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Coffs Harbour Advocate

Location

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jan 11, 1949

Page

2

Wartime Church Services Update in Bonville and Coffs Harbour Area

The notice lists multiple church services across Wor ch Services ACH of England St John’s Bonville and Sawtel with early morning and evening times. Catholic Holy Communion sessions at St. Aidan’s and local jetty services are noted, led by Father Smith and Rev. J. W. Spencer. A Presbyterian schedule for Nana Glen and Arbour includes morning and evening services conducted by Rev. H. M. Coutts.

ACH England St John’s St Aidan's Bonville Sawtel Canon van Lbyterian Church Nana Glen ST Mr. G. McDonald Arbour H. M. Coutts

Moon Phases Calendar Notes January to February

The record lists lunar phases starting with new moon in January followed by first quarter in January and continues into February with the moon’s progression through its cycles. It notes dates and observations for each phase.

TIDES AT COFFS JETTY JANUARY REPORT

The record shows daily tide values at Coffs Jetty for January with multiple high and low readings. Notable figures include morning highs around 5.80 and 6.19 meters and lows near 0.05 to 0.68 meters, plus subsequent tides listed at various times.

Coffs Jetty

Local residents enjoy holidays and visits around Coffs Harbour area

Seaside and regional residents head away for holidays or return home after breaks. Joan Gratton and Bill Gratton return to Marra matta after Karangi holiday. Sydney visitor T C Seccombe departs for business in Sydney. Joan Wood Doreen Stuart from Coffs Harbour travel to Tasmania and Geelong. V O Connor from Sydney holidays with S Smith at Coffs Harbour. Wunderlich and Crawford families spend two weeks at North Beach Bellinger River. Keith and Doug Russell from Geelong visit relatives in Coffs Harbour. E Brock of Kempsey stays with Fogarty family at Coffs Harbour. Capt Stewart Gordon returns home from Duntroon for holidays. Canon Van of South Grafton at St John’s Church on interim duty while replacement is found for H E Hunt. NSW Cricket Umpires’ Association secretary F W J Lyons visits North branches, due at Coffs Harbour. R B Lun son of H B Dun of Coffs Harbour passes exams in Veterinary Science at Sydney University. Bill Grant, ex staffer at White Wig Duiage, visits Yark Beach with wife and two children. Jack Stevenson of Coffs Harbour wakes with painful swelling in right leg, possibly from injury.

Joan Gratton Bill Gratton Marramatta Karangi T. C. Seccombe Sydney Joan Wood Doreen Stuart Coffsbour Tasmania Geelong V. O'Connor S. Smith Coffs Harbour E. Brock Kempsey A. J. Fogarty Ernie Forgarty Capt Stewart Gordon Roy Gordon Coffs Jetty Royal Military College Duntroon Canon van South Grafton St. John’s Church H. E. Hunt Toowoomba F. W. J. Lyons NSW Cricket Umpires’ Association Sydney University Faculty of Veterinary Science R. B. Lun H. B. Dun Bill Grant Yark Beach

Coffs Harbour Social and medical notes recap

A night spider bite incident accompanies notes from Coffs Harbour detailing social visits by Mr and Mrs Fowler and other locals. Resignation of A G Henderson as director of the Central North Coast Tomato, Fruit and Vegetable Societies is reported after 17 years as secretary. Other items note injuries, travel to conferences, and visits by Sydney and Melbourne residents returning home.

Les Fowler Coffs District Hospital Mullumbimby Brunsh Ma Fowler Qaid Sai Kat Wilson Fred Wo Staal Statue of the Advocate Katville Will Jou Tly George Englands Jimies A. G. Henderson Central North Coast Tomato, Frau and Vegetable Soviets Henderson Norm Johnston Sydney H. Harrison Clarence Bellinger Coffs Harbour Aert Gordon Coffs Rupert Goodman Melbourne

Regal Productions brings Coffs Harbour into touring circuit

Coffs Harbour will host Regal Productions touring company in February after Boden Weiser Ballet visit. Tour manager Ciugston and Coffs Arts Council forward the country outing. Sydney Sun predicts 1949 will be a major theatrical year with tours to regional towns including mid February stops and next season plans.

Regal Productions Boden- Weiser Ballet Coffs Harbour Arts Council Wwe Grey Ciugston Mitchell Coffs Mate Aiill Labarnung Grove Taree Queensland Warwick Stanthorn Toowoomba Brisbane

Boambee School Prize Winners

Results of the yearly examinations list winners by class with names including Jean Catlin Barbara Doak Terry Johnstone Alf Hart Bill Dean Doreen Doak Marie Peach Valda Peach Colin Grant Elsie Dutton June Smith John Dean Laurel Anderson Desmond Perkins Wallace Gill Trevor Cordell Charles Gardiner.

