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Coffs Harbour Advocate

Location

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jun 08, 1954

Page

4

Weekend Bowls Social Play and Dorrigo Carnival Teams

In weekend bowls action on Saturday afternoon the Tr Isies and others, with 22-15 results over Taunton and partners, plus multiple doubles and team events. Dorrigo Club hosts a Queen's Birthday carnival with Coffs Harbour teams invited for Sunday and Monday. teams listed with names and match times, personnel to be posted at the clubhouse.

Isies McDonald Walters Pearce Taunton Dahl Hamilton Kesterton A. Grimmond Hogan O. Shagman Devine Kingston T. Pomnatet Clayton Murphy Lightfoot Foote A. Hipmaciots Hatch Hirst Cas Turner Keevers Smith Jeffreys Egan Dorrigo Club Coffs Harbour Club Renshaw Hamiton Gilchrist Walsh Harrison Reddaliff Walters Senr Herdegen

Rugby League Sparks Diggers Fall Short in Bellingen Clash

Bellingen led 15 10 at full time as Diggers failed to finish plays in a rugged match. First half errors hurt Diggers with tackles and a late Lovell try for the winners. In the second half Diggers reorganised their backs and pressed the line, scoring two tries but penetrating passes and cautious backs limited, final score close. Other grades saw Diggers win reserves 27 8 and third 14 3 while Bowraville Dorrigo drew and Namoca beat Urunga 14 5.

I. Wright F. Hughes W. Foley K. Wills G. Alaban P. McDowell Bellingen Schum Lovell Diggers Hughes Foley Wright M. Spencer J. Fuller Gains Sawtell Lawrence Craig Bowraville Dorrigo Namcca Urunga

Woolgoolga Remains Competitive In Rainy Macksville Clash

Macksville rode a 19-3 halftime lead to a 2-3 victory over Woolgoolga despite a strong second half effort. Noel Hall led Woolgoolga forwards with inspired play as Ernie Ely Mick Trevor and Darcy Stewart provided support. Bob Turner 18 showed promise at fullback while Jim Durrington shone on the wing despite injuries to Lickiss and Puho.

Woolgoolga Ernie Ely Mick Trevor Darcy Stewart Bob Turner Jim Durrington Lickiss Puho

Best Score of Day Won by Jim Dow at Coffs Harbour

Jim Dow posted the best score of the day at Coffs Harbour rifle range with 89 on the first stage of the June spoon. The event, fired in two 10-shot stages at 300 yards, faced wind and mirage. The second stage will be at 500 yards next Sunday at 8 30 am, with the NRA Spoon at month end.

Jim Dow Coffs Harbour J. J. Hill J. Dow E. Nelson M. Schwager J. Mills-Thom G. Veale Ili V Barner T. Russell Sharp N.R.A

Club Championship Results at St Augustine Tennis Club

Week end matches yield multiple straight set wins from Miss A Kennedy over Miss Dacey and Miss J Caba over Miss Commerford. E O Connor and L Robinson post clear victories. Spellman and O Connor team take a 61 46 win over two opponents. Other results include Jordan over Potts and Kelly over Trevaskis with decisive scores.

St. Augustine's Miss A. Kennedy Miss A 'Dacey Miss H. Dacey L. Amos Miss Spellman M. O'Grady F. Slack Miss L. Railey J. Caba M. Commerford L. Robinson Mrs. Thompson K. Herbert N. Clouton J. Lowery N. Amos T. Towells J.commerford J. Commerford F Hayes

Associates Golf Postponed At Colls Harbour Club

The Associates Golf Championships at Colls Harbour Golf Club have been postponed due to the course condition. A Stableford event will start at 9.30 am tomorrow with revised scheduling to follow.

Colls Harbour Golf Club Associates Stableford

Kempsey Man Fined For Indecent Language

Kempsey George Williams aged 21 was fined five pounds at Cotts Harbour Court of Petty Sessions after indecent language in High Street in the presence of women and children. He was also charged with drunkenness and failed to appear for Walter White a Sydney man aged 65 at Phillip Street 100a Ceils Harbour station. He faced summonses and penalties as ordered by the court.

