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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 30, 1948
Page
3
An extract from Sydney Bulletin highlights Australian country police as central figures in daily life and crises. It notes their unassuming manner, steady presence at events, and rapid response during floods, fires, and disasters, portraying officers as trusted leaders and community protectors.
The Sawtell Parents and Citizens Association met on Monday 20th to approve plans for two portable classrooms and two heaters for the kindergarten. A working bee was proposed to erect the rooms if labor is available, with a report sent to the Education Minister. The meeting praised donations of hygiene bowls by Mr Mulchahy and the first aid kit from Mr L Carpenter, as well as cooperative support for school welfare.
Paul Sakoff of Taree won first prize in the six thousand pound State Lottery this week. Winter conditions returned to Coffs Harbour with frost and a white countryside, while a divorce court granted 271 decrees absolute in one day.
Fragmented OCR reads rough notes about servicemen affected by cold weather. Mentions committees and uncertain plans for aid or attendance, with unclear references to local actions or timelines.
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