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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 08, 1949
Page
3
A comparison of Aero Pageants at Coffs Harbour shows vast improvements in field and aircraft over 20 years. The public interest shifted from a decade ago toward air displays now, with Mustangs Mosquitos and Beaufighters thrilling crowds while four‑engine Lincoln bombers would have faced danger landing in earlier eras.
Preparations are well in hand for the 1949 season of Coffs Golf Club with events planned Saturday afternoon Sunday morning and afternoon. A stroke four ball and Canadian foursomes leading to a 1.15 pm start on Saturday. Committees were named at Friday’s meeting with delegates assigned to the Mid-North Coast Golf Association and an appeal for Sunday August 14 to host the Annual Open Lay. Members and associates show strong pursuit of top form and many new members are expected to join.
The early dream of a safe aerodrome grew despite doubt, leading to a functioning airport admired by famous pilots like Kingsford Smith Ulm and Holden. Pageants drew crowds, showcased crude surfaces then, and now reflect vast improvements with modern buildings and devices. The revival boosts local interest in air travel and its evolving craft.
In the Matrimonial Causes Court Judge Storkey proved the issues in Ethel May Perrin versus H. A. Perrin. Perrin allegedly lived with another woman at Lowanna after his army discharge. The case signals an end to their dispute with Perrin's behavior cited as the basis for separation. A separate note reports a Muscovy duck from Mylestom producing an egg within an egg at the Bellingen Courier Sun office.
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