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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1950
Page
2
August 6 Nana Glen 11 am Cormba 2 pm Colis Harbour 7 pm Rev. H M. Coutts BA conducts services at listed locations and times. Local church notices announce upcoming itinerant preaching and worship sessions by Reverend Coutts.
Fragmentary OCR notes list moon phase queries and times around 5.56 am and 6.51 am with scattered terms like Fee Goon and 248 am 21. The text is garbled and lacks clear events or sources. No identifiable people or organizations are confirmed.
A compact list shows tide times and labeled figures, including low tide, expected peak numbers, and monetary values. The data includes multiple timestamps and codes such as 10.47 and 11.28 alongside monetary figures like $23 and 4.35.
A largely attended Celis Harbour meeting formed a new Girl Guides Company. The unit was launched with favorable prospects and is expected to serve a splendid purpose in the district.
Market notes from Sydney report vegetable prices steady with beans and peas largely selling below expected values. North Coast consignments faced weak demand and inferior quality, while prices for peas remained subdued amid challenging conditions.
A daughter Tamnafer Rose was born on 21 July at Friensy Society Private Hospital in South Casino to Mr and Mrs Coste. The birth notice records the Newborn as Tamnafer Rose and acknowledges the parents.
In loving memory of our dear son and brother Ne o L. D. Hinten killed in Hons England on 1st August. Sadly missed by Father, Mother, Ron and Roma.
Real estate notice lists a sale of a 40 ft lot with pull position and adjacent features. Property described with a contact at PETORDAY Real Estate Towers and phone 237.
In memory of Mary Elizabeth Buckton who died August 1 1947 at age 88. Her daughter Ada son in law Alf and grandchildren Ernie and Lil cherish her memory. They recall her bright smile and last farewell.
Central location three bedroom residence with modern conveniences and elevated site. Features include hot water system and electric stove. Full particulars available from Plunkett, Jordan & Forsyth Real Estate Agents at phone 237.
Short notice lodging request seeks a flat or double room with conveniences and a tenancy exchange in Sydney. Applicant urges prompt reply and directs inquiries to N. Carter at C/ Railway Station.
Wanted woman for cleaning surgery and flayers. AP Pye G. Tyndall Cotts Harbour High Street. All: First and Reserve Grade flayers must be at Jetty Oval tonight Tuesday and Thursday rain hail or shine. D B Pollard Coach.
Tenders are invited by the Deputy Director Posts and Telegraphs Sydney for supply of heavy wooden telegraph poles between Armidale and Ben Lomond or by truck. Tenders close 3 pm on Wednesday 14/8/80. Forms available at multiple post offices including Mungindi Collarenebri Mogil Mogil Glen Innes Inverell Coolatai Tenterfield Armidale Kempsey Kentucky Black Mountain Jeogla Coolah and Coffs Harbour and at the Armidale Divisional Engineer office.
Ray E. Smith Shire Clerk reports at Council Chambers Coramba on 27 July 1930 for the Coffs Harbour and District Rifle Club valuation proceedings.
The Annuals of the club will meet at the School of Arts Coffs Harbour tomorrow Wednesday at 8 pm. Agenda includes business reports balance sheet election of officers and other relevant matters. V Barnier is the Hon. Secretary.
The newspaper note profiles the Coffs Harbour Ex Servicemen and Women’s Memorial Club, detailing its formation, purpose, and community memorial activities in the region. It highlights local veterans’ gatherings and annual observances held at the memorial site.
The monthly meeting will be held at the School of Arts on Friday next at 7 30 pm. The program includes a delegate report and discussion of future branch activities.
Schedule A details a deadline of 14 August 1950 for supply work along the postal route with bidding offices at Warialda Inverell Coolatai Wee Waa Coolah Narrabri West Wauchope Coffs Harbour Glen Innes Tenterfield Armidale and the Divisional Engineer Office Armidale for access to full particulars.
Deputy director invites tenders for supply of honey wooden wire grand poles along the postal telegraph route Walcha road Armidale and by trucks to farms at Armidale Glen Innes Tamworth Jeogla Kentucky Kempsey Coff Harbour Wollun Uralla Arding and adjacent areas. Tender closes Monday 14 August 1950 at pm.
A 1950 Daily Examiner notice quotes Mr. E P Fogarty about a conference of local butchers deciding to end meat deliveries in Coffs Harbour. The signatories deny any conference occurred and state deliveries will continue as usual by Smith OConnor and McCristal.
3 ton International truck for quick sale plus two drag saws and blades an 8 hp wheelbarrow saw and blades a saw bench great for a firewood business all machinery is mechanically good and can be inspected Will sell the lot of H W Shepherd Woodman phone 3 Crossmaglen.
District Engineer I A E Cameron invites tenders from the Public Works Department for the purchase and removal of old 20 ton Crane No 67 now in the quarry at Cofts Harbour Jetty. Further particulars from the undersigned.
Applicants must hold Intermediate Certificate with salary from £150 to £237 per annum plus progression prospects. Appointment under Section 44 Public Service Act 1902 in first instance with desk appointment potential. Send handwritten applications to Workshop Manager Forestry Workshops P O Box 151 Salts Harbour. Closing date 7 August 1950.
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