Residents on Tour Describe Colombo and Indian Ocean Crossing
Mr and Mrs F Tyson of Snwwtell recount their sea voyage on the Orontes from Sydney on March 4. They detail stops at Melbourne Adelaide Fremantle Colombo and a swift eight day crossing of the Indian Ocean. They describe Colombo sights from Mt Lavinia to Fort shopping for sapphires moonstones and tunaes with tea at the Grand Oriental Hotel.
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F. Tyson
Snwwtell
Sydney
Orontes
Mediterranean
Advocate
Melbourne
Adelaide
Lord Nuffield
Norrie
Fremantle
Indian Ocean
Equator
Colombo
Red Land
Serendib
Sinbad
Mt. Lavinia
Kelani Temple
Sinnamon Gardens
Flower Road
Park Street
Oriental Museum
Grand Oriental Hotel
Shire Granted Loan for Road Plant Purchase
Approval from Minister for Local Government J J Cahill via R S Vincent MLA allows Dorings Shire Council to raise an ordinary loan of 17500 pounds for the purchase of road making plant. Securities documents have been forwarded to the Council.
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J. J. Cahill
R. S. Vincent
Dorings Shire
Counsi
Rainfall figures show Coffs Harbour totals for four months
Rainfall at Coffs Harbour Post Office for January to April totals show 60 inches annual average over 33 years, with January 683, February 1426, March 558, and April 1293 points. The period had 65 wet days and five high daily readings, while only April 8 413 points stands out among monthly maxima.
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Coffs Harbour
Liability of Taxation Agents in Coffs Harbour Case
Mr. E. J. Cocks SM presided at Coffs Harbour Court of Petty Sessions where it was held that if an accountant or agent entrusted with preparing and dispatching a taxpayer's returns neglects to perform the service the agent becomes liable for any fines for failure to furnish the return. The provision is in the Act.
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E. J. Cocks
Coffs Harbour Court of Petty Sessions
Bananas Exhibit Draws Crowd At BGF Offices
A display at the BGF offices on High Street shows a hand of 54 bananas grown by Mr. George Wenzel of Korora. The fruit is described as nice sized and of good quality. A smaller freak cluster features six bananas joined together. The exhibits fascinate banana growers and the public.
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BGF
High Street
George Wenzel
Korora
Nitrogen For Tomatoes Shows Boosted Yields
A USDA vegetables expert, Mr. A. Orman, notes nitrogen side-dressing boosts tomato yields. Apply part at planting and reserve the rest for a final cultivation. Recommended amounts range from 100 to 150 pounds of ammonium nitrate or 160 to 240 pounds of sulphate of ammonia per acre, or 200 to 500 pounds of nitrate of soda per acre.
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USA
Department of Agriculure
A. Orman
Farmers urged to return annual agricultural returns
In the past months farms were sent annual agricultural returns to farmers. The period for return has expired. Any farmer who has not sent them back risks action by the office.
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Eric Sampson the Jeweller
Watchmaker
Holland
T. Caba & Sons
William Anderton
Coffs Harbour Jetty
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Zia
Nshechiom Notes
Maddock & Robinson
Shire Loan
BOOT
Moonee Street
Hall’s
Jack Hayes
A. H. Archer
R.A.A.F
Coffa Harbour
Next Forestry
Max Hutton
Sawtell
Cloverdale Subdivision
Frank Sharp
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