Coffs new hospital build urged with nurse quarters focus
The annual meeting pressed for definite start of the new hospital at Coffs Harbour. Delegates urged first stage to include nurses’ quarters, noting the Public Works Department and Commission responses and £11000 raised by the public. The board pledged continued effort to commence the project and improve elderly care provisions.
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Coffs New Hospital
Les Fortier
Commission
Public Works Department
Futher
A. R. W. Forsyth
Vincent
M. Cunningham
Cunningham
J. J. Webster
W. J. Maston
Cricketers Tribute To Late Jack Towells
At the annual meeting of the Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association President H Lovett paid sympathy for the death of Jack Towells of Nana Glen Rail. He noted Towells lifelong service to cricket and his appointment as President of the North Coast Cricket Council as sign of respect from cricketers. The motion of sympathy was carried in silence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffs Harbour
Wild Australia Rodeo Circus Show at Coffs Harbour
Thorpe McConville presents Wild Australia at Coffs Harbour on Tuesday September 11 with a large circus programme and rodeo events. The St Leon Family led by Peggy St Leon highlight equestrian acts alongside whip cracking, wire walking and juggling. Rodeo stars include eight leading horsemen and 30 outlaws led by The Snake and Hine Blazes. Managing offers 19 pounds for any rider who can ride beyond three Beyonds. A safety stocked stockyard and seating for 2000 enhance the family show under a modern big top marquee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorpe McConville
Australia
Coffs Harbour
St. Leon
Reas
Peggy St. Leon
the Snake
Premature Baby Flown to Sydney Shows Good Progress
Sister Kent reported at the District Hospital annual meeting that a premature infant from Coffs Harbour, born two months early and weighing 34 pounds 14 days, traveled by air to Sydney with the mother. The baby arrived safely in a basket with hot water bottles, aided by a kind crew. a brief cyanosis episode occurred midflight but altitude change helped, and the journey continued by car to the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent
Dia
Sunnyside
District Hospital
Coffs Harbour
Ney
Upper Orara Personal and P and C Meeting Notes
Upper Orara P and C notes show visiting families of Lennon from Muswellbrook Inverell guests of Len non and Rankin. They report poor attendance at last meeting chaired by Ralph Ide with apologies from A P Small. Proposals include reserved space for royal visit and ambulance fund timing, plus mumps-affected attendance and breakup function planning for October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Lennon
Muswellbrook
M.L. Lennon
W. Collins
Dairyville School
Ingleburn
Sydney
Ralph Ide
A. P. Small
Princess Margaret
Coffs Harbour
J. Rankin
Forsyth Praises Coffe Hospital At Annual Meeting
Responding to a vote of thanks at the Forsyth led annual meeting officials praised Coffe Hospital noting it is at least three years ahead of most state hospitals in its mile pe nsink arrangement. The committee discussed tenders for the Jockey Club’s privileges for the September race meeting with no tender accepted. The President and Secretary were tasked to arrange efficient public service in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arw
Forsyth
Coffe Hospital
MlepeNsink
Jockey Club
Roadmaking Plant Shines in Coffs Shire Work
The Shire roadmaking plant operates in Coffs with the graders and bulldozers drawing attention from excited children on school holidays. Coramba Street and nearby streets are being reformed and the plant is praised for faster, better results than the old pier and shovel methods.
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Shire Car
Coffs
Coramba Street
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Doreen Stuart
Cuba
Stuart
Nymph Salon
Randall College
South’s Dry Cleaners
COX Bros
Mercery Dept
Peparts Comte Hartour
P.O
W. Hunt
Sawtell
Turner Hardware Co
Vernon Street
Malley’s
Lanray
Metacel Primus
Jack Towells
ORARA
P. & C. Association
E. Taylor
Edinburgh Street
Coffs Harbour Jetty
Advocate Office
C. H. Everingham & CO
Vernon ST. Coffs Harbour
P.O. Box
A. H. Archer
R.aa.f
High Street
Taylor and Martin
Tasman Theatre
F. S. Bailey
T. C. Seccombe & CO
T. C. Seecombe and
R. P. Shanahan
Ansett Airways
Moonee Street
E. W. Smith Pty
General Engineers
Brass and Iron Founders
Coffs Jetty
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