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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 13, 1948
Page
2
Church of England notices list Trinity XI services on Aug 15 at St John’s 7.30 am 9.30 am 7.30 pm St Aidan’s 8.36 am 9.15 am Park Beach 9.30 am SS Bonville 11.15 am Rev H. E. Hunt conducts.
Listing of upcoming masses on August 14 and 15 across Moreton Coffs Harbour Coramba Glenreagh with Rev. Father R. Smith presiding. Times include 7.30 am 7.30 am 9 am 7.30 pm 8.30 am and 10 am across multiple towns.
Aug dates list church services at Upper Orara Sawtell Coffs Harbour Nana Glen Lowanna Brooklana and Nearby towns. Rev J W Spencer leads sessions with morning and evening times across locations including Coffs Harbour and Upper Orara.
Rev. H. M. Coutts BA conducts services at Nana Glen 11 am Coramba 2 30 pm and Coffs Harbour 7 30 pm with church announcements for the Aug 15 circuit.
The lunar calendar shows a full moon on August 20 followed by a last quarter on August 25. A new moon occurs September 3 with a first quarter on September 10.
Mr and Mrs J I Seccombe left by car for Brisbane and other Queensland centres last weekend to attend the National Exhibition. Mr Harold Foote departed for Sydney to report to 113 AGH at Concord for further treatment, with hopes of a swift return to Coffs Harbour in better health. Mr Ben Edwards died in Bellingen District Hospital at age 81 after a long illness. Miss Jennie Cross of Wingham is visiting Coffs Harbour, staying with Mr and Mrs Kee Wunderlich. Mr and Mrs F Ranby of Petersham enjoy another holiday in Coffs, visiting the Jockey Club inaugural meeting. E Will, Hoombinbee School teacher, will transfer to St Peter’s School, Sydney after the vacation. The notes finish with mentions of local social events and staff movements.
The article notes the coach was asked to remain in his post as the season nears its end and accepted. Eulogistic references commend his work for the League and football in the district. It also reports Aub Thompson of Coffs Harbour leaving District Hospital after eye injuries from acetylene welding lights.
A public meeting in Taree convened by the Chamber of Commerce discussed lunchtime shop closures. About 10 attendees, many dairymen, heard that shopkeepers may sign an agreement to remain open at lunch or seek an award amendment to allow it, with clear divisions among retailers.
In loving memory of a mother who died August 16 1944 and of Rosalie Anne Drummond who departed August 12 1942 at age 3 years 10 months. The notices express enduring grief from daughters parents and extended family with lines on memory and care.
Business agents offering sale of Burns and Small licensed agency. Contact phone number 63 for details on pricing and terms.
A hospital advertises for maids, senior or junior, but not under seventeen. Positions offer 40 hours weekly, good wages, annual leave on full pay, and accommodation at award rates. Apply to Matron L N Fowler, Secretary.
A summary of a local livestock sale noting buyers attend the event at Laver Emprosed Yardy. The sale features KV PLUNKET JORDAN FORSYTH Stock Aahestaert and robust bidding for prized pigs.
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