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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 16, 1948
Page
2
The Church of England listing shows St John’s services at 7.30 am 9.20 am and 7.30 pm, St Aidan’s at 8.30 am and 9.15 am, Park Beach at 9.30 am, and Bonville at 11.15 am led by Rev. H. EF Hunt.
The notice lists July church services in Coffs Harbour and surrounding towns. Rev. Father R. Smith leads July 18 services at 7.30 am and 9 am, with 7.30 pm at Coffs Harbour. Rev. J. W. Spencer leads Upper Orara, Sawtell, Nana Glen, and Brooklan in various times, plus July 20 and 21 22 services at multiple locations.
July 16 schedule lists Nana Glen service at 11 am Coramba at 2.20 pm and Coffs Harbour at 7 20 pm led by Rev H M Coutts BA. Includes locations Nana Glen Coramba Coffs Harbour and the minister.
The lunar cycle lists the full moon on July 21 followed by the last quarter on July 29. A new moon arrives August 5 with the first quarter on August 12, marking a progressive sequence through late summer.
Mrs C H Everingham returns home to Coffs from Brisbane and the Far North Coast. Mrs Louisa Violet Huber dies in Coffs District Hospital at age 88. Bobby Kane of Coffs Harbour seeks medical care in Sydney. Wynwood Smith, 2NR announcer, visits Coffs on leave with wife. Neil and Mrs McLean of Sydney vacationing at Coffs Harbour plan to move back. Mrs McLean formerly Olive Carson, brother Bruce Carson also visiting.
A Coolangatta woman offered to exchange a land block near Brisbane for an enamel bath and basin. Four bids arrived. the first offer was accepted pending loan approval. The land is valued at £60 and deemed suitable.
Rumours circulate a new bus service between Coffs and the Tablelands to aid travellers. Cold weather slows gardening and housing shortages persist despite new dwellings and the Housing Commission plan. A lad recovered four shillings and ninepence from a pavilion floor. Coolangatta Council moves to prosecute a property owner and a council member over a septic permit issue. A working party of Coffs Diggers plans hall improvements near Memorial Hall. Mr. R. C. Stredwick endows a Crunga Convent music scholarship and contributes to building funds. Boxing referee Ernie Fogarty warns fighters to give their best or face cancellation of pay.
Poultry guidance stresses that supplying shell grit to laying hens is as crucial as proper feeding. Adequate grit supports eggshell quality and overall egg production, highlighting its role in nutrition and flock management.
Mrs McLennan at the Lawrence Hotel offered free accommodation for flood victims who fled to the hotel. For nearly a week residents were housed and cared for, and upon departure they asked for their accounts. She replied there will be no charge, saying she would not neglect her duty.
In loving memory of my dear husband and father Isaac John who passed away on 16 July 1945. Always remembered and cherished by his wife and family including grandchildren Florrie and Wallace families Harry Thelma Lizzie Bob Bill May Eileen Doug Queenie and Archie.
In sad and loving memory of our dear mother Kathleen Mary who passed away on 6 July 1939. Sadly missed by Kathleen Bill and Camillas.
A meeting of members and intending members will be held next Monday July 18 at Boambee School at 5 p.m. K Smith is honorary secretary.
Inspection invited from Monday next with sale open until Saturday July 24. Apply for Bonville Reserve Bonville Sawtell cottage furnished by Ace Dance Band School of Arts.
Members will meet at Woolgoolga on July 23 at 7.30 p.m. and at Coffs Harbour School of Arts on July 24 at 2.30 p.m. to discuss the quota marketing scheme. The sessions will be addressed by BGF General Manager K. R. Hack and a Tweed District Council representative.
Government Gazette notice sets apart fifteen blocks on Belmore and Possum Plain Estate near Humula for closer settlement lease. Blocks from 410 to 2061 acres offer woolgrowing, fat lambing, woolcrowing or dairy use, available 12 July to 13 August 1948 to force members or ex members. Applications go to the Crown Land Agent at Tumbarumba with full particulars and terms.
Melbourne journalist George Lee laments NSW South Coast roads as among the world’s scenic routes yet plagued by corrugated grease and poor surfaces. He urges government action to fix the problematic sections and improve the drive.
A Graham testimonial event is planned for Wednesday night July 2 at the School of Arts. Organizers expect a full attendance of ladies and others to support the cause with proceeds to the Cheese and Lime Light (The sole requirement).
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