Damages Claim Over Bucca Sawmill Fire Proceeds in Court
In Grafton Supreme Court a damages suit by Richard John Williams and his sons against the Forestry Commission stems from the September 14 1946 destruction of Williams Sawmill at Lower Bucca. Plaintiffs allege negligence in lighting and handling a firebreak. the Commission denies fault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Grafton
Justice Clancy
Williams
Lower Bucca
Richard John Wiliams
Glyndwr Williams
Leslie Williams
Richard John Williams
Forestry Commission
Commission
R. L. Taylor
Collis & Pollak
Taylor
Ernest Alfred Hadley
Morriset
Parkins
Longden
Cross
Holland
Clifford Lewis Cross
Williams Lane
Sawtell Defeats Woolgoolga In Wind Aided Match
Sawtell defeated Woolgoolga 12 to 4 at Sawtell in a windy contest that saw Woolgoolga lead 4 2 early. Rex Dawson and T McFadyen scored tries while George Wright added two goals and Barry Hughes one. Roy Gunn and Nevl Hamey starred for Sawtell with strong forward play as Ted Adams refereed firmly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sawtell
Woolgoolga
Sawt
Roy Gunn
Woolgoolsa
Gunn
Rex Dawson
T. McFadyen
George Wright
Barry Hughes
Sawtell Bus Sunday Service Schedule
Sawtell P.O. departs 9 a.m. and Knight's Store 4.47 p.m. Coffs Harbour services 9.30 a.m. and 5.15 p.m. Phone 17 W. Hunt, Manager.
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Sawtell P.O
Knight’s
Coffs Harbour
W. Hunt
Publication detail of Coffs Harbour Advocate
Printed and published by James Sawyer and Alexander John Stuart Gilchrist for the Central North Coast Newspaper Co Pty Ltd at the registered Mace of the Coffs Harbour Advocate Moonee Street Coffs Harbour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Sawyer
Alexander John Stuart Gilchrist
Coffs Harbour
Central North Coast Newspaper Co Pty. Ltd
Moonee Streat
Sporting Spotlight Randwick Race Selections
Randwick selections list Mirrilee So Happy Grand Romance Kenzami Citadel Oasis Iolanda The Groom Denali Rialto Titanic Conductor with top picks in each race noted. Selection letters indicate advised runner positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mirrilee
So Happy
L. General
Kenzami
Citadel
Oasis
Iolanda
the Groom
Denali
Rialto
Titanic
Conductor
District Bowls Championships Winners Crowned at Belingham
Detailed results from the District Bowling Association championships at Bellingen show Truscott defeating Bailey 51 22 in singles semis with Harrison beating Sutherland 31 22 and Harrison taking the final 31 25. In pairs Jones Eddleston beat Robinson Mathieson 29 17 and Poole King won 22 20. final won by Jones Eddleston 25 16. Fours saw Dorrigo and Bellingen teams reach the final with Dorrigo beating Coffs Harbour in the final 33 22 and N Hobbs Feros Rumming Bennett anchoring the Dorrigo four defeating Macksville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellingen
RB. Truscott
Dorrigo
J. L. Bailey
W. Harrison
Coffs
Don Sutherland
Macksville
B. Truscott
W. Jones
W. Eddleston
G. Robinson
H. Mathieson
G. Poole
F. King
T. Gleeson
M. Eyles
N. Hobbs
M. Feros
C. Rumming
J. Bennett
C. Hammond
FE. Doepel
W. Rowland
J. P. Halpin
A. Hatch
R. Dowling
M. Nolan
V. Reddacliff
Coffs Harbour
Urunga Foootball Firsts and Seconds Select Sides for Sunday
Urunga teams name their firsts and seconds for Sunday matchups. Bus departs at 12 15 pm with fare five shillings return. Firsts include M McCarthy M Hill R Owen D Cross A Ferguson K Duncan W Bevan captain B Malouf J Kay vice captain W Bailey Goodenough E Durie R Smith. Seconds list G Luncan vice captain W Cunningham I Nolan A McLean K Williams K Richardson J Worland captain P Dallas F Cunningham T Caldwell T Lowery W Kirkby OConnor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffs
Urunga
M McCarthy
M. Hill
R. Owen
D. Cross
A. Ferguson
K. Duncan
W. Bevan
B. Malouf
J. Kay
W. Bailey
2. Goodenough
E. Durie
R. Smith
G. Luncan
Coffs Thirds Win Over Boambee Bonville in Local Match
Coffs Thirds defeated Boambee Bonville by 15 to 2 in a Sunday encounter at Boambee. Standouts included J Mansfield and J Hand in the forwards and J Milne M Reeves and G Malouf in the backs. Milne Reeves and Malouf scored with Hand kicking three goals. Next Sunday they travel to Jelly Oval to face Woolgoolga with a 2 pm kickoff.
