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Coffs Harbour Advocate

Location

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jun 15, 1954

Page

2

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Grower urges price controls to protect sugar industry

A Brunswick Heads letter to the editor warns that unrestricted banana plantings in Tweed Richmond Clarence and Colts Harbour could crash prices. The writer proposes price controls via the BGF and regulatory oversight to prevent consumer harm and safeguard the sugar industry second only to dairying in value on the North Coast.

KR. G. Kebby Tweed Richmond Clarence Colts Harbour BGF BGFT

Appeal Against Town Plan Dismissed

Mr. W. Dunn of High Street had an appeal against the Town Plan dismissed by the Minister for Local Government. Dunn had sought permission to install petrol pumps at his business to serve local residents after the Town Plan Committee refused. The minister’s decision is final.

W. Dunn High Street Dunn

Golf club rounds and upcoming events noted

The report lists individual match scores from a recent round with many players under par and notes an associates competition won by Mye F. It previews a 27 hole event next Sunday with trophies for standard contests and a closest to seventh hole prize. It also mentions interest in Coffs Harbour players ahead of the 72 hole club championships starting July 4.

Coffs Harbour

Rifle shoot at two stages tests marksmen at range

The shoot faced tricky mirage and shifting wind as competitors fired two stages at yards. Dow, Mills-Thom and Veale were the only handicapped shooters to reach top scores. Next Sunday the spoon final will be fired in two 600 yard stages at Rad am sharp.

Dow J. Mills- Thom G. Veale J. Dow Mille-Thom I Veale Foo T Hill Ae Russell G. Green M. Schwager E. Nelson VV. Barnier D. Archer Radam Sharp

Survey of Pastures On Far North Coast

A survey of pasture trials on the Far North Coast is conducted by Jim Pulsford a pasture research agronomist for the Department of Agriculture based at Hawkesbury Agricultural College. He studied at Sydney University in 1952 and worked at Wollongbar Farm inspecting trial plots to report on progress, grasses and legumes, and their suitability for dairy pastures. The visit aims to improve productivity and introduce modern practices.

Jim Pulsford Department of Agriculture Hawkesbury Agricultural College Pulsford Sydney University Wollongbar Farm

Church Services Across Denominations Listed for June 20

The notice lists Trinity I services for June 20 across Anglican Catholic Presbyterian and Methodist churches in Coffs Harbour Woolgoolga and surrounding areas with Times for each parish including morning and evening prayers Mass and anniversaries. It notes Salvation Army services at Masonic Hall Gordon Street led by Captain P Stephens with Sunday School at 2 30 pm.

Colfs Harbour Sawtell Woolgosiga Coramba Father Smith Presbyterian Church Vioday Nana Glen Lower Bucca Coffs Harbour Glenreagh Methodist R. Gray Cofls Harbour A. Mechlan Upper Orara Secieli Woolgoolga W. J. Steele Brooklang Salvation Army Masonic Hall Gordon Street P. Stephens

Seventh Day Adventist Church Service and Sabbath School

An announcement for the Seventh Day Adventist Church on Bellingen Road lists Sabbath School at 1.00 and the church service beginning at 7.30. The notice mentions attendees and a planned Barnadey event on June 19 with times noted.

Seventh-Day Adventist Church Bellingen RD Barerdey Eins Yeang Marna

In Memoriam Simmonds Dear Husband Stephen Simmonds

In loving memory of my dear Husband Stephen Simmonds who died June 15 1950. A longing heart and daily thoughts linger. Four sad lonely years since God parted us. Always remembered by your wife.

Simmonds Stephen Simmonds Steve

Engagement of Shirley Teague to Bate Whackett Announced

The match between Shirley Mabel Teague of Kerringum North Bonville and Bate Whackett of Crossmaglen is announced. Shirley is the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs S Teague. The couple’s social calendar includes the Forestry Ball on June 25 with formal and ballet judging at 3 30 pm.

Whackett — Teague Shirley Mabel S. Teague Kerringum North Bonville Bate Whackett Crossmaglen

Resumption of Land for Aborigines Reserve at Coffs Harbour

Notice to readers about the resumption of land on behalf of the Aborigines Welfare Board for an Aborigines Reserve at Coffs Harbour under the Public Works Act 1912. Includes ministerial signature I B Renshaw. Also a social note announcing the Ambulance Cabaret Ball on July 9.

Robert Needham Limber Coff Fitzroy J. O'Brien Water ,Conservation and Irrigation Commission Gp.o Sydney Aborigines Welfare Board Coffs Harbour I._B. RENSHAW

Tenders invited for painting of Hanger at Calls Harbour

Tenders are invited for painting the hanger at Calls Harbour. Tenders must be sent to the Divisional Works Officer on the 22nd floor of the T and G Building in Newcastle not later than 2 pm Monday June 28 1354.

Hunter Street Newcastle Department of Works C/ Aerodrome Colfs Harbour Heater Street

Horticultural Society Annual Meeting Set for June 17

The Horticultural Society will hold its annual meeting at the Presbyterian Hall next Thursday night June 17 at 8 pm. Reports, balance sheet, and election of officers will be presented. Intending members are welcome. A Patterson Hon. Sec.

The Horticultural Society Presbyterian Hall V. Kempe

Purmiture Vane Sydney to Coffs Harbour and Return

Bid notices for a round trip freight move from Sydney to Coffs Harbour and back are invited. The tender asks for door to door service, specified timings, and vehicle requirements with submission deadlines and evaluation criteria.

Sydney Coffs Harbour

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