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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 03, 1949
Page
4
Visiting specialists led by Mr Howarth and Mr Buckton showcased world and Australian records in long distance and accuracy casting at Coffs Harbour. They demonstrated multiple jewfish catches with local fisherman Gordon Jarrett, and plan a public casting demonstration at Sharp’s paddock, Red Hill.
The Sawtell Mothers' Club, formed within the last year, ran stalls and events including a Doll Show at Bonville Reserve Hall. Prizes, musical numbers, and a birthday party are planned as the club nears one year of activity and reports £6 9s from the latest street stall.
K Green claimed the April Monthly spoon with 237 out of 240 at Coffs Harbour Rifle Club. May Spoon begins next Sunday with a two stage match at 500 yards starting 8 am. D Noble and E Nelson shot 80 with handicap, top rifle scores 76 by Noble.
Three young men were fined £1 each at Bellingen Police Court for riding bicycles after sunset without lights. Mr. FE. I. Cocks warned night riding is dangerous and deaths are not uncommon. He urged parents to prevent such rides and stated harsher penalties may follow.
At the last meeting, Dr. Lindsay said one shelter shed is complete and five others are ready to assemble on Boumbee Bonville road. Arrangements were made to erect signboards on the shelters.
Local Advocate promotes printing supplies and rubber stamps for community businesses. Focused on providing printers with affordable requisites to boost local commerce and creation of promotional materials.
The Dairy Industry Advisory Committee finishes a cost survey in Victoria New South Wales and Queensland. The eight member group including four Government representatives and four producers aims for a unanimous price rise decision as reported by the city press.
A street stall held Saturday by District Hospital Ladies Auxiliary raffled a groceries parcel won by A. W. Hackett of the Department of Main Roads and a cushion by Mrs. P. Burke of Coffs Harbour. Trophies can be collected at Mrs. Kimmerley’s High Street home. phone 323. The Auxiliary thanks all helpers.
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