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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1949
Page
2
Church of England notices list St John's services at 7.30 am 10 am and 7.30 pm St Aidan's at 8.30 am and 9.30 am Park Beach 10 am and Bonville 11 am on the 10th Sunday after Trinity.
A schedule lists Rev Father Smith visiting Coffs Harbour at 9 am after leaving jetty at 7.30 am. He stops at Coramba at 8.30 am and Glenreagh at 10 am. The itinerary begins Aug 21.
The notice lists church services across Upper Orara Sawtell Coffs Harbour Brooklana Lowanna and Endeavour areas with Rev. J. U. Fullerton conducting. Services include Aug 21 11.15 am at Upper Orara and 3 pm at Sawtell with 7.30 pm at Coffs Harbour. Aug 23 Along 7.30 pm. Aug 24 Brooklana 7.30 pm. Aug 25 Lowanna 7.30 pm.
Rev H M Coutts BA will conduct services at Nana Glen at 11 am Coramba at 2 pm and Coffs Harbour at 7 30 pm on August 21.
Mr E I Cocks SM was transferred to the relieving staff at Coffs Court on Friday. The court heard thanks from D G McDonald, Sgt B D Purkiss and J Fellows CPS for his leniency and courtesy. He expressed appreciation for the district’s support and wished for future promotion in the service.
Mr and Mrs W J Sutton depart Coffs Harbour by car for South West Rocks to enjoy an extended holiday after visiting Kempsey and Sydney relatives. Mr J Fellows CPS at Coffs Harbour begins a month long annual leave. relief arrives from T Slack. Old friends welcome Mr Slack back for a brief period.
At the monthly meeting the committee sought quotes for extra crockery for hall functions and endorsed the President’s sale of the Beale piano for £50. Members present included C Gilbey, C H Everingham, D Anderson, B Williams, P Sawyer, G Pullen, S Dockrill, G Hudson, with apologies from B Miller and Mrs Pullen. The treasurer reported income £160 14s 10d, expenditure £99 5s 2d, surplus £70 9d. Bank balance July 31 stood at £1307 1s, £22 15s 5d above June 30. Accounts of £26 3s 4d were approved for payment. Thirty-five new books cost £10. A tender for festoon lighting equipment from the Christmas Carnival Committee was to be submitted. Mr M Kimmorley was appointed auditor for twelve months. Subcommittees were named: Building, Billiards, Library, and House.
A family objects to the transfer of the Pericles bell from the Coffs Harbour Surf Club to another body. The bell was given to aid rescue work after the 1910 wreck, later becoming a life member token. The family suggests returning it to Grafton or to the Grafton Historical Society.
Eyles served as foundation secretary of the Colts Bowling Club then became vice president and honorary solicitor. He was also the first secretary of the Mid-North Coast Bowling Association. The Uralla club later formed into a limited company which was wound up a few years ago.
The Korora branch reports strong attendance and active discussion on local issues. Members welcome Mrs Standing and Mr Standing, hear from the Parents and Citizens Association, and plan to push collaboration with the Lands minister regarding Korora Beach reserve.
Donald Reginald Patrick Hogan aged 55 was fined £3 for using indecent language and £2 for offensive behaviour. Const Crane observed the incident at about 8.25 on a Friday night in the Tasma Theatre during Gene Autry’s singing.
Frederick Stanley Philips was fined £2 10s at Coffs Police Court after a cart traveling at about 20 mph hit a utility on a sharp bend three miles south of Woolgoolga. Tyre marks show the offside was eight feet from the road edge. both vehicles damaged, passengers injured. The defendant claimed he stayed on his side and swerved toward the other vehicle in a bid to avoid a collision with the wrong side approach. no prior record.
In loving memory of our mother mother in law and grandmother who passed away on 6th August with tears we watched you sink in and pass away as we tended you with loving care Inserted by daughter Grace son in law Michael and grandchildren Robin and Gary.
Always remembered by her loving Uncle Charlie, Auntie Kitt and Cousins.
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