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Coffs Harbour Advocate

Location

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Mar 25, 1949

Page

4

Dairying Demonstration Farms Planned Across New South Wales

Under a five year plan to boost dairy efficiency, demonstration farms will be set up across New South Wales through cooperation between dairy farmers and the Department of Agriculture. The Oxley Island farm illustrates long term rehabilitation including drainage, soil fertility, silos for fodder, lucerne, improved pastures, and better stock watering. A total of 35 demonstration projects are planned from Murwillumbah to Bega, with inland districts to follow.

New South Wales Department of Agriculture Oxley Island Manning River Lucerne Murwillumbah Bega

Heavy engines taken off North Coast run

Heavier railway engines were removed from Brisbane and North Coast lines as renewal was planned in about ten years. Minister for Railways Air O'Sullivan said a steel shortage could push renewal to 15 to 20 years. No danger in current rails, but heavies wear them. Kempsey daily service not renewed due to coal shortage. restoration planned soon.

Brisbane and North Coast Air O’sullivan Kempsey

Football Season Nears In Southern Zone Matches Rise

Football has begun in parts with minor games already played and the season soon to start in earnest. Keen contests are expected, especially in the Southern Zone featuring 1st grade teams from Sorrigo Urunga Bellingen and Coffs.

Sorrigo Urunga Bellingen Coffs

Kempsey ALP protests Bath ban on Aboriginal children

At the Kempsey Municipal Council meeting Kempsey ALP lodged a protest over the decision banning aboriginal children from attending the municipal baths. The reply stated the council had discussed the matter from every angle in committee before reaching its decision.

Kempsey Alp Kempsey Municipal

Sawtell Road Untrafficable After Wet Weather

The road from Sawtell to Bonville remains largely impassable due to recent wet weather. Buses and commercial vehicles have been bogged or damaged, isolating Sawtell and Bonville while Shire and Main Roads Board discuss maintenance and funding. Local businesses fear isolation if temporary repairs fail.

Belk Main Roads Board Smith Bellingen Lindsay Hunt Sawtell Bonville Shire Boombee

First Case Under New Act in Queensland Court

A Southport house owner, described by the Crown Law Office as the first prosecution of its kind in Queensland, pleaded guilty to leasing a residence built since 1945 to a non permanent lessee. The court heard the seller had a £100 deposit and sale approval was pending. The defendant and his family faced living in a two room flat with a concrete floor during the process. He was fined £9 14s with 6s costs.

Crown Law Office Queensland Southport Police Court Cohorent

Snakes Run Rampant in Queensland as Hair Trends Break News

Northern Queensland reports a severe snake plague with many bites and brown venomous species prominent. Tweed Daily notes local hairdressers cut more hair from Murwillumbah women in the past year due to a new short style featured in overseas fashion magazines.

Queensland Murwillumbsh Tweed Daily

Dorrigo Shire Council hears wide range of requests at March meeting

Sixty eight letters from Sydney departments ratepayers and citizens filled the March agenda. Topics included Gazette proclamations on urban areas and road works, traffic safety on the Dorrigo Tyingham Road, donations for the New England New State Movement, school bus route extensions, urgent drainage repairs, and requests for monthly inspections of Eastern Dorrigo roads. The council approved actions or referred items to committees, with debates on Ulong Lowanna developmental road and Along Bridge delays.

Dorrigo’ Shire Counc Sydney Government “Gazette Coffs Harbour Woolgoolga Errigo Shire Enginee NSW Police Dorrigo- Tyingham Murray River Dorrigo Police Dept New England New State Movement Cr. Bailey Boultwood Hooson inDorrigo Street Coramba Short Street Eastern Loringa Development League Loudon Dorrigo Development League Asked For Specific Attention To Ulong Bridge Bebe Road Tlong Lowanna Moreton Bridge Ulong-Lowanna Eastman London Eastern Eacue Ulong Ter Nowere Coffs Harbour and District Hospital Urban Committee I. A Currington Council Orara Goodenough McCrae’s Corner Lower Bucca Sharp Roberts Rssaila Dorrigoshire Park Beach Trust Secy-Treas Riding Small Fowler

Housing Commission declines seven cottage request in Taree and Wingham

Manning River County Council sought authority to build five cottages in Taree and five in Wingham for staff. The Commission refused, saying it cannot allocate homes to persons of specific callings without regard to others and ex servicemen preferences. Ald Gleeson noted area growth worsens housing strain and new staff housing is needed as workers currently live in a garage and rooms.

