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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1949
Page
2
June 12 schedules show St John's at 10:00 AM with Morning and Solemn as well as 7:30 PM Evening and Solemn services, St Aidan's at 9:30 AM with Sessional Solemn, Park Beach at 9:30 AM with Solemn, and no Holy Communion offered at any listed service.
Clergy listing notes masses on June 12 at 7 30 am and 7 30 pm in Coffs Harbour with 9 am Jetty 9 am Along 8 am and 10 am services led by Rev. Father Smith.
June schedule lists services at Sawtell at 11 am and 3 pm and Coffs Harbour at 7 30 pm with Rev H M Coutts B A as speaker. The notice notes locations Coffs Harbour and Sawtell and the Rev Coutts as presenter.
The lunar cycle for June and July lists a full moon on June 11, last quarter on June 18, new moon on June 26, and first quarter on July 3. These dates outline the fourth cycle of the month with key lunar phase transitions.
The Tides at Coffs Jetty June edition highlights coastal activities and events at the Coffs Harbour jetty area. Details on tides, weather, and local happenings are summarized for residents and visitors.
Mrs Murray Taylor suffered a painful accident, requiring three stitches after knocking over a sickle while at golf. Tom Hannaford, formerly of Sydney, travels by evening train for Sydney following a death in the area. Kavensch, mother of N J Hill, remains ill in Coffs District Hospital, with many friends hoping for improvement. Mrs vanagh, widow of a noted newspaperman, lived in Rockhampton and Brisbane before moving to New South Wales.
Alexander Johnstone Macdonald faced the Coffs Harbour Court of Petty Sessions on charges of false pretence and fraud. He allegedly claimed the Coffs Harbour Brick and Tile Pty Ltd owned land in Shephard's Lane and led Edwin Horace Hamey to pay £100, then offered company shares to the public between December 1948 and June 1949. Sgt Purkiss prosecuted and Maxwell Eyles appeared for the defendant. An adjournment request was made.
At the Coffs rifle range the second stage of the monthly Spoon Shoot drew many newcomers and featured challenging conditions from a strong fish wind. Vigner 76 tops with J J Hill and K Pulling close behind. NRA Spoon set for June 26 across three ranges. Next Sunday hosts the third stage at 600 yards with shooting starting 8 30 am.
Leslie George Nixon, 30, of Kempsey, was fined £1 for drunkenness at the Aborigines Reserve and £4 for language at Coffs Police Court. He was arrested at the reserve on Saturday and, while in custody, used the offensive language. Nixon said he had just been discharged from Grafton Gaol and was passing through to Kempsey to see his wife, adding that he had too many drinks.
The article notes how water access aided military efforts in the Northern Territory and Pacific Islands by providing safe drinking water. It highlights a 350 mile pipeline linking the Darling Range to Kalgoorlie as a major public health achievement in Australia. Typhoid cases dropped from 4855 in 1903 to 28 in 1947, with sewerage and milk inspection improving overall health. Boiling well water is advised if doubt remains, and infants should not be given unboiled water.
Nambucca Heads residents faced milk shortages as two local suppliers halted deliveries to protest road conditions. A truck damage claim of £15 highlighted the issue, prompting the Nambucca Development League to press the Shire Engineer. Road repairs were agreed to resume milk deliveries.
Thomas Tinswood Hodgson died in Sydney on Saturday June 4 1949 at age 87. He was the father of Horace and Adele (Mrs H Dale) both of Manly and Lillias (Mrs W H Berriman) of Korora.
In loving memory of my dear wife and our grandmother who departed this life on 5th June 1947. Inserted by her husband and grandchildren Lorna Kevin and Baby John.
God’s greatest gift remembrance inserted by his loving wife and sons and daughters Jim Neville Ossie Nancy and Iris as a timeless memorial message.
Government Gazette regulations issued May 18 1949 restrict electricity use from 7 a m to 7 30 p m daily with Saturday Sunday and public holidays exempt. General limits apply to signs lighting heating and venues with further 50 percent or wattage limits for offices warehouses shops and residences. A copy of the details is at the Council Offices 17 Prince Street Graf ton and penalties apply for offences.
The usual monthly meeting of the Sub-Branch will be held at Memorial Hall Coffs Harbour Jetty at 8 pm. on Monday June 20. The meeting night was advanced one week due to the King's Birthday Holiday on June 13.
A crow lured two seven foot wing span eagles into a wire net trap on a Gunning area property last Saturday. The trap was set for crows and the crow died trying to escape while the eagles were killed by station hands. The incident likely saved other crows and possibly many lambs on the property.
Public notice states the Parisian Salon business has been disposed to Miss Molly Lowery. The proprietor thanks past patrons and asks the public and customers to continue supporting Miss Lowery.
Weather across the state over the weekend was unusually severe with rain snow sleet and frosts reported in multiple regions. Heavy snow affected New England and the Tablelands influencing Coffs and Coastal districts with low temperatures biting winds and driving rain showers.
I advise that I have purchased the Parisian Frock Salon business in Moonee Street from Mrs. V I Ulrich and will continue the business with satisfaction to all.
Korora resident Mr. C. S. Ward hosts a 2 pm public demonstration on Bruning peach trees. Government stone fruit expert Mr. Bryan and Mr. H. W. Eastwood confirm the event for Tuesday at Ward's property.
The hearing noted a likely further application on July 15 to set a fixed date with a special magistrate. The custody period was expected to last about a week. Mr. Eyles consented to the arrangement. Bail was fixed at £500.
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