Christmas Services Across Churches Listed
Local notices outline December 19 worship times for Church of England Catholic Methodist and Presbyterian congregations in Coffs Harbour Nana Glen Sawtell Coramba Upper Orara and nearby areas. Services include regular morning and evening rites with clergy names Rev H Hunt Fr Ro Smith Rev J W Spencer and Rev H M Coutts BA.
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Catholic Church
Coffs Harbour
Sawtell
Coramba
Ro Smith
Methodist Church
Upper Orara
Moon Phase Dates From December to January
The article lists moon phases across late December and early January with a full moon on December 16, last quarter on December 23, new moon on December 30, first quarter on January 7, and a full moon on January 15.
Xmas and New Year Holiday Publishing Changes
The Advocate outlines altered publishing with staff holidays. The issue due Tuesday December 21 will publish Monday December 20 at the normal hour. No issues will appear December 24 27 31 or January 4. Office closes 5 pm December 20 and reopens January 4. Normal schedule resumes January 7.
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Advocate
Au Seccour Wins at Newcastle Riots of Interest
Mr. Bob Garrett expresses pleasure over Au Seccour’s victory at Newcastle on Saturday. The horse has drawn attention after time in Coffs Harbour with local racegoers showing interest. Special thanks were given to E An Horner P Hamilton for lights and to Stender and Siran don for gatekeeping.
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Bob Garrett
Newcastle
Coffs
Messrs. E. ¥An
W. Horner
P. Hamilton
Stender
Sirandon
Local notices honor and health updates from Coffs District
Following annual leave in Sydney Sister Jean Hedwards resumes duty at the District Hospital. Mrs Wal Hartman, formerly of Coffs and now Merrylands resident, visited. Mr Hugh Winherty returns to Coffs from holiday and is welcomed home. RSL members hope Digger Everingham recovers fully. Janice Forbes and John Grimmond excel in AMEB Theory exams. Mr Cecil Vost travels to Ardlethan to join his brother in hotel business. Mrs Digger Campbell rushed to hospital for appendicitis operation. Mrs Campbell had holiday in Sydney, too ill to return to Post Office. Mrs Herdegen, senior, dies in Sydney. widow of Friday Creek pioneer and former Coffs Dairy Co. director. Her son Alf Herdegen resides at Friday Creek.
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Cecil Vost
Air Today
Sydney
Herdegen
EB Tdegen
Friday Creek
Coffs Dairy Co
Elderly Lady and Galah Fly Between Sydney and Coffs
Mrs. E Heneberry, age 70, travels with her talking galah on four flights between Sydney and Coffs over the past two years. The Hyde resident visits her daughter Mrs Stuart and granddaughter Miss Doreen Stuart, and the bird adapts to air travel, even greeting a plane’s arrival with a quip.
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Sydney
Over Fifty Horses For Coffs Races
Inquiries pour in as Coffs Jockey Club prepares for a big race meeting. More than fifty owners plan to bring at least one horse, with sixteen from Sydney and Newcastle. Accommodation for horses is secured but a shortage of quarters for owners and staff exists. Secretary H J Lovett asks residents to offer lodging and support as entries come from Brisbane Scone Farnham Macksville Nambucca Matthews Creek and other centres.
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Sydney
Newcastle
Grafton
Coffs Jockey Club
H. J. Lovett
Jockey Club Committee
Coffs
Brisbane
Scone
Farnham
Macksville
Nambucca
Matthews Creek
Disturbance at Coffs Jetty Cafe Leads to Court Case
Three men identified as J ert Briggs Robert Go Racey and William Woolsey were arrested after a disturbance at the Jf Cafe at Coffs Jetty on Friday evening delaying a ship's sail until Saturday. Witness Batho testified he was assaulted and injured. defendants faced charges of unlawful assault with a £10 fine plus costs. The incident left Batho bruised with a bleeding nose and shirt ripped, the assailants expected to pay costs and face further penalties.
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Jert Briggs
Robert
Go Racey
William 38
Woolsey
John Thomas Trinon Bath
Mog
Buggy
Orman
Batho
Racey
John T. Batho
Theers
Dao
Addon
Orara Couple Injured In Road Accident
Mr and Mrs Walters of Orange Grave Ca were returning from a trip to Moree when their car skidded between Gatton and Woolgoolga. The vehicle plunged down a steep embankment and struck a tree. Mrs Walters sustained serious back injuries and was admitted to Coffs District Hospital. Mr Walters suffered shoulder injuries and was not hospitalized. Melbourne hikers provided timely aid.
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Fs Waer
Orange Grave
Moree
Gatton
Woolgoolga
Melbourne
Local school transport debate prompts tree climbing play
A Nambucca News correspondent reports on East Suffolk plans for tree suited for climbing in school grounds. He notes Taylor's Arm residents face longer bus rides or walking six miles, risking schooling as Taylors Arm township shifts to the old site. He questions Department policy and population growth incentives.
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East Suffolk
Eng
Taylor's Arm
Nambucca
Closing Hours For Casual Advis In The Advocate
The Advocate sets closing times for casual advertisements. Tuesday issue ads due by 3 pm Monday. Friday issue ads due by Thursday. Late ads accepted up to 9 am publication day with a 1 shilling per inch late fee. Contract ads due by 12 noon Tuesday for Friday issue and by 12 noon Friday for Tuesday issue.
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Advocate
Coffs Harbour
Thanks to Dr Yarad and Coffs District Hospital Staff
Mrs A J Fogarty and Belle express sincere thanks to Dr Yarad Matron and staff of Coffs District Hospital for kindness and support after their bereavement. They also thank relatives friends for floral tributes letters telegrams and other expressions of sympathy.
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A. J. Fogarty
Belle
In Memoriam Morris Jessie Mary 1929 Infant
In loving memory of our infant daughter and sister Jessie Mary who died in December 1929. She is lovingly remembered by her parents, and sisters Margaret and Jill and brothers Harl Barry and Daryl.
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Morris
Jessie Mary
Margaret
Jill
Harl
Barry
Daryl
Stephenson
Garry
Grandma
Ross
Val
Coral
Josie
Stan
Normand
Brightly Colored Pens and Sets For Christmas Gifts
Brightly colored fountain pens and pen and pencil sets by Onote Conway Stewart Summit and Wyvern. Pens priced from 17/6, pencils from 8/11, sets from 28/6 to 03/3. Dacey's for Xmas gifts.
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Onote
Conway Stewart
Summit
Wyvern
Dacey
Christmas Greeting Ads Notice for Traders
Traders who have not yet lodged copy for the Special Xmas Greeting ads must leave it at the Advocate Office by 10 o clock tomorrow morning. Ads received before that time will be included in the special series scheduled for Tuesday December 21.
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Advocate
Position Vacant Female Office Assistant Coffs Harbour
Government notice advertises a female office assistant role at District Forest Office Coffs Harbour. Duties include typing and clerical tasks with pay scales from £2/10/8 to £5/5/6 weekly, depending on age and experience. Applications in own handwriting to District Forester by noon Wednesday December 22, 1948.
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Coffs Harbour
Cotte Harbour
DUA
District Forester
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