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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 18, 1952
Page
2
The calendar lists the new moon on July 22 at 9.30 am, first quarter on July 30 at 11.51 am, full moon on August 6 at 5.40 am, and last quarter on August 12 at 11.27 pm.
Weather report shows Tuesday with max 68 and min 56, Wednesday 67/50, Thursday 66/62. Seven points of rain fell over the period.
A long Wednesday session at the Shire meeting extended beyond 9 pm with general business discussed after tea. Miss M. McDonald praised Mothers' Club support for tuck shops at the Infants' School, noting improved conditions for children and teachers and better equipment.
New residents Mr and Mrs Bert Rugendyke arrive from Bellingen with family. Welcome farewells shared. Sgt A Waining of Sydney's Central Prosecuting staff visits local Clerk Trev Slack. Roy White returns from Repatriation Hospital much improved. N Fitzpatrick resumes duties after sick leave. Agricultural Society gazettes new Coffs Harbour Showground trustees G A Crawford N J Jordan D E Pollard F W Small. retirees W J Smith R C Bray. resignations B D Patterson J Walters. F B Smith welcomed as new Assistant Health and Building Inspector to Dorrigo Shire. Dr W H Bailey extends best wishes. Frank Courtis, veteran journalist, visiting Coffs Harbour after four years, recently covered the Korean War for Illustrated London News. He cites district appeal as reason for visit.
Chamber of Commerce members discussed a proposal at Monday's meeting to make gatherings brighter. With steady business on the agenda, members doubted the suggestion would be adopted, a sentiment shared by most present.
In Memoriam for Hillery recalls a July 16 1945 death with lines from daughters sons and grandchildren. The notice expresses enduring silence and cherished memories from family and a loving mother, with a closing prayer for reunion.
The Beasley family and Miss K Lind thank relatives and friends for expressions of sympathy after their recent bereavement. Please accept this as our personal note of gratitude from Mrs. Beasley and family.
Genuine offers wanted for a 1939 Willys sedan and a 1951 Ford Prefect sedan. No reasonable offer refused. Cars for inspection at Atkins Bowling Green Street Calis Hart. Inspection invited for a 1950 Ford project sector. Terms available F Brookes. Phone 345.
A compact list of used car offerings including models from 1933 to 1951 such as Triumph Roadster, Humber Sedan, Dodge Sedan, Morris Tourer, Vauxhall Sedan, Studebaker Sedan, Riley Sedan, Plymouth Sedan, Austin A70, Ford Freestar, Packard, and Land Rover Utility. Several entries show year ranges and uncertain spellings, reflecting a mixed inventory.
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