Boys' Club in Full Operation at Ocean Street Shed
The boys' club is running in the cargo shed at Ocean Street foot. Over 60 lads joined a Swing opening with keen, enthusiastic activity. The Park Committee lent a boxing ring, and Ted Tandy and helpers set it up. Captain Dave Merrett aided. locals helped. Club meets Mondays and Thursdays at 7.30 pm and plans football programs.
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Letic Club
Ocean Street
Matt
Park Committee
Ted Tandy
Local Club Holds First Glider Competition
The Colts Harbour Branch of the East Coast Speed Club and Model Flying Club of Australia hosted their first glider contest at the Airport. Trevor Collet won with a 50 inch wingspan glider after towline release from 200 feet, flying up to 16 minutes. Leo Toft donated the prize and was runner-up with a 48 inch model. Don Babbage placed third with a similar design.
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Tom Shoe Ee
Colts Harbour
East Coast Speed Club
Model Flying Club of
Australia
Trevor Collet
Leo Toft
Don Babbage
Police Campaign Targets Dirty Obscured Number Plates
The N.R.M.A. urges motorists to replace faded and damaged plates to prevent hit run accidents. Worn paint and lacquer removal leave numbers unclear, and defective batches or abrasive polishing are blamed. New plates cost 4 shillings for one plate and 5 shillings for a pair, with fines possible for drivers and owners if numbers are not clearly visible.
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N.rm.a
Reverence of a man’s self cited by Francis
A framed quote attributed to Francis proclaims self reverence as a major vice second only to religion. The line presents a reflective stance on personal ego within moral life.
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Francis
British Tractors in Japan Made Big Impression
The first major effort by a farm machinery maker to enter Japan’s market impressed officials and farmers. Demonstrations spurred talk of government funding for Ferguson tractors, aiming to cultivate up to ten million acres of untapped oil land and shift tasks from draught animals to mechanized farming. The report notes tractors could ease labor shortages and reduce reliance on limited feed resources.
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Japan
Nokiga-Shimbun
Agricultural Journal
Nine Lads Charged With Stealing In River Theft Probe
In a broad matter 86 charges were filed against nine youths with thefts ranging from two to seventeen counts each. Stolen goods cited include bicycle parts fishing reels sunglasses field glasses a saddle and other items. Parts stripped bike frames were recovered from the Clarence River near the bridge. Three lads were committed to an institution two were tried and other cases await decision.
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Clarence River
Lodge Holds Birthday Party at Coffs Harbour Junior Lodge
The Coffs Harbour Junior M.U100.C.F. Lodge celebrated its first birthday with 23 members and several adults attending. Presentations were made to G. Cooper Ken Golden and Paul Nagle for services rendered. The annual meeting elected Superintendent Sister M Richardson assistant superintendent Bro L Cooper treasurer Bro A Maher financial secretary Bro P Bartlett and Nebie Grand Sister M Bartlett vice grand Sister L McGilvray. Installation of officers was conducted by Dis Grand Master Bre At the cence ths meet.
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Coffs Harbour
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High Street
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AIR Transport Pty. Ltd
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AMACO
NG Action
M. Cunningham and Sons
Fitzroy Hotel
Eric Sampson the
Optometrist
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Brannock Chambers
Moonee Coffs Harbour
F. R. Hansen
1St Avenue
Sawtell
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