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Coffs Harbour Advocate

Location

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 29, 1952

Page

2

TIDES AT COFFS JETTY ON AUGUST 30

The sequence lists tide times at Coffs Jetty for August 30 with high and low values. It notes a Full Moon on September 4 at 1.19 pm and a Last Quarter on September 1 at 12.36 pm.

District residents enjoy holidays and local visits

Local notices highlight Bruce Scrimgeour and family on annual holidays with motor trips around the district. Pauline Russ visits Colts Harbour, Margaret Kemp returns from Walgett to work at Coffs Harbour District Hospital, and others including Sid Phillips on leave. Doctors Dolman and Macdonald return from the Melbourne congress. Three Rotarians visit Coffs Harbour, with A H Walker as guest speaker. Forsyth moves to Sydney for specialist care after hospital admission.

Bruce Scrimgeour Scrimgeour Margaret Kemp Walgett Coffs Harbour Margaret Sid Phillips Woolworths Bruce Dolman Rainy Macdonald Melbourne Australia Rotary Club Gordon Swift Griffith Percy Cox Canberra Bill Randall Grafton Club Brian Miller A. H. Walker PDS Sydney Kempsey Club

Weather report period shows mild temps and no rain

The station recorded Tuesday high 65 low 42 Wednesday high 64 low 37 Thursday high 67 low 38. No precipitation was noted during the period.

Duke of Edinburgh Broadcasts for Legacy Week Opening

The Duke of Edinburgh will broadcast to Legacy on the National network at 7 15 pm next Monday to mark Legacy Week from September 1 to 5. Sydney Legacy notes this begins the second twenty five years of Legacy with record wards and new enrolments, urging support as an investment in orphans and dependants. War Orphans Day Friday features buttons sold by local groups from Woolgoolga to Urunga with RSL Auxiliary street stalls and donations possible through contact group members.

the Duke of Edinburgh Legacy Australia Sydney Ms.w Korea Colfis Harbour Contact Group BSL Women's Auxliary Woolgoslya Urunga Bellingen Glenreagh Dorrigo RSL Top Town M. E. Saunders Samet Chambers

Salvation Army Public Address Request Denied in Derrigo

Derrigo Shire Council refused a Salvation Army request to use a public address system in Coffs Harbour for meetings and street services at the August meeting. Councillors noted past denials to individuals and other groups and deemed the public address system undesirable for street activities.

Salvation Army Coffs Harbour Derrigo Shire

Upper Orara Personalities and Holiday Visits

Miss Barbara Williamson of Armidale Teachers College spends spring vacation with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Williamson. Mr WN Lennon of Beckam and Mrs Lennon of Narrandera visit their sister and brother-in-law. Mr G Wing of Sydney holidays in the district with the Williamsons. Mr John Carroll, assistant at Upper Orara School, visits relatives at Nambucca and Newcastle.

Barbara Williamson Armidale Teachers’ College W. Williamson WN. J. Lennon Beckam

Wandering Gelding Quietly Traverses High Street

A lone gelding ambled along High Street at 3.34 pm ignoring pedestrians and traffic. It entered from the jetty end and slowed only near Elbow Street culvert where it began grazing at a sprinkler or grassy area. A pondkeeper is sought.

High Street Elbow Street Spc

Council Questions Highlight Road Work Delays and Hazards

The Shire Council discussed mounting financial strain on road works as questions arose about grader redeployment to Bucca Creek, logs blocking South Bank Road, and a dangerous footpath filler-cap in Grafton Street. Officials pledged to refocus Tallawadjah Creek and Camp Creek projects, address logs, and seek interviews with Railway Department representatives to resolve the Park Beach approach issue.

Dr. Hooson Bucca Creek Tallawadjahark South Bank Nang Glen Glenreagh Timms Along Bridge Moleton Road Patterson Railway Department Coffs Harbour Park Beach Town Plan Authority McRae Jordan Grafton Street

Proposed Subdivision on Pacific Highway

Mr A Melittas advised the Shire Council of a proposed land subdivision fronting the Pacific Highway. He asked the council waive construction of a service road, noting buyers prefer individual drive-ins at angles from the highway. Prospect buyers favor 50 ft frontages instead of 60 ft. Council referred the application to the Town Plan Officer for comment.

A. Melittas Shire Council

Roll of Honour Pollett Sons in Malaya Remembered

In memory of Prigates John and Ossie Pollett, who died in Malaya, their mother recalls sad yearnings and cherished memories. She notes the sorrow of parting as the two sons are fondly remembered. Also mentions Presbyterian Garden Party on October 11 and A J Wood Motors advertising motor cycles.

By union the smallest thrive by discord the greatest

The line reflects a reflection on unity and division as forces shaping outcomes. Its concise motto suggests harmony breeds growth while strife leads to destruction, emphasizing social dynamics and moral contrasts.

