11 Jun 1948
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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1948
Page
1
Col. G A Patterson president of the Coffs Sub-Branch of the League criticizes members who wear the RSL badge while unfinancial. He notes clips show years of nonpayment and says badge wearers are not active and use the badge as false pretence. He urges return to financial membership to support the League’s work.
Pr Joyce Turner will conduct a medical examination of all pupils starting Thursday June 1. A school dance is planned for June 19. Parents have donated over £10 in cash. A weather shed near the High Street gate will serve as a bus shelter. Oxley won the School Parade. Roy Cross was champion marcher. 6th class wins Attendance pennant. SA and 4th class share punctuality honors. Preparations continue for the Twyer House Basketball Competition. House captains arrange practice matches and goal throwing. Miss Doolan returns to sewing and Miss Dyess sends best wishes for full recovery.
An Australian Meat Board competition to improve bacon pig types offers substantial prizes and a trophy. Entries open July 1 to October 7, with the judging depot at Mull Co-op Meat Works Wirrimbi Macksville. Details available from any PPU branch or District Secretary.
A motor launch moored at the Woolgoolga jetty was totally destroyed during heavy weather. Owned by Mr Rosmith the fishing boat has previously suffered damage in similar conditions. Salvage may be possible but act remains uncertain.
At the Coffs Sub Branch of the RSL the president outlined state HQ instructions deeming Communists or sympathisers ineligible for membership. Members must file statements of facts, followed by executive review and possible general meeting action. Debates on vote clarity preceded notes on the upcoming ball arrangements.
The defendant faced four months hard labor imposed by Mr. Bob Cooks at Coffs Paine for a theft backed by statements from witnesses Joseph Adrian Sant Leonard Barlow and others. He admitted aiding in recovering stolen goods some taken to Getto. Authorities noted prior convictions and possible further appearance.
Dairying on the North Coast of New South Wales shows rising returns with pasture improvement and higher butter yields. Farmers report three figure incomes in some months, while others in the Palum shire and Far North Coast gain from fresh sales and promising prices.
Printed and Published by James Sawyer and Alexander John Stuart Gilchrist of Coffs Harbour for the Central North Coast Newspaper Co Pry Ltd at the Registered Office of the Coffs Harbour Advocate on Moonee Street Coffs Harbour.
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