Electrocuted on Nambucca at Argents Hill
Claude Nelson Grace of Bowraville and Bolton of Sydney were electrocuted while erecting a telephone wire near Argents Hill six miles from Bowraville. The line carried 11000 volts and the fallen men were working barefoot as four others wore handshoes. Ambulance staff tried to revive them for about two hours. Grace leaves a widow and six children.
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Claude Nelson Grace
Ve’s Road
Bowraville
Vf Bolton
Double
Sydney
Bellingen
Grace
Bolton
Arthur Chappell
Garden Island
Kalang exhibitor wins in Sydney Royal Show maize displays
Sam Lovell of Kalang presented 15 maize exhibits at the Sydney Royal Show earning seven firsts four seconds and four thirds amid strong competition. The same maize was shown at Bellingen Show this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Disputed Mare in Coffs Harbour Court Case
Two men claimed ownership of a mare in a Coffs Harbour police court dispute. The case, heard before Mr E. J. Cocks SM, was adjourned after lengthy testimonies from Saunders and Rose and multiple witnesses. Each claimant sought delivery of the mare from the police.
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Coffs Harbour
E. J. Cocks
Coffs Court
Errol Frederick Saunders
Cecil James Rose
Rose
Saunders
E. A. Amos
Repton
Boumbee
Cecil Rose
Edith Eckford
John Auld
Edgar Charles Brown
Cecil Clarence Green
Cecil Clyde Campbell
Det
Const. Smith
Ernest Alfred Amos
D. W. Macpherson
M. T. Owen
Notes From Coffs Primary School Visit and Events
The article records a planned visit by Minister R J Heffron to Coffs Primary School to view accommodation needs and aid a new Infants School. It reports a successful Fane Dress Ball despite rain, thanks to judges and volunteers, and lists student awards, punctuality highlights, and staff appointments with a May start date for new infant staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eucation
R. J. Heffron
Sind
Mesdiumes Wallace
King
Marcos
Ningee
Urban Street Construction Costs Reported by Shire Engineer
Shire Engineer Mr FP Dodd told Urban Council meeting that a manual cost estimate for Urban Street construction was about £600. He noted work to date has cost £ MAS, with figures discussed during the Mey day gathering of council members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FP Dodd
Urban Cares
NRMA urges registration of motor driving tutors
The NRMA asks the State Government to register all paid driving tutors through the Road Transport Department. It argues many tutors lack proper instruction and that formal registration would ensure adequate tuition and improve road safety. The move aims to prevent false security among learner drivers trained by unregulated tutors.
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NRMA
O'Sullivan
Road Transport Department
Association
Splinter the Royal Faster Show Attracts Town Parade
The village fete features Splinter the horse with farmer spectators and celebratory display. Master and trainer praise Splinter as the standout entry, highlighting loyalty and pride in the show day proceedings.
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Johnie Pit Splinter
Pum
Johla Master
Coffs Faces Major Difficulties Reported by Local Committees
A muddled account from the Urban Committee meeting cites persistent problems in Coffs Harbour. Mr FF Dodd states no town has resolved shells or production issues while the Coast Harbour and Vibes committees discuss moving a department representative to address ongoing local governance difficulties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FF. Dodd
Cots Harbour
Mer
Jordan
Department of Local Goverment
Ehould
Throwing Bouquets At Weddings Through the Ages
A note on the old rite of bouquet tossing at weddings tracing its roots to 17th century custom. Guests, often young men, sprang for the bride’s stockings and tossed them over their heads. The belief was that the throwers would marry soon, with bridesmaids and guests repeating the gesture.
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F. C. Everingham
Moonee Street
VAL Fila
Wew Swivel
E. Taylor
Edinburgh Street
Coffs Harbour Jetty
Advocate Office
Samio
Samio Bros
AON
Ier ‘Gani
Borthwick
Bruies
Coffs
Liew
Olive Veru Thompson
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