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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 28, 1950
Page
4
Tailspin describes the second lesson on straight and level flight controls. Gliding uses throttle closed with nose five degrees below horizon for 65 mph. climbing uses throttle at 2000 rpm with nose five degrees above horizon for 65 mph. Training will occur this weekend weather permitting.
In Group 2 Southern zone action Coffs Harbour and Bellingen clash on Bellingen ground as Bowraville leads with 20 points. Coffs must win to have any semi final chance while Dorrigo faces Diggers in a pivotal early round. Reserve grade shows three teams tied behind Bellingen on 15 points with a crucial Diggers versus Dorrigo match looming.
Rugby League landmarks and local matches feature Vic Hey Clive Churchill and the Australian win praised as the code’s greatest in 30 years. Jetty Oval hosts Coffs Harbour versus Dorrigo with mud splattered action and standout plays by Max Hill Gordon Aylward and George Williams. Dorrigo reserves and Diggers reserves also play, while Macksville visits for a key showdown and Diggers may see losses as stars skip the season.
The Coffs Harbour Sunday games list referees for all grades. First grade will be L Lynch, reserve grade E Youngman, third grade G va On te. Aylward to oversee the grade, Williams the reserves, and E Youngman the thirds. Orara matches have Lynch officiating Sawtell-Glenreagh in the first grade, with E Adams controlling the second grade clash of the same teams.
Fragmentary roster listing players B Orman L Clapham B Hand with reserves W Richardson S Anderson and E Mackay as forwards and backs for an unidentified team.
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