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 | FFF COFF’S HARBODR. Its Phenomenal Growth, and Great Future Possibilities Summarised[...]A . Descriptive. Coff’s Harbour is in lat. 30 deg. 18 min. S,. long. 153 deg. 9 min. I. Jt is situated 240 miles N. of Sydney and about the same distance’S. of Brisbane, by sea. The harbour is sheltered from the S. by South Coff’s Island, w[...]in an E. N.E. direction for one-third of a mile, its greatest width N. and S. being one-eighth of a mile, and its greatest height 136 feet. At a distance of[...]y deep water, coastal steamers find shelter under its lea from practically any wind. Regularly e[...] |
| Island, for the purpose of ‘laying their eggs, and it is averred that each bird lays one egg only on a given date. When the breakwater is completed, vessels of any size will be able to co[...]line, ‘connecting Sydney and Brisbane. The line is sur- veyed beyond Dorrigo to the Northern line, and when it is constructed, an immense trade will en- sue to Cof[...]connecting Coff's Harbour with the Northern line is to ease the traffic on the latter and bring as mu[...]railway from Grafton to Coff’s Harbour will, it is anticipated, be completed in about two years. The[...]means six hours will be saved. Harbour, from its natural formation, its geographical sition (hkeing situated midway from Sydney to Brisbane), its deep water (being the only deep-water harbour bet[...]Brisbane), and the rich extensive country behind it—as yet scarcely tapped—must, in the near fu- ture,[...]S. direc- tion for 1,760 feet. One of the cranes is 744 tons, and the other is 10 tons. Two ves: can be simultaneously loaded by[...]of sawn timber in an ordinary working day. There is also every facility in can- nection with the cran[...]the goods shed are 120ft. x 30ft. The wharfinger is Mt. W. J. Graham, Statistics. The followi[...] |
| is esti- mated that on an average, one vessel arrive[...]ha in the delivery of letters, there is an agitation to have the Top Town proclaimed “C[...]y end “Coffs Harbour Jetty.” A motor service is maintained between the two ends of the to[...] |
| [...]a mile-and-a-half; while on the south side there is a magnificent beach four miles in length from Boambee Heads to the headland. It is averred that there are no safer beaches on the co[...]public sheds for both sexes. Mr. P. J. MacNamara is president and Mr. C. A. Gilles is secretary to the club. The lake at the entrance[...]he safest swimming for women and children, and it is a regular Sunday resort for residents. M[...]s Harbour, were established in 1907. The business is now carried on by Mr. A. £. Long, J.P., who, sin[...]ensland. The Pier Hotel, Coff’s Harbour Jetty, is gener- ally admitted to be one. of the most comfo[...]th Coast. One of the greatest charms of the house is the wide, roomy balconies, where the visitor can survey the mighty Pac giving ozone. To sea-lovers it is delightful, too, to be within sound of the breake[...]of an early morning plunge in the surf. The hotel is only a short walk from, the magnificent, safe, clean beac where surf-bathing is a popular pastime, The culinary arrangements of t[...]omprise all the best-known brands. Mlectric light is installed throughout the hou ‘and H do[...]e system gives complete satisfaction. Mr. W. Mann is the proprietor; and the hotel is ably managed by Mr. W. M. Taylor, who owns a cou[...]y to the jetty, and good catches are the rule. It is of interest to tourists and travellers to[...] |
| [...], the line descends the : OFF’S HARBOUR STATION is at 54% range to the valley of the Orara, Karangi station 3 miles on the south end of the! beach. The is at 46-mile. Karangi eck is crossed at 45-mile line runs in a northerly dire[...]the Orara River, ascent of the coastal divide is commenced. For cE and hugs the latter practicall[...]e six miles of the ruling Coramba 1 station is at 484-mile, but on the opposite side gradient (1[...]sh- of the river to the town. A high-level bridge is io ing machinery is at 5i-mile. At Red Hill the be built, giving dire[...]ccur (the After Coramba, open, undulating country is longest is 891 feet and the shortest is 297 feet, the encountered to Nana Glen. There are[...]feet; bank, 87 feet). Creck). Nana Glen station is at nile on the The main camp is at Red Hill, A social hall 1 1[...]iately after Nana Glen the water reservoir, water is pumped to tanks and stati Dicer Créek i thence supplied by gravitation. There is a large station, Bucca Creck is cro power-house driving air-compressors for rock[...]er the creck, ‘Thence, densely timbered country is. en- countered to Glenreagh (28-mile). 65 |
| [...]Excepting the Glenreagh-Dorrigo section— -which is not, in reality, an integral part of the through line—the eighth section is the most difficult piece of construction on t[...]works are extremely heavy. The summit of the rise is 600 feet above sea fevel. Up the Orara Valley work isis £20,000 per mil about five times the cost of an[...]en are on the section. The bulk of the earthworks is on the way to completion, <All tunnel headings are through and concreting of N 1 (the longest) is in progress. Steam “navvies are at work at Red[...]a and Nana Glen. . The steel span at Bucea Creek is in position ready for final rivet- ing, avera[...]ween £4,000 and £5,000. In the season, Anderton is a large buyer and shipper of and other farm produ[...]o are just inside the main entrance and the other is in the millinery and show room. The stores are eq[...]arated and having plenty ef space. Electric light is installed throughout. Mr. Anderton is a member of the Coffs Harbour Cham- ber of Commer[...]aize “The Hub,” at Coff’s Harbour Jetty is to be found at Mr. W. J. C. Hardy’s Miscellaneo[...]-class billiard tables by Heiron and Smith. The h is presided over by the proprietor, Mr. Hardy[...] |