Boambee School Jean Catlin Barbara Doak Kevin Johnstone Terry Johnstone Margot Dutton Alf Hart Bill Dean Doreen Doak Marie Peach Valda Peach Colin Grant Elsie Dutton June Smith John Dean Laurel Anderson Desmond Perkins Wallace Gill Trevor Cordell Charles Gardiner

Wunderich Family Holiday Guests at Forster

Mr and Mrs Reg Wunderich and their sons Michael and Lee spent Christmas and New Year holidays at Forster as guests of Mr and Mrs Dave Milliken Rex returned home on Friday evening while Mrs Wunderlich and the boys stay for another fortnight. Dave, an elf resident of Coffs, sends greetings to former acquaintances.

Reg Wunderich Michael Lee Forster Dave Milliken Rex

Closing hours for Casual Advertisements in The Advocate

The Coffs Harbour Advocate sets deadlines for Casual Advertisements with late fees. For Tuesday uses 3 pm Monday and Friday uses Thursday afternoon. late notices up to 9 am publication day incur a 1 shilling per inch late fee. Contract ads change deadlines: 12 noon Tuesday for Friday issue and 1 pm Friday for following Tuesday.

Advocate Coffs Harbour

Jones Family Thanks Community for Support

RETURN THANKS MR. & MRS. T. H. JONES and Family wish to sincerely thank Rev. H. E. Hunt, Dr. Dolman, Mrs. W. Fayle and all kind relatives and friends for kindness shown to them and for kind expressions of sympathy in their recent sad bereavement.

T. H. Jones H. E. Hunt Dr. Dolman W. Fayle

For Sale Berth Caravan Fully Equipped

Berth caravan on Bonville Reserve offered by E Gates in good order. portable living unit ready for use.

E. Gates Bonville Reserve

Dairy Farm Particulars Sought by Urgent Buyer

Auctioneers M Cunningham and Sons of Cotfy Harbour seek detailed particulars for a dairy farm valued between £2000 and £4000 and also require information on banana plantations. The request emphasizes urgency from a genuine buyer.

M. Cunningham & Sons Cotfy Harbour

Pianoforte Tuition In Coffs Harbour By Florence Paul

Florence Paul has commenced teaching pianoforte with A.T.C.L. credentials and visits Woolgoolga each Monday and Tuesday. A few vacancies are available at C/ Mrs. A McCusker Grafton Street Coffs Harbour.

Florence Paul A.T.C.L Woolgoolga McCusker Grafton Street Coffs Harbour

Apprenticeships Open in Grafton for Electrical Mechanic

Youths not over 18 may apply for apprentice Electrician roles in Grafton. Applicants need Intermediate Certificate and three years of education history. Probation of three months. Endorsed applications by a parent or guardian to County Clerk Box 5, P.C., Grafton, due by 5 p.m. Monday 24 January 1949.

Grafton Box 5 P.C

Sale of Hert Dairy Utensils and Plant by Kirkland & Co

Auctioneers H W Kirkland and Dalgety & Co invite bids to sell the entire Hert dairy stock and plant. The catalogue includes 5 cows milking, numerous heifers, calves, stock ponies, milking equipment, separators, vats, pumps, cream canisters, farm implements, and fencing gear. Property sold practically without reserve. cattle described as good Jersey herd and productive.

Rirkland & Col Dalbety & CO Wm. Norman Scott Esq Jersey Devon Scott

Public notice seeks return of mispicked shoes

A notice requests the owner to claim a pair of ladies shoes size 6 left behind at the counter by a shopper with a damaged leg. The shoes were taken from Wunilerlich's Shoe Store in error and should be returned to the store.

Wunilerlich

Wanted WANTED for cash or cottage and land

Wanted notice from Coffs Harbour district seeking cash, or a cottage with a few acres of land. Respond to R M B 29, Mi via Coffs Harbour.

Coffs Harbour R.M.B. 29

Also Mentioned on This Page

Worch Services Catholic Church Coffs É Father Smith J. W. Spencer Jack Stevenson Meet the Piper Neil Macleod Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders Edinburgh Castle Byrnes Bros Park Beach McGilvray Park Beac T. Cunningham R. V. Plunkett Cordell Moonee Pidcock Mootle Street Planet H.p Tamworth Port Macquarie Apply— Rural Engineering & Construction CO Peel St R. W. Plunkett Jordan & Forsyth Stock R. V. Plunkett, Jordan & Forsyth Adviy Cate” Office Rence River County Sale Ave Norman Nana Glen Sale Shaw Cas Bellicen Sewaol Tamworth Roar Kirkland & Ch Nizhey Bellingen Dalgety & CO Attectioneer the Mart Genoa RLV Plunkett, Jordan & Rors Gee Jockey Club Coffs Jockey Club School of Arts Desi H. 1 Lovett Secretagly COX Bros Ila Arthur Dean Boambad Cunningham the Farmers’ Store ADJ Fitzroy Hotel
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