18 Mar 1930
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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 18, 1930
Page
1
The Runaway Princess stars Mady Ghrigtiana and Paul Gavanagh in a Balkan love tale of rebellion. Lurills abound as the heroine flees a court to seek adventure and a love her heart resists. A light, brisk romance with comic moments awaits at the Federal Capital City screenings.
Dr H Attwater a pharmaceutical chemist operates from High Street Coffs Harbour with a contact telephone listed as 14 Bon Za.
Patrick Joseph Clemenger, 40, was shot by police in Hague Avenue City late last night and is seriously wounded in Sydney Hospital under guard. The incident follows police inquiries into a confectionery shop robbery. Elwyn Byrnes, 37, a Mascot horse trainer, also shot and taken to hospital with a gunshot wound to the chest. he gave a dying deposition to police. The minister forecasts drastic defence cuts for the next financial year with temporary staff layoffs possible. Phenomenal rain inundated Tamworth district causing train cancellations and river overflow near the racecourse. Government reportedly plans a 48 hour week on the midway service.
A district tour led by R J B Jack from Webster Jack and McDougall visits Cols Harbour on Thursday March 24. He will be at Rutholings Jeweller Crom 10 am to 66 pm taking appointments. A musical social at the Methodist Sunday School Hall Friday with free admission and a celebration planned.
At the annual Coffe Harbour Show Society gathering H M Henderson urged tracking the growing banana industry in the district. He noted rough land is suited to bananas passionfruit and pineapples and suggested a small pavilion display with prizes to encourage producers. A £10 prize proposed with costs shared to support exhibits and promote local agriculture.
A Taree Hospital committee discussed a complaint about the treatment of a young patient at the facility. Nurses and a matron defended restraining the boy while detailing acts of discipline used for misbehavior and property destruction, with debate over whether such methods were humane or justified.
Residents urge action as officials debate the new hospital, with concern over a deteriorating building. A deputy group plans to meet with Dr Arthur about the promised new facility amid leaks and decay.
The weather is showery with two and a half inches of rain last night. The river and creeks are well watered. The Karangi Orora Queen of the Day contest attracted attendees and prizes were won by several couples. A local social at Kerangi Orara featured music and prizes, while Upper Orara Public School reported a positive teachers and pupils’ work.
A fragmentary report mentions a Justice of the Peace not sitting with a Pulles Magistrate over a dispute at Coffs Harbour. The piece also notes a passerby finding a wormlike reptile about a foot long with a whitish grey body and small mouth, described as lively and snake like.
The treasurer Mr C Debenham presented a balance sheet showing totals: Lot receipts £703 1s with £9 2s 7d carried forward, expenditures £61 17s 6d, cash book credit £24 3s 60d, sundry debtors £26 12s 8d, and overdue items including Members' private studies £116 0s 6d. Income from entrance fees, prizes, subs, rainfall insurance, luncheon and fruit stalls are itemized, with expenses on printing, advertising, salaries, and committee costs. Directors warned to watch finances and urged careful budgeting for the next year while noting Cols Hardwar’s continued support.
Nana Glenels and Lower Bucca played a tied Dover division match at Lower Pucot on Saturday. Nana Glenels batted first for 84, with K Marsit 29 not out and JP Towell 16. Walters took 5 for 39 for Nana Glenels and J Towells 5 for 34. Lower Bucca replied with 84 all out, led by Merion 11 not out and S. Elem 11. Towells and Skinner shared key wickets as both sides advanced in the Lie competition.
Growth in herd testing spreads through Kar North with many earlier districts shown. Historical figures indicate a rise from a small tested group to current activity in the Tweed Rivers area. Among participants are registered purebreds and semi official names reflecting the program’s expansion.
A proposed salary reduction for public service workers is expected to be discussed at a joint meeting of the Nationalist and Country parties called for midday. The debate may consider proportional pay cuts in Parliament and state authorities and potential legislation affecting Moyers under state awards.
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