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Coffs Harbour Advocate

Location

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 20, 1946

Page

2

Christmas church services and schedule notes

The record lists holiday services led by Rev. H. E. Hunt. St John’s and St Aidan’s host Christmas Eve and Day worship with times across Sawtell Bonville Karangi and Sawtell venues, plus New Year Eve midnight communion and January sessions at St John’s.

Sine Johns AW Saints Orara Sawtell St John’s St Aidan's Bonville St John's St Aidan’s Karangi Janu St. John's H. E. Hunt

Catholic Church Christmas and New Year Mass Schedule

Mass timetable for Coffs Harbour Jetty Woolgoolga Karangi Nawtell Coramba Glenreagh Sawtell and Nawtall notes. Services include dawn and midnight masses listed with dates December 22 and 29 Christmas Day and New Year. Very Rev Father Ryan credited.

Coffs Harbour Woolgoolga Karangi Nawtell Coramba Glenreagh Sawtell Jan Jetty Ryan

Christmas and New Year Services Across Coast Churches

Methodist and Presbyterian schedules list Christmas and year end services at Nana Glen Woolgoolga Coffs Harbour Central Bucca Coramba Sawtell and Karangi. Ministers Rev J W Spencer Mr G Barker Rev White Rev H M Coutts outline times through Dec 22 29 and 31 plus Jan 5 with combined Xmas Day service in Methodist Church.

Nana Glen Woolgoolga Coffs Harbour J. W.spencer Supply Central Bucca Mr. G. Barker Sawtell Fev White Nana R. McLauchlan Woolloolga Coramba Rev. White Mr. Wiles Presbyterian Church Karangi Methodist Church

Moon Phases December to January

The lunar cycle lists a new moon on December 23 followed by a first quarter on December 31. A full moon rises January 7 and a last quarter on January 14.

Final issue of the Advocate marks year end

The Advocate announces its last issue of the year with thanks to patrons and season's wishes. The staff takes a fortnight holiday starting today and lists the no publication dates December 27 34 December 31 and January 2 resuming January 7 with renewed vigor.

Bite of brown snake sickens Korora man

Mr. S Collings of Korora Basin was bitten on the left foot while chipping banana plants. He walked a mile and a half to the Pacific Highway where a truck took him to town for a doctor. He returned home after treatment but slept 30 hours straight nine days later and was admitted briefly before going home again.

S. Collings Korora Basin Pacific Highway

Cabaret Ball Delights Coffs Harbour in First Event

The Cabaret Ball at Park Beach Hall last Tuesday drew strong crowds and likely signals more such events. Decor featured Bangalows and burrawong fronds with a canopy of Christmas bells. Miss Hillocks pupils performed Two numbers by the Snappy Tappers and The Cute 4 impressed with lively reels. Proceeds benefited tennis and cycling queen candidate Miss Y. Gregor.

Park Beach Hall Coffs Harbour Miss Hillocks Pam Brewis Edna Bailey Leila Dillon Narene Dent Gwen Steer Joy Raiment Mary Gale Enid Henderson Pam Mackay Lenore Pollett Nita Cronberger Carl Johnston Legion Band G. Hudson Y. Gregor

Coffs District Tennis Championships Preview

The Coffs District Tennis Championships invite a big Newcastle and Grafton entrant field with Slazengers sending Don Walters and Colin Nealson. Ray Orth defends his title as Blandel Lecher and the Schaeffers test opponents. Grafton and Port Macquarie players headline a strong ladies field. Top Town courts must have players by 9 am daily with a 15 minute grace for late arrivals.

Coffs Newcastle Grafton Slazengers Don Walters Colin Nealson Nsw Ray Orth Blandel Yvonne Gregor Mrs. Papworth

Baldi Remanded On Serious Charge In Coffs Harbour

Hector Caesar Baldi a 19 year old farmer appeared at Coffs Police Court charged with a serious offence against a woman stranger to the town. He was remanded until January 17 by consent after bail was opposed by Set Wilson. Police allege the incident followed a Park Beach dance and occurred near a secluded spot two miles from Coff Harbour. Bail was refused. Baldi is a single man and was said to be absent without leave from an Army Detention Camp in Queensland.

