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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1951
Page
1
Learn how easy it is to become a customer of the Rural Bank by paying by cheque at your nearest branch. The notice emphasizes simple steps to join and start banking services.
In wet conditions 10 enthusiasts contested the Spoon series on the 500 yards range over two stages of eight shots. Rod Patterson led with 74 and top handicap score while Joe Mills-Thom shared second with Joe Hill in off the rifle scoring. Next Sunday the third stage shifts to the 600 yards range with an 8:30 am start.
Town Orchestra presents a special concert to aid the High School 4 4 C Association in buying a new piano. Gracing the stage are artists new to Colfs Harbour with the High School choir and vocalists from Gratton. Miss Jean Case and her brother Don return for a welcome appearance. A bus to Top Town departs after the event.
In difficult conditions at Upper Orara the match ended tied 3–3 with Coffs Harbour’s Rae Seccombe scoring all his side’s goals while B Williamson P Kelly and R Hunt replied for Upper Orara. The Coffs Harbour No 1 v No 2 game scheduled for Sunday was postponed.
Catholic Club lists ladies mid week match at Boambee on June 21 with Mrs Lill as captain and Dwyer Flaherty Hal. A grade June 23 Catholic versus Coffs Red at Coffs courts with capt Franklin and players Herbert Sixsmith Lill and Cook. Reserves Haworth Gallacher. A grade June 24 Catholic versus Blambee at Catholic courts with Herbert Caba Lill and Flaherty.
Visitors and campers at Bonville Reserve continue to record appreciation for the facilities and the excellent administration. Mrs E M and Mess Olive Shepherd of Hunters Hill Sydney praise the reserve, noting a very happy first visit to Sawtell and Bonville Reserve due to the good attention and pleasant surroundings.
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