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Boambee
Coffs Thirds
Bonville
Coffs
J. Mansfield
Hand
J. Milne
M. Reeves
G. Malouf
PD. Milne
DB. Hand
Woolgoolga
Jelly Oval
R. McCarthy
J. Gorman
M. Jeeves
Maloufy
D. L. Clapham
D. Milne
E .O’toole
B. McTackett
R. Waite
BR. Hand
F. Stonefeld
N. Amos
B. McKay
DeCaen
J. Crawford
K. O'Toole
Tennis Association notes at Coffs Harbour league
Coffs Association reports busy tennis schedule with Jansen and Dyer Cup starts May 22 at Coffs and Nambucca venues, and Dyer Cup at Nambucca. Ladies Inter-district begin June 1 at Coffs Harbour, nominations close May 21. Night competition nearing end with B Grade won by CRCC.
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Nambucca
Jansen
Coffs
Dyer
Coffs Harbour
Harry Temple
CRCC
Korora
Catholic
Sawtell
Korora Basin
Upper
Orara
Upper Orara
Sickness Transport And Tax Assessment
A letter to the Raleigh District PPA from Federal Treasurer Mr Chifley explains why income tax allowances cannot be made for expenses transporting sick people to hospital other than in certain cases. He notes little likelihood of law changes but says the union’s request will be considered during future income tax assessment reviews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
PPA
Chifley
Etanbilanes
Spectator argues against roster referees for football
A reader defends strict competent refereeing over roster appointments. He cites last Sunday's game where the referee's strictness slowed play and enforced rules, warns against leniency causing rough play, and asserts a competent referee knows and enforces the rules to improve football and spectator interest.
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Rafferty
Prospects Bright for Coffs Jockey Club Race Meeting
Entries for Coffs Jockey Club races tomorrow total 101, a record. All Central Coast horses will start unless unforeseen circumstances arise, with a strong Grafton contingent and the popular Graceful Lad making a reappearance. Graceful Lad, owned by M. Eyles and J. Dark, has shown success on the course and should perform well at Coffs where it suits him. The meeting will feature many top jockeys available for mounts as arrangements are set for what should be the club’s most successful meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffs Jockey Club
Southern Racing Association
Coffs Club
Grafton
Coffs
Graceful Lad
Messrs
M. Eyles
J. Dark
Coastal Dairy Farm Competition Entry Date Extended
The organizing committee extends the closing date for Coastal Dairy Farm Competitions to May 2 due to the Sydney Royal Show and public holidays. Farmers are urged to obtain entry forms from district dairy officers or factories and submit them promptly.
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Department of Agriculture
The
Milk Board
Sydney
Diggers Ball admission set by Coffs RSL
After a long meeting the Coffs Sub branch of the RSL fixed admission prices for this year's Diggers Ball at 6s for singles and 12s for doubles due to higher costs.
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Coffs Sub
RSL
Worker Life Under Soviet Rule: Nagy on Harsh Conditions
Ferenc Nagy describes life in Soviet satellites where workers face fear, no strikes, and promotions tied to devotion to the state. Wages fall behind inflation, 48 hour weeks dominate, and protests invite police or punitive measures. Many Hungarians flee. Austria counted about 20,000 refugees last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferenc Nagy
Hunary
Nagy
Hungary
Nagya
Western Jockey For Coffs Meeting
The rider for Mr BE Fogarty's horses Laurieton and Chrysad at Coffs Harbour meeting will be Bruce Mele boon not A Franklin as previously stated. Mele has a high reputation at country meetings and will be available to owners and trainers on Saturday Jockey Franklin is apprenticed to Str Ro Garrett president of the Jockey Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. Fogarty
Laurieton
Chrysad
Coffs
Anb
Bruce Mele Boon
A. Franklin
Mei'heroy
Frauklin
Str Ro Garrett
Chih
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Bucca
Coffs Harbow
J. Kh. Emmerton
King’s
Cowper
Kempsey
Taree
Buccan
Bert Clark
Forester Holland
Forestry Fire
Skinner
Nana Glen Road
Lie
Willams’ Lane
Gordon Edward Dahl
Bucca Creek Road
Williams’ Lane
Arthur Raymond Smith
Lower Bucea
John Herd
Emmerton
Sawtell Bus
Sporting
Randwick
Mannion
Boambee-Bonville
Tennis Association Notes
Coffs Association
A. R. Forsyth
Belclere
Yeenice Agents 'Hroughout
Aus
Raia
S “Lse
W. AW. Forsyte, Mec
Wos. Pharmaceutical Chemst
Coffs Barbour Bex
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