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Coffs Harbour Advocate

Location

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 19, 1949

Page

2

Church Services Schedule for July 24

The Church of England and Catholic Church announce service times in Coffs Harbour Sawtell and Woolgoolga. Details list July 24 morning and evening masses and related rituals across locations.

Methodist Church Mission Schedule for July

A religious mission list shows services at Nana Glen Woolgoolga Coffs Harbour Brooklana Lowanna and Along with Rev J U Fullerton and Mr A McLauchlan. Timings 11 am 3 pm 7 30 pm across July 24 to July 28.

Coffs Harbour Sawtell Woolgoolga Nana Glen J. U. Fullerton A. McLauchlan Brooklana Lowanna Rev

Resignation of Coffs Chamber President Donnelly

Mr. A S Donnelly tendered his resignation as President of the Coffs Chamber of Commerce at Friday night’s meeting. It was accepted with regret and members praised his work since election. The appointment of a successor was postponed until the next meeting to allow a larger attendance.

A. S. Donnelly Coffs Chamber of Commerce Donnelly

Smoking Capitalist Habit Says Russian Doctor

Dr A Kuznetsov in Komsomskaya ravda claims smoking is a capitalist habit. He argues that Russian youth resist nicotine while capitalist nations drive narcotics use due to consumer culture. He says Russians are the happiest in the world and do not need tobacco.

A. Kuznetsov Auth Komsomskaya Ravda

Coffs Appoints Deputy Bandmaster Amid Jokes

The newly elected Deputy Bandmaster of Coffs Band, Mr. re, a Bellingen resident, was nominated by Cliff Godwin who praised Moore for teaching him bandmastering. Godwin joked about the claim, while Band members unanimously re elected Cliff to his post.

Coffs Band Bellingen Cliff Godwin Moore Godwin Cliff

Coffs Harbour Band Seeks Extra Light on High Street

The Coffs Harbour Band asks the Urban Committee to install another street light on High Street. The current light is too dim for musicians to read music at night, and the extra lighting would remove this obstacle.

Coffs Harbour Urban Committee High Street

Personal Items From Bonville

Ruth Lindsay of Sunnyside Hospital Coffs Harbour required an appendicitis operation and is wished a speedy recovery. Sympathy is extended to Mrs. Butler on losing her only surviving brother. News notes home from Bonville include visits from Mrs. Lindsay and Mr. and Mrs. Haigh, dances, and hopes for Olympic players in 1956. Births greet Eric Gordon and Tom Kelsall families. Howard and Rosalie Kelsall wed. Navy man Jim Williams returns sick with measles. A new school fence and refreshed furnishings by Mr. Garland and assistant Mr. Gorton brighten the area. Cup run visitors from Grafton end in high spirits. Mrs. Bert Williams and Barbara ill at home. Mrs. Hunter recovering well.

Ruth Lindsay Sunnyside Coffs Harbour Ruth Butler Lindsay Howard Rosalie Kelsall Tait Sydney J. T. Hunter Jim Williams Jim Garland Gorton Grafton Bert Williams Barbara J. Hunter

Drainage scheme progress at Coffs Harbour detailed report

A comprehensive report by Mr. Lionel Fowler to the Urban Committee outlines works needed to finish the Coffs Harbour drainage scheme. Much work remains due to funding gaps. pipes are purchased but not yet laid, and clearing up is incomplete. Estimated total cost 2800 pounds includes a five percent Shire supervision charge on borrowed funds.

Coffs Harbour Urban Committee Lionel Fowler J. T. Seccombe Fowler

Closing Hours for The Advocate Classified Ads

The Advocate announces ad submission deadlines for Tuesday and Friday issues. Late or urgent ads incur a 1s per inch late fee, with minimum charges, and changes to contract ads must be filed by noon on specified days to meet publication schedules.

Thanks to kind friends for support after loss

Mrs Murray and family express gratitude to friends who offered help following their recent sad loss.

Football trip to Grafton for Wesley Shield match

Coffs Harbour Football League offers a Sunday trip to Grafton to watch Coffs League face Upper Clarence League in the Wesley Shield. Book seats with Brian Malouf or Jock Kay. Bus departs 9 20 am. Return fare available. A Clausen honorary secretary.

