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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 11, 1949
Page
4
The message urges saving to counter shortages and inflation. It promotes advancing investment in the Seventh Security Loan before March 22, with Fourteen year Bonds at 3 percent and Three year Bonds at 2 percent, available in multiple denominations and no investment limit. Invest via banks, savings banks, or stockbrokers.
Hockey enthusiasts in Coffs Harbour attract about 50 players to weeknight practice as the season opens. The first organised match is set for tomorrow at the Showground with scratch teams, and selection for Sunday’s Sawtell clash will hinge on tomorrow’s performances. A working bee starts at 1 pm with players urged to bring tools for the new field.
Randwick selections list for 12.45 King's Coin Hesdin 9 1.20 xx Persist Dynamite 1.55 Ellamy Lass Em brace 2 2.30 Tantalus Retinue 2 3.5 Loyal Lady Calm 2 3.40 Heroic Sovereign Montmore 2 4.15 Huamight Spearex 1 4.50 Rialto Monogram 2.
Footballers in the Bonville Boambee area form a Rugby Football Club at an inaugural meeting at Vic Lindsay's residence. K McLeod elected president with T Lindsay as treasurer. Secretary position to be filled next meeting. Club colors to be gold vee. Membership 10s active 2s 6d associate, plus 1s per game for insurance. Under Coffs League.
Due to the North Coast Championship, the Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association shifts all remaining competition matches to Sunday. Local clubs adjust fixtures and travel plans accordingly.
At a Wednesday meeting the Coffs branch of the BGF heard J J Murphy report that banana size standards are under investigation. He said the District Council discussed the matter and extra Wihead Inspection measures are being implemented to maintain quality, with no changes considered at present.
A derailment of the first South Grafton to Sydney train near Dungog at an early hour blocked all traffic on the Main North Coast Railway today. The washaway caused the derailment, but no train crew injuries were reported.
The North Coast Branch of the SLSA will be represented at the Australian Championships at Bondi Beach. Jack Mills competes in Senior Surf and Senior Belt, aiming to continue a near flawless year with strong showings. John Emery enters the Junior Belt, gaining valuable experience despite slim chances of a win. The R and R team could not travel due to impractical difficulties.
Delegates form the Central North Coast Hockey Association to govern hockey in the district. O Poulson is president with S Howard as honorary secretary and treasurer. Plans include Saturday competitions with multiple teams from Coffs Harbour Sawtellwana Orara Urunga andCoramba likely entering teams.
On Wednesday social games at the Coffs bowling green saw Melittas Gilchrist tin pon Lander T Smith Robinson 29 22. Neacdonald Burkler de Gorton Sawyer 25 16. Hatch Harrison Dowling. Mcgregor 21 17.
The Lower Bucca area saw steady rain yielding 481 points, soaking the land for years and improving overall conditions. Showery weather continues with February rainfall at 547 points and January at 74 points.
Coffs Harbour Branch of the Arts Council of Australia met at the High School on Wednesday night. Officers elected for 1949 included President My Thorne Vice-presidents Mrs B Clarke and A Thompson Secretary Mrs J Rigg Treasurer Mrs J Dark Publicity Officer Mr G Aylward and committee members Mesdames Breckenridge Byrne Lynch Chambers and Messrs J Dark and A Clayton. A report of proceedings will be published in Tuesday's issue.
About thirty friends and colleagues gathered at Dr. and Mrs. Mulhearn's home in Coffs Harbour to bid farewell to Sergeant J T Parkinson. Speakers praised his efficient service and dedication detailing his country duties and camaraderie with colleagues before his transfer to Grafton. Detective Smith and Mr. Fellows expressed thanks for the evening.
An ANA plane from Brisbane to Sydney diverted and landed at Coffs Harbour Airport last night due to Mascot being closed. Local agent A. E. Hogbin organized accommodation for ten passengers and crew. The aircraft resumed its journey at 6.40 am.
J J Murphy told Coffs branch the Banana Growers Federation plans railhead inspectors to monitor fruit quality at Murwillumbah Lismore Coffs and Macksville. Inspectors will report to the Board chairman with no interference from directors or councils. The scheme aims to improve quality, despite initial criticism, and will run alongside Department of Agriculture inspections. Murphy will seek support in Sydney Melbourne and Adelaide from agents and market representatives.
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