15 Aug 1950
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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1950
Page
1
Residents along the waterfront at Coffs Harbour observed a waterspout travel rapidly out to sea on Sunday afternoon. Visible for about ten minutes, it vanished as dense rain swept from the coastline. The event began around 3.30 as the spout appeared from the Solitary Island area and moved northeast.
A historic advertisement touts Nod’s Peppermint Cure as unequaled relief for influenza and colds. The claim highlights quick soothing effects and broad efficacy, aiming to reassure readers during a flu season.
Bonville P and C and Progress Associations announce the departure of their hon. secretary Bill Hansen and consent of Col Irvine to succeed him. At the last meeting attendees included Mrs Tasker Dillon Crittenden Glover Gordon Culgin Hogan and others. The group praised Hansen’s keen service and thanked him for efforts. Also mentioned were proposed justice of the peace nominations and congratulations to local couples and families, including a new baby and a hurt individual’s recovery.
Korora and Boombee branches of the Rancullied Bureau arrange a combined gathering at Korora on September 6. Speakers include Mr J Slater and Miss Isabel Parlby, with a ladies meeting in the afternoon and a night quiz session. Visitors welcome. more details to be advertised.
In Celis Harbour's Harboe Castle side streets area the Local Land Board notes Mr A S Donnelly was inadvertent. The fragment implies a Friday issue blask and a related notice though details are unclear.
The text notes George Gray facing leg trouble but still active, and mentions master Chas Searle holidaying with grandparents. Mr and Mrs W Garden returned home by plane last Saturday to Merrylands.
Phone 154.
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