Town planning debate weighs long term loans and land compensation
The council discusses funding the scheme with long term loans and the need to compensate landowners when open space is resumed. Mr McRae and Dr Jordan clash over compensation timing while Mr Williams argues the plan saves taxpayer costs by buying land now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wei
Hnance
Williams
N. J. Pordan
Mr. McRae
Jordan
Sorena
McRae
Cotia Harbour
Coffs Harbour
Personal items from Lawtell
Mr and Mrs Les Jackson visit Mrs Jacksons father Alf Woods who is unwell. Mrs Jackson hopes Les will secure a transfer to Coffs Harbour from Sydney PMG to settle here. Claude Wood, son of Billy Wood, chopped wood and injured his finger requiring stitches. Mrs Stan Dick enjoys a short Sydney holiday. Constable Keith Ransley and wife welcome a daughter. Mrs Nixon vacations from Dorrigo staying with relatives. Mr and Mrs George Bennett return from a family motoring trip to Inverell Tamworth and Gunnedah. Mr and Mrs Alan Brissett visit Grafton for the race meeting. Allan Brissett is president of Coffs Harbour Jockey Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Jackson
Mrs. Jackson
Alf Woods
Mel Woods
Les
Coffs Harbour
Sydney
Claude Wood
Billy Wood
Stan Dick
Keith, Ransley
Ransley
Nixon
Dorrigo
Noble
Sixth Avenue
George Bennett
Inverell
Tamworth
Gunnedah
Alan Brissett
Grafton
Allan
Planning scheme backed by shire leaders amid funding concerns
Mr. Williams addressed the Dorrigo Shire Council on Wednesday to urge support for the planning scheme. The Shire President Dr. Bailey and Dr. R. Wilson endorsed the principles, and the full Council hoped funding issues could be overcome during progressive implementation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Williams
Dorrigo Shire
Dr. Bailey
R. Wilson
Business men urge meeting over dog racing and public works
Citizens debate licensing the Jockey Club as a means to improve finances while public works face funding cuts. Speakers warn of factory closures, reduced timber orders, and halted school and hospital projects as they call for a strong town protest at a forthcoming public meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pollard
Jockey Club
Lovett
Boombee
Herdegen
Gunnedah
Colis Harbour
Championship Ship Heats Up District Golf Weekend
Deer district golf circles buzz as the championships open Sunday with secret trials and divot marks on some greens. Top contenders Dowl ing Lindsay and Cutmore are tipped to clash in a tight finish while B grade pits J T Seccombe against B L Miller in a likely long duel. Four ball results show course difficulty and calls rise for better divot replacement and a growing pool of baby sitters amid club activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dowling
Lindsay
Cutmore
J. T. Seccombe
B. L. Miller
Campbell
Keir
LGU
Elliott
Dot Ryan
G. A. Crawford
Mesdames J. T. Seccombe
I Lowery
Crawford
Hooper
Kempe
M. Seccombe
Macksville
Top Town
McCann and McLean boost rugby league championship drive
McCann and McLean strengthen the forwards for the upcoming match as Sawtell contends for finals. Ron Nolan returns to first grade lineup after a solid Wesley Shield display, with Allan Lawson back in form potentially clinching a victory. The squad includes Lawson Nolan D Hill K Hill Williams Easy Appleton McCann McLean Stuart Orman Carmody McCarthy Mackay and others as coaches push for finals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Nolan
Graften
Sawtell
Doug Pollard
Allan Lawson
Lawso
Nolan
D. Hill
K. Hill
Wiliams
Easy
Appleton
McCann
McLean
Stuart
Orman
Carmody
McCarthy
Mackay
Colts Harbour
Diggers
Bellingen
Bowraville
Dorrigo
Coffs Harbour
Nambucca
Urunga
Macksville
Fishermen Prepare for Weekend Competition
Local anglers gear up for a weekend fishing contest with teams from area harbors and clubs. Participants will compete on the river, aiming for top catches and prizes announced by organizers.
Women’s Bowling Club Tuesday Matches Report
Members played social and competitive games with Nelan Trophy results showing Mrs Weed and Mrs Robinson 103 to 97 and Mrs Howell and Mrs Robinson 104 to 656. B grade singles saw Mrs Saul defeat Mrs Greenweed 32 to 20. Cock-o’-the-Walk saw Mrs Short beat Mrs Hicks 9 to 6. Social games also noted for Mesdames Brewis, Murphy, Sainsbury and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Bowling Club
Nelan
Weed
Robinson
Howell
Saul
Greenweed
Short
Hicks
Mesdames Brewis
Murphy
Sainsbury
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jack Simmons
Your Mercer
Arished
Rugby League
Hurley
Willmott
Mills
Cecils Harbour
Dorrige
Stan Mahoney
Cats Hare
NSW Regiy Lleage
Mesdames Campbell
Delorado
B. Lowery
J. T Seccombe
F. Smith
McPhilips
Harris
D. Ryan
Wunderlich
L. T. Smith
Durrington
Mellefont
J. Lowery
Southwell
Muller
Mesdames Fobhlman
J. Seccombe
Fanning
Doak
Small
Lewis
Kerif
Harton
Clark
Foote
Macdonald
Mullins
Miss M. Seccombe
Mesdames F. Seccombe
Cluff
Harrison
Rigg
Peirce Trophy
Mrs. Keir
Golf Associates
Cells Harbour
Station Creek
Paridey
Wes
Gun Club
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