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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 03, 1948
Page
3
Four names listed as available at any time for engagement. L N Fowler John Fowler Eric Veale and Reg Mildenhall are the personnel noted as UN AVAILABLE FOR ENGAGEMENT AT ANY TIME.
Coffs Rugby League Reserve Grade undefeated to claim the Davies Shield for Group 2. Teams drawn from Coffs Harbour Jetty and Diggers clubs showed strong form and promise for next season's Wesley Cup. A photo session is planned with listed players at McLeod and Sanders.
In Coramba last Sunday Orara beat Coramba 2 0 in the Orara League first grade semi final. Rain made the ground heavy and the ball slippery but football remained open and exciting with strong defence on both sides. Coramba’s Jim Cockbain was sent off and Ree O Neill scored the late winning goal as Orara pressed for most of the second half.
Last Sunday Coffs Diggers won easily but Watersiders expect a tougher match this week. The Diggers may field the same side as last Sunday and focus on crowd-pleasing football with a record attendance hoped for on a fine day at Jetty Oval.
Buckler defeated Roy Dowling 31 to 29 in a tightly contested Singles Championship heat at Coffs Bowls Championships. Buckler led early 16-5, Dowling tied 20-all at 21st end, final ends saw Buckler win 33rd with a last-bowl four. Social games results noted.
At a Thursday meeting the Orara Football League agreed to cooperate with the Group testimonial for E G Burt proposed by the Coffs Harbour League. President Geo Kelly led delegates from Coramba Glar Reagh Upper Qrara and Low Chibs as referee H Tatton retires from active refereeing butwill assist in Group 2 Referees Association administration.
In Coffs Harbour notes two nominations have been received for the Sydney WIL contest. The result will be decided by ballot in accordance with club rules. Ballot papers will be sent to members at an early date.
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