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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1954
Page
2
Moon phases listed with times for last quarter new moon first quarter and full moon. Temperatures recorded at the Meteorological Station show highs around 60s and lows around 47 to 48 with no rain reported over the period.
John Bloomfield of Coffs Harbour sails tomorrow for a three week Australian surf team tour to South Africa. The group, led by manager Ken Watson, includes Dick Twight, Brian Hutchings, Garry Winram, Ray Mathieson, Don Morrison and Barry Lumsdaine. The trip aims to promote surf life-saving with instructional work and follows a similar exchange during the Rugby Union tour last year.
The New York Times reports the British £1 sterling regains prestige after a reduced standing during war. Analysts note currency stability improves trade and investor confidence as global markets adapt post conflict.
Dr Thompson defends the Town Plan amid criticism from council members and supporters in Coffs Harbour. The plan was criticized for cost and delays, but local leaders urged timely enactment and consultative decision making.
The death occurred at Mrs Catherine McCusker’s home on Elizabeth Street on Tuesday. She was 86. The funeral was held at St Augustine’s Church with service preceding interment in the Catholic section of Coffs Harbour cemetery, Father Smith officiating. Mor tuary arrangements were by C H Everingham and Co.
Urban Committee considered a Jetty Beach Parliament League request to erect dressing sheds on the eastern side. They forwarded the matter to Dorrigo Shire Council with a condition the sheds remain council property. The council sent the recommendation to the Town Plan Committee for handling.
Sgt Steinhauer, officer in charge at Coffs Harbour for three years, took long service leave before retirement. He remained on strength at Coffs Harbour station until leaving yesterday for Lockhart to live in retirement with his son and daughter in law.
Rt Reverend C Storrs Ree Eeve will preach at St Johns Parish Church and St Aidans Church this Sunday June 20. Services at St Johns and 8 am at St Aidans.
Mesdames J and H Channells express gratitude to friends and relatives for letters and expressions of sympathy during their bereavement.
Mrs V L Ulrick and Milton extend appreciation to friends and relatives for assistance kindness and sympathy during their recent bereavement. This personal note expresses gratitude for support and expressions received.
Obituary for Martha McIlwain dated June 21 1953 recalls her open door welcome smile and charitable life. Family Keith Maude Alex and the girls mourn her passing. Also multiple classifieds include Forestry Ball belles wanted June 29 formal and ballerina and masks due June 25. Buying and sale ads for fuel stoves electric stovettes horsehair copper bed and other second hand items.
Harbour Street vacant residence for sale and a large dropside cot and cyclops pram listed. The Usual Fortnightly Meeting to be held in the School of Arts on June 24 at 1 am includes a motion to increase weekly Funeral Fund payments and benefits. K Potter is the honorary secretary.
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