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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1948
Page
3
Coffs tennis courts were crowded on Saturday and Sunday as members enjoyed sunny weather. The club hopes to add two more courts soon despite the high cost and seeks financial assistance to fund the expansion.
The Coffs Harbour Jockey Club treasurer Mr Maxwell Eyles says about £5000 has been spent on racecourse services and installations. The inaugural meeting is set for Saturday August 7 with five events and £300 in prize money plus a cup. Officials appointed include Mr Nicholson as judge and Mr Fogarty as assistant judge with timekeeper Mr Kempe and clerk of scales Mr Dowling.
Woolgoolga lost 12 to 7 at Jetty Oval on Sunday as Bill Pearce starred scoring a try and kicking three goals though missing a sitter. Hickson, McCarthy, Cunningham and Pearce shone in backs with Dallas excelling in defence and forwards led by Cunningham Baldi Dallas. Coffs Cup team to travel to Bellingen next Sunday. reserves accompany seniors. Booking via Ryan Brown or Clausen.
Sawtell forms a new girls team and will play its first match Sunday at Bonville Reserve Sawtell against Coffs Harbour. The locals are confident. Team includes Mrs Gregor captain Howard backs Holt halves La Lette Worland Temperton forwards Woods Worland Mrs Adan F Sawtell PF Gillen. Commences 2 pm. Two Coffs Harbour men’s teams to play an exhibition match.
Coffs and Jetty Football Club members and supporters held a social evening to farewell Cecil Maher who is transferred by the Railway Department to Wagga. Coach W Keft led a presentation of notes with Ro Kermode W Mackay Glynn Gately and others in attendance. Maher praised his short but valued time with the club and best wishes were offered for his future.
A small Thuffalo Lodge gathering of about fifty celebrated with songs and comedy after formalities. Performers included N Mackay Oodenourh Hill and G Boles with Clausen singing, while Waiters Lowery Pearce Holland Mackay and Richardson served refreshments. The event earned generous applause and unanimous praise for a good time.
The Hospitals Commission has completed the new children ward and nurses home at Kempsey's Macleay District Hospital, with minor fittings to finish. Despite completion, no action has been taken to provide the required equipment for the opening of the building.
An unnamed reader expresses appreciation for the product Bex, noting estimable relief received over the past 20 months. He asks the record reflect his gratitude without publishing his name or address.
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