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Coffs Harbour Advocate

Location

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 22, 1949

Page

4

Wesley Cup Match Sends Coffs Players To Grafton Sunday

Coffs footballers prepare for a Wesley Shield final style clash at Grafton against Upper Clarence with four buses expected to carry supporters. Under coach Doug Pollard the side trained hard aiming for full speed to the final whistle. Reserve and third grade matches are also planned with listed selections and captains.

Coffs Grafton Upper Clarence Doug Pollard D. Cross W. Williams J. Malouf W. Bevan M. Hill K. Duncan J. Worland B. Malouf J. Kay R. Pearce W. Kirkby A. Betts Davies Shield M. McCarthy A. Ferguson R. Williams J. Jarrett A. McLean A. Duncan S. Ryan N. Amos A. O'Connor Gunn Lowery B. Hand B. McKay. Gorman Goodenough K. O'Toole

Moorefield Race Selections By Mannion

Race selections from Moorefield listing picks for 12.30 Citadel Clubman 1 2 and 1.0 Paragon Irish Foot prints 2 with 1.35 Frolicsome 1 Collison 2 and X Upright Barita 2 plus 5 heba 1 Denali 2 at 3.26 Foxzami 1 Hava Chat 4.0 X Exalted 1 Sea Ser pent 2 all with selections by Mannion.

Citadel Clubman Paragon Irish Footprints Frolicsome Collison Upright Barita Heba Denali Foxzami Hava Chat

Good Fishing by Coffs Anglers at Urunga outing

Three members of Coffs Amateur Anglers Club fished at Urunga last Sunday. Bill Bailey won most fish with 47 bream and Gordon Jarrett took largest fish with a filb drum mer. Bailey and Arthur Fenwick together caught 84 bream, Fenwick 37, while Jarrett fished the rocks for two drummer.

Coffs Urunga Bill Bailey Gordon Jarrett Arthur Fenwick Fenwick Gordon — Jarrett

Fishermen Claim Warmer Nights by the Water

Local fishermen say that the water's edge is warmer than inland areas on cold nights and invite skeptics to test this claim by fishing at night to verify it themselves.

Coffs Harbour Emerges as Local Horse Racing Center

Coffs Harbour develops as a racing hub with the Jockey Club stabilizing after a tough start. The club, shifting from NRRA to C LCRA, reports rising public interest, more horses, and five trainers with about 14 horses. Upcoming two day meetings are planned including Boxing Day and Anniversary Day weekend as the sport gains traction on the Mid and Lower Coast.

Coffs Harbour Jockey Club Rlents NRRA C & Lcra Coffs Messrs R. Garrett Maxwell Eyles E. P. Fogarty J. Dark W. Kempe Williams Kempe Young Garland Pearler Dick Cross Fogarty Graceful Lad Laurieton R. Smith Racecourse Bronze Eye Lady Boota Warah Lad Calbern Grocery Lad Chrysad

Sawtell School Tennis Courts Sought After By P C

At a public meeting Sawtell P and C decided to apply to the Shire Council for use of Wonga Park tennis courts. They would aid school pupils in tennis, hoping to use them until town development requires public use again. The last club offered to contribute funds for renovations. Also noted are new school classrooms improving conditions for pupils.

Sawtell P & C Wonga Park Sawtell Bonville Reserve Hall

Sawtell Triumph in Dual Matches Against Nana Glen

Sawtell defeated Nana Glen 5–2 in the first match and 16–3 in the second, with standout moments from Ray Gunn and Rex Dawson. Nana Glen’s Johnson, Gleeson, Crayton and Fred Johnson showed sparks, while Sawtell's George Wright and Barry Hughes contributed key plays, and injuries disrupted play throughout.

Sawtell N. Ross G. Wright Nana Glen C. Gleeson Barry Hughes Tater George Wright Fred Joh Inson Hughes Nana Gle Ene Goodenouge Gleezon Johnson Ray Gunn Jones Ug Hest Oe Hamer Paul O'Shea Keel Len Worlend Lewer Ted Adare

Footballers to Honor Late Ernie Burt Memorial Match at Coffs Harbour

Group 2 footballers will stage a memorial match at Coffs Harbour to honor Ernie Burt. Northern and Southern Zone teams, led by Jack Wedgwood and a strong Southern side, will clash with a reserve team contest also on the bill. All gate receipts go to Burt’s memorial cause.

Coffs Harbour Ernie Burt Jack Wedgwood Bellingen Clarence Orara Dardy’ Behan Queensland D. McFadyen Coffs W. Williams Billy Bevan Max Hill Brian Malouf Jock Kay Sandy Betts Kk. Duncan R. Pearce Joey Worland R. Williams A. Ferguson J. Malouf R. Caldwell W. Kirkby Upper Clarence J. Pike Coffs Club J. Wedgwood

Coffs Aero Club Reports Strong Year of Flying Activity

At the annual meeting the Coffs Aero Club notes a rise in active members and flight hours in the past year. About 370 hours of dual and solo flying were logged, with eleven pupil pilot licenses issued and six solo. Several members obtained private licenses, new members joined after the air pageant, and clubs members traveled long distances to maintain flying. The Air Warrants social event raised funds and welcomed new members, while expansion efforts include forming a club at Bellingen and cross wind landing lessons.

Caffa Aero Club Coffs Centre Pat Graham Messrs. J. Potts L. Woods R. Smith R. Wilson JE. Mackay R. Lewis EL Anderson Dan Seccombe A. Wright W. Baty R. Hannaford Bob Smith Peter Blanch Ken Richardson A. Taylor Chad Ernie Anderson Macksville Arnold Taylor Dorrigo Ernie Grafton Coffs Club Bellingen Jack Smith Rosa Smith Avro

Local Team Rosters List For Coffs Urunga and Bellingen Clubs

The article lists players and reserves for Coffs Harbour Urunga and Bellingen clubs. Names include M Hill W Bevan J Behan K Duncan McFadyen R Pearce Kay D McGrath A Betts D Phillips J Malouf E Lavender R Caldwell Vidler Kirkby D Lumaden and others with reserves G Duncan Siac McCarthy W Telford R Smith J Smith.

M. Hill W. Bevan Coffs J. Behan Urunga K. Duncan Teeta McFadyen Bellin G. Duncan Siac McCarthy W. Telford R. Smith J. Smith

Also Mentioned on This Page

Roger Seccombe Tobacconist & Sports Depot Ocean St Coffe Harbour Refrigeration Galez & Service O. R. Chapman Am.a.lr Maddock & Robinson Moonee Street Stennett & Merry Grafton Street Buchanan P.O. Box Photography Marie Hunt Hacking Motors Moorefeild Australia Defence Force Petty Sessions Office Customs House Near South Wales Stamp Duties Department Phillip St Sydney Department of Taxation Savings Bank Castlereagh Street Gvo J. W. Hughes Syon Sawtell School Stuart Crystal K. Ruthnings
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