19 Jun 1928
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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1928
Page
1
Local notices list church services at Coffs Harbour and nearby towns including Catholic and Methodist churches with service times. Marathon through June and July shows phases of the Moon with dates of first quarter full moon and last quarter, and tidal times with high and low tides noted.
Alderman Bridge moved that smoking be permitted during city meetings since no law forbids or permits it. The motion was carried with caveat that visitors must not smoke. Some aldermen objected to others smoking but accepted a general allowance. At Penn’s Joy Cinema What Price Glory screens this week with Vic tor McLagren Edmund Lowe and Dolores Del Rio. From Philippines to France these men fight for country in a tale of shared duty. Kingsford Smith’s Brisbane and Sydney landing will be shown at the Jetty next Saturday.
The Coffs Harbour School committee met to decide on licensing for copyright music under the Performing Rights Association. A license for the pictures from January 1 1996 and a general covering license for the hall were approved, with a 6 percent extra on rent. Prosgress on PRA actions and the need for a paid inspector were noted. Mr R E Wood was thanked for expenses, with a payment of £2 approved.
Captain Kingsford Smith’s Avro suffered extensive damage when cattle chewed fabric from the wing and rudder while the plane rested near Cowra station. Smith improvised repairs with Irish linen and thread, using a needle to mend the fuselage before flight.
A 12 year old, Don Doyst, visiting from Inverell with his mother and sister, was riding a push bike when two horsemen passed. He fell and was killed. The sad news was conveyed to Mrs. Voss yesterday as her family mourns the tragedy.
Comedy film Taal Taxi screens tomorrow at the School of Arts. A tale of a young draft man who seeks wealth ends in a palatial club and a comic reversal. Also shown is the serial Wighting with Buffalo Bill featuring the caravan and Indians, plus The Ore Raiders Western with Fred Gilman as support.
Severe rainfall battered the southern district withy extensive damage to shops and trees. Downed power lines and wrecked oyster beds caused by the cyclone disrupted life while parts of towns faced prolonged outages. Local officials reported heightened risk and delayed repairs as communities assessed property loss.
Personal news reports the marriage of Mr Dan O Grady and Miss Joule Pickstone at Cola Mar bour Catholic Church yesterday. Other items note Mr W Hooper refereed a Wesley Sheld match on June 4 and now resides in Eastern Dreerrigo for a time.
Coramba hosted Coramba versus rival on Saturday with Coramba winning 3 to 0. Myr Georgs Lee and Mina Dulcio Buchanan claimed the weekend tennis tournament title. A gale nearby damaged crops and buildings, with trees fallen and a cow killed in mishaps. William Sheen reported livestock injuries and lengthy telephone outages hampered communication.
The Jetty tennis clubs are set to contest the Lowery Cup next Saturday with two teams led by Mainickwater and Jackson. They will then challenge Glenreagh Railway Cup holders on Sunday with a lineup including Thorburn Bushell and Usinks Water. Local news notes shop hours resumed after the Wednesday half holiday, with stores open till 8 o clock Saturdays and 6 30 on weeknights as the town band reorganises to play on streets Saturdays.
Motorists urged to adjust their arms at Richard Garage Coffs Harbour with a phone contact. Shell Genuine oils and accessories stocked at Richards Garage Coffs Harbour with a separate contact.
Uralla's cargo ship The Weale was wrecked in a gale on Stockton Beach. The vessel carried timber and miscellaneous items from arbour, with four or five other craft involved. Notable individuals include Mr A J Poorty and Smalhe Mizein Doering. The disarrayed report mentions Shine Bites, jewel-like items, and a Harbous harbor connection, suggesting salvage attempts and further transport plans to Pyft Harbour.
Tenders for painting the Royal Hotel Taree will close at Toohey's Ltd Sydney office on Monday 2 July. Specification may be inspected at the hotel.
Property at Lote 291 and 282 in Kerura Homestead Farms Moonne Parish withdraws from all agents Stewart Roy Gordon Coffs Harbour and District Agricultural Association.
Tenders are invited and will be received by James Walters secretary for grazing metres of the Showground and adjoining lease. The lowest tender may be accepted. An external visit to Cottage Harbour is arranged at Jetty Hotel Thursday June 2 from 4 pm to 4 20 pm. The firm has visited this town regularly for many years.
A chaotic Telegrams item notes a violent incident at Sydney Cricket Ground where a man threatened a woman for money and fled with a purse containing 3/6. It also reports the government approving 40,000 to finish the Beiyong Ballina railway, rising prices from Canberra butchers, a Nationalist meeting opposing adult suffrage repeal, police court wheat thefts with fines, and a sensational wrestling verdict at Sydney Stadium.
In a Saturday competition at Coramba Jetty beat Corambi 5 to m. Paddy Pracks boosted Jetty as captain in three quarters Go gidte and Jack Cockle supported Jetty forwards Diney Hanley aided at fullback Maligned play featured by Go gidte’s exciting attacks Eastern Derrigo beat Glenreach 13 7 Pirates lose to Jetty seconds 11 2 Neil score Green added a goal Merv Thompson sparked a late moving attack Referee Mr J W Smith. A Coramba League meeting next Saturday will discuss sending a league team to play Bellis gon Pirates team listed for Coramba match against Kerang at Marengi Beat Saturday Australia vs English trial in Brisbane next Saturday Gorton captains Australia Queensland beat England 21 7.
A Militant parson in Te MeKeeuwn, rector of St Jet's, roused a peaceful crowd with a disturbance. He warned by church officials, then left with others. later, a mob attacked and he escaped injury during a clash that knocked a bystander down and drew police attention.
The Uralla, a line-ship bound for Sydney, rode out last week’s cyclone off Norah Head. A huge wave battered the stern, steering gear failed, and four detachments were dropped as the ship drifted toward Boyce’s Beach where the crew fought to beach her. Engine crews manipulated twin screws to steer, saving the vessel from rocks, though all hands endured hunger and wreckage strewn shores. The Uralla will be renamed and beached at Coffs Harbour with a crew of 18, including master F. F P. co and officers Simon Simonson and Roy T. Staal. Erickson and Halliday, later of the Wal lambs, were aboard.
Hospital fundraising at Taree relied on local boxes demanding three pence weekly. The committee debated eliminating the box system after poor results despite some late donations. A secretary Mr Malden was suggested to collect boxes, while others argued a direct appeal might work better.
E Jno Lucey and Rant Healey of Webster Jack and MacDonald Liermere Ltd Optometrists will conduct a tour of Mindiatrect and visit Come Marbour on Thursday June 8 from 7 to 9 pm. Appointments advised through Mr lathe Dings Jeweller the Quails Opticians.
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