| [...]nt and Mr. A. L. Walsh hon. secretary; and it is un- questionably through the efforts of the forme[...]have recognised the wisdom of the adage “Union is Strength,” and have banded-together for the weal of the whole community.” Hence it is that the Coff’s Harbour Chamber of Commerce is the third We 4 ce A Keen, Active, Public-spi[...]ody of the kind outside the Metropolis; but there is no reason why it should not have double its present membership; and it is the hounden duty of every trader and representati[...]hon, secre- tary. The advice to the backward ones is:—‘De it Now!" Among. the multifarious[...] |
| [...]ll accommodate about 20 patients. Mr. C. A. Finch is president, Mr. A. E. Long has been retary £1,40[...]Mr. W. Moore, manager of the City Bank of Sydney is hon. treasurer. Mes A. Ei. Long, T. Anderson[...]been elected life members. The Hotel Vitzroy is situated on a commanding and ideal site at Co[...]m- fortable hostelry for tourists and travellers, it: has no equal on the Central North Coast. The Pro[...]rt The uy, 1914, hotel which is on a y Taree ar run[...]by electrically-driven machin- ery; and firewood is cut by this power. The staft numbers 16, each of whom is courteous and atten- tive to guests. |
| [...]arbour. Interesting Facts and Vigures Concerning its Mervellous Growth and Importance. SS HE Coff’s District (ineluding Woolguolga and Bucea), is backed by hardwood fore comprising probably the m[...]land. Most cf the timber exported to the Dominion is ironbark, which is utilised in sleeper, waggon and jetty con- struct[...]ff's Harbour Timber Company operates mills. No. 1 is 15 two miles and No. 2 is four and a half miles from Coff’s Harbour. The com- pany is thoroughly down-to-date in its methods. |
| [...]00 and £60,000. Mr. MacKay, it may he mentioned, ts recognised as one of the leading timber experts i[...]h proves that the natural outlet for this product is Coff’s Harbour. The 13-mile railway section[...]WG THE FISHING INDUSTRY OF. COFF’S HARBOUR. Its Great Development in the near Future is Assured. HERE is no doubt that the fishing industry of Coff’s Ha[...]in the near future, develop very considerably. [t is anticipa- ted that one of the State trawlers will[...]One of the best snapper reefs on the coast is only a few miles from the port. Deep-sea whiting[...]ther adjacent beaches. North of Coff’s Harbour is Macauley’s Beach, a popular fishing and[...] |
| [...]. Bee Coff’s Harbour, now in course of con- It is not proposed to use any stone of less weight than 4 tons in the construction of this wall, and it is also intended that the larger stones ob- tained f[...]nces at the 350 feet north of the existing jetty. Its length will most eastern point of South Coff’s[...]afterwards be lessened if found mainland, and it is intended to construct this por- necessary.[...] |
| [...]As the con- struction of the Northern Breakwater is extended, the gap between the mainland and South[...]quent reduction of the of sea within the Harbour, it-is proposed to struct two SOft. jetties, 400[...]the side of the ship. The stone for these works is obtained from the quarry opened up at South Coffs Island. It ts atmetamorphic rock of heavy character, and emin-[...]e waves and weather for many years, it g dence of its durable nature. The works are being carried out.[...]ths and Co.; and Mr. W. IE. Kemp, A.M. Inst. C.E. is the resident engineer in charge of the work. The compiler is indebted to the Director Gen- eral of Public Work[...]d ino bringing the into due prominence, In 1905 a is held in favor of the rth and Mr. MacNamara was ap[...]tion of turning the first sod of the railway. Ile is a Justice of the Peace for New South Wales and) Queensland; is Federal and State Returning Officer; is a Sworn Valuer under the RP. and is a Commissioner for Affidavit[...]N acNamara_ was _first-clerk of Dorrigo Sh ty is president of the local surf club; agent Tor the o[...]darge number of Sydney firms and persons; and he is besides the pioneer auctioneer of Co Harbour. |
| [...]tta. The climate being D Ga ticuciatvone sae Seen phenomenal,is a large area under pineapples, and the’ sub-div[...]n At the foot bf the Red Hill, the Lands De- frit grows wild, even in the midst of the forests. partment[...]f the largest forest reserves ietheeState tables, is apparent to every observant visitor. Ow- —the Bucca—is adjacent to Coffs Harbour. ing to existing high f[...]Vegetables almost grow wild in the district; land is well adapted for the raising of tropical and land that is apparent! poor, on being worked, :and sub-tropica[...]d quality. there has been a large increase in the growth of Tropical Fruit Plantations and Orchards. banan[...]pples on the eastern fall of the At Korora, which is charmingly situated on the -coastal-ranges[...] |
