Diggers to Challenge Bowraville in Key Rugby Clash
Nigel Dallas returns for the Diggers to bolster the pack as they host Bowraville in a top Southern Zone League game. The forward lineup includes Willi Bailey and Peter McDowell in the second row with Cripps Jarrett and Johnstone forming a potent back line supported by McLean on the wing. George Teece reappears at fullback as Bowraville fields a strong side led by L McKay A Hillary J Grant and A Duncan. The match promises exhilarating football and a fight for first four placement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nigel Dallas
Coffs Harbour
Diggers
Dallas
Willi Bailey
Grafton
Peter McDowell
March
Brewis J
Lorimer
Cripps
Joby Jarrett
Johnstone
McLean
Bowraville
L. McKay
A. Hillary
J. Grant
A. Duncan
R. Wilson
G. Teece
A. McLean
R. Anderson
J. Jarrett
F. Johnstone
O. Cripps
R. Reid
W. Bailey
P. McDowell
N. Dallas
R. March
G. Brewis
B. Lorimer
Diggers to Host Bowraville in Weekend Rugby Card
Main game starts at 3 15 with two supporting matches. Bowraville edges as strong on paper but Diggers may surprise at home. An under 18 clash opens at 12 30 featuring Diggers seconds capt Rowsell and Bowraville seconds led by Casson as listed players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowraville
Diggers
L. O'Connor
B. Wills
J. Gorman
N. Reid
E. Wills
P. Murphy
K. Seccombe
N. Amos
V. Nelson
G. Rowsell
L. Woods
R. Nelson
G. Ross D. Rowsell
F. Pyball
R. Allen
S. Hall
J. Sleckie
W McPherson
N. McKay
W. Simpson
W. McKay
A. Cooper
G Scrivener
B. McKay
L. Freeman
J. Casson
Visit by Roy Vincent to Coffs Harbour
Mr Roy Vincent MLA Country Party will visit Coffs Harbour at month end and be available for interview at the office of Plunkett Jordan and Forsyth on July 3. Inquiry attendees are asked to note the date as he will be available only that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Vincent
Country Party
Raleigh
Coffs Harbour
Messrs
Reserves Inspector Begins North Coast Visit
Mr. C. S. Kentwell starts an inspection of reserves on the North Coast on behalf of the Department of Lands. The itinerary includes Coffs Harbour with arrival date not advised. Information has been conveyed to Park Beach management secretary W. K. Burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S. Kentwell
Department of Lands
Kentwell
Coffs Harbour
Park Beach
W. K. Burns
Golf at Macksville: Mrs Keir Leads After Rain Hit Round
Heavy rain during lunch hour did not dampen 24 players in the field. B grade winner was Mrs Cluif with 26 points, followed by Mrs Horton 21 and Mrs Clark 19. Mrs Keir and Mrs Campbell show strong form. Associates Open Day is set for Sunday, July 20, with a visit by Macksville. secretary Mrs Fanning to be contacted by July 13. A choice nine holes will follow with a clubhouse draw at the usual time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cluif
Horton
Clark
Keir
Campbell
J. T. Seccombe
Associates
Macksville
H. Fanning
Coffs Harbour Hockey Disappointed By No Grafton Match
Coffs Harbour players prepared for a big hockey day at Brelsford Park but were disappointed when Grafton teams failed to arrive on Saturday night. The planned Moffat Cup clash did not occur as hoped, dampening local enthusiasm despite past efforts to grow the sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brelsford Park
Coffs Harbour
Grafton
Ocfls
Bowling Club Development Plans Approved for New Clubhouse
The Cells Harbour Eschin ab has approved a brick clubhouse with a 40 by 30 feet main assembly and a 89 fee, providing modern amenities. The second green nears completion and will be ready for play early in the season, benefiting the town and district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eschinab
Enners
Trentage Co
Women’s Bowls Championships Finals Round Up
The pair title went to Mesdames Short and Kempe 35 to 7 against Robinson and Brewis. Reddacliff beat Thompson 31-17 in B grade singles, Murphy defeated Dowling 31-25 after a marathon 37 ends, and Short beat Robinson 14 to 6 in Cock-o’-the-Walk. Social games included Hirst Swadling Hensby v Clarke Franklin Mackay 21-16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames Robinson
Brewis
Mesdames Short
Kempe
Reddacliff
Thompson
Murphy
Mesdames Hirst
Swadling Hensby
Mesdames Clarke
Franklin
Mackay
Mesdames McCarron
Hicks Howell
Mesdames Fulling
Robinson
Mesdames Sackley
Gentle
Fogarty
Short
Mesdames Wingfield
Saul
Hatch
Weed
Shield matches unite zone in top rugby league clash
Orara delegate Ron Lickiss says Sundays Wesley and Davies Shield fixture proves critics wrong and unites the Group. Bill Tyson and Dan O Malley back the match as best in years with record gate takings at Gration ground. Northern Zone captain MacLennan and Southern Zone captain Seymour praise the display and refereeing by Stan Maherey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orara
Ron Lickiss
Bill Tyson
Dan O'Malley
Grafton Ofheigl
Dave Abrahams
Gration Ground
MacLennen
Seymour
Tik Iteo
Sporting Spits
Stan Maherey
Nelson District Bowlers Arrive for Social Match
A twelve man Nelson district bowling party arrives to meet local players in a social event. The visitors are joined by eight ladies and will be entertained by members of both men’s and women’s clubs if weather permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Zeviane
Spocat
Golfers shine as Dowling leads in brisk Urunga play
Graham Dowling posted a gross 15 under brisk cold conditions in a standout round. Co Cut More and Tom Lindsay were two and four strokes behind the leader, each earning trophies along with J. T. Seccombe and Ken Doak. The association boasts strong camaraderie and well-run events as championships near.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Dowling
Co Cutmore
Tom Lindsay
Tom
J. T. Seccombe
Ken Doak
Urunga
Coffs Harbour
Col
Irvine
Bernie Lowery
Bernie
B. L. Miller
Chelus
Tea and Toast Boost Diggers Poctea Supporters
Fragmented report notes tea and tea play a role in training sessions for players described as Diggers Poctea supporters. The piece mentions attendance figures and club strength but lacks clear events or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lasy
Diggers Poctea
Erders
Aest Ae St
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Rugby League
Reid
Jarrett
Ray Anderson
George Teece
Rigby
Teece
R. Duncan
B. Windows
J. Ward
I. Grant
A. Hillery
J. McDonald
N. Mc
MR. Roy Vincent
Lincoln Marene
John Brown
Beaucaire
Super Scotty
Jack Simmons
Your Mercer
District Sporting News
Golf Associates
Mrs. Keir
Advocate
Unite Zone
N.Z
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