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Coffs Harbour Advocate

Location

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 05, 1929

Page

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Tomorrow's Big Match At Coffs Jetty In Conditional Hope

Football fans in Coffs Harbour await a decisive clash at Coffs Jetty tomorrow afternoon as Cofora Crara challenges Upper Clarence for a shot at the Shield. If Upper Clarence loses, Nam bucca League will meet in the final. Local fans expect a great game after Wednesday’s Clarence versus New South Wales showcase in Grafton. A dream prediction from a local enthusiast adds intrigue. Most Grafton players travel by special train with a large turnout if weather stays fine. Referee H. Ti of Clarence, with umpires C. W. Dowth and J. Greenanway, will oversee the match. Programmes with player names and numbers will be printed. NSW team, en route to Sydney from Brisbane, beat Clarence River 13–64?16, drawing praise for its blend. Gate receipts reached 22 g?

Coffs Jetty Wesley Shirk Fang Coffs- Crara Upper Clarence Ihn Nambucca Focal Especilly Grafton Clarence New South Wales Coffer Tlk H. Ti Bter Messrs C. W. Dowth Coffs Harbour J. Greenanway Inc Umphea Sydney Brisbane

Whippet Four gains power with engine refinements

The Superior Whippet four cylinder engine shows notable horsepower increase over the previous model. Increased stroke and compression ratio, larger exhaust valves, redesigned exhaust manifold, new carburetor, and improved cooling yield 40 hp at 2200 rpm versus 31 hp at 2800 rpm in the older engine.

Willys Overland

Overseas Mails Experiment Aims 15 Additional Oversea Mails

The premier announces an experimental plan to add 15 oversea mails annually. The plan involves wiring Aberdeen and Commonwealth lines to trial voyages with endorsed letters aboard at Fremantle, landing at Port Said for transfer to Alexandria, then Italian vessels to Naples and rapid distribution across Europe to Britain.

Australia P.mlg Bay Fremantle Port Said Alexandria Naples Europe Britain

Orara River Show Committee Meeting Notes at Corambs School

At the Orara River A and H Association monthly meeting at Corambs School of Arts, president A Shephardt and members discussed resignation of C Barnier, a £44 balance, renewal of fire insurance, two guineas to MacNamara Memorial, show schedule revisions, and set the annual ball for August 25 with final details by the secretary.

Orara River A. and H. Association Corambs School of Arts Megara A. Shephardt A. W. Gower J. Wilson RK. Watkin Buchanan P. ¥. Houlaghan W. 8. Scott T. Pollock L‘nomproo Johnson H. Walters G. Shephard A. Shephard Reg. Baker J. M. Cochrane R. Hamilton Messrs. Auli H. Maston MacNamara Memorial Indy

Bellingen Shire Inquiry Reports Clerical Strain and Overwork

In the Bellingen Shire inquiry transcript the president notes a heavy clerical load on Witt, with testimony detailing requests for information on road work and grader duties. Witnesses discuss wage allowances, reading grades, and possible delays, while officials consider departmental reports and future submissions.

Bellingen Courier H. Gale Witt Seal Bk Marks Couneil Baird Jon Wurlod Alerion Whittess Witheas Hank Road Bald Watt Urusey Amdaiaudee Gerent Lieuwilie Neith Bank Cid A. Bisley Ties Relgl Wittliss Agate Beluide Ibe Noth Lank Wylie Sua Welk Department Egunell

Weather and notices from Upper Urara and Upper Gorata

Last weekend brought boisterous weather with heavy rain and strong winds. Rivers creeks and bunkers were affected. The South Branch lien stood at two points, and Weel rane at one. Mrs J Galvin of Macleay Fiver visits her parents Mr and Mrs McGuigen. Pattie McCann spent mid winter vacation with her parents at Garry OWED.

Upper Gorata J. Galvin Macleay Fiver Amd McGuigen Mise Pattie McCann J. McCann

Big Catch at Nambucca Heads Unfolds Curious Garden Scene

A map at Nambucca Heads shows a puzzled observer noting a garden under animal mischief. A large carpet snake swallows a large rat in a trap and releases it after the snake helps free it.

Nambucca Heads Abe Ton

Grafton Chamber Demotes Event to Memorial Fun

The Grafton Chamber of Commerce moves the 22 3 event to the Machamara Memorial Fun. St John’s Girls Club schedules a carnival ball for September 28 with preparations led by Mrs H M Henderson. A local incident reports a man vomiting and jaw fracture, while a motorist notes a George Hl shilling toll coin under par.

Grafton Chamber of Commerce Machamara St. John's Girls’ Club H. M. Henderson William Poland Lithgow George's River Sutherland Shire

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