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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 06, 1948
Page
2
The notice lists August church services across multiple parishes. St Johns and St Aidan's hold morning and evening Eucharists, Park Beach, The Jetty, Karangi, and Along locations have morning services. Rev. H E Hunt and Rev. Father R Smith are named.
A compact list shows Rev. J. W. Spencer leading services at Central Bucca Coffs Harbour Korora and Karangi with times 11 am 2.30 pm 7 pm and 3 pm on August dates. Rev. H. M. Coutts BA preaches at Coffs Harbour 7.30 pm.
The lunar cycle lists First Quarter on August 12, Full Moon on August 20, Last Quarter on August 28, and New Moon on September 3. These dates mark each phase's occurrence in sequence.
A local meeting topics include a smoke after the Diggers gathering next Monday with refreshments. J L Barrow known as Joe Louis is introduced as boxing’s heavyweight champion though not widely recognized. A query on urban site suitability in Coffs is tabled for Shire review. Greenwich Observatory installs precise time clocks for weather and sky observations. Toronto News Canada notes confusion at Rosehill Sydney stalls where horses misread them as barn boxes. Alderman lies down in his stall then rises, Puffham struggles to stand as the field departs.
In loving memory notes for Archer and Mann from their children and relatives. Archers including Dad Grandfather died 10 June 1940 and 31 July 1946 for their mother. Maria Mann died 6 August 1939. Messages express love and remembrance from Rosina Ernie Forbes and family and from husband and sons.
A compact note describes a freehold building block near town or jetty with potential as a property holding. No dates or official bodies are specified. The text emphasizes location proximity to a town center and waterfront access.
A job notice from DARK'S in Coffs Harbour seeks a junior typist aged 17 to 19 for general office duties. Apply in person to the business location and submit a formal application.
The Executive and Committee of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Coffs High School Po and C express warm thanks to the teaching staff children and parents and others who assisted with supper dishes and other help at last week's successful cabaret ball.
The Annual General Meeting will convene in Valla Hall on Saturday September 25 at 7.30 pm. Agenda includes annual reports directors election auditor appointment and any other business as allowed by the rules.
Members of the Coffs Jockey Club may pick up their Members' Badges at the Secretaries Office located at Plunkett Jordan and Forsyth's, up to 11.5 am on Saturday August 7.
Advertisement listing a full range of rubber stamps and pads for sale. Includes office supplies and postal materials with emphasis on affordability and availability for customers seeking stamping instruments.
Government Gazette notice invites applications to set aside nine blocks on Cadow Estate between Forbes and Condobalin for close leased irrigation blocks. Only Members and certain associates may apply. Blocks suitable for fat lamb, dairying, or irrigation, with Crown Land details and application forms available from Forbes Lithographs and Gazette offices.
An advertisement offers a 1928 Essex 1 ton utility truck in good condition with new tyres. Reg No pres. Price 284 pounds. WHE accepts. Apply at Old Rowley's Cycle Shop High Street Coffs Harbour or phone 212.
In the Supreme Court of New South Wales Pro Bate Jurisdiction the will of Sydney Smith of Coffs Harbour is presented for probate with a request to appoint an executor or administrator to manage the estate. The undersigned Proctor calls on all interested parties to show cause if any or object to the grant of probate within the statutory period. Public notice by Harry Gal Proctor for the Baycutar Cote Harbour.
Probate of the will of the deceased is granted to the executors Rourke Trove Carson and James Wal Thils. Attorneys Peary Gale announce the order while Peary Gale Soleitors oversee the probate in Colt Harbour. The decree authorizes the executors to manage the estate and settle debts as required by law.
Notices warn heirs and creditors of the estates of William Thomas Callagli and Stephen Gold Watson in New South Wales. Probate actions demand filing claims within specified days and inspections of the estate accounts at the Supreme Court in Sydney.
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