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Coffs Harbour Advocate

Location

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 17, 1929

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Pioneer Patrick McCann Honored For Prospect Reservoir Work

Patrick McCann a Karangi district pioneer died aged 16 in his old home after a long illness. He came from New Zealand, helped build the Prospect Reservoir as foreman, and later settled in Karangi. Survived by sons John Owen Matt and daughters, he supported charity and taught Sunday school, with a long church faith and community service record. Funeral at Coffs Harbour Catholic cemetery was well attended.

Patrick McCann Karangi Coify Mat- Ulew New Zealand Pat O'Neill Pat McCann Hoss Common Rehind New South Wales Sydney Prospect Reservoir W. Shanahan It's Harbour Dan Sullivan Bucca Creek Bellingen Karang Owen Aldrich Kargngi Pat O'Neil Paspalum John McCann Upper Orara Mesare Johns Matt McCann Mesdames W. McGrath Gwen Houlahan M. Cecelia

Back to Childhood Dance at the Jetty for Jetty Cricket Club

A Friday night benefit at the Jetty drew a large crowd from Bellinger and beyond. Hon Secretary Air. Jack Cockle praised the organisation while attendees wore nostalgic outfits. prizes were awarded for best boy and girl and a couple doll competition. Music by the Melody Makers provided childhood themed entertainment.

Jetty Bellinger Air Jack Cockle Mesars J. Casnave Mul, Thompson G. Boles F. W. Nelson J. Edwards F. Turner J. Gratton BE. Elphinston K. Meredith T. Morris F. Jones G. Kerslake H. Tickle G. Turner Roy Lovell R. Simpson J. Newton N. Marshall C. Small Mesdames F W. Nelson BE. Rippon Misses Mills V. Hunter E. Godwin B. Bray Gow Mr. T. Morris Mrs. Kerslake Fred Jones Melody- Makers Misa H. Greer Bellingen Lorna Lance Feron Leslie Messis J. Casnaye W. Gleeson Jack Cockley Mrs. Lovett Indy Mr. v. Crombie

Rothbury Mine Shooting Triggers Sydney Protest And Labor Rift

The Rothbury mining incident sparks a large Hyde Park protest led by the Sydney Trades and Labor Council as miners vow to resist any compulsory conference. Police deny miners fired first. eleven men face court for alleged damage after attempting to tear up the Rothbury railway.

Sydney Bavin Rothbury Sydney Trades and Labor Council Hyde Park Hothbury James O'Connell Rethbury Garden Bayin Weaver Branxton Powlet Victoria

Talkies bring top stars to Cofts Harbour weekly run

This week Cofts Harbour screens three nights of talkies with Jack Holt and Dorothy Keiner in The Donovan Affair on Thursday and Friday, a double murder mystery. Saturday features Lone Wolf's Daughter with Bert Lytell. Each night promises exciting talkie reels and supporting shorts.

Cofts Harbour Jack Holt Dorothy Keiner Donovan Gomng Bert Lytell

St Johns Sunday School Prize Night At Push Hall

St Johns Sunday School held a prize night at Push Hall with a large audience, supper and dancing. Prizes were awarded for high marks in exams, with Joyce Bray winning the gold cup and Alex Patterson the silver cup, along with superintendent and rector honors. Teachers also received special prizes as pupils celebrated attendance and conduct across Kindergarten to Senior classes.

St. Jobn's Firat Emer Bonave Ike Geo Weld Ebork CG. Bray Santa Claus Mabel Hammond Fred Wright Joyce Bray Alex Patterson Gorlon Weekes

Church fair stalls crowd despite afternoon storm

Outdoor event on vacant lot near Malouts for the Church of England annual baghar and fair drew a good crowd at night after a rain interruption. Stalls organized by Mrs Weekes Mrs Jackson and others offered sweets plain and fancy work produce and hoopla with several prizes awarded to winners including Miss Judith Seccombe and Mrs Byrnes.

Church of England Mes AG. Weilk Mesdames A FP. Hoschke Geo, Pullen F. A. Berriman Misa Houchke Mra Hi. Jackson Mesdames T .Collins A. Harker Mre H. Weekes Mra. W. Kempe A. Buchanan K. Franklin Jim Baker Mesarm Shanahan J. McGuren Geo. Wella Mr. HH Byrnes Dox Sweela Sarget Low Pox Chocolates Judith Seccompbe Mee WH. Jackson Myr Byrnes

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