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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 24, 1948
Page
2
Schedule lists Church of England services on August 2 at St John's St Aidan's Park Beach Hall Korora and St John's times include early morning services and sunset prayers Rev. H. E. Hunt leads at Korora 2 pm.
The notice lists a travel route with times: Aug 28 in Danville at 7.30 am and Aug 29 from Jetty at 7.30 am Cotts Harbour 9 am Sawtell 7.30 am Karangi 10 am.
On August 29 Rev J W Spencer preaches at Nana Glen 11 am and Coffs Harbour 7 30 pm with Mr Beckett assisting. Rev J W Spencer to lead both sessions.
Reverend H M Coutts BA wires two sermons for August 29 across Coffs Harbour and Sawtell with schedule at 11 am and 7 30 pm in Coffs Harbour and 3 pm at Sawtell.
The lunar phase calendar lists Last Quarter on August 28, New Moon on September 3, First Quarter on September 10, and Full Moon on September 18. The sequence guides evening sky viewing and monthly timing.
Senior Constable J T Parkin of Coffs Police leaves for Hobart for annual leave to visit his aged mother. He will also tour Melbourne and Sydney. Mr E C Sommerlad MLC, a prominent NSW Country Press Association member, briefly visits on his way to the Tweed, accompanied by Mrs Sommerlad.
At a Thursday assembly the High School handed the District Ambulance a new Thomas Splint. Principal C G Lauder welcomed M Kille Superintendent of Bellingen District Ambulance and thanked him for services. Splint acceptance praised as invaluable. four pupils demonstrated its use under supervision of Baty and D Tom.
The Coffs Harbour chamber decided to send representatives to a conference of NSW Chambers sponsored by the Northern Tablelands and Northwest Slopes Federated Chambers. It also proposed Coffs Harbour as the renus for the event.
The Coffs Harbour-Orara Poultry, Pigeon and Cage Birds Club held an August meeting to discuss breeding with focus on new varieties and their value. Secretary Mr E Firewood warned of apathy among local fanciers and urged active participation as attendance was affected by illness and absentees. The next meeting will be advertised in the Advocate.
At a Friday night meeting the urgency of a proposed sewerage scheme for Coffs Harbour was discussed. Surveys were completed long ago, but costs and funding are unresolved. Secretary was asked to seek speedier action and full Shire support to protect health and town progress as waste water disposal deterred potential industries.
In memory of my dear husband and our father William Gleeson who passed away on August 21 1945. Always remembered inserted by his loving wife Margaret.
In loving memory of our dear son Allan Leslie who died August 21 1947 His family remembers him daily with love and sorrow Inserted by his mother father brothers and sister
Bert Clarke and J A E Cameron lead as organisers alongside Mrs L E Rippon and Mrs Geo Ginger in coordinating the community gathering. The group aims to mobilise volunteers and secure venue, timing, and guest speakers for a regional event.
Suburban Sydney buyer seeks a large residence like the elegant Coffs Harbour Jetty home. Spacious, beautifully appointed, and in an ideal position for similar quality residential property.
Notices announce that lithographs and gazette slips for the Tooma Estate in Tumbarumba are available with full particulars and forms. They can be obtained free of charge from any District Surveyor or Crown Land Agent, or from the Department of Lands in Sydney. Signed by R. Jones, Under Secretary.
The Advocate highlights printing requirements for readers and local businesses, urging submissions and inquiries. It outlines available services, mentioning offset and digital options, turnaround times, and contact details for orders.
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