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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 08, 1949
Page
4
At Coffs Harbour a special Group 2 Rugby League meeting declared the southern zone competition completed. Delegates discussed delays and costs of neutral referees, gate money allotment, and plans for a Grafton carnival in August. An appeal by Graeme Felsch against a five week suspension was dismissed.
The Coffs Hockey Club schedules the Forsyth Cup knockout for men next Sunday at 10am with trials in the afternoon for all players. A trip to Casino is planned for Saturday the 16th, and selected teams are listed. Girls' matches are canceled Saturday but girls may still practice at the showground on Sunday.
Upper Orara football travels to Ulong next Sunday for a crucial Orara League match. The visitors, unbeaten this season, add Smith and Debenham to boost their chances against the home side with strong crowds expected and transport arranged from Mount Browne, Dairyville, and Upper Orara Post Office.
The Coffs Harbour Jockey Club reports its inaugural Cup meeting has firmly established the event as a leading North Coast fixture. The successful meet and strong fields suggest continued growth, with connections noting linkage to the upcoming Grafton July Cup and local ownership backing.
Canterbury selections list for 12.30 to 4.00 races noting top picks and second choices for each race, including horses Greg Lily Miss Pacific Legal Wig Niska Saville Row Star Day Brig O Doon Messenger Denali Havachat Doughnut 9 Sweet Tonic Paragon Ash Tray Golden Rust.
The first Coffs Harbour Jockey Club cup was won by Whit Kempe amid excitement. Dr W H Bailey and Club President R J Garrett praised Kempe's teamwork and thanked donor Maxwell Eyles. Kempe thanked the jockey A R Smith and trainer W Jones as friends congratulated the couple.
Coffs Harbour Football Club travels to Bellingen on Sunday to contest the Banana Growers Cup in the season opener. Firsts, seconds, and thirds squads named with buses departing 11am and 12 noon. supporters urged to book with EKrian Malouf or Jock Kay.
Random highlights from Sundays League game at Jetty Oval praise Dicky Pearce Jock Kay Sandy Betts and Coffs pack. Wogs Williams Behan and Be (Davey) Behan receive commendations with strong tackling by Sharpe and a controversial moment by Jacky Wedgwood.
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