Another Old Hand Retires From Cox Bros Store
Tom Rainey retires after 45 years with Cox Bros store in Coffs Harbour. He is the second long-serving employee to retire in six months, joining Jack Davis. Rainey began with Murdoch McLean at the Fitzroy Hotel, then Moorhead's, J. B. Hill, T. Perry and Cox Bros. The retirement was due to ill health and a bad leg. Farewell was held with a staff presentation by proprietor Ss. and H. C. Priest, and an official present at a later dinner is planned.
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Tom Rainey
Cox Bros
Jack Davis
Rainey
Coffs Harbour
Murdoch McLean
Fitzroy Hotel
Moorhead
J. B. Hill
T. Perry
H. C. Priest
Iris Weekes
Fine View From Macaulay’s Headland to Be Cleared
A view of Coffs Harbour from Macaulay’s Headland is obscured by trees. The Coffs Harbour Chamber of Commerce will seek removal of sufficient trees to restore the view. The motion was carried on a proposal by Mr. Maxwell Eyles.
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Coffs Harbour
Macaulay
Hospital Services Are Appreciated
Mrs. K. Potter of Jarrett Street Coffs Jetty praises the District Hospital nursing staff for their kind attentive care during her recent admission. The Board met Thursday night and noted the letter with pleasure.
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K. Potter
Jarrett Street
Coffs Jetty
Visiting New Zealand Farmers Thank Coffs Harbour Hosts
A party of New Zealand farmers and their wives praised Coffs Harbour hospitality before departing. They thanked farm owners for explanations of methods and for their time. Peter Seccombe of T. C. Seccombe & Co. arranged the entertainment and tour, with Ansett Airways organizing the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffs Harbour
New Zealand
Peter Seccombe
T. C
Big Improvement In Chamber Finances
At the Coffs Harbour Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting the treasurer Mr A S Donnelly reported a credit of £28, the best position in years. President Mr N J Jordan praised the finances while secretary Mr D B Pollard commended Donnelly for his success. Subscriptions came in from unexpected supporters and another £15 is anticipated. Many subscribers are members who do not attend meetings, making the position very satisfactory.
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Coffs Harbour
Narrow Escapes at Bucca
Bucca resident and axeman Harry McCarthy and his young daughter Shirley escaped serious harm when a timber lorry on a incline broke its axle. The vehicle rolled backward, crashed into a tree, and suffered extensive damage after the brakes and gears failed. McCarthy is a noted woodchopping champion and regular at Coffs Harbour carnivals and the Sydney Royal Show.
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Harry McCarthy
Bucca
Shirley
Inaugural Southern Zone Football Signals Strong Interest
Scrum Halls notes the southern Group 2 football competition in the Nambucca area. Coffs Harbour versus Bellingen draws Jetty Oval crowd next Sunday, with Coffs hoping to overcome injuries to stars including Tommy McLean and Max Hill. Diggers forward Wilf Bailey praised. concerns raised over rough play and lack of jersey numbers for easy identification.
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Nambucca
Coffs Harbour
Bellingen
Coffs
Urunga
Jack Wedgwood
Diggers
Tommy McLean
Wally Williams
Max Hill
Dave Appleton
Big Tom Lowery
Wilf Bailey
Macksville
Puble
Ffftf
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Lucas
Coles of California
Dent
P.O. Box
Marjorie Turner
Ladies’ and Children’s Outfitters
High Street
Gp.o
Sydney
Launcheston
Mt. Gambier
Wagga
Hamilton
Douglas Skyliners
Ansett Travel Service
T. C. Seccombe & Co
Moonee Street
Buones
Ffs Harbour
Robinson
Maddock Radio & Sports Specialists
E. W. Smith Pty
General Engineers
Brase and Iron Founders
Coffe Harbour
M. Cunningham & Sons
Paton Burns & CO. Pty. Ltd
King Street
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