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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 22, 1949
Page
4
The District Hospital started a tree planting scheme with twelve weeping fig trees planted already. More trees will be added as they become available, announced by Chairman N. J. Jordan at Thursday’s meeting.
Coffs Harbour Tennis Club hosted an open mixed tournament to kick off the season with 40 competitors despite a midday shower. The day included social play and the annual general meeting electing a new management committee led by Harry Temme as president and Jim Robinson as honorary secretary.
J Gorton, standout junior at Coffs Rifle Club, scored his second possible of the season and posted top 78 from 80 in the monthly spoon second round. Six shooters made 80 with handicap, leading Gorton Bailey and Barnier on 160 points as final spoon round looms next Sunday at 600 yards starting 8 30 am.
The Catholic Tennis Club, with a lively executive and growing membership, plans a 31s yearly fee for men 23s for women and daily court fees of 6d. An Easter two day American Mixed Change Partners Tournament is planned, with club championships later. Open social nights on Thursday. Office bearers include President E A Flaherty and Hon secretary A Caba. Season opens Sunday April 10 with members urged to attend.
Lionel Fowler cracked 103 wickets in a Coffs Harbour District Cricket season marking a new record. He sizzled with six for 19 from eight overs on Saturday and earned wide praise as he dominated for five weeks. Henry Ellem also reached 100 wickets this season, albeit across the Ellem Team tour. Local A Grade and inter-district scores featured Fowler top scoring in places, with Coffs Harbour Jetty and Karangi matches noted alongside upper Orara results.
On Visitors' Day at Coffs Bowling Club a record turnout filled seven rinks with 56 players. Guests included George Lindsay of Byron Bay Club and officials Dave McGregor and Bill Harrison. Match results featured close scores such as 21-12 and 19-19 before final tallies 26-19 and 20-16 among mixed teams as new members were anticipated.
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