Karangi P C Association bids farewell to Mr J M Cochrane
The Karangi P C Association held a well attended meeting to bid farewell to Mr J M Cochrane before his departure from the district. A gift was presented with thanks to Mrs Cochrane for wartime service with the Victory Club. The group planned an Empire Day Picnic for 24 May and arranged a district subscription drive. Rainfall in April reached 281 points as weather delays persisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karangi P & C Association
J. M. Cochrane
G. Kelly
Cochrane
Victory Club
Karangi
Kelly
R. L. Watkin
Watkin
R. Watkin
R. Seymour
M. J. O'Neill
Pat O'Neill
S. J. Baillie
Thomson
J. Smith
Kanatkin
C. Buchanan
Early Days of Coffs Harbour Recalled By W. E. Tozer
W. E. Tozer, an early Coffs Harbour resident now in Sydney, recalls names and places from the town’s initial era. He cites the post office at Coffs Village with Arthur Gregg as postmaster, Joe Smith’s pub, Jim Marles’ store, local schools, the Jetty, and early businesses. He notes travels to Boambee, Fernmount, Upper Bucca, and Sydney, and mentions ties to local families and early industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Tozer
Coffs Harbour
Sydney
Mr. Tozer
Bellingen
Courier-Sun
Bellinger
Tozer
Coffs Village
Arthur Gregg
Joe Smith
Jim Marles
Coffs Creek
Bowling Green
Baker's Shack
School of Arts
Carrols Shack
Charlie Parker
Jim Gill
Moller
Whi Ik
Bill Best
Jim Gentle
Orara
Cunningham’s
Best
Pickering
Hicks
Fernmount
Spece
Upper Buceca
Charles
Bil Best
Bucca
August Schneider
Boambee
Coramba
Ben Piggott
Mitchell
Boambes
Rockhampton
Jim Mitchell
Andrew Black
Ferramount
Norman Watkin
Nymboida
Watkin
Orars
Watkin’s
Upper Bucca
McAteers
Bill Tucker
McCabes
Jim Golding
Bonville
Emergency Petrol Sales Plea By NRMA Leader
NRMA general secretary H. K. Richards urged defining emergency petrol sales and creating rosters for after hours access. He said emergencies can occur outside legal hours, causing hardship for ill or unplanned needs, and urged garages in Sydney suburbs and country towns to arrange rosters so motorists know where to buy petrol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NRMA
H. K. Richards
Richards
Sydney
Coffs Sub Branch Seeks 2 Percent War Service Home Interest
The Coffs Sub Branch of the RSL has asked the Federal government to cut interest on War Service Homes to 2 percent. The request is under consideration.
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Coffs
RSL
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Max Hutton
Sawtell
Cloverdale Subdivision
A. W. Renshaw
High Street
Marjorie Turner
Trousseaux
Igh
Coffs Harbour’s Insurance Specialists
Burns & Small
B. L. Miller
W. Dist
William Cooper & Nephews
Auust.) Pty. Ltd
Kanana GI Growers Federation Co-Op. Ltd
Wee Tee Sydney
Mr. Watkin
Chdees Donald
Patricia
Coffs Harbor
Stuart Crystal
K. Ruthnings, So
Doreen Stuart
Caba’s New Building
Stuart
Nymph S Low
Mrondoll College
Harbour 331
H.P
U.S.L
G.E.C
Generalex
Seccombe & Mutton, Pty., Ltd
Moonee Street
Court House
Cyclops Strollers
Cyclops Prams
Oregon
THE
Bargain Home Furnishers
Wauchope
Taree
Turner Hardware Co
Vernon Street, Coffs Harbour
Malley’s
Lanray
Metacel Primus
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