27 Aug 1937
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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1937
Page
1
Listings of religious services for the Anglican, Catholic, Methodist and Presbyterian churches with Aug 20 to Aug 29 times and locations in Coffs Harbour and surrounding areas, plus first quarter moon dates Aug 29 to Sept 13 and tidal times with high and low water estimates for the coast nearby.
Coffs Harbour will not host HMAS Swan on its northbound voyage. The Minister for Defence says the programme is already set and the visit cannot occur this year. Prospects of a future harbour visit are noted as programmes are arranged.
A burning roadside tree between Bonalbo and Tanglebung Creek fell on a utility truck killing Norman Beardow aged 3. William Rogah, seated beside him, escaped with minor injuries. Deceased was soon to be married. The men were returning from work when the tree struck the near side of the truck, smashing the hood and windscreen and crushing Beardow’s head. Hogan had bruises.
After long negotiation and litigation Port Macquarie Municipal Council and Mr Quast owner of the electricity franchise agree the council will buy the undertaking for £6000. Both sides bury the hatchet though the period’s arbitration left repairs and legal costs to resolve before finality.
Dr Morris, Australia’s New South Wales Director-General of Public Health, says no epidemic risk, noting this year’s infantile paralysia cases are the lowest in a decade. Two male adult deaths among 13 cases are recorded, with broader state cases scattered across the region. A separate report notes a banana grower William Brownlee found dead on his Orielfeld verandah with a bullet wound, investigated by police and coroner.
The Coff’s Hospital Board discusses establishing a nurse training school to advance younger staff and improve operations. Past discussions have been halted by various issues, but rising patient numbers make training essential. The medical staff must support lectures for the probationers, with a decision to be reviewed at a future meeting.
Two local figures, Messrs Garrett and Lovett, discussed securing beach site near the Jetty surf sheds with Mr Rice of the District Public Works Office to build a gymnasium. The meeting to form a club drew few attendees, but support from travelers was promised. A further meeting will be called after site permission is sought.
William Parkinson nineteen aboard the Marama at Glebe Island faces deportation after the ship carrying a British firm to Shanghai sails. He lacks money and birth records as he seeks to prove Australian identity before the vessel heads to Shanghai in a few days. Parkinson fears being sent to New Zealand if his lineage cannot be established.
Banana Growers Federation reports Sydney and Melbourne market prices for first quality fruit. Sydney shows eightes and nines 24 8 to 25 8, kevena 22s to 29s, sizes 20s to 21s, lid per lb. Melbourne notes eightes and nines 24 8 to 25 8, kevena 22s to 29s, and Pens 6d to 6 4d per lb. Adelaide market lists regulation first quality sixes 1s to 21s, sevens and eights 1s 6d to 2s 3d.
Ambrose Sowter appeared at Taree Police Court to answer a charge under a new act that forbids buying hides without a license. He was fined £5 with £3s costs after claiming he acted as an agent for a licensed dealer Bulley of Lansdowne, while the records showed the entry in his own name.
Wanted delivery of girders bleepers poles pilea and related items to Grafton, Coffs Harbour. Newcastle Contracting Co. Pty. Ltd. lists box 37 Prince Street Grafton and provides daytime and nighttime contact numbers.
Galvanised iron and timber of two sheds used in cement pipe construction, nearly new. View on site at Mr. A Nelsons paddock Coramba Road Coffs Harbour. HUME PIPE CO.
Help wanted notice requests a young lady with general store experience for the drapery department. Apply with references to STOREKEEPER Box 4 F. C. Coffs Harbour.
Nominations for a company board vacancy close with the Secretary on Saturday September dth to fill the seat caused by the retirement of Mr C R S Cligfold who is eligible for re election Nominees must hold at least five shares and be endorsed by two shareholders and counter signed by the nominees Nomination forms available from the Secretary of the District Council J J Murphy Sec Coffee Harbour District Council
Coff Harbour District Hospital Board met to issue a press statement denying rumors of multiple infantile paralysis cases. Officials say the recent death is a sporadic isolated case with no epidemic threat, and that transmission is by personal contact not mail or public exposure. The notice urges early medical consultation for symptoms and outlines typical early signs.
The Main Roads Board approves a Sydney to border roadway bridge over the Manning at Taree. Tenders will be called August 48, contracts divided into three parts. 18 months to complete. The 1600 ft bridge will be among the North Coast’s longest and boost local business and travel.
New pure white tomato variety advertised as a disease free, large fruit with delicious flavor and anti acid properties. Promises high prices in U.S. markets and strong demand in Australia with Burgess Seed Co. exclusive distributor rights through Horticultural Traders in Sydney.
A newly born infant at Hobart, described as a monstrosity, lacks ordinary limbs and organs yet remains alive. The baby shows a lack of legs but protruding structures resembling feet and webbed body sections instead of arms ending in stump-like formations.
Miss Kitty Paine of Kempsey slipped and fell while dancing in the Oddfellows Hall last Monday night. She struck her head on the Moor and was taken by ambulance to hospital with concussion. Follow the crowds to Wunder Lich's big boot sale.
Coffs Harbour Cricket Association submitted L. Fowler H. Cameron V. Cromble and A. Johnson to Clarence Association for inclusion in the combined team to meet New South Wales at Grafton on September 11. NZ tourists praise North Coast farming but critique local methods and urge learning from their New Zealand counterparts.
Coffee Harbour news item lists church and civic happenings. Attendees and observers include Rev. C Egerton Mrs Intend leaving for a short trip and Mrs Boyd of Sydney visiting relatives. Several community members recover from illness and a fire of personal events noted. Dorrigo and Urunga connections appear with personnel changes and public notices.
Mr H C Durgett opens a radio service and battery department on Moonee Street with modern test and charging equipment. Special technician Mr Led oversees the department. Battery charging follows a 2 amp cycle to ensure proper charge. repairs and amplifier sets for public speaking are built for local use. Coffs Harbour residents can obtain loud speakers quickly.
The NSW Parliament passed a bill to protect against infantile paralysis and regulate contacts with cases. It focuses on health measures and state-wide distribution, with implications for minors under certain ages and entry into the state. The report mentions Harbour works and materials for a forthcoming project next Thursday.
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