George Williams Kempsey Cotts Harpour Court of Petty Sessions H. White High Street Ge Inkenness Wiliams Sydney Walter White Phillip Street Harbour

Committee Approves Flood Relief Claims for £188384

Claims totaling £188,384 approved by the North Tired Rel Committee. 1670 householders’ claims amount to £12,401,648 primary producers’ claims total £49,875, and 104 miscellaneous claims amount to £5,798. Committee member Mr G McGillivray, chief of the Department of Agriculture Division of Dairying, outlined the distribution.

G McGillivray Department of Agriculture Mr McGillivray

Legacy Day at Golf Club Features Diggers Cup Win

K Wilkinson wins the Diggers Cup for best 27 holes nett on Legacy Day at Coffs Harbour Golf Club. The event, donated by GD Seccombe and D Mulhearn, saw trophies awarded by Dr. R R Macdonald as club officials and associates hosted a large program with lunch and tea.

K. Wilkinson Celts Harbour GD. T. Seccombe D. Mulhearn Diggers G. D. T. Seccombe W. H. Bailey Golf Club Coffs Harbour Legacy Contact Group Mesdames R. Wunderlich H. Fanning R. R. Macdonald Macdonald Col Irvine Legacy Grafton G. D . Seccombe W H. Bailey

Women’s Bowls Championships See Interference From Wet Weather

Weather disrupted recent weeks but two sessions were played by the women’s club. A Grade singles crowned Mrs Kempe dei and Mrs Kespe del. Re Grade won by Mrs Loader over Mrs Youngman. 5 Grade pairs claimed by White and Hardy. Kempsey trophy matches featured White, France Thompson Wood defeating Hardy, Youngman Brewis. Bellingen results noted.

Kempe Mackay Kespe Robingen Short Reddewhil Loader Youngman Hardy Saunders Sullivan Sackley Robinson Det Ginger Hirst Clarke Dowling Dah Irvine Reddecuit Det Mesdames Smith Murphy Mackay Bellingen

Dorrigo Defeats Coffs Harbour In Tight Bowls Match

On Bellingen green Coffs Harbour lost 27-19 to Dorrigo in a match marked by early momentum shifts. Dorrigo led 19-9 on the 15th end, Coffs Harbour rallied late before Dorrigo sealed the win 27-19. Macksville beat Sawtell in the other elimination round. Semifinals and finals of the Association Belts Championship set for Nambucca Heads on June 20 with Belligen Dornge Macksville and Nanibucca Heads as semifinalists.

Bellingen Green Coffs Harbour Jim Pearce Bob Seamour Jack Murphy Vic Reddachifskip Dorrigo Ron Doust Bob Bill Eddleston Jim Bennett Macksville Sawtell Nambucca Heads

Alf Herdegen Leads at Colls Harbour Gun Club Practice

Alf Herdegen maintained his form at Colls Harbour Gun Club practice shedt at McCaul ey's Headland on Saturday. Reg Hanneferd shot well with a 26 break. Clif Bowden and Wal Kelt were on target. Younger shooters show promise for the club championship next Saturday as Ted Wedgwood, Dik Seccombe, Rex Bennet DoT Seccombe, and Gordon Jarrett prepare to challenge the holder. Public invited to witness the event.

Alf Herdegen Colls Harbour McCauley Reg Hanneferd Clif Bowden Wal Kelt Ted Wedgwood Dik Seccombe Rex Bennet Dot Seccombe Gordon Jarrett

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Rugby League Spencer Sap Ieee Meese Bailey Alaban McDowell Gill Seccombe Reid Stonefield Bas Tian Owo North Coast Noel Hall Trojans Hall Grey and Navy Senuine Jack Simmons Your Mercer Alexander John Stuart Gilchrist Rite Beshouy Central North Coast Newspri Pty. Ltd Dvocate Moonse Street Cis Harbour Gross G Dowling J. Maloui Gross L. Baker Derrigo J. Elie R. Boone G. O'Neill Gross J. Vincent J. Babbage Gross R. Hughes C Ryan Gross N. Morton A. Pomroy Bradman T. Lindsay Col Cutmore Allan Mullins Charlie Worrill Malouf B. Davies R. Hopper S. Phillips C. Anderton W. Smith Malou Davies O'Neill T Lindsay W. Cunningham M. Hill H. Pohlman C. Irvine A. Short K. Irvine J. Elliott B. L. Miller C Worrill W. Melletoni Durrington F. Murphy Dornge Macksyle Nanibucca Heads GUN Club
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