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Coffs Harbour Advocate

Location

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 11, 1950

Page

4

Blind Ex-Servicemen Bowling Club impressed at Coffs Harbour

Claude Jones joins Sid Marsh in guiding blind ex servicemen during a social bowls match at Coffs Harbour. Marsh mentors, directs, and signals the bowlers by whistle while Claude’s rink plays to a 12 16 defeat decorated by high spirits. Social games and a planned full blind team visit mark the event.

Claude Coffs Harbour Sid Marsh Bsing Sid Claude Jones Murray Taylor Max Hutton Arthur Hatch Bill Robinson Alf Clayton Albert Thompson Dent Dave McGregor Dave Cameron Forsyth W. Buckler Lockyer Finlay W. Johnson Lauder Gilchrist Harrison Bowles Pulling Sainsbury L. Fowler Marcus Simmond Hannaford Brown Reddacliff Ellis Turner R. Thompson Cocker Gorton Fanning Hicks Willmott Baillie Gordon A. Fowler Saul Baker Ruthning Brodie Jeffrey Smith Herdegen Pearce Murphy

Reception During Floods Debates Emergency Broadcast Provisions

Engigud of the Communitiono pressed at the monthly Committee meeting about emergency provisions by the Australian Broadcasting Commission to broadcast local news during cyclonic weather. He noted that electric receivers failed but many battery sets worked, and said if news had been broadcast it would reach interested residents. Members could not supply answers. inquiries will be made to authorities.

É Engigud Ad Inck Communitiono 2NR Australian Broadcasting Commission

Rubber Stamps and Descriptions Sold at Advocate

Rubber stamps and all descriptions are available at the Advocate office for customers seeking stamping tools and related labels. The notice indicates stock includes various sizes and patterns for immediate purchase.

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Bailey and Smith Win W O Reilly Trophy Golf Roundup

W Bailey and T Smith win the W O Reilly Trophy by 3 up under tough conditions. Second place ties include D Anderson J T Seccombe L Durrington R Anderton and G Dowling M Smith at 2 up. Saturday par handicap sees J Elliott 2 up over par with J T Seccombe 1 up. Club Championship A and B rounds postponed to August 27.

W. Bailey T. Smith W. O'Reilly Trophy D. Anderson J. T Seccombe L Durrington R. Anderton G. Dowling M. Smith Jim Elliott J. T. Seccombe J. Elliott B. Franklin J. Hill I. Durrington C. Irvine D. Peirce G. Lovett L. Fowler H. Spinks A .Renshaw Durrington G Wing W Lambert

Coffs Harbour Beats Urunga 7-6 In Muddy Jetty Oval Clash

On a muddy ground at Jetty Oval on Sunday Coffs Harbour defeated Urunga by seven points to six. Urunga led until ten minutes from full time when W Pearce kicked a brilliant goal after Max Hill's fine try, with a full report to follow Friday.

Coffs Harbour Urunga Jetty Oval

Tennis courts update on weekend results and rules

Reports from the tennis season note mixed results in A Grade and Sawtell versus Jetty 2, with Coffs Blue beating Catholic in a tight set. Weather and travel delay further affect Jansen and Dyer Cup matches, while discussions urge adherence to published rules and finals structure.

Coffs Blue Coffs Jack Toms B. Purkiss J. Gray West Coffs Kerora

Ennis Notes table update on postponed ping-pong match

Grafton hall may be needed for flood relief delaying tonight’s ping pong visit from Coffs Harbour. Two gents and one ladies team proposed. postponement possible. Contact secretary J Caba on 257 for latest. Thursday night strong financially. trophy chart shows Lester Robinson top play. junior ladder shift after Barry Northam beat Alan McLauchlin.

Grafton J. Caba F. Dodd B. Scrimgeour T. James L. Robinson A. McLauchlin W. Herbert P. Harris R. Pryor James

Football Carnival Set for Coffs Harbour Teams

A regional rugby carnival will feature Kempsey Gratton Coffs Harbour and Macksville High Schools plus central andoe schools in open B 7s 7.7 6.7 5.7 divisions. Knockout format 15 minute halves no interval open division 20 minutes each way. A pennant will be awarded to the winning team. Hosted by Mr Gordon and the Coffs Harbour League committee.

Kempsey Gratton Coffs Harbour Macksville Central Stendar Competi Country Rugby League Kyward Gordon A Coffs Harbour League Committee

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Presi H. Hardwick Moonee St Rex O'Hara Fruit Depot P.O. Box Marjorie Turner Ladies’ and Children's Outfitters Bairgain Sporting Wafk Defea Sawtell Jack James High Street Monumental Masons Crown Street Starr & White F. L. Stender Albany Street Cotfs Harbour ENNIS Seccombe’s Seed Store P.O Moonee Street
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