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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 15, 1949
Page
3
On July 1 the butter factory in Raleigh district shifted from co op to proprietary control by Cow Gate. Staff remain the same and production continues as before. Over the next year new buildings offices and facilities will be added and the factory extended to prepare for milk product manufacture from whole milk.
The Coffs Harbour Diggers have decided to tender a complimentary dinner to the members of the Women's Auxiliary in appreciation of the support given to the sub-branch.
An English inventor unveils a porous cot pillow mounted on a plastic spring frame that keeps it above the sheets to prevent suffocation if a baby rolls onto his face. Tested at Barnet Children's Hospital, it could enter commercial production if proven satisfactory.
Eight year old Robert Forbes son of Mr and Mrs Roy Forbes of Edinburgh Street Coffs Jetty fractured his thigh while playing football at the Primary School on Tuesday. He was treated by Coffs Ambulance, taken to a doctor's surgery then to the District Hospital. He is recovering and hopes to rejoin his school pals soon.
Mr A Hayman a China Inland Mission missionary recounts 59 weeks in captivity with fellow missionary in Southwest China during 1934 35. They endured beatings long marches and isolation, escaped briefly then were betrayed and recaptured. They faced bamboo punishment and sang hymns, drawing strength from faith amid brutal imprisonment.
Gordon Jarrett, a leading angler from the Coffs area, was among the top fishers at Woolgoolga on Monday. He landed thirty fine specimens in a short time, the Jet tallying about 500 pounds. The haul included nineteen bream, two trevally, and nine tailor.
The standards label on all furniture from L. Toft & Co. confirms meeting Standards Association requirements. This guarantee of quality appears on Moonee Street Coffs Harbour listings with phone contact 347.
MAigh Grade blended Cigarette and Ripe Tobacco offered in 11 lb lots with immediate delivery at fixed prices. Flake Pipe tobacco available light or dark 22/8 per 1b. Ready Rubbed Pipe and English Flakes mixes. Also Bub Cigarette at 31/32 per lb. Add 1/6 post and exchange on cheques. Address A Scarborough Orchard Buildings Quay Street Sydney.
Consult us now for your next perm natural and lasting perm under expert care of Bernard Thompson. Efficiency is our motto and proprietor.
A brisk item notes a frozen orange and frozen pineapple fruit confectionery described as refreshing and nourishing. Mentions phone contact 64 for inquiries or orders.
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