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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1950
Page
2
Advent prayer times listed for December 17 at Pa John's 7 am 10 am and 7 30 pm at St Aidan's 8 am Korora 11 am Sawtell 7 30 pm. December 21 St Thomas Day services at St John's 7 am.
On December 17 tours of services are listed for the coastal parishes with times across Coffs Harbour Sawtell Woolgoolga Glenreagh Coramba including 7 am and 9 am mass slots and a 7.30 pm service. Rev Father Smith states the schedule.
December 17 features services at 1 am and 7.30 pm in Coffs Harbour with Sawhell at 3 pm led by Rev Colin Garlick. December 19 shows a 7.30 pm event, December 20 includes Brooklawa at 7.30 pm with Rev J A Fullerton.
A fragmented timetable shows travel times with Nana Glen at 11 am and 2 pm, then Coffs Harbour at 7 30 p.m. HL M Coutts BA is listed as the contact or author.
The first quarter moon occurs on December 16 at 3.56 pm and the full moon on December 24 at 8.28 pm. The timings mark key lunar phase transitions for observers.
The tides at Coffs Jetty show daily high and low water at standard intervals. Predictions indicate morning highs around midmorning with plunging afternoon lows and moderate evening tides.
The Advocate announces holiday adjustments for the Christmas and New Year period. The December 22 issue moves up to December 21, and issues scheduled for December 26 29 January 2 and January 5 are suspended. Office closes 2 pm December 21 and reopens 8 am January 8. Advicaps due December 18 by 10 am. casual advics for December 21 by 2 pm December 20.
At the year end meeting of the Jetty Red Cross Branch held at Mrs. Reg Wunderlich’s home, members bid farewell to former Vice President Mrs. T Quinlan who is moving from Coffs Harbour. Mrs. Marcus and Mrs. Newell spoke, a posy and souvenir spoon were presented, and Mrs. Quinlan thanked the group for happy years of service. Tea followed, funds from the December event totaled £13 10s 4d, with trophy won by Mr. Earl Thompson and the Emas Cake prize claimed by Mrs. R M Gerton.
The report notes standout performances from Sawyer Cup Day with Micky Edmonds winning Champion Boy Athlete and Noeline Watt claiming Champion Girl Athlete, Trevor Rollans securing Junior Champion, and district PSAAA成功 with state championships in 1950 including Lynette Turnbull and Barry Randall. Inter-school sports faced washouts and mixed tennis results with Coffs Harbour and Woolgoolan losses.
The engagement is announced of Nerf daughter of Mr and Mrs C Priest of Coffs Harbour and Hector Errol elder son of Mr and Mrs E P Spinks of Dungog.
Mr and Mrs Keith Haworth express heartfelt thanks to relatives and friends for letters cards and other expressions of sympathy after their young daughter died. They also thank Dr Mac Donald and the district hospital Sisters and Nurses and ask you to accept this as their personal thanks.
1936 Plymouth with 2000 miles since engine overhaul. Six good tyres and leather upholstery. Recently reduced price. £425 or near offer. Sale for demonstration by R Davie at Fitzroy Street Urunga.
Auction notice lists 2 Si Oak Beeds, Wire and Kapok Mattresses and a variety of oak and wicker items plus rugs, chairs, cabinets, tables, carpet squares, and kitchen goods. Terms are strictly cash. MAX HUTTON is the contact, auctioneered by Sawitell.
Classified sale offering 16 hens and a 6 week Billy Goat plus a push bike silver plated copper bath heater and 3ft 6in by 3ft sashes with glass cheap. Apply Don Peirce Edinburgh Street Jetty.
Bonville Reserve will be closed to the public on Monday January 1 1951 for recreation. Admission to sports will be charged at two pence for entry.
Coffs Harbour Bowling Club invites tenders closing at noon Monday 18 December for 350 cubic yards of soil suitable for the new bowling green. Submit soil samples and indicate source. Tender basis is per cubic yard delivered. Lowest bid not guaranteed. Clayton Sec Edinburgh Street Cotter Jetty.
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