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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1950
Page
3
Angler Keith McGillivray wrestled a 50 pound jewfish for about an hour at Park Beach last Tuesday night using a 22 pound test line. Companion B Chelman also landed eight tailor fish as reports of strong hauls spread to other beaches.
Mr W Turnbull of Bonville demonstrates profitable carrot farming on half an acre producing over seven tons of carrots. He notes the crop required little attention with young plants sprayed with kerosene to curb weeds until carrots form, after which they grow well.
A meeting of shareholders with liquidator Mr. Walters and solicitor Mr. Gale discussed ownership questions and the June 30 sell date. The liquidator reported a loss of £4431 for the year ended June 30 1949 and outlined assets liabilities and provisional distributions, noting taxation clearance and future distributions of 10s to 28s 6d in the pound.
Urban Committee reports streets not kept clean, especially during the Governor’s visit. On motion by D. B. Pollard, it is recommended the Shire Council ensure proper supervision of cleaning work.
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