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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 30, 1948
Page
1
Poem praising Orara and Korora landscapes as sources of joy and renewal. It contrasts bleak days with nature’s beauty and expresses belief in nature’s wealth serving human good. Note says edition of 500 nearly sold. remaining copies from Ruthing's Halts or St. John's Rectory.
The Lower Bucca Branch of the Red Cross Society dissolved after nine years of activity. The year yielded little income with meetings failing to meet quorum and funds limited to three luncheon sales raising £9. A total of about £560 had been sent to Headquarters in the past, and a final bank balance of £2 was allocated to Headquarters before dissolution.
The Minister for Building explains a fresh shortage of homes and scarce materials like galvanised iron and asbestos cement sheets prevents approval for the Coffs Harbour Boy Scouts Fitzroy Park hall. He notes meritorious work but cannot divert resources now and suggests renewing the application when resources improve.
The Sawtell church reports strong Sunday attendance and voluntary efforts. Catechism classes begin September with Mrs Coonan and Mrs Cartwright supervising at Mrs Johnston’s home. The Viennese Ballet gave a parish hall show. supper was provided by GFS. A new St George and St John flags arrive for dedication. Funds support the Church Extension and UN appeal for stray children.
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