25 Mar 1930
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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 25, 1930
Page
1
A local advertisement urges women to buy Singer Sewing Machines to ease their sewing troubles. It promises liberal allowances on old machines and flexible terms, with repairs and adjustments available for all makes at low cost. FP BR JONES, local representative, and Coffs Harbour agent POLLEN.
Frank Newhouse, a local milkman, escaped serious injury when his car was struck by a goods train and dragged along the line for about 20 to 30 yards at a level crossing near the quarry. He credited a lucky misalignment and clear sight before crossing, while the locomotive and trucks caused the car to derail and smash.
Walter Liederum and a young opponent named Mike Hoberts drew a small Melbourne crowd eighteen years ago. The girl Mise Hoberta, a graceful activist, made breaks around 50, charming the shy 14 year old winner by a narrow margin.
A Detroit Ambassador Bridge encounter reports a motorist inspected for concealed contraband as U S customs scrutinize vehicles. The piece also surveys New Zealand camping grounds, rising car registrations in Spain, Berlin taxi examinations, and evolving road safety and insurance measures across several regions.
Mr H G Hobday of the Beach House Hotel has donated a 15 guinea cup to promote football in the district. The Jetty Football Club met to accept the award and plan an interleague competition with the Mid Northern Association, inviting all affiliated leagues in the Coorora District. The donor’s generosity was loudly applauded. Also noted is Mark Hennessy, 28, near recovery after a car smash in Bathurst Hospital.
Big programme Wednesday and Saturday March 29 features The Rescue with Lunald Colman and Milton Sills plus The Crash starring Milton Sills and Thelma Todd. Wrecked trains and heroic railroad deeds drive a romance and adventure tale. Prices listed 2/1 1/6 and 6d.
PIANO AND THEORY offers limited pupils in piano and theory at moderate fees. Address Hill Street, Coffs Harbour. Phone 103.
Miss Ethel Mulhearn offers dressmaking at her home on Grafton Street Coffs Harbour. Particulate items available and orders may be left at Miss Mulhearn’s Cash and Carry Store.
In Kempsey the case of Travis against Frank Hill over training fees for Wallace Allorn was settled after a signal tactic using white trousers. Hill wore white pants to signal a jockey, and the magistrate awarded Davis the full £21 claim plus Davis's son Stanley was granted £3 12s for riding dues.
Dave Smith and Wally Shiers depart Sydney aiming for a relaxed voyage to London without rushing for time records. They carry a mascot loaded cabin including a kewpie doll wearing NSW Aero Club gear, while friends at Coffs Harbour wish them a safe trip.
Noel Mayton of the Cooper surf life-savers rescued three persons at once on Sunday. He supported the exhausted swimmer while the others clung to him, and all were safely brought ashore without further assistance. A grand ball at Coramba School of Arts next Friday supports the Blue and Gold candidate Mies K Connell. In the Catholic Queen of the Day, Greer's orchestra from Ballinren provides the music with Mr W Weatherstone as honorary secretary.
Timber supplier advertises ready to supply house lots of timber at acceptable quality and price. Contact by phone 1 for orders and pricing details.
Special Commercial Courses offered by Hemingway and Ko urloon as leading Accountancy Specialists. Full particulars available from E. A. Buchanan AAA Public Accountant and Auditor Coffs Harbour. Loreal Consultant for the Schools.
Local dairy advertises Leo Wills offering reliable milk and cream from Delprevees dairy. Ring phone 54 to arrange delivery twice daily.
The Premier Mr. Bavin told the Wentworth Nationalist Electoral Conference in Sydney on Tuesday he would strenuously oppose a Federal Referendum to abolish State Parliaments. He warned that replacing the machinery would be vastly more costly and argued that abolishing the Scoute would be a poor move for Australia.
Dave Smith and Wally Shiera, who reached Blackall, Queene tan, will likely proceed to Drutelty Liowns on the second stage of their journey today as they continue toward the next leg.
The Minister for Mines Mr. Weaver reported Hawbbury mines averaged 9 pounds 5 shillings 5 pence per week over six weeks. One miner earned 29 pounds 2 shillings, another 24 pounds, and none 25 pounds 2 shillings, showing high wages with full-time steady work.
Sydney reports the Miners Convention has decided to call off the court dispute and seek an arranged settlement. It is understood work may resume as talks continue with a conference planned by the next day or two, possibly at the November meeting.
A Saturday afternoon burglary in Sydney involved crackmen blowing open a safe at the Newallater office on King Street. A constable nearby heard the explosion as another safe was rolled down stairs causing damage. observers mistook the blast for a firework.
Grace Anderson brought a weighty sample from Me Weight's poultry yard to the Wingham Chronicle office. A Black Orpington laid a double yolk egg eight inches long crossways six inches wide and four ounces in weight, surpassing a previous Wright yard record of over five ounces. Carl Anderson of Coffs Harbour vows to raise hens capable of larger yolks.
The Guyra Derrigo railway halt leaves eight miles barren with 40 men remaining at the main camp in tents. Bridges and embankments were begun but risked washout in a flood. local businesses fear losses as several new buildings depended on the line.
The ball planned for Friday night in support of Miss K McCann Kulanestran Queen candidate was postponed because of wet weather and poor road conditions. The event is rescheduled for Friday April 1 at Upper Grara Hall with music and refreshments promised.
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