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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1948
Page
2
St John's holds 7.30 am 9.30 am and 7.30 pm services with St Aidan's at 6.30 am and 7.15 am and Park Beach Hall at 9.30 am. Korora hosts 2 pm led by Rev. H. E. Hunt.
Catholic Church lists August 28 services at Lonville. August 29 services at Jelty Coffs Harbour Sawtell Karangi Nana Glen Coffs Harbour with 11 am and 7.30 pm times and Rev J W Spencer. Presbyterian Church lists August 29 services at Coffs Harbour and Sawtell with Rev H M Coutts BA.
The lunar cycle lists Last Quarter on August 28 followed by New Moon on September 3. First Quarter falls near September with a Full Moon on September 18.
Tide table for Coffs Jetty shows high and low times for August and September with sunrise and sunset values. Entries include dates 25 26 28 30 for August and daily shifts in September and August data such as rise times around 6:47 to 6:54 and set times around 5:14 to 5:16.
The King and Queen along with Princess Margaret will land at Coff Harbour Airfield for a major royal visit on April 20 attracting thousands. Organisers urge timely coordination with the Shire Council and local bodies to manage crowds and transport from Nabiac Kempsey Tablesland and adjacent districts.
Obituaries note deaths of J F Towells Nana Glen rector H J Velvin Wagga Base Hospital age 87. R Winward Smith recovering after appendicitis operation Coffs Jetty. Miss Verlie Christian achieves medical degree Sydney University. hospital board thanks Miss N Stout resigning. Mr and Mrs Snow A Bray farewells at Coffs Harbour with gifts as Mulhearns plan move to Sydney.
Demonstrators led by Mrs Bert Clarke showcased pressure cookery at Mrs Claude Smiths home in Coffs Harbour with a three course meal. Proceeds benefited Ryde Home for Incurables. Organizers hope to repeat the session for Top Town attendees at Mrs Les Stippons residence.
Coffs Harbour Diggers use Roy Visitors visit to boost Ton of Food for British Ex-Service men appeal. They arrange a sports gathering and ball after the Royal party departs to maximize funds. Route plans show a scenic procession from Airfield to Railway Station via The Lookout for town views.
In everlasting memory of our two dear sons and brothers John and Ossie Pollett who gave their lives to save loved ones. John and Ossie are gone, our hearts are with them always. Never forgotten by their loving mother, father and brothers as another year dawns.
In fond memory of our boy Doug who passed away on August 29 1946 God s breeze blows o er that sacred spot Where our dear one lies sleeping Treasured ne er to be forgot Time may change in many ways But one thing changes never The memory of those happy days when we were all together Inserted by his loving Mum and Dad.
In a loving memory of my darling brother Doug who passed away on August 29 1946. Memories are treasures no one can steal Death leaves a heartache no one can heal Life is eternal love will remain In Gods own time He will unite us aen in Inserted by his sorrowing sister Joyce and brother in law Noel. In loving memory of our brother Doug who passed away on August 29 1946. Unknown to the world he walks by our side and whispers the words Death cannot divide Inserted by his loving brothers Gene Major Stanley and Winston.
The notice promotes Qid Tunes and new hillbilly to ballad songs from Easy Key Studio. It advertises repairs tuning sales and tuition for musicians led by Evers with high quality services for local players.
Offers in envelopes endorsed Truck Purchase will be received up to 2 pm on September 3 1945 by the Papermined for the purchase.
Forestry Commission Depot at Box 151 Coffs Harbour invites tenders for panel beating a Fordson and Chevrolet trucks, a La France fire engine, Jeeps and trailers. Vehicles to be prepared with two coats of approved colour. transfers supplied by the Commission. Auction at Wooloomooloo Row premises.
The Annual Meeting will be held in the School of Arts in Coffs Harbour on Wednesday next September 1 at 8 p.m. The notice sets the venue date and time for attendees and members of the organization.
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