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Coffs Harbour Advocate

Location

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 21, 1950

Page

3

Church service schedule for St John's St Aidan's and others

The notice lists church services on July 23 and July 25 across multiple locations. St John's offers 7 am 10 am and 7 pm services, St Aidan's 8 am 9 am including children and 7:30 pm, Park Beach 9:30 am for children, Bonville 11 am, Sawtell 2:30 pm. July 25 St James' Day services at Coffs Harbour 7 am.

St John's St Aidan‘s Park Beach Bonville Sawtell St James Coffs Harbour

Catholic Church Service Schedule Noted

July 23 schedule lists jetty 7 30 am Colfs Harbour 9 am Sawtell 7 am Woolgoolga 9 am. Rev Fr Dineen.

Colfs Harbour Sawtell Woolgoolga Dineen

Notable Tours Mark July Religious Services

July 23 schedule lists Nana Glen at 11 am Woolgoolga at 3 pm and Coffs Harbour at 7 30 pm led by Rev J U Fullerton plus Coffs Harbour 11 am with Mr RR S McLauchlan and Rev J U Fullerton in attendance.

Nana Glen Woolgoolga Coffs Harbour J. U. Fullerton S. McLauchlan

Presbyterian Church July 23 Schedule

Church notices list services at Karangi and Coffs Harbour with Rev. H. M. Coutts BA leading. An 11 am service at Karangi and a 7 30 pm service at Coffs Harbour are announced.

Karangi Coffs Harbour H. M. Coutts

Moon Phases Schedule Through Late July to August

The lunar cycle lists first quarter on July 22 at dusk in La, full moon on July 29 at 2 17 pm, last quarter on August 6 at 5 56 am, and new moon on August 14 at 2 48 am.

Grim outlook for Upper Orara district floods halt work

Floods cripple Upper Orara with 11 inches rainfall by 11 am yesterday and 7.4 inches in the previous 24 hours. Work in the district has stopped for a fortnight, the mill shut due to log shortages, roads impassable, and the river rising past the bridge near the school.

Orara Surnis Be Dame Oe

Sawitell Roads Suffer From Heavy Week of Rain

Widespread rainfall in the Pores region caused severe road damage in Sawitell. The Wednesday deluge worsened conditions on the Coffs Harbour to Sawitell route, forcing a bus circuit via Lyonsville and a harsh stretch near the northern bridge.

Pontey Coffs Harbour Sawhtell Lyonsville

Patients Admitted To Hospital

List of admissions at District Hospital since last issue includes E Nolan Jetty a Bee Colts Mrs E White Colts Mr C Cribb Cofts Mr C Murray Cofts.

Oes

Pay Your Rates in Time

The Shire Clerk Mr. Ray E. Smith urges residents to pay rates before month end. After that date interest charges will apply.

Ray E. Smith Ers

Flood relief committee distributes funds and goods

The Herald appeal fund raised £1350 for Shire relief with about £1100 available at a meeting. Urgent cases were granted immediately and many applicants received fertiliser, bean seed, cucumber seed, fishing gear, suitcases, clothing, and cash advances. Wire applications should go to committee members.

Herald” Appeal N. J. Jordan

Eastern Dorrigo Desperate for Road Outlet

Residents warn the Eastern Dorrigo area faces grim conditions as mills hinge on a road outlet. Proposals to use a bulldozer on the end of the road and to bypass toward Tallawadjah Creek failed. A special rep travels to Sydney to appeal to Sir Earle Page and authorities for swift action. The Shire Engineer hopes to start heavy work if weather allows, aiming to open the mountain road in about a week.

Tallawadjah Dorrigo Sydney Earle Page Dorrigo Mountain

June Spoon Winners Highlight at Coffs Harbour Rifle Range

The June Spoon at Coffs Harbour Rifle Range finished with EK Yager on 237 points. In the July Spoon first stage, J J Hill and L Torrens each scored 80 with handicap. Veteran Joe Hill shot 76 in tough weather, praised for consistency and guidance to younger members. Next NRA Spoon trophy event is set for Sunday with 8.30 am start.

Coffs Harbour Joe Hill NRA

Bananas Odds Improve in Adelaide Yard Sale

In Adelaide on Friday traders posted bananas for sixes to 40s and sevens to 56s with eights ranging 44s to 50s and a few higher. Interior stock showed a big percentage drop in price.

