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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 13, 1950
Page
2
A fragmentary church notice lists Rev Father Smith January 15 and references other names including J A Fullerton and Mr G Wright. Harbour events and Rev H M Coutts BA are mentioned with a 7 30 pm time reference, indicating schedule and participants.
The calendar lists New Moon on January 18 at 5 59 pm First Quarter January 26 at 2 39 pm Full Moon February 3 at 8 16 am and Last Quarter February 10 at 4 32 am.
Miss Peg Duggan and Miss Kit Hamlin of Sydney were guests of Mr. and Mrs. P. Rayner at Coffs Harbour and plan to return home at the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. John Burke junr of Caliope are visiting Mr. Burke’s parents at Coffs Harbour. Dr. R G Wilson and Shire Engineer F Dodd have gone to Sydney to review Dorrrigo Shire Council machinery supply. Mr. M Harrison, a radio technician at Coffs Airport, is transferred to Melbourne for promotion as new radio ranges roll out nationwide. Ivan Tyson, son of Mrs. Tyson of Fernmount, passed his Third Year Law exam, tied for the John Geddes Memorial prize for Equity, and works with the Justice Department. Mrs. Mary Teresa Behan, wife of A W Behan, died suddenly during holidays. she had lived in Sydney and Bellingen. Matron Gilbey resumes duty after leave spent with family at Casino. Sister O Neill, former Sunnyside Maternity Unit, has become matron of Lismore Maternity Unit and left Coffs Harbour.
A Fernmount farmer reports dingoes killed two 24 year old heifers and two other cattle lost six and two head respectively. A witness described the dingoes as large as Dalmatian dogs.
A young stowaway, Bill Keddle, left Newcastle aboard the Tamara, later returning to Newcastle after being aboard at Coffs Harbour for engine repairs. Captain A Miller supported his stay as a crew member, citing it as a valuable experience, while his mother urged he be handed over.
Civil Aviation staff removed the Aldavilla aerodrome emergency power set at Kempsey causing loss of night beacon lighting. E J Eggins MHR urged delay pending papers, while the plant is slated for Mascot station needs. Town clerk Pittendrigh noted enlargement plans require different equipment.
A World War II roll of honor notice remembering Setonae who died in action in New Guinea on 12 September 1943 at age 24. The memorial speaks of lonely heartache, fear, and a beautiful memory, with loving reminders from his mother and sister Enidae.
The wife and sons of the late William Edward McGuiness of Randall Street Marrickville express gratitude for sympathy, floral tributes, cards and telegrams received at their recent bereavement. This notice serves as personal thanks.
The Advocate lists receipt hours for Casual and contract advertisements for Tuesday and Friday issues. Late ads lodged after closing hours may be accepted up to 9 a.m. on publication data with a 1 per inch late fee. Changes to contract ads must be lodged by 12 noon on Tuesdays or Fridays.
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