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Coffs Harbour Advocate

Location

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 23, 1948

Page

4

Rosehill Race Selections Preview

Sporting Spotlight lists Rosehill selections for Saturday races including Arab Queen Sea Arrow Bonnie Prince and Bluesalt with multiple Mixed Stakes entries. Key picks include Heroic Sovereign Paktong Gallant Law High Order Namesake and Cognac among others with best bets noted.

Sea Arrow Sweet Tonic Mortar Heroic Sovereign Respond Paktong Skilled Gallant Law Namesake Welter High Order Deed Alab Nestor

Crockett and Cottell Fight Tonight in Staged 10 Rounds

Rumor of a cancellation due to Cottell’s knee ailment proved false. Rev. Dacey told the Advocate the bout would be staged with Cottell fit after treatment. A special ring will be installed at the School of Arts for tonight’s programme, promising an excellent series and thrilling contests.

Norm Crockett Arthur Cottell Cottell Rev. Dacey Cotten Dacey School of Arts

Footballers Farewelled By Clubmates In Coffs

Two prominent Coffs Harbour footballers G Teece and R Thompson were farewelled by Dig gers Football Club before leaving for Porth Kembla. Club president W Harner presented wallets of notes and well wishes. Secretary J Booth and Mr B Clausen attended as representatives.

Porth Kembla Coffs Diggers G. Teece R. Thompson W. Harner Coffs and Jetty Club J. Booth Coffs League B. Clausen Teece Thompson

Football Teams For Week end Coffs A Grade

Coffs A Grade lists players D Cross W Willimas M Hill W Keft G Duncan K Duncan C Ryan T McLean J Kay Pearce R Goodenough J Russell J Lawler. Coffs B Grade team selections feature R Ryan 1 Williams D Mine Wigham ML McCarthy W Pearce E OTo sle P Dallis Conningham H Bai Te Lowery T Durie B OConnor.

Coffs D. Cross Wwillimas M. Hill W. Keft G Duncan K. Duncan C. [Ryan T. McLean J. Kay Pearce R. Goodenough J. Russell J. Lawler R. Ryan Williams D. Mine Wigham ML McCarthy W Pearce O'Tosle P. Dallis Conningham H. Bai Te Lowery T. Durie O'Connor

Jockey Club Receives Strong Public Support in Coffs Harbour

At a Tuesday committee meeting the President reported that most of the £350 prize money and the cup for the inaugural race meeting had been debated for the Saturday event. Further donations were expected, and committee members expressed gratification and appreciation.

Coffs Harbour Jockey Club Garrett

Mixed Tennis Tournament Postponed on Windy Day

The American Mixed Tournament was postponed due to gale force winds. A meeting of Tennis Association delegates on the Mid-North Coast is planned for next Sunday at the School of Arts. A social tennis session will follow at the Club Courts with invited delegates. An August trip to Dorrigo is arranged for four teams. names must be in early with contact to the secretary.

School of Arts Dorrigo

Grand Work by Working Bee at Jockey Club

The Jockey Club held a weekend working bee where committee members and friends used paint brushes and plentiful paint to spruce up the new race course and track fence. A second working bee is planned for next Sunday to continue the effort with a picnic atmosphere and ongoing tasks.

Jockey Club

Australian Rugby League Captain Col Maxwell Farewell

Col Maxwell the Australian rugby league captain bound for England will be farewelled in Coffs Harbour Monday night. The Coffs Diggers and the Coffs and Jetty football clubs host the social with local footballers and friends invited to extend best wishes for a successful tour as Kangaroos skipper.

Col Maxwell England Coffs Harbour Coffs Col Kangaroos

Local Tennis Results See Big Thompson Cup Action

The article reports results from the Thompson Cup committee with Coffs teams defeating Catholic 22 games to 19 and Arara forfeit for Coffs 3. Jetty had a bye. Upcoming draws include Coffs 4 vs Coffs 2, and several A Grade and Reserve matches. Jansen Cup saw Dorrigo win 5 rubbers 12 sets 10 games to 4 rubbers. District Championships are set for early September with high nomination expectations. Gent's night camp canceled due to light restrictions and fees refunded.

