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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1950
Page
1
A council report notes cautions on hormone spraying timing to avoid rain and six month wait before brushing or burning weeds. A Grafton agent praised trial plots and a power sprayer costing about £100 was recommended for next season.
Shire Engineer Frank Dodd asked Councillors to name a street off the Highway north of Coffs Harbour. Dr J Skeoch suggested Marcia Street, chosen unanimously. The street honors Miss Marcia Peterkin, the only lady staff member at Coramba Council.
Goodwill messages from Rotary Clubs around the world arrive after Coffs Harbour joined Rotary International. Rotary Club de Valparaiso and Rotary Club of Rockdale NSW send warm welcomes and pride in their growing international fellowship.
Rewcastle Coffs Rotarians received the gift with much pleasure at yesterday's weekly luncheon. The wheel will be prominently displayed at each gathering.
Mrs. D. Smith of Sawtell clinched the blue and white trophy at the Convent Ball competition.
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