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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 10, 1949
Page
4
An advertisement touts Meale offering choicest fruit, confectionery, ice cream, summer drinks and sundaes with inviting remedies for warm weather. It markets a variety of treats and refreshing options to entice customers seeking light meals and desserts.
Forty Love reports a successful weekend with club tennis teams winning in Saturday and Sunday competitions. Members urged to be financial, participate in social play, and captains to appoint team members for each weekend match. Welcome additions include Mr and Mrs Short and Mr K Tacey.
Coffs defeated Dorrigo 15 to 2 at the Jetty on Sunday in a ragged game hampered by penalties and a stiff south wind. Coffs led 7-1 at halftime after tries by Hill and a successful kick from Duncan, with Dorrigo captain Wheaton sent off. The final score reflected Coffs defensive strength and limited, disorganized play from both sides, notable for numerous penalties and injuries.
In a three year first, Coffs Harbour girls defeated Urunga 3 2 after a slow start. May Priest opened scoring with a 35 yard run, Gene Piggot and Jill Kimmorley added goals, while Mrs Lorimer starred on offense and Joan Flick secured the final Urunga bid.
Weekend fixtures show Sawtell and Sawtell Satinas in local tennis events. Matches include Catholio, Catholis and Koray teams with results in early rounds. Further fixtures will follow, listing venues and times for Sunday play.
Well known Western District jockey A Franklin will ride Mr Fogarty’s horses at the Saturday meeting. His services may be available to other owners and could be in demand as he can ride at about 1st 41 a. Appreciation of the Women’s Auxiliary work was expressed at the last rights meeting of the KSL with the Secretary directed to write and tender thanks.
A damaged OCR passage lists scattered names and terms including malls, Jedi, Ty, EM, and various fragments. The readable items do not form a coherent event or notice and no clear dates, places, or actions emerge from the text.
At Bellingen on Sunday, Bill Harrison of Coffs Harbour won the Singles Championship and earned a place in the State Championships in Sydney. Dorrigo triumphed in the Pairs and Fours, defeating Macksville in the final, with notable late rallies by Macksville and Dorrigo players.
Holland window blinds offered in all sizes with samples and quick service. Stan Dick located on 6th Avenue handles orders and consultation.
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