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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 09, 1950
Page
2
A public auction will offer the Perry cafe and mixed stock and plant. Included are shop fittings, land with five room cottage and four room cottage, water supply, refrigeration, utensils, furniture, and utensils for cafe use. Items be sold cash at sale and may be offered separately if not sold as a lot. Auctioneers Joshua Kett, Jordan and Yth, phone 237.
Commercial site offered for sale on High Street measuring 22H by 175ft adjoining Caba's Shop. Includes premises known as South's Dry Cleaners and surrounding buildings. Interested parties may apply to obtain details and arrange viewing.
The Coffs Harbour Amateur Fishermen announce an outing to Boombee Creek on Saturday May 13. Depart North Coast Office at 3 p.m. fishing continues until 10 30 p.m. R Dickens is the Honorary Secretary.
Tenders addressed to the Secretary Housing Commission of New South Wales to be received by 2 pm on Tuesday 16 May 1950 for timber framed cottages at Coffs Harbour. Plans and forms available on request. inspection in Coffs Harbour Kempsey and Grafton offices. A deposit of £2 2s required per set. Contractors may indicate Saturday work willingness with overtime costs covered. Clive R. Evatt Minister for Housing and Assistant Treasurer.
For sale a modern well built home in an exceptionally handy position near the centre. Offers financing options. Full particulars from V. I. Plunkett at Jordan & Forsyth Real Estate Agents, phone 237, Coffs Harbour.
Wanted to buy an elevated position property in Coffs Jetty or nearby. Contact H. G. Tyndall at High Street Coffs Harbour or by phone.
Girls over 17 may apply for nursing duties at Coffs Harbour District Hospital. No experience required. Salary £4 12s per week for a 40 hour week. Apply in person to Matron L N Fowler, Secretary.
Public notice: 1949 Acme motorcycle in near new condition offered by owner relocating from the state. Trial permitted. Inquiries to W Watson at Park Beach.
Ten acre banana plantation with packing shed and a 1934 Chevrolet truck. trolley line runs through the plantation and a house is available for purchaser. Price £1400. Real estate agents B L Miller & Co. phone 63.
Real estate and insurance firm B. L. Miller & Co advertises its services and phone contact 63 for inquiries.
W Simmon won the Singles Championship defeating Mrs Fanning 32 to 20 in a tight final that reached 32 ends. Mesdames Short and Kempe captured the Pairs Championship beating Mesdames Hensley and Archibald 26 to 14.
Around the tennis courts reports windy opening play with near misses and surprising results. George Ginger led Coffs Silver with dominant sets though the team won just four. Sawtell 1 defeated Coffs Red 6-47 to 3-40 as Mrs Turnbull emerges as a new Colts figure and the Fred and Frank duo gains notice. Catholic far stronger in A grade with top performances from Mrs Lille and Arthur Forbes.
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