Grafton Coffs Harbour Coffs League Upper Clarence Brian Malouf Jock Kay A. Clausen

Poultry Show Social Friday July 22 at Show Ground Pavilion

All are invited to the Poultry Show Social at the Show Ground Pavilion on Friday July 22. Leave names with E. Firewood, Gordon Davis, or Fred Small for catering or bring a plate.

P P Oultry Showground E. Firewood Gordon Davis Fred Small

government notices tenders for utilities units in n s w

Forestry Commission N S W invites tenders to purchase two 24 Fordson utilities in incomplete condition. Spare parts available with the units. Tender closing 12 8 44. Further particulars from G Manner ing manager P O Box 151 Coffs Harbour Tel U8.

Fordson Utilities F.C G. Mannering P.O. Box Coffs Harbour Tel

Plane misses drop due to thick fog at Grafton

The Herald plane could not locate its target yesterday morning as fog shrouded Grafton. Papers were transported to Coffs Harbour and later landed there.

Grafton Herald Coffs Harbour

Firewood Delivery Ad From Littler and Lorimer

Immediate delivery of good firewood in stove length. Minimum load £1. Contact Littler and Lorimer at Coffs Jetty.

Littler & Lorimer Coffs AMILE Jack James Coffs Harbour Stan Dick Lraper Sawtell

Ford 1937 Model Utility Tender Envelopes Due August First

Offers in envelopes marked Truck purchase will be received up to 2 p.m. on August 1st for a Ford 1937 Model Utility with Engine No B708F plus listed tools. Highest offer not necessarily accepted. Details from H G Mannering Work shop Manager. Phone 98.

Ford G. Mannering

TENDERS FOR REPAIRS AND PAINTING AT COFFS HARBOUR

Tenders plainly endorsed to District Engineer Public Works Department Coffs Harbour Jetty will be received up to 2 p m on 5 August 1949 for repairs and painting at the Coffs Harbour Old Court House and Police Station High Street Plans specifications and tender forms available at Coffs Harbour Court House and from the undersigned J A E Cameron District Engineer Coffs Harbour Jetty.

Public Works Department P.O Coffs Harbour Jetty Coffs Harbour Old Court House High Street Coffs Harbour Court House J. A. E. Cameron

Water Act License Application North Shore Creek irrigation

An application under the Water Act 1912 has been received from Nelson Lalor Hammon for a timp on South Branch Boam Bee Creek portion 21 parish Bonville Raleigh for irrigation of 1 acre. Objections with grounds must reach within 28 days. J O'Brien Acting Secretary Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission Sydney 13 July 1949.

Nelson Lalor Hammon Boam- Bee Creek Bonville County of Raleigh J. O'Brien Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission G.P.O Sydney

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Church, Services Church, OF England H. M. Coutts B.A Coffs Jetty Peter Seccombe Jordan Seccombe Chamber G. Ia A. E. Hogbin Dark’s Store Coffs Harbour Rifle Club School of Arts V. A. Barnier Sec Boambee K. Ainsworth Byrnes Bros Edwards Poultry Farm Willy E. Penkins Taylor R. V. Plunkett J. Allport North M. Cunningham & Sons the Farmers’ Store Fitzroy Hotel Seccombe & Mutton Pty, Ltd Next Court House Tom Seccombe R.S.L. Women’s Auxiliary G. A. Patterson the Mart Grafton Street Silent Knight Westinghouse Hillside Mitchell Masney Harris Jordan & Forsyth Forestry Commission N.S.W Bonville Reserve Jean Ross Breeze CHEV A. J. Smith Jetty BUICK E. Hannaford Lyster Street Buzacott R. V. Plunkett, Jordan & Forsyth Auctioneers Upper Orara P. & C. Association Upper Orara Hall Coramba Orchestra R. RE. Ide A.C. Hoschrke Bible Talk MR. L. Harrison Coffs Harbour Town J. Rigg Harbour Rd R.S.L Miss Australia Quest Ivan C. Johnson Crossmaglen Cook & Cavanough Proprietors Coffs Poultry Show Bonville Reserve Hall Hunt
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