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WEATHER

Forecast: Cloudy. Medium chance of showers and rain areas, most likely from late this morning. Light winds. Daytime maximum temperatures between 16 and 19.

GRAFTON: 7-17

YAMBA: 11-18

MACLEAN: 9-18

COPMANHURST: 7-17

WOOLI: 9-18

BARYULGIL: 11-16

NYMBOIDA: 6-16

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FUNERAL NOTICES

Paul Thomas Cubbin
Formerly of Molong and Lithgow, late of Grafton. Passed away peacefully at home with family on July 20, 2021, aged 72 years. Relatives and friends of the late Paul Cubbin are respectfully invited to attend his graveside funeral service to be held at Clarence Lawn Cemetery, Armidale Road, South Grafton on Monday, July 26, 2021, commencing at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be left on the day towards the Brainchild Foundation. Members of the Grafton RSL Sub-Branch are invited to attend the funeral service of their late member as per the family notice. Medals and blazers to be worn.

Elaine Florence Boyle
Formerly of Harwood Island, late of Yamba, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2021 aged 83 years. A Service of Farewell will be held at the Harwood Hall, 18 River St, Harwood Island, on Friday, July 23 at 1pm.

William ‘Bill’ Edward Raabe
Late of Maclean, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2021 aged 93 years. As per Bill’s wishes a private service will be held. Bill’s family wish to sincerely thank Chrissy, Kim, Gail, Abigail, Regina and all those who attended to Bill during his time at the Whiddon Group, Maclean. Your love has been felt.

DIGITAL EDITIONS

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

QLD border closure: What it means for Coffs/Clarence region From 1am Friday (today) Queensland’s border with New South Wales is closed. Here are the winners and losers for the Coffs/Clarence region.

Pub at centre of Covid scare disputes NSW Health advice Hours after the Hoey Moey urged Coffs Harbour to discount official advice and take note of their own, NSW Health made some changes.

“I’ll f***ing kill you c***”: How a kid’s birthday party turned ugly A children’s birthday party in the park has ended with a visit from Police and a court sentence for one father.

New medical centre a risk to safety say business owners ‘We believe the safety of the Yamba community should be the highest priority and Council’s decision.’

Revealed: Grafton jail workers reject new pay agreement Overwhelming majority of Clarence Correctional Centre employees vote against new offer from Serco.

PUZZLES & HOROSCOPES

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ON THIS DAY

1637 King Charles of England hands over the American colony of Massachusetts to Sir Ferdinando Gorges, one of the founders of the Council of New England.

1803 Irish patriots throughout the country rebel against Union with Great Britain..

1865 William Booth founds the Salvation Army.

1868 The 14th Amendment is ratified, granting citizenship to African Americans.

1903 The Ford Motor Company sells its first automobile, the Model A.

1995 Two astronomers, Alan Hale in New Mexico and Thomas Bopp in Arizona, almost simultaneously discover a comet.

LOTTERIES

Powerball

Draw: 1314

Winning Numbers: 28. 25. 15. 13. 20, 29, 16

Supps: 11

Division 1: Jackpots to draw 1315

Division 2: $77,857.30

Division 3: $5,190.50

Division 4: $507.90

Division 5: $160.80

Division 6: $73.15

Division 7: $45.25

Division 8: $17.85

Division 9: $10.70