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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 22, 1950
Page
2
Church of England notices list St John's services at 7 am 10 am with children and 7 pm evening. St Aidan's offers 8 am 9 am with children and 7 pm. Bonville holds 11 am and Sawtell at 3 0 pm.
Fragmentary note lists schedules at Aug 27 with times 9 am at Coffs Harbour 7.30 am Jetty and 7 am Sawtell. Mentions Rev. Fr. Dineen.
The record lists a timetable with events on August 27 at 11 am Karangi, 2:30 pm along route, and 7:30 pm in Coffs Harbour. Reverend H. M. Coutts, BA, is noted as the source or organizer.
The record lists the lunar cycle with Full Moon on August 28 at 0.51 am, Last Quarter on September 4 at 11.58 pm, New Moon on August 12 at 1.29 pm, and First Quarter on September 19 at 6.54 am.
The Advocate price increases to three pence per copy starting Friday September 1 1950. The publisher notes the change after 43 years of establishment. New subscription rates are 6 shillings per quarter or 24 shillings per year. Central North Coast Newspaper Co. Pty. Ltd.
A well-known Sawtell resident Mrs Breeze leaves Friday to reside in Sydney. She has hosted several farewell parties. Mrs Max Hutton, active Sawtell community member and president of the Sawtell RSL Women's Auxiliary and Croquet Club, has suffered from the Prevailing flu and spent days in bed as friends wish her a speedy recovery.
Mr A G Williams wrote to the last Shire Council meeting about a creek bridge on Loaders road Central Bucca washed down at one end and a temporary crossing built. The council will address it in the flood damage programme and a grader will be sent to the road as soon as possible.
Health Inspector reports a diphtheria case in Coffs Harbour for the month. Roads to sanitary depots at Coffs Harbour Woolgoolga and Glenreagh will be repaired to keep services running. Council approves three months trial of a hospital visiting hours bus service with exceptions after visiting hours.
The article lists Saturday matches Sainsbury's rink versus Robinson's rink and Pearce's rink against M Nolan's rink. selectors seek a midweek Eyles' Rink versus Marcus Rink game and encourage midweek singles championship matches where possible.
The 3 mile road race from the showground to Woolgoolga and back saw M. Pascoe beat K. Williams by half a wheel after a 45 second start from R. Baldwin and S. Anderson. A burst over the final 200 yards decided the result while J. Franklin retired early after a puncture.
A wet Saturday led seven defendants before the Court on drunkenness charges at Coffs Harbour. Three Aboriginal defendants Mer vyn Walter Dodds Leslie Nixon and Jane Nixon were fined £2 each or four days in gaol and Dodds and Leslie Nixon were ordered to bonds with potential extra gaol terms. Frank Sweeney Sidney Maurice Fowler Leonard Drahan and Clive Cork did not appear and forfeited £10 bail.
Miss Dorothy Stanbridge aged 86 died at Coffs District Hospital Ilth inst. Born at Figtree near Wollongong she lived in Raleigh with the Duncan family before returning to Coffs Harbour. She leaves brother Stephen Stanbridge of Croydon. Funeral at St John’s Church followed by burial in the Church of England portion.
Mr J Gerard announces the Bellingen quadruplets born to Mr and Mrs P Sara will be the subject of a Cinesound Review film at the Tasma Theatre and Memorial Hall next Friday and Saturday. Cameraman Gordon Gibson has travelled to Bellingen to cover the story for Coffs Harbour viewers.
Wunderlich's Shoe Store advertises men's Narm trademark rubber knee boots still priced at 26 shillings and 9 pence. The note emphasizes no change in value and invites buyers to visit the shop for the bargain.
In remembrance of William Pal grave Carroll known as Paddy who died 23 August 1948 and son Ross who died 12 July 1940. Also memorial note for Franklin husband and father who died 22 August 1946. Wording expresses continuing remembrance by J M Carroll and by Wife and Sons Ron and Ced.
A brief heartfelt tribute from their sons and daughters remembering two parents. The notice expresses enduring memories and affection for those who have passed away with a promise of keeping them in heart.
Owing to our absence at the Annual Australian Dental Congress in Sydney our surgeries will not reopen until Monday next August 28. W. H. T. Riding D. C. Craig W. Nevell H. G. Tyndall.
The Flood Relief Committee plans a special meeting Wednesday night to allocate further funds for flood victims. Victims needing assistance should contact the committee or Mr. N J Jordan directly before the meeting.
The Empire Art Company Pty Ltd of Sydney reports delays in the Portrait Studies project due to circumstances beyond their control. Deliveries are now planned for September with a delivery representative to explain the delays. The company guarantees deposits and photographs already taken, and assumes full responsibility for all deposits contracted.
Mr. and Mrs. C. Duncan and family express thanks to friends and relatives for support after their bereavement. Special thanks to Mrs. Downes Sister Mathie and Ven Archdeacon Manny for help and sympathy. Please accept this as a personal token of gratitude.
Broncho the famous cough mixture priced at two shillings per bottle is offered by Byrnes Bros Chemists in a local drug trade notice.
The Shire of Dorrigo and the urban areas of Coffs Harbour Dorrigo Woolgoolga exhibit the electors and ratepayers lists from August 15 to 30 1950 at multiple locations including Coramba Council Chambers and Coffs Harbour Post Office. Enrolment claims must be lodged by August 30 1950 for those not listed, with eligibility based on British subject status age 21 or older and either land ownership ratepaying leasehold occupation or mining or business licences or current electoral roll enrollment within the riding or urban area. Forms available from the Shire Clerk Coramba.
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