| [...]Cavendish bananas, and he has a new variety which is very much sought after on count of its delicious flavour and size. No thar 22 dozen have[...]hich produces the Isabella, a fine table variety) is 25 years old. There are also fig trees, producing[...]rora. To drive out to Korora in a motor car is a most delightful and exhilarating experience. The road traversed is over hill and dale and yound sharp bluffs amidst[...]e wa The showground, Which con- sists of 19 acres is about a quarier of a mils from the town on the Wo[...]r. A. E. Long, J.P., was the first retary, and he is now president.’ Mr. V. C ho at presen: hls ite[...]by Mr. Owen Cartan, who now manages the busine He is considered to be one of the most skillful coachbu[...]arm waggons and plows; and every class of vehicle is built to order in the factory under his personal[...]ral equipment, including a well-appointed hearse, is estimated to be worth about £200.[...] |
| [...]d, it will rapidly come into public favour. There is no doubt that, from a tourist point of view, Coff[...]ed Hill to Coff’s Harbour, The shortest circuit is through Central Bucea, a distance of 80 mile Thr[...]he distance 42 miles. Another circuit is from Coffs Harbour to Woolgoolga, Half-way Creek[...]iful trip. A tour through the lovely Orara Valley is a most delightful experience. Starting from Coff’s Harbour, the Red Hill is negotiated, thence the south and west branches of[...]e most charming, interesting and diversified tour is from Coff’s Harbour to Dorrigo township, via Co[...]klana, The return journey from Dorrigo town- ship is made down the cutting (seven miles) to Bellingen[...]igh and Coff’s Harbour. covered in this circuit is about 90 specially recommended to undertake this[...]purposes than to behold the majestic scenery that is unfolded during the journey down the cutting. and Coff’s This is a Har- most in- feet in[...] |
| [...]‘from the inception) taking a foremost part in its formation, The racecourse, which has every modern appurtenance, is situated about a mile to the south of each town,[...]headquarters are at Kempsey, with which this club is affiliated), have been erected. Few country clubs[...]additional ex- penditure of £50. The club holds its annual meet- ing in July. Since the commencement[...]enrolment fee being 10/6. The patron of the club is Mr. W. Seccombe. The fol- lowing are the o[...] |
| [...]In 1901 he established the paspalum seed in- try is ned to very considerable di- cust earning the sob[...]many apparently. Famous Handshaken Paspalum seed is now stocked more skilled and able men might have[...]hrioughout the introduced and grown; and the sale is enormous. shir “fata[...] |
| [...]ders, ete., employed ever since; and the business is constantly increasing . Mr. Seccombe has a br th[...]Dorrigo, Stennett; neh at BLT. under he is represented in Bellingen by Mr. A. G.[...]h a reputation for ability and probity. The store is the oldest-established aat Coff's Harbour; and up[...]i- versal emporiums on the North Coast. Mr. Perry is a Justice of the Peace, a vice-president of the C[...]l affairs, and has become ex- tremely popular. Je is secretary to the Coff’s Harbour Agricultural So[...]uctioneer at Coff’s Harbour for many years, and is considered a good judge of cattle. |
| [...]factory has a reputation in Sydney and London for its High-class and even quality. out At pr[...]to the factory within a radius of 15 miles. ream is sent to be converted into butter from Bonvil[...]prizes for the all-round cellence of its product. At the RAS. in 1914, it gained first hon[...]and also the grand aggregate. The machinery is of modern combined churn and worker iser, which w[...]alled, The laboratory Bacteriological plates is thorot ily down-to-date are made in order[...]th, L. F. Uther and J. Burk: ing. Mr. A. Marshall is manager and secretary, Messrs[...] |
| [...]tibly proved that they are the possessors of what is commonly called Of such stuff is Murdoch Stewart McLean, one of the chief pioneer[...]ohn 0’ Groats, on June 30, 1855, the subject of is sketch a sd oon the Richmond, in 1884, and shortl[...], consist- lapted for and other sand i meuidended is peautitully: situated on an r MeLeati has[...] |
| [...]he modern plant on the Central North Coa His shop is so well equipped with the latest machinery, that[...]semble it; but at O’Keefe'’s works everything is made on the premi- ses. Mr. O’Keefe carries imm[...]material on of 000 also naves and and he is in a position to guar- work as being bone dry. Hi[...]minimum of labor and with the utmost celerity. It is not so long ago that teamsters were compelled, wh[...]hey wait, which saves time and money. Me. O'Keefe is now mal a speciality of motor re- pairs, and turns out motor springs with despateh, He is the pioncer funeral director of Coffs Har- bour,[...]inced a great Feeruiting for the prescut war; and is one of the trustees cf the local Amelioration Committee. ee is a Justice of the Peace for New South Wale tae =.[...]ren, in 1910. The mise fac the Pacific Ocean and is only a short distance from the beach, which makes[...]ains 83 well-appointed roomy bedrooms and has It is continuously and that is thoroughly every comfort appertaining to[...] |
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