Coffs Hector Caesar Baldi Set. Wilson Park Beach Coffe Harbour Sgt Wilson Queensland

Coffs School of Arts Seeks Saturday Night Dance Applicants

Notice from the secretary of the Coffs School of Arts calling for applications from groups wishing to hire the venue for Saturday night dances, with a deadline of the 31st inst for submission.

Coffs School OF Arts School of Arts

Butler Air Transport Timetable Update

Notice of timetable change for Butler Air Transport Service. The Douglas Plane now operates six days a week from Monday to Saturday. Vost Bros, Agents.

Butler Air Transport Service Douglas

Roll of Honor: Obituaries for Pte E J Gentle and Pte Pat Donnelly

In loving memory of Pte E J Gentle who died of wounds on 23 December 1942. His mother and brothers Cecil Max and Eric insert this tribute. Also mourned is Pte Pat Donnelly who died of injuries in an accident at Cairns on 22 December 1944. Sadly missed by his family.

Pte E. J. Gentle Cecil Max Eric Walker Graham

In Memoriam Yet We Remember A Quiet Smiling Son

Poem memorial noting hidden sorrow and enduring love inserted by a mother and father as a family tribute.

Burns & Small Sincerely Wish Happiness and Prosperity

Burns and Small with C S Mackay Co extend Christmas 1946 wishes for future happiness and prosperity. The message highlights goodwill toward customers and partners, reflecting a festive business greeting.

Burns & Small C. S. Mackay & Co Tsin Burns & Small Incorporating Mackay & Co

Notice My Boot Repair Shop Holiday Closure

Notice that the boot repair shop will be closed from Tuesday evening December 24 and will reopen on Monday. Wishing all the employees of the season, J Fogarty.

Nursing Help Sought at Sunnyside Hospital

Sunnyside Hospital seeks nurses or those with nursing experience to donate a few hours of service over the next several days due to a shortage and illness among the nursing staff. Sister Kent asks any available volunteers to assist.

Kent

Dorrigo Shire Council Seeks Home Seeker Details

The Dorrigo Shire Council invites rental home seekers to provide their needs to support a Housing Commission plan for 100 homes across Dorrigo towns. Forms are available from the Shire Clerk in Coramba or inspector Fitzpatrick in Coffs Harbour and must be returned to the Coramba council office by 31 January 1947.

Housing Commission Dorrigo Shire Coramba Inspector Fitzpatrick Bank of New South Wales Coffs Harbour

Walters seeks Spirit Merchants License for Coffs Harbour

James Walters of Coffs Harbour New South Wales manager of the Coffs Harbour Orara Co operative Dairy Society Ltd gives notice of his intention to apply at the next Licensing Court in the Bellingen district for a Spirit Merchants License. The premises are High Street Coffs Harbour and the hearing is set for January 16 1947.

James Walters Coffs Harbour

War Service Land Settlement Wantabadgery East Estate notice

Government Gazette notice invites applications for fourteen blocks of Wantabadgery East Estate between Wags Warea Janee and Gunadagal set aside for closer settlement lease. Blocks range 356 to 146 acres with rents about £125 to £154 yearly. eleven blocks suited for sheep and wool, three for dairy. Applications close within the period to be notified. Obtain forms from district surveyor or Crown Lands Agent or Lands Department Sydney.

Government Wantabadgery East Wags Warea Janee Gunadagal Gundaxal Alipa Wa Department of Lands Sydney Owl Guest

Train Arrangements for Xmas and New Year

RONACK General Manager outlines holiday train schedules and special services for Christmas and New Year. Passenger routes, peak periods, and service enhancements are announced to accommodate festive travel demand.

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