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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 03, 1949
Page
2
Church services listed with times for multiple parishes including HC E 8S SS and Crossman. Times: June 4 St HC 10 am pm 9 Sawtell 11 am 2.30 pm John 7.30 am SS St Aidan's 8.30 9.30 am SS Crossman 7.30 am 30 am SS
Schedule lists masses for June 4 Bonville at 8 am and June 5 Coffs Harbour at 7.30 am and 7.30 pm plus Jetty 9 am Woncenen 8.30 am and Coramba am led by Rev. Father Smith.
The notice lists sermons for June 5 with services at Upper Orara 11 am Woolgoolga 3 pm and Coffs Harbour 7 30 pm led by Rev H M Coutts B A.
The lunar phase sequence for June lists First Quarter on June 4, Full Moon on June 11, Last Quarter on June 18, and New Moon on June 26. These dates mark the monthly cycle’s key phase transitions for observers.
Obituary notes William Godfrey aged 69 dies after years as a resident of Rest-Repton. A. L Wingfield sells her business but continues living in Coffs Harbour. Mrs M Peterson and daughter Beryl return from a three week holiday visiting Sydney Wollongong and Coffs Jetty. Mrs Yarad to move from Scotland with Margaret Rob to Coffs Harbour arriving mid June in Sydney to meet the party. Visitors include Mr R Buckman and son-in-law R Newton recently returned from Royal Navy service. Mr Buckman hopes for a fine weekend to play at the focal green with Buff Wallace and Coffs Club members. Fred W Small on indisposed list nursing broken ribs from Poultry Club meeting accident at School of Arts Hall. Recovery expected.
Delegates from Coffs Harbour area parents and citizens associations meet to form an AFC District Council. The aim is to establish a hostel for high school children, with two delegates per association and a 5s annual affiliation fee. The council will examine the central library position and press for Department of Education action and free school transport.
On January 22 at St John’s Church Coffs Harbour Gwen Brazel daughter of Mr and Mrs Norman Brazel and Mervyn West elder son of Mr and Mrs Robert West were married. Rev Miller presided. Guests included Dawn Walmsley June Gapes and family attended as bridesmaids and the couple left for the Far North Coast honeymoon.
The Upper Orara P and C Association discussed the annual Parents and Citizens Ball to be enjoyable and well funded. R Ide chaired as president with delegates Ide Hoschke Rankin to attend the District Council inaugural meeting in A. A report on Empire Day praised the celebrations and fireworks. Secretary A C Hoschke reported a small credit, and a school park fence working bee made good progress with plans to resume next Saturday seeking strong attendance.
At the Coffs Poultry Club annual gathering Reg Bartlett was named Patron F W Small became President Geo Pereira and A Rigney were elected vice presidents E S Firewood is Secretary Rod Patterson Assistant Secretary and A Rigney Treasurer The group agreed to affiliate with the New South Wales Poultry Pigeon and Cage Birds Club Preparations for the Coffs Harbour Poultry Show on July 22 and 23 were the main item on the agenda An attractive program was outlined for the event.
Mrs. M. OByrne of Coogee told the Taree Chamber of Commerce that ferry service between Tueurry and Forster hampers visitors. She cites long portage after trains and that the ferry runs only at high tide. buses fail to carry luggage. The weather was poor with 150 to 200 suitcases on buses. members praised drivers for their efforts.
At the last meeting of the Coffs Hospital Board, many creditor letters arrived from outside the town, including businessmen and government departments. Local suppliers appear willing to wait, trusting payment will come later to sustain community services.
An OCR fragment references obtaining all printing requirements from the Advocate. The readable portion hints at a supplier or office handling ad space or publication needs, but details such as dates, contacts, or exact items are unclear in the excerpt.
In loving memory of Isabella Fletcher who departed this life on June 2 1948 and William Fletcher who passed away on June 21 1939. When life journey ends we shall meet again. Inserted by their loving families L and L Rippon and Family and G and J Fletcher and Family.
Mr Jack Hickey expresses heartfelt thanks to all friends for messages and tokens of sympathy and assistance after the death of his brother William. Special thanks to Rev Fr Smith, the Convent Sisters, the Police, undertaker Mr Everingham, and Mr Ernie Hinton.
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