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Coffs Harbour Advocate

Location

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Mar 18, 1949

Page

4

Coffs Primary School Swimming Carnival Chooses Benson Cup Winners

The Coffs Primary School annual swimming carnival at Butter Factory Pool saw Flinders win the Benson Cup amid strong performances. Notable champions include Noel Hand and R. Downie in various age groups with many events showcasing keen competition and thanks expressed to volunteers.

Coffs Primary School Butter Factory Winnning Flinders Carniva Noel Hand Oxley House R. Downie R. Mills Oxley P. Gundy Phillip Benson T. ©. Quinlan Hinton P & C Association North Coast Stea Navigation Co High School Cadet Corps Quinlan

Referees Hold Meeting On Training Shortage

At the annual Referees Association gathering President Eric Youngman lamented a lack of young men pursuing Rugby League referees badges. He noted enthusiasm often wanes after initial inquiry and urged ex players and supporters to self prepare with rules knowledge to pass exams. E. Youngman and L. Lynch were re elected as president and secretary. welcomes were extended to new referees Ayward and Kyle.

Eric Youngman Referees’ Association E. &. Youngman L. Lynch Youngman Lessrs Ayward Kyle

Cricket examiners to visit Coffs Harbour

Coffs Harbour and District Cricketers endorsed President H. S. Lovett for paying expenses of one Board of Examiners member from the Cricket Umpires Association of NSW. Three umpires to visit to assess local candidates for certificates and discuss forming a North Coast Umpires Association.

Coffs Harbour H. S. Lovett Board of Examiners The Cricket Umpires’ Association of INSW Umpires’ Association F. W. J. Lyons Coffs Coffs Association North Coast Cricket Umpires’ Association

Nine Race Selections From Mannion at Canterbury

Mannion provides selections for nine races at Canterbury. xxEmbrace and Portrait lead the 12 45 and 1 15 events, with Benvolo and Furdan among favorites later. Other picks include Parlona The Duke xBold Duke Mentmore Silent Deed Frescano Darling Persist and High Wel come.

Hummz Benvolo Furdan Parlona Duke Silent Deed Frescano Darling xxPersist High Welcome

Footballers Start Coaching Coffs Players Next Week

Players begin coaching sessions with a plan for a large turnout. An experienced honorary coach is expected to assist. The first trial match is set for next Sunday week as the season approaches its full swing.

Coffs Seasn

Visitors' Day at Coffs Harbour Bowling Green

Tomorrow is Visitors Day at Coffs Harbour Bowling Green with social games results from Wednesday. Hockey practice at the showground tomorrow afternoon precedes Sunday matches against Casino. Surf Club members and supporters welcome Jacky Mills and John Emery after their Australian Championships performances in Sydney. Dancing features in the main programme as residents are invited.

Coffs Harbour Bowling Green Coffs School of Arts Jacky Mills John Emery Sydney

Court Case Settled at Coffs Petty Sessions

Adjourned case involving assault charges between neighboring parties malt and wife and their spouses was settled yesterday afternoon at Coffs Petty Sessions Court. Solicitors announced withdrawal of all charges after amicable settlement, papers marked Withdrawn and dismissed.

Coffs Petty Sessions Court A. Tt. Rasehke G. McDouvald N. T. Owen

Kitchen tea honors Coffs Harbour couple Gwen Johnson Jim Jesson

About 60 guests attended a kitchen tea at the Masonic Hall for Miss Gwen Johnson who will marry Mr. Jim Jesson an assistant engineer. The couple plan to wed at Central Methodist Church Brisbane on Easter Saturday. Guests praised the couple and gifts included cheques.

Coffs Harbour Masonic Hall Gwen Johnson Jim Jesson District Public Works Office Central Methodist Church Brisbane Lew Noyce J. W. Spencer Miss Johnson J. A. E. Cameron

Adelaide Market Bananas Prices and Market Conditions

The Adelaide market notes bananas with net green ranged from 20s to 28s and higher for specials. Nine to eleven shillings notations appear for various banana sizes. Market remains firm with steady prices and limited movement.

Adelaide

Water main break fixed in Red Hill tunnel

Normal services restored to Coffs households after repairs. Night use restrictions remain for hoses sprinklers and market gardening to conserve water.

Red Hill

Coffs Harbour Advocate imprint notice

Printed and published by James Sawyer and Alexander John Stuart Gilchrist of Coffs Harbour for the Central North Coast Newspaper Co. Pty. Ltd. at the Registered Office of the Coffs Harbour Advocate on Moonee Street.

James Sawyer Alexander John Stuart Gilchrist Coffs Harbour Central North Coast Newspaper Co. Pty. Ltd Moonee Street

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