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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 08, 1950
Page
1
A British toy maker introduces the Pony Express a pedal powered horse and cart aimed at children in the United States The design, an improvement of the Mobo Bronco, is in production near y S000 weekly The youngest children pedal the toy from a miniature cart Penelope and Simonica Travis inspect the Pony Express before a park ride.
Jean McKinnon daughter of Mr and Mrs E McKinnon of Hammondville married Allan Wills eldest son of Mr and Mrs Ken Wills of Colis Harbourbay. Reeves officiated. Brides wore deep cream brocade satin with a long train and matching veil. Attendants wore blue and pink lace. bouquets featured hyacinths stocks and pink blossoms. Reception details note a cake and generous congratulations from kin. The couple honeymooned at Kiama with a Scottish money shower at departure.
The president Mr Harry Doepel told the annual meeting that when he joined the board the hospital reserved 25004 y sidy. Today the subsidy is 10000 a year and cannot pay per life. He noted the staff and governance have changed and questioned who the president is nowadays.
The Sawtell euchre night at Mrs Richardson's cafe raised £9 4s for the District Ambulance. Mrs Richardson organised a delightful evening. The tournament was won by Mrs E Young and Mr R Richardson. Competitions went to M Sawtell of Goulburn, Mrs Murray of Monickville, and Mr W Hunter of Sawtell. A complimentary supper followed.
The Advocate Office lists in stock stamp pads in all colors and indelible marking ink available for purchase. Customer options include various hues and ink types suitable for official documentation and archival work.
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