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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1952
Page
4
Junior players are reminded that the 1952 coaching trials will be held at the Jetty Courts next Sunday June 15. Report early to allow all players a chance before the selectors. Several outstanding juniors are expected to compete fiercely.
The Minister for Lands Mr Hawkins has approved Bellingen Shire Council leasing about 11 perches for a new Sawtell Surf Life Saving Club house. The lease runs 21 years subject to terms approved by the Minister.
Newton of Gratton won the men’s singles and Marie Geary of Grafton won the women’s singles at the North Coast Championships, the first held by the local club. A total of 42 men’s singles entrants and 91 men’s doubles pairs competed with strong showings by Kempsey, Bellingen, and Coffs Harbour players.
Diggers confident of top spot as they clash with Dorrigo in the Southern Zone final of round one at Brelsford Park. Both sides boast strong packs and back lines, with key matchups featuring Dorrigo captain-coach Thomas and Diggers stars Jarrett Cripps and Johnstone. A big local crowd is expected to witness a tight contest likely to resemble last year’s premiership preview.
Coffs Harbour and Macksville prep for a Carson club match as Coffs Harbour journeys to Macksville. The side aims to rebound from recent woes and climb the competition table with a Sunday victory. Newcomers Frank Wilmott and Bruce Creighton show promise, while King Duncan recovers from a splintered arm and Dick Pearce remains on the injured list.
Messrs. T. C. Seccombe & Co arrange 20 seats on a plane from Coffs Harbour to Brisbane for the Rugby League test against the Kiwis. Twenty seats in front of the grandstand booked, bus to ground on arrival, return flight leaving Brisbane at 6:50 p.m. and arriving here 8:15 p.m. Intending travellers urged to book at Moonee Street office.
Printed and published by Alex ander John Stuest Gilchrist of Coffs Harbour for the Central North Coast Newspaper Co Pty Ltd at the registered office of the Coffs Harbour Advocate on Moonee Street Celts Harbour.
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