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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1954
Page
4
In a letters page piece W T Robinson from Grafton argues professional punters corrupt horse and dog racing and that prize money cannot sustain the sport. He notes fair participants exist but a minority spoils it, questions stewards remarks, and mentions reform efforts by governing bodies. He adds a local remark on the Coffs Harbour building’s rear view.
A community member from Coffs Harbour commends the current street cleaning program and invites praise for responsible parties. The writer asks the Shire Council to erect a street light at the corner of Albany and Earle Street to improve safety for women traveling Raleigh Street at night.
A reader criticizes the Coffs Harbour Public School site plan for the new infants' section arguing the future playground lacks proper drainage and landscape. The writer suggests planting trees and durable turf to create an attractive, well drained play area rather than a bare paddock.
A Spectator letter contests a plan to unite Coffs Harbour football under one club. The writer argues the change would harm local football by reducing players and risking defeats against small towns like Nambucca, Bowraville, and Dorrigo. He notes current results show not all local teams dominate.
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