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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 04, 1952
Page
4
Grafton and Coffs Harbour prepare for the Moffat Cup challenge at Brelsford Park with a full day carnival. The hosts expect a record crowd and will field the same Kelly Cup winning team alongside men's and women's matches. Local players are invited to arrive by 9.15 for a 9.30 start.
The Advocate suggests consulting every class of commercial and general printing for guidance. It outlines methods, standards, and practices applicable to printers, publishers, and shops seeking best practices across printing disciplines.
The associates hosted a series of charity golf afternoons with large fields and varied formats. Winners included Mrs. Keir for 27 holes nett and Mrs. Campbell 18 gross, with Mrs. Durinton taking best of day. Miss Ailsa Brown won the visitors putting contest and tied in social competitions.
Coffs Harbour RSL sub branch plans protests against a proposed tin hare racing license for the Coffs Harbour Jockey Club. At Tuesday’s meeting members voiced opposition, urging the Chief Secretary and Dorrigo Shire Council to note the town’s stance.
Coffs Harbour is developing as a boat building centre with two craft currently under construction. The striking vessels will join the local fishing fleet, drawing keen interest from daily bus passengers who observe the work along the quays.
Cols Harbour Golf Club members vent frustration after a defeat to associates last Sunday. Talks of a rematch with captain Tom Lindsay leading practice sessions. A member briefly led on the tenth tee but lost two holes and finished tied. Concerns rise over course damage and calls for diver replacement or quick trampling to fix scarred fairways. Next Sunday’s championships at Nambcca Heads promise added intensity.
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Farmers across Coffs Harbour and Bucca district agreed to form a new co operative dairy society to unite local producers. The decision followed discussions on prices and representation, with support from leaders including Mr Walker Mr Lancaster and Mr Ide. Similar steps were planned for Bucca to include dairy farmers from Glenreagh to Bonville as soon as possible.
The Northern Zone appears stronger for Sunday's Wesley Shield clash at Grafton though Southern Zone players switch positions. Diggers head the table and rest Derrigo trio, while Southern supporters travel from Cofts Harbour with buses. Injuries from past matches haunt both sides as Urunga ground hosts the contest.
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