Urunga Triumph Over Coffs Harbour in Tight Rugby Clash
Urunga lost the lead but edged Coffs Harbour 11-6 after a 6-3 halftime margin. Coach J Solway influenced Urunga with smart play. L Walter opened scoring for Coffs Harbour and later exacted a long range goal. Final rallies saw Henderson score the decisive try with Young converting as Urunga earned minor grade and reserve grade wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theisitors
Urunga
J. Solway
L. Walter
A. Lawson
Coffs Harbour
Solway
Walters
K. Corte
Harvey
Seasiders
Henderson
Young
Local rink winners prevail in carnival play off
The winners defeated Tom Smith's rink with 32 points while Sid Hardy's four scored 32-8 against Brownie Brown's rink. The afternoon featured multiple teams led by skip Sid Hardy and notable shot by Jim Gorman to secure Coffs Harbour in a dramatic playoff.
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Tom Smith
Sid Hardy
Brownie Brown
Pat Hamilton
Bill Prisk
Bill McPhillips
West
Addison
M. Rippon
Gorman
M. Grimmond
Keu
Christoffel
T. Smith
Hamilton
Risk
Gun Club Cup Results and Championship Winners
The Gun Club event featured a cup donated by G. D. T. Seccombe won in the first year by Tom Seccombe with Ted Wedgwood holding it in 1953-54. Gordon Jarrett claimed the cup and championship for the coming year after a shoot-off with Alf Herdegen. Visiting shooters Ken Northcott and Max Harrison performed in the sweepstakes. The results list multiple divisions and prizes including Best 12 yarder Bill Golden and various 5 bird sweeps and point sweeps with names such as G Jarrett, Rex Bennett, Dan Seccombe, Alf Herdegen, and Keith Seccombe.
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G. D. T. Seccombe
Tom Seccombe
Ted Wedgwood
Gordon Jarrett
Alf Herdegen
Ken Northcott
Max Harrison
Grafton
Ted Russell
Packham
Coffs Harbour
Tom Mulhearn
Keith Seccombe
Bird
Gordon Jorrent
Dan Seccombe
Bill Golden
G. Jarrett
Rex Bennett
Boye Seccombe
Dick Seccombe
W. Gol
Dorrigo Club Hosts North Coast Association Fixture
The event brought together teams from Armidale South Grafton Wauchope and all North Coast Association clubs. The fixture proved highly successful with notable hospitality and sporting camaraderie reflecting the club's fine reputation.
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Armidale
South Grafton
Wauchope
North Coast Association
Dorrigo Club
Eight_changes In Rugby Side Surprise Fans
The Group rugby team reshuffled eight players for yesterday's match, with D Graham full-back N Perrera and L McKay among forwards H Hooson and G Brazier kept in. N McKay led the scoring, while the Best edged Group 17 to 15 as Rankin scored late for the Rest.
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Wauchope
Brelsford Park
D. Graham
G Smith
P. Williamson
N. Perrera
A. Duncan
N. McKay
J. Solway
L. McKay
H. Hooson
G. Brazier
N. Half
J. Collinge
Hooker
N. Hand
D Easy
C.H
J. McDonald
Solway
G. Braxier
N. Provost
K. Richardson
N. Periera
D. Easy
N. Andrews
W. Foley
Spencer
Gillett
Hooson
Rankin
Great Bowling by Great Grandmothers at Harbour Club
Interest surged as the Colts Harbour Women's Bowling Club hosted a trophy event for great grandmothers. Honors went to Mrs. Lewis, with Mrs. Irvine and Mrs. Gentle close behind. scores included Brewis 100, Irvine 82, Gentle 66. Championships progressed with Hensby set to meet Kempe after Hensby defeated Dowling 31-25 in a 42 over match.
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Colts Harbour
Ewis
Irvine
Gentle
Mesdames Brewis
Short
Hensby
Kempe
Greece
Dowling
Hensley
Diggers Dominate Woolgoolga in Lopsided Rugby Showdown
Diggers first grade secured a 44 0 win over Woolgoolga with J Fuller scoring three tries and P Crumblin two as Noel Hall led the forwards in a tireless display. Reserve grades followed with Diggers triumphing 56 5 as injuries and scattered play marked other Southern Zone results.
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Diggers
Althougs
Woolgoolga
Noel Hall
P. Crumblin
J. Fuller
Crumblin
Picmic Spirit
R. Gill
D. Ford
R Gill
E Peters
L. Wright
J. Malouf
G Larkey
A. Stonefield
G Wright
Malouf
G. Larkey
Lgoolga
R Maller
D, Ford
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Garry Duncan
Hosoi
GUN Club
Chase Core
Fleecy
Flannelette
Jack Simmons
Your Mercer
Rugby League
Keesen
Pestis
Spencer Gealed
Dunsan
Mumbler
Duncar
McKaygar
Gilles
Niamsen
McKay
Easy
Hardman
Woelgoolga
Hall
R. Turner
Fuller
Foley
G. Alaban
Baced Hughes
Jock A. Daley
P. Crumbhin
K. Wills
F. Hughes
A. Daley
Tres. B. Seccombe
R. Laurie
Cca
Bowreville
Datrige
Macksville
Ned Andrews
Monterey Cafe
Alexander John Stuart Gilchrist
Celts Harbour
Central North Coast Newspaper Co
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