Revival of Boxing in Coffs Harbour Showdown at Jetty Oval
After a defeat by Wauchope the Diggers prepare to meet Lower Clarence at Jetty Oval with Val McLennan guiding Clarence League. Boxing reopens in Coffs Harbour at the School of Arts on Friday 23rd to raise funds for GBrelsford Park with main bout Norm Crockett vs Arthur Cottell and a six round Spagnola vs Woodbury.
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Wauchope
Diggers
Clarence
Jetty Oval
Val McLennan
Balmain
New Zealand
Coffs School of Arts
Gbrelsford Park
Norm Crockett
Arthur Cottell
Crockett
Cottell
Porky
Jimmy Spagnola
Jaci Woodbury
Woodbury
Spag
Ernie Fogarty
Will
Ernie
Dick McCann
Football Notes by Ref and Diggers Cub
A Republic of notes from the Dig gers Cub trainer led by Maxwell. J Maouf drops to second grade reserve while training attendance fluctuates. The column teases Sunday cheers at the Jetty and hints at lady supporters among the fans.
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J. Maouf
Graham
Xal
Mid-Week Bowls Results At Coffs Green
Gor ton and Hatch beat Manuel and No 22 to 18 while Sawyer and McGregor defeated Gilchrist and Buckler 22 to 17 as the wet green forced the Associates to cancel Tuesday play on the Coffs course.
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Coffs Green
Gorton
Hatch
Manuel
Sawyer
McGregor
Gilchrist
Buckler
Associates
Diggers Club urged to drop Digger word from name
The Coffs Sub Branch of the RSL urged the Diggers Football Club to discontinue using the word Digger in its title at season's end. Members argued the club is not solely composed of returned servicemen and cited a report in the Advocate about a Diggers Ball as a major influence on the decision.
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Coffs
RSL
Diggers Football Club
Advocate
Did Seagulls Help This Fisherman
Noel Fichman wins the Nambucca Heads amateur anglers contest after gulls likely lifted his mullet bait and cast a line. He had left his line baited near Shelley Beach when he helped a friend, returning to find a fish hooked on the line.
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Noel Fichman
Nambucca Heads
Blue Groper
Nambucca
Noel
Shelley Beach
Bert Mullard
Exodus to Grafton Races Dwarfs Egyptian Flight
Coffs residents flock to the Grafton races in what is described as a great exodus. Officials hope the turnout will reverse with races scheduled in August.
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Egypt
Grafton Races
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