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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1950
Page
2
On June 18 the church offers services at St Johns 7 am 10 am Family Eucharist and 7 30 pm plus Korora 2 pm. The day follows the 2nd Sunday after Trinity with multiple gathering times.
Rev Fr Dineen conducts Catholic services while Rev J U Fullerton leads Methodist gatherings in Coffs Harbour at 11 am 3 pm and 7 30 pm on June 18 and 7 30 pm on June 20 with events listed for Sawtell and Along per the local church notices.
The calendar lists New Moon on June 16 at 1.53 am First Quarter on June 23 at 3.12 pm Full Moon on June 30 at 5.58 am and Last Quarter on July 7 at 12.53 pm. The timings mark key lunar phases across late spring.
Mr Earl Morris of Red Hill returns to Armidale Teachers’ College after fortnight at home. W Jarman of the Ex-Servicemen’s Club credited for preparations for the Governor’s Coffs Harbour visit. RSL sub‑branch recalls the late J D Stevenson’s service at its meeting. Bob Watt leaves Murdoch Street for Kennilworth Station Byrock to work with sheep. Mrs Mary Ann Amelia Edwards, 89, dies at Bowraville May 28. two surviving daughters Mrs A Mooney and Mrs Tanti. Macksville maternity nurse cited for assisting in 231 births without loss of life.
The Urban Committee applied to the Dorrigo Shire Council for street lights in Coffs Harbour including High Street between Castle and Grafton Streets for late night band use. Shire Engineer F Dodd said Clarence River Council previously approved the erection but work has not begun.
Digger John Hill shot 66 to win the major event, two under par, with Don Pierce and Roy Briggs each scoring 89. Don Pierce won on count back as top overall performer among Diggers, while G D Seccombe and Tom Lindsay led other awards. The day featured strong showings across open and club competitions and a carnival atmosphere with a ceremonial Diggers Cup presentation.
Outdoor weather boosted social games at Coffs Harbour with many visitors from across the state. Notable players included Logan Marrickville Scotter Rose Ville Leece and others. Social results featured multiple close scores and a Women’s Club Pairs Championship round with Sainsbury Lowery Robinson McCaskill leading 25-23.
The Urban Committee asks the Dorrigo Shire Council to speed repayment to ratepayers who funded concrete kerbing guttering and footpaths laid on their frontages. Work was done long ago with costs shared equally between Shire and ratepayers, but some fees remain unpaid.
Mrs Harriett McLeod widow of John McLeod died at Casino aged 74 daughter of R J Ferrett. A pioneer who helped establish Upper Orara post office the family later moved to Warrell Creek. Survived by four sons and nine daughters with a funeral held locally.
The Coffs Harbour Fashion Reporter will attend the Coffs Harbour Cup Meeting on Friday. Winter fashions will be showcased at their best on Cup Day. The Jockey Club will make the official stand available to members and their wives for the day.
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