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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 11, 1950
Page
2
Listings show service times for multiple churches on August 13 including St John's 7 am and 10 am with children, St Aidan's 8 am 9 am for children and 7 pm, Park Beach 9.30 am for children, Karangi 11 am, Upper Orara 11 am, and Bonville 2 pm.
Catholic church notices list masses on August 13 at Coffs Harbour 7.30 am Jetty 9 am Karangi 8 am and Ulong 11 am led by Rev Fr Dineen at local parishes.
The notice lists venues and times for August events featuring Rev. J. U. Fullerton and Rev. H. M. Richards. Aug 13 services at Nana Glen 11 am and Central Bucca 2.30 pm with Coffs Harbour 7.30 pm. Coffs Harbour 11 am with Rev. J. U. Fullerton. Aug 16 services at Upper Orara 7.30 pm.
Aug 13 schedule for Presbyterian Church lists Sawtell at 3 pm and Coffs Harbour at 11 am and 7 30 pm Pastor Rev H M Goutts BA will lead services at the town locations
New Moon on August 14 at 2:48 am. First Quarter on August 2 at 1:35 am. Full Moon on August 28 at 12:51 am. Last Quarter on September 4 at 11:58 pm.
In a heated council meeting, Mr Norman Jordan and Mr Patterson urged immediate action on High Street from Murdoch to Gordon Street. Officials cited lack of equipment and prior urgent works, but consensus supported treating the stretch as urgent and speeding repairs.
A social event at A Richardson's store in Bonville Reserve raised £13 for District Ambulance funds. Mrs Richardson led the drive with support from many attendees. Euchre winners were Mrs Hart and Mr Dean. booby prizes went to Mrs Dean and Mr Burt. Multiple contests were won by several locals, and guests enjoyed the evening.
Personal Stoker Jim Williams son of Mr and Mrs Fred Williams of Bonville gains icy service experience as part of the HMAS Australia crew that evacuated a sick doctor from Heard Island on Monday and is returning to Fremantle.
Patients admitted to the District Hospital since the last issue include Mrs. O. T. Mackay of Kerora, Mr. William Andrews of Boombee, Mrs. A. J. Parbery of Along, Mrs. E. Torrens of Coffs, Mrs. [. Taylor of North Beach, Mrs. B. Thompson of Woolgoolga, Mr. W. Bruce of Coffs, Lt. F. Murray of Clovelly, and Miss D. Stanbridge of Coffs.
The birth notice records the birth on August 6 at Yamboon Smithton of a child named Lachlan Stuart Tom a son to Nex and Tom-a with the maiden name Macdonald as the mother.
Cherished memories of our dear son and brother Thomas George Brown who died on August 10 1946. Faithful, unselfish and loving he left a lasting memory. Inserted by his mother brothers and sister.
Advertisement item listing a sale by SECCOMBE and MUTTON PTY LTD located on Moonee Street with contact phone 154 for inquiries.
Freehold 14 acres for sale with bearing and well wired and watered sites. Location northeast aspect with home and good packing sheds. Apply M. Cunningham & Sons. Phone 149. Adjacent to Fitzroy Hotel.
Eleven acres with some cleared land and a Cav. area, two acres prepped for planting. Includes a home with elevated light and a good shed. Located five miles from Coffs Harbour.
D McGregor announces the sale of his bakery business in Coffs Harbour after 25 years. Sons Alan and Colin will run it under the name McGregor Bros with their wife thanking patrons for loyal support since 1906 and wishing customers continued goodwill.
Port Macquarie Pastures Protection District enforces sterilisation of Alsatian dogs with penalties up to £50 on conviction. Proving sterilisation requires a certificate from a Veterinary Surgeons Act registered vet. Excludes state police dogs. S. R. Paine, Secretary.
In good order price £50. Sold by B. L. Miller & Co commission agents. Phone 63.
Real estate listings show dwellings for sale in Coils Harbour with vacant possession. Prices start from £630 and higher. Real Estate Agents can be reached by phone at 63.
11 acre leasehold banana plantation offers about 1 acre bananas incl 2 acres young plants two acres bearing and ready for planting with NE aspect. Includes four room dwelling with electricity packing shed and men's quarters fertiliser plant and equipment. For sale as going concern at £1500. Phone 63 Auctioneers and Valuers.
In the Supreme Court of New South Wales probate jurisdiction the estate of John Woodford late of Coffs Harbour is administered. Arthur Cecil Woodford administrator requests creditors to send claims by 31 October 1950 to D W Macpherson solicitor Grafton, after which assets will be distributed. August 8, 1950. D W Macpherson proctor for the administrator.
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