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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1954
Page
2
The item lists the schedule for Quarter Tune 8 at 7.13 and new moon events with dates June 24 and June 30 at 10 26 PM. It records a sequence of moon phase references and times without additional context.
The report lists temperatures from Tuesday to Thursday with highs of 72 71 and 73 and lows of 54 and 55, noting a total rainfall amount recorded over the period.
A weekend welcome dinner at Pulling's in Calfe Harbour honored Mgr Asthur Hammond of Cow and Hammond now with Dairy Association in Sydney. Sid Greg attended after returning to Colis Harbour from a long absence. Greg’s father was Colis Harbour’s first schoolmaster. The event followed earlier tributes and local society notices, with arrangements by C. H. Everingham & Co.
Mrs H Muir and her infant visit Merewether guests of Mr and Mrs Bert Wilson. Mark Sherwood on service leave from NSW Police staying with Mr and Mrs A Boultwood and planning a motor tour with Ted Boultwood. Bob Hunter travels to Sydney for medical care while daughter Joan returns from Grafton to live with parents. Voters frequent the Pelle booth last Saturday with J Rankin presiding and S J Baillie as poll clerk.
Responsibility for any election comment in this issue is taken by W. Smal Scarba Street, Coffs Harbour.
Anglers report exceptional results as bream, tailor and mulloway provide strong yields. Notable catches include 85 lb black cod by Bill King and a 40+ pound bag by George Young and Dor Campbell. Club totals reach 193 pounds from 144 fish amid ongoing fortnightly events.
The report tracks successive wet days in mid month and rainfall totals, noting May and March figures, a rare sequence of heavy rain after a wet spell in 1930, and a predicted similar pattern for 1954. Farmers rely on gauges for daily data as spring rain returns to the region.
The annual Convent Ball was held Monday night at the School of Arts hall. An energetic committee led by Mr and Mrs Lyle Campbell organized a lively event with a band of workers providing entertainment. Guests of honour included Rev Fathers Smith and Buckley of Coffs Harbour and Father Leonard of Kyogle.
For novices and dreamers the Jetty suggests gear at A J Wood Motors on High Street with full bicycle stocks and parts. Repairs offered and trade ins accepted. Also listings for furnishings, second hand store nearby, and casual help wanted in farming and gardening with board and phone contact.
Forestry Commission of Nova Scotia announces public offer sale availability of specified items. Details include procurement terms, bidding process and eligibility. Interested parties should review conditions and submit bids by stated deadline through the commission.
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