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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1929
Page
1
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Mr G W Mitchell and the Deputy Director visited Harbour to inspect harbour improvement works with District Works Officer J M Main. They noted progress and urged rapid funding and completion while discussing repairs to the police station and land purchases on Moonee Street.
A nostalgic glimpse of frontier life featuring daring exploits and romantic tension amid clashes with Native forces. The piece centers on rugged adventurers navigating hazards, loyalties, and survival in a volatile historical period.
A public meeting is set for Wednesday in the hall to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs J McGuigan and family of Creeside who are leaving farming for Coffa. The McGuigans are noted pioneers of the Orara district. The report also notes Mr Lucas serr of Glen Ele in hospital at Corts and the ill infant son of Mr and Mrs L G Johnson taken to Newcastle for treatment.
Proposals to establish a tomato pulp jug fer factory at Urunga on a cooperative basis aim to serve Nambucca Hewla to Cutt Harbor. The Sydney Herald notes possible success if crops allow a local Neri Coast industry and pulp could lower prices below American canned tomatoes nationwide.
The Laide Department plans to acquire large tracts across Clarke and Bandon counties for closer settlement. Notable parcels include H W Curtis estates and Green Tile holdings totaling thousands of acres. The move follows arguments for the Dorrigo Guyra railway to open first elage land to settlers.
A meeting is called for Saturday week, 22nd met, at the Jetty to reform the Coffs Harbour branch of the Returned Soldiers Association. All Diggers are urged to attend.
In Saturday first grade action Orare edged Eastern Dor rigo 16 16 at Ulong in a dramatic draw. Cos Kangaroos beat Glenreagh 2 to 2 at Glenrengeh. Ulong forfeited to Kurung-Orare. Second grade saw Kangaroom seconds beat Jelly seconds 1 to 0 at Top Tuwo. Jetty and Kangaroos produced a high–tension clash with late tries before Jetty won 26 16.
A torn reprint discusses community schooling and city affairs in Coffs, noting debates on school closures and the influence of church leaders. It references Mr. Thompson Marks and others as key figures, with mentions of a hotel meeting and proposed private control. The piece reflects local sentiment and calls for retention of public schooling.
Aounl Worthy, about 32, was found dead on Mr Geo Winkley’s farm with a rifle wound to the head. An inquest recorded an open verdict as the scene showed the rifle across his knees and spent cartridges nearby. Witnesses noted drinking and a quiet disposition. Other items from Upper Orara and Ulmarra news follow.
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