grafton N.8 Cryetal Brook Corona

Jetty Cribbage Club wins Woowarra cup in tight finish

Jetty Cribbage Club defeated Woowarra in a close series by one game to none at Aly and Mrs G Woods residence Upp Orara last Saturday night. Matches featured A Parker and R Fern for Jetty against U A Tielaforce and J Smith of Woowarra, with several two to one outcomes and a Wonga Wanga victory margin noted in the Upper Orara vs Wonga Wanga section. Dairyville also claimed a win in the Dairyville match with 15 to 12.

Jetty Cribbage Club Woowarra Aly G Woods Upp Orara A. Parker R. Fern Jetty T. Quinn J. Fishery Woods Maki V. Delaforce Smith H. Watkin A. Hoschke J. McCann McCann V. Davis Alexander Hoschie H. Argent Y. Davis Mrs. Hoschke V. J. McCann

Dorriga Factory Special Meeting Sparks Management Vote

A special Dorriga factory meeting last week debated cream grading and other issues. A motion to change factory management was defeated amid lively exchanges. A Crescent Head beach party caught a keelheaded parrot fish weighing about four and a half pounds, an uncommon beach sight.

Dorriga Crescent Head Iengih

North Coast Fruit and Vegetable Co operative Growth

The North Coast fruit and vegetable cooperative began to form through conferences across Coffs Harbour Bellinger Nambucca Eupagai areas to develop the industry. The Sydney market with 1 257 000 people drives demand, prompting growers to emphasize quality and uniformity to meet city needs and foster regional growth.

Dy Agh Torsio, Fruit and Vegetable Co-operative Socety, Ltd Coffs Harbour Bellinger Nive Nambucca River Eupgai Rai Way T Hanks Inala I Lw Department of Agriculture Sydney New South Wales Australia Sydney le

Coffs Harbour Golf Club Annual Ball Delayed by Rain

Wet weather marred the Coffs Harbour Golf Club annual ball last night with poor attendance. Organisers led by Mrs W A Ot Riding and Mrs W McDonald worked to manage tickets and entry while Seiffert's orchestra provided music. Decorations featured peach blossoms and a refined setup around the walls and orchestra stand. Supper was served by associates, with prizes won by Mr and Mrs F Wear and others acknowledged for novelties and chocolate wafers.

Coffs Harbour Lit Associates Mesdames 4 Tunks D. W. Mawke T. B. Henson W. HH. T. Stiding S. Ko Uyplen W. McDonald W. Webster Mick Jean Seecombe Watts F. Wear A. Wotherspoon Mrs. Tunks

State public servants face wage cuts under premiers plan

The Premiers' War policy seeks reductions in silanes and locates an annual saving of £400,000 for the Lily Government. The Privy Council in London has given its decision on the New South Wales Upper House case, noting it as properly constituted and ordered.

Privy Council London New South Wales

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Monster Bargain Crockery R. C. Bray General Merchant Box Sports Depot F. A. Berriman Roy Dark Religious Church OF England St John's Bray C. Egerton Catholic Church Father Ryan Glenreagh Faiber Gradiey Methodist Church Nane Glen Lower Buees Cent's Duern Coffe Jelly Booth T. BH. Fussell R. C. Wilheon Her. J. Wesley Booth The School Matters Tim Kingaroy Enmiry J. K. Cameron Coffs Croquet Club Dorrigo Shire Valilation Court Janana Growers Federation MAN Miss Loney Hyde Geo. F. White Ue National Pen Lyndhurst Victoria SLR Oostelloe's Shanahan Jim Nash Repton
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