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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 26, 1950
Page
4
A brief notice credits printing to James Sawyer Alexander John Stuart Gilchrist of Coffs Harbour. The fragment cites a local printer or publisher but provides no further details on dates events or context.
The Wats PAG COMPETITION was runner up with the final stroke finishing on the 16th fairway. Associates will not conduct trophy competitions until the full course is in operation and may hold LGU Medal on Sunday. First round of the over 18 holes to be conducted.
Very cold conditions last night and this morning signal the approach of winter with frigid temperatures and wind chill sharpening in the region. Residents are urged to prepare for icy roads and potential frost.
Colinener played excellent golf to win the Nambucca Open with a total of 149. He posted 37 38 in the morning for 75 and then 37 37 in the afternoon to finish with 149. The round earned high praise and congratulations for Col Cutmore.
The Coffs Harbour golf scene showcases the Brian Miller knock-out final won 3 up by Geoff Lovett and John Hill over Tom Lindsay and Jim Elliott. Ira Durrington wins the Stableford on 33 points, with Lionel Fowler second on count back. The 4-ball Best Ball Par is won by Frank Dodd and Bill Lambert 4 up. A Coffs Harbour men's hockey team departs for Sydney for Country Week, a first for the club. Additional matchups and team selections for coming weekends and the Ernie Fogarty Cup 5-aside competition are listed, with dates and participating players.
Coffs Red selects A Hannaford as captain with E Rippon J Malouf B Herbert and supporters Mrs Creer and Mrs Finlay for weekend action.
In a pivotal stage Coffs Harbour Bowraville and Urunga lead the standings all level after Urunga suffered a 3-0 loss to Bowraville last Sunday. Upcoming clashes include Coffs Harbour versus Bellingen and Urunga facing Macksville with Bowraville likely to beat Nambucca. Reserve Grade sees Bellingen Dor rigo Diggers ahead in a tight table.
Coffs Harbour selects A Grade and Reserve Grade squads with players including Williams, Worland, Nolan, Duncan, Appleton, McLean, Cunninghame, Richardson and Goodenough. An under 19 team will be announced Sunday. First game starts at 12 30.
Seti In Sunday Bowling Association announces its annual carnival on the Coffs green with four teen rinks representing Macksville Bellingen Dorrigo and Coff Harbour. Pennant and Championship trophies will be presented. Play begins at 10 o’clock with substitutions allowed for late arrivals. Mid dinner and afternoon tea provided with a single entry fee.
Diggers have selected A GRADE players led by G Teece A Mc Lean J Stockie J Reid V Burke G Hill R Reid J Patterson W Bailey B McCann N Amos C Rowsell R Nelson D Rowsell. Reserve Grade squad includes H Baldi M Stockie C Evans L Ferguson G Malouf J Alford A Meran N Amos N Dallas R Pyebald B Lorimer B Squires V Nelson. Under 18 squad lists N McDowell M Reeves Benson McKay R Dahl Gorton Turk K Hillery P McDowell Elliott A White P Clark Plater. Reserves include B Wills T Cronberger J Bissett.
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