Coffs Catholic Qrara Coffe da Arara Jetty Ngi Vy Orara Ara Dorrigo Bellinger River Association

Patients Admitted To District Hospital This Week

Week hospital admissions list names numerous patients by town and surname. Notable entries include Mr J Heaziett of Coffs, Mr H Red Hill, Mr K Graham of Jetty, Mrs M Stanian of Dairyville, Joseph Johnson of Jetty, Trevor Walters of Karangi, Mrs J Davie of Ulong, and Mrs C Thompson of Brooklana.

J. Heaziett Coffs Cameron H. Red Hil K. Graham Jetty F. Coster Woolgoolga M. Stanian Dairyvile Joseph Johnson Trevor Walters Karangi Rel Sheens Gleurea M. Callaghan Coffin Skinner Peter Govern Koror

Tasma Theatre Programme Change

The Tasma Theatre, withdrawing a previous picture, will show next Wednesday and Thursday the film Will Tomorrow Ever Come at both the Tasma and Jenny theatres. Featuring Stirring Fou Ameéche and Catherine McLeod with Roscoe Karn ton Ridley and Kitty Irish, it portrays a fabulous gambler, his girl, and their racehorse in a turf saga.

Rink Avenue Tasma Theatre Tasma Jenny Theatres Will Toomorrow Fou Ameéche Catherine McLeod Roscoe Karnton Ridley Kitty Irish

Coffs Harbour Hockey Club Finalises 25 Mile Zone Five‑Aside

At a club meeting the Coffs Harbour Hockey Club set rules for a five‑aside contest within 25 miles of Coffs. Nomination fees of 1s per player are due by July 28. Coffs has five teams, Diggers two, Sawtell one, Urunga may join. A men’s cup and travel plans for a Bus to Casino are noted.

Coffs Harbour Coffs Coffs Club Diggers Football Club Sawtell Urunga Iio Hunt Coramba McDowell Betty Lawrence Spa

Orara Football Teams Named For Sunday Match

The selectors announced Orara teams to play Ulong on Sunday with a bus leaving the school at 12 noon. First Grade list includes McCann Rowsell Rowsell McCann Stanan Wat kin Rankin Patterson Watkin Landrigan Secomb Ide. Reserve Grade names Walter Houlihan Martin Stanlan Secomb Walter Ide Matten Johnson Watkin Walter. Reserves Allison Tate Morris Anderson.

Ulong L. McCann G. Rowsell C. Rowsell B McCann Jim Stanan L. Watkin K. Rankin J. Patterson J. Watkin J. Landrigan W Secomb A. Ide F. Walter J. Houlihan Martin A. Stanlan Pat

Guard against Influenza Woods Great Pepper Mint Cure

A historical notice touts Woods Great Pepper Mint Cure as an influenza preventive. The ad-like item claims health benefits and urges use during flu season, reflecting period medical marketing with dramatic claims and branding.

Influenza Woods

Ballet Tomorrow Night by Wo denweiser Viennese Ballet

The Wo denweiser Viennese Ballet performs tomorrow at the Parish Hall in Coffs Harbour. Organisers stress the company’s international reputation with past appearances in Europe and America, highlighting the local chance to see them.

Wodenweiser Viennese Ballet Europe America Australia Coffs Harbour

Typwriting Class Established at Coffs Harbour

H. W. Turner registrar at Technical College announces the first typwriting instruction class will be held at Coffs High School next Thursday at 5 30 PM. Sufficient students have enrolled and typwriters are available. Prospective students are urged to contact the registrar at the High School.

H. W. Turner Technical College Coffs Harbour Coffs High School Dente Turner High Scio

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Sporting Rosehill Mannion Optometrist C. S. Smith K. Ruthning Webster, Jack and McDonald (Lis.) Ltd K. Ruthning, Uzp Vic Reddacliff Wunderlich’s Shoe Store High Street H. A. Saunders Molesworth Street Lismore A. R. W. Forsyth Turner Hardware Co Vernon Street Mulley’s Bath Hear Lanter Metacel Primus Crockett and Cottell J. Amos J. Myers Joe Malouf L. Fowler Morley Korora Casino Orara Woods Pepper
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