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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 19, 1911
Page
3
Special Supplement reports H Kenny aged 30 defeated J Uewin 60 by 44 with a top break of 14 while Novice 70 beat E Grace 60 by 20. J P Smith 70 overcame A Robinson 80 by 41 as first round progress continues and second round drawings slated for my night.
The Dorrigo district reports on council actions including road improvements for Coramba Dorrigo road and Woolgoolga routes. April works employed 73 men with various gangs, and a motor car for the Engineer is proposed with a Star model costing up to £510.
After a spell of fine weather rain returned on Monday. Most Yarmens have harvested maize crops and fared well. Karangi footballers traveled to Goff's last Saturday and lost ten to nil. Rev Redman, newly appointed Methodist minister, preached his first sermon to a large congregation.
Coramba diary notes announce the next Annus Show on January 16 and 17 1912. Local dairyman plans to bring a bullock team. winter weather brings wind and rain. Meetings of the Porenta and Citizens Association welcome new teachers Mr King and Miss May. Mr Robertson becomes secretary, replacing Hindmarch. Empire Day to be celebrated. A piano purchase for the school is approved. A furniture sale by Reverend C P Griffin draws a large attendance and clears the estate. Port Macquarie official C W Badadge informs of A Fordham appointment at Dorrigo. Further items recount community notices and local social events.
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