In Memoriam SIMMONDS In loving memory of our mother

In memory of our dear mother and grandmother who passed away on August 25 1951. God’s greatest gift Remembrance inserted by her loving son daughter in law and grandchildren Stan June and Helen.

Simmonds God Stan June Helen

Meeting of Coffs on Cricket Club Planned

The annual meeting of the club to be held at the Gets Harbour Terns Club Rooms on Wednesday September 3 at 7 30 pm Attendance is especially noted as essential The note indicates August 20 1952 was a pre ang only.

L Above

Stray cattle owners urged to heed plantation notice

Stray cattle owners are warned that cattle found straying on the plantation after this date will be impounded. Notice signed by J. Drayton, Francis Street.

J. Drayton Francis Street

R.S.S. and ALLA. Coffs Harbour Sub-Branch Meeting Notice

The monthly meeting will be held in the Memorial Hall on Tuesday September 2 at 7.30 p.m. J Lane is the secretary and organizer for the group.

Coffs Harbour Memorial Hall J. Lane

Thanks to Dr Hawke for kindness during illness

Mrs. B. V. Mackay and family express gratitude to Dr. Hawke for his care and attention to their husband and father during his long illness.

B. V. Mackay Dr. Hawke

Thanks in Loss of Husband and Father

Mrs 8 V Mackay and family express sincere thanks to all friends neighbours and relatives for floral tributes cards letters telegrams and personal expressions in their loss of husband and father.

8. V. Mackay

Property Sale Withdrawn Notice at North Calls Harbour

Public notice announces withdrawal of sale of MY PROPERTY at North Calls Harbour from all agents as of 26 August 1982 issued by H. E. Hooper.

North Calls Harbour

Dobrigo Shire Revision Court Notice

Revision Court will sit at the Court House Colls Harbour on Tuesday September 9 1952 at 10 am to revise the ratepayers and electors of the Shire of Dobrigo and the urban areas of Colls Harbour Weslgerigs and Darrige for the electoral roll and rating records.

Colls Harbour Raliot Shire of Dobrigo O ‘Colls Harbou Weslgerigs Darrige

Road purchase notice for Towells at Bagawa and Tallawadiah

Government Gazette 29 August 1952 lists a road purchase application by T. H. Towells in the Bagawa and Tallawadiah areas, Fitzroy Land District Grafton Shire. Objections must be lodged with the Minister for Lands within one month of publication. A. R. Jones, U.S. for Lands.

T. H. Towells Bagawa Tallawadiah Fitzroy Grafton Dorrigo A. R. Jones U.S

Probate notices in the Supreme Court NSW

Legal notices announce probate for George Alexander Mackay of Coffs Harbour and administration for Ebenezer Hall. Bridget Vera Mackay is named executrix and Aubrey Hunter Hall is to receive administration. Creditors must file claims within fourteen days and notices issued to the listed addresses in Sydney and Coffs Harbour.

Supreme Court OF Bridget Vera Mac Kay Supreme Court OF New Weaver & Allworth Barrack Street Sydney

Used Cars For Sale Featuring Many Models From 1927 to 1951

An auction or sale notice lists multiple used cars and trucks across makes and years. Entries include 1927 Buick Roadster 1937 Austin Roadster 1942 Jeep Tourer 1951 Ford V8 Utility and numerous Dodges Fords and Vauxhalls with various body types. TEAMS WANTED appears and contact references for Seccombe & Mutton Pty. Ltd. Melbourne Austin dealers Moonee Street phone 154.

Fertility Seccombe & Mutton Pty. Ltd Austin Dealers Moonee Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Coffs Jetty Pauline Russ Tweed Heads M. Stewart Nemmbucca Heads E. Perry Gordon Peter Richenbach Trinity Peter Sydney University John Pollock Fay John A. R. W. Forsyth Coffs Harbour Advocate Duke OF Edinburgh Orara A. J. Wood Motors Dacey’s Pharmacy Amy M. Cunningham & Sons Triumph Bicycles Savice Ice Chest L. P. Young Harbour Eternity Ring North Street Lloyd Gilbey Curacoa Street Dacey Maddock & Robin M. Cunningham 1& Sons RED Cross Charlie Gilbey P. Bernard I. H. Ayliff Caffs Harbour S. G. Winkley Dangar Gedye Malloch Kelvinator D.G.M Maddock & Robinson FORD Duco R. Gunn Bonville Seccombe & Mutton Pty Ltd Memoriam Coffs FF Rughes R.S.S. & Alla H. E. Hooper Bellingen Hospital Sawtell Sea View Hotel Woolgoolga Tooheys Ltd Elizabeth Street A. M. Durie Silent Knight Mackay High St. Opp County Council Seccombe Bucca R. V. Plunkett Ordan & Forsyth Conj Dobrigo Shire Council Revision Court Pay E. Smite Roger Seccombe Tobacconist Razors Ocean St.Colis Harbour D. G. McDonald, Proctor Gratton Street Messrs Lobban McNally Harney Martin Place
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