Adelaide

Advo- Your Printing Name in Bold Advert

A compact promotional notice urges readers to choose Advo for all printing needs. The fragment hints at a visible brand focus and contact prompt for services.

A Thought for To day Seneca Quote

A pithy Seneca thought notes that other men's sins are visible to us but our own are hidden behind us, urging self scrutiny and humility. The aphorism contrasts public and private faults to encourage reflection.

Seneca

More Money Needed for Flood Relief Appeals

The Relief Committee seeks extra funds as Raft’s Herald fund consider a further advance of 1000 pounds. District applicants would receive 50 percent of their requirements if half is raised. Lovett reports fishermen’s losses may be insured and declined flood coverage, awaiting General Committee decision and ongoing notes from Raft.

Raft Herald Relief Committee H. S. Lovett Central Flood Relief Committee Coils Harbour Lovett

Canterbury Race Card Briefs 12.30 to 4.30

Racing selections including Journalist, Regal Gold, Valiant Lee, New Look, Cognac, Port Ryan, Regal Speed, Rhumba, Savile Row, Conductor, Dinanda, True Gain and others. Entries list horse names with rider/number notes and race times from 12.30 through 4.30.

Journalist Artois Regal Gold Tula Valiant Lee New Look

Bennetts Memory of a Dear Mother

In sad memory of our dear Mother who passed away on 6 July. Loving thoughts from Kathleen Bill and family.

Bennett Kathleen Bill

Diggers Ball a Great Success at Coffs Harbour

The Diggers at Coffs Harbour express sincere thanks for donations of cash and goods and for all who assisted, making the 1950 Diggers Ball a remarkable success.

Coffs Harbour

Thanks to Relatives of Mrs James Edwards

The relatives of the late Mrs James Edwards extend sincere thanks for sympathy, floral tributes, cards, and messages received after their recent sad loss. Special thanks to Mrs Brigden Dr Yarad Matron hospital staff and to Messrs Towell Hunt and W Allen for their help.

James Edwards Brigden Yarad Towell Hunt W. Allen

Mrs Bailey and Family Thank Doctor and Friends

Mrs Bailey and Family express gratitude to Dr Hawke and Staff at District Hospital for care and to relatives and friends for floral tributes telegrams letters cards and expressions of sympathy in their bereavement. Please accept this as our personal thanks.

P. Bailey

For Sale Shed or Room Move Offer on Woolgoolga Road

A 12 by 12 foot shed is up for sale or can be moved. The seller offers exchange for a piece of land between Korora and Coffs Harbour on Woolgoolga Road. Contact Mrs F Cassells at Moonte for details.

Woolgoolga Road Korora Coffs Harbour F. Cassells Moonte Parish of Cott County Fitzroy Friday Creek R. V. Plunkett, Jordan & Forsyth Auctioneers Coltis Harbour

Children Fancy Dress Ball Postponed to September Eighth

The children's fancy dress ball scheduled for tonight is postponed to September eighth. Ticket holders may retain their tickets for the new date.

Also Mentioned on This Page

England Presbyterian Church Coffs Jetty Am. P.m Sawitell Flood Relief Committee Dorri Spoon K. Yager Ae Ae Hill L. Torrensee V. Barnier al Yager Preset Sk. J Thesen J. Ton Nie Ron i Green Hes J. Fee Pulling Don Sharp Canterbury Mannion W. King Port Ryan Regal Speed Rhumba Susan Savile Row Diggers A. E. Hogbin Homes For Sars Street Coffs Aero Club J. Potts Byrnes Bros. Chemista Boambee P. & C S. Henderson CABA Apply GEO. Simpkin, Bonville R. V. Plunkett Coffa Harbour E. Harries Jean Street Andy Melittas Peter Jetty Owen Hynes Grafton Lyster Street L. Lucas Morris Foote Church OF England Bonville Reserve Hall P. Johnston Advocate Office C.W.A. Rest Room E. A. Lewis Grafton Street Forestry Commission Depot Public Service Act P.O S. F. Dixon Coffs-Bellingen Motor A. Smith School OF Arts J. A. E. Cameron R.S.L. Hall, Sawtell Plunkett's Rooms
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