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Coffs Harbour Aerodrome

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The Aerodrome was used before its official opening.

AERODROME OPENED.

CARNIVAL AT COFFS HARBOUR.

COFFS HARBOUR, December 31.

Despite the rain over 4000 persons were present at Coffs Harbour aerodrome to-day, when it was officially opened. Twelve planes took part. Harris won the £50 prize, and Henry was second. The "A landing on the mark " competition was won by Bardsley, Taylor being second, and Henry third. The mimic battle excited great interest. Flyers consider the ground an ideal site for an aerodrome.

AERODROME OPENED. (1929, January 1). The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), p. 17.

Coffs aerodrome has been a busy place during the past week. ln the past six days 10 planes have landed, making 15 for the month to date and 41 since the beginning of the year.

Flying Notes. (1930, February 18). Coffs Harbour Advocate (NSW : 1907 - 1942; 1946 - 1954), p. 3

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