Manning River County Ald Gleeson G. E. Smith

Damp cold winter looms if rains fail to come

The district faces a damp cold winter if rainfall remains scarce. Officials warn of persistent chilly conditions and potential hardships for farmers and residents as dry spell continues through the season.

Coffs Surf Club honors Mills and Emery for Sydney champs

Members of Coffs Surf Club held a function at the School of Arts to honor Jacky Mills and John Emery for their performances at the Australian Surf Championships in Sydney on March 5 and 6. Mills placed third in Open Belt, Emery finished fourth in the Junior Belt Race after winning his semi final.

Coffs Surf Club School of Arts Jacky Mills John Emery Sydney Jacky John SLSA Coffs Harbour Minty Smith Coffs Surf Club Noel Condon

Sawtell Rugby Club Re-forms Under Noel Hamey Leadership

Sawtell Football Club re-forms with Noel Hamey elected president for the fourth term. A large largely attended meeting reported a credit balance of over £59 after liabilities. Membership 10s covers all travel, affiliation, jerseys and socks, washed after use. Eight or nine players left for Boonibee Borville Club. best wishes for their season.

Sawtell Rugby League Noel Hamey Sawtell Boonibee-Borville N. Hamey R. Cook J. Worland WW. Hamey G. Wright B. Hughes Groud Steward N. Pearce G. Price BH. Cross A. Maxwell L. Worland Tt. Tounston G. Wright K. Kineston R. Dawson Cook

Rosehill Race Selections By Mannion

Rosehill selections list for races with horses Mona's Choice Acquittal Grey Boots Nessus Sir Raven Heroic Sovereign Veiled Art Bold Archer and others, detailing entrant order and trainer notes for each race time including 12.45 1 2 115 1 2 1 50 2 2.25 1 3.0 xx Nessus Holland ia 3.0 Sir Raven 1 Steady 3.35 xx Heroic Sovereign 1 Cragside 2 4.10 Veiled Art 1 Firearm 2 4.45 Bold Archer 1 Heradale

Otaki Holland Heroic Sovereign Cragside Firearm Bold Archer

NSW Cyclists urge warning to juvenile riders over pro ties

The NSW Amateur Cyclists Union asks Education Minister Heffron to warn school and juvenile cyclists about risks of joining the League of Wheelmen. A circular will tell boys that amateur status in other sports could be lost and Olympic or Empire Games eligibility could be blocked. the Guyatt case is cited.

NSW Amateur Cyclists’ Union Heffron League of Wheelmen Cyclists’ Union Nsw W. Guyatt Australia Guyatt

Coffs Club to stage Possibles v Probables opener at Jetty Oval

The season starts at Coffs Harbour next Sunday with a Possibles v Probables match at Jetty Oval. Sawtell and Orara meet at Sawtell while Coffs women bowlers return from Sydney’s Country Carnival, praised for their neat white uniforms despite rain.

Coffs Harbour Jetty Oval Coffs Club Sawtell Orara Coffs Sydney

Coffs Harbour Advocate Publisher Details

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 on Mooore Street. Cuffy Labour.

James Sawyer Alexander John Stuart Gilchrist Coffs Harbour Central North Coast Newspaper Co. Pty. Ltd Npce Mooote Streat Cuffy Labour

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Dairyin Demonstration Farms E. W. Smith Pty General Engineers Brass Coffs Harbour Jetty Coffs Jetty SRE Housing Commission Coffs Surf Sawtell Football Club Mannion Rosehill Sir Raven Victory Readykooka Brays Photography Marie -Hunt Hacking Motors Marie Hunt
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