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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 14, 1950
Page
3
The column lists July dates for church events at the Church of England and Methodist Church. Rev Iva Fullerton and Rev J U Fullerton are scheduled to lead services on various evenings including July 16 and July 18 with times around 7.30 pm.
Rev H M Coutts BA announces services at Nana Gien July 16 11 am Coramba 2 pm and Coffs Harbour 730 pm indicating regional worship schedule and church duties.
Astronomical dates show new moon July 15 Pleat Quarter July 2 Ob pm Full moon July 2 ay Last Quarter Aug 6 am. The text lists lunar phases and times, indicating events around early July and into August with specified daytime and evening markers.
Mrs. Everingham prepares to move into a new home shortly. Mr. Murray Taylor and Mrs. Taylor depart Coffs Harbour for Wellington after a farewell hosted at Hotel Coffs Harbour. Mr. Frank Sharp also received a farewell from friends amid war veteran turnout. MLA Mr. R S Vincent plans a visit to Coffs Harbour and will survey flood-affected districts en route to Bellinger. R Graham resigns as Nambucca manager to start Port Macquarie business. he was farewelled at Macksville. Mrs. Harold Boultwood recovers well after surgery at Maclean hospital. her daughters stay with Miss Daphne Levy. Miss Levy’s daughter in Bondi enjoys a three-week Sydney holiday with Mr. and Mrs. R. Fletcher at the Fitzroy Hotel before returning by plane to Sydney next Tuesday.
Report notes several patients admitted to the hospital with details partially cut off. The fragment mentions Mr. W. J. Colts among those listed, but full admission context and complete names are unreadable in the text.
The Bangalow was refloated after a careful salvage operation using two anchor sets and twin tackle lines guided by Capt. D. W. Gibson. Movement began on rising tides, reaching ten feet then progressively more until the vessel rested in deep water. Capt. Gibson, 21, holds the Extra Master’s Certificate and is noted also as a marine surveyor with notable salvage work on Australian and New Zealand coasts.
A repair gang from Sydney under Capt. a strengthens a sunken ship section after waves pushed the floor nine inches. They install wooden uprights, a cat walk, and cut away rail sections to allow heavy salvage cables to operate, with final inspection by maritime officials before moving the vessel.
Au Secour owned by Mr. Bob Garrett won the Grafton Cup to cheers from Harbour followers. Garrett, longtime Fitzroy Hotel host and active Coffs Harbour citizen, received a hearty reception after the race. The horse had trained at Colle Harbour and earlier won at a Jockey Club meeting there.
Cox Bros announce a new branch at the Jetty occupying Simmon's former premises. The store will feature drapery hosiery mercery and furnishings with modern stocks. Details of opening bargains appear in the special ad on page 12.
Improvements at Coramba School of Arts include a £240 exterior project, a new veranda and fence, and plans to raise the hall on concrete piers. President R H Peterkin notes future repairs, interior changes, and a safer, straighter building. The treasurer reports a £193 general fund and £13 trust fund.
Misspelled obituary note recalls a father who died on July 16 1945. His daughter Lizzie son and grandchildren cherish memories and keep him in their thoughts with sincere hearts.
Classified notice reports a 1946 Ford Prefect for sale with asking price around £500. Seller directs inquiries to Monterey Cafe for purchase arrangements and viewing.
For sale a fully decked LFE 30H x 10f vessel with raised forecastle and wheelhouse forward. Powered by a 28 hp 4 cylinder Invin cible kerosene engine with reverse gear, ready to work. Price £550. Contact L. Gutteridge, Forster.
The note proposes teaching music by ordinary law methods with Digger Lewis offering lessons. It presents a quirky reference to a person named Digger Lewis as the instructor for musical law guidance.
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