Diggers Show Steady Win To Share Lead In Zone Clash
Diggers beat Dorrigo 7 4 in a tough rugby league duel on a rain softened field. Johnstone starred with the only try while Cripps and Coy added penalties for Diggers, who shared the joint competition lead with Bellingen after the first round.
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Creswick
Brazier
Diggers
Johnstone
Cripps
Dorrigo
Derrigo
Bailey
Cunningham
Bellingen
Ron March
Jockey Club Again Unlucky at Coffs Harbour
Rain forced the cancellation of the Saturday race meeting at Coffs Harbour Jockey Club. Despite good nominations including horses yet to race there, the weekend was spoiled by wet weather though officials noted the district’s urgent need for substantial rainfall.
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Coffs Harbour
Coffs Harbour Tennis Draw Sets Second Round Fixtures
The draw for the first set of fixtures in the second round of the Coffs Harbour and District Tennis Association competition is published. On Saturday June 21 A Grade matches include Coffs Harbour Blue versus Jetty and Bonville against Sawtell with several others. A Reserve Grade features White versus Geld and Bronze versus Orara among others. The remainder of the second round draw will be published later.
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Coffs Harbour and District
Dorrigo Wins Reserve Grade In Wet Weather
In a wet weather exhibition Dorrigo beat Diggers 11 to 8 to secure reserve grade victory. Phillips scored three solo tries, outpacing fullback O Connor as he broke away after being lined up by the custodian. Martin added a goal, while Brewis and G Teece crossed for Diggers and Rowsell kicked. Third grade ended in a goalless draw.
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Diggers
Cripps
March
Cunningham
Johnstone
Coy
Dorrigo
Demons
Jarrett
Phillips
O'Connor
Martin
D Diggers
Brewis
G. Teece
D. Rowsell
N. Munro
Coffs Harbour Beats Macksville in 30 3 match
Coffs Harbour and Jetty Club ended a losing streak with a 30 to 3 win over Macksville at their centre on Sunday. Bayliss scored twice, Wilmott and Orman added tries, and Kaye Hill shone in a strong backline display. In Reserve grade Coffs Harbour won 31 nil. Bowraville beat Nambucca 8 nil.
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Coffs Harbour
Kaye Hill
Tom McLean
John Orman
Len Stuart
Macksville
Chaffer
Rowe
McKwain
Bayliss
K. Hill
Wilmott
Orman
Wiliams
Appleton
Mcilwain
Nolan
Williams
Crawford
Duncan
Kielly
McCarthy
Clapham
Bowraville
Nambucca
Tennis Race in Mixed Open at Coffs Barecur Club
Open mixed tournament at the Coffs Barecur Tennis Club on Gusen's Birthday saw 57 players compete in a keen event. Winners by division include Gill and Mrs Russell in first, Smith and Mrs Bastian in second, Chambers and Mrs Chambers in third, and Dahl and Mrs Watt in fourth. play was tight as rain briefly affected courts but repairs settled.
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Coffs Barecur
Gusen
D. Gill
J. Russell
A. Smith
Bastian
A. Chambers
Chambers
R. Dahl
Watt
Drunkenness Charges In Court Over Weekend
Three defendants failed to appear to answer drunkenness charges in the Court of Petty Sessions. Dennis O'Brien of Derriga Edward John Dillon 20 Rozelle and William Edmond Jarrett 60 Karangi faced bail that was refused in each case.
Wet Hands Risk With Electrical Appliances
Safety guidance warns dry hands and dry floors when handling electrical devices. Ensure proper earth wiring, disconnect before adjustments, avoid touching metal, and replace frayed cords to prevent shocks and fires.
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Dent
Local residents and visitors enjoy sports and farewells at Coffs Harbour
Mr John Nevell arrives to visit his parents at Coffs Harbour Jetty while studying dentistry at Sydney University. Brother Bill joins in skiing at Kosciuszko. Coffs Harbour tennis player Mr John Stennett forfeits at Grafton. A sendoff for Mr and Mrs B Allgood accompanies his move to work with the Co‑operative Dairy Association.
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John Nevell
V. L. Nevell
Coffs Harbour
John
Wesley College
Sydney University
Bill
Kosinsko
John Stennett
Grafton
Woolf
B. Allgood
Allgood
Co-operative Dairy Association
Englishmen Need More Sleep Archdeacon Manny Reports Hard Times
Archdeacon O N Manny returning from six months abroad notes English rationing and shortages in meat butter and milk. He praises English patience and resilience while outlining education and religious gaps due to wartime teacher shortages. Manny also highlights English underground rail system safety and touches on local civic notes and hospital progress.
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Mann
Archdeacon Manny
Bombay
France
London
England
Scotland
Wales
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Rugby League
Alby McLean
Rigby
Jockey Club
Coolana
Jack Simmons
A. Laing
Drummoyne
Upper
Orara
Jim Linton
Friday Creek
Mrs. H. Murphy
Karangi
Sydney
E. Sanders
Guyra
Ted Sanders
Rowley Watkin
Brooklyn
Mrs. O'Neil
Coramba
Pattenden
Brisbane
M. Potts
England’s Road
Eran Lee
Ray Seccombe
Lorna Whalan
Central North Coast
Soe Ee
Bill Foerster
Bob Newman
Woolgoolga
Surf Life Saving Association
North Coast
Little Centre
N. Fitzpatrick
Dorrigo Shire Council
Coffs Harbour and District Hospital
O. N. Manny
Colig Harbour
Englan
Manny
Childre
Orde
Presert
Roy White
Yaralla Repatriation Hospital
Cf &T John’s
Church of England
Wedgselga
WV. Creighton
SF Helloway
Creighton Wads
Ness
New Guinea
Sarde
O . Lewis
Bane
Hew South Wales
Mermerqi
Camperdown
Lewis
Cstis Karpour
Rotary Club of
Cotts Harbour
Anocther
Pay Smith
Derrigo Shire
Ray
Bank of New South Wales
Hunter River District
Thursaey
J. Mo Brown
Meartland
Stes
George Ellen Ourriett
Paatimecheel
F. Outseylar
Essessuin
Emul
Svatl
Colfs Harbour
Craneh
Red Cross
White
Sean Stree
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