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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1950
Page
2
On June 25 after Trinity there are service times at St John's 7 10 am for children and 7 pm, St Aidan's 8 am and 9 am for children, Park Beach 9 30 am for children, Bonville 11 am, and Sawtell 2 30 pm.
The note lists pickup times for the jetty and towns including Coffs Harbour at 9 am, Sawtell at 7 am, Woolgoolga at 9 am, with Sawtell earlier at 7 am and jetty at 7.30 am. Signed by Rev. Fr. Dineen.
Rev. J. U. Fullerton visits Nana Glen at 11 am Woolgoolga at 3 pm and Coffs Harbour at 7.30 pm on June 25. Another listing shows Coffs Harbour at 11 am with Mr. H. M. Richards and Rev. J. U. Fullerton.
Rev. H. M. Coutts directs morning and afternoon services at Karangi and Coffs Harbour with events listed for 11 am 2 30 pm and 7 30 pm signaling a regional church schedule update.
The notes list key lunar events with exact times: first quarter on June 23 at 3.12 pm, full moon on June 30 at 5.98 am, last quarter on July 7 at 12.53 pm, and new moon on July 3 at 3.05 pm.
A partial record from Coffs Jetty shows numbers and times in a scattered sequence with entries like 1.32 2.31 4.45 5.54 and several afternoon and evening times such as 6.20 pm and 8.09 to 11.55 pm. No clear event or context is provided.
The death of Mr. Jack McCarthy former Dorrigo Shire Council overseer at Coffs Harbour is noted as his sons Jack and Trevor James visit Dubbo where their father died. Mr Joshua Thomas Boles of Coffs Harbour Jetty dies at 84, survived by wife and seven children. Council acknowledges sympathy for Dr Bailey’s bereavement and delegates Dr S Hoosen to Moree conference. G Welch leaves Coffs Harbour for Bathurst Turon Shire appointment. Community members Mr Dave McGregor and Mrs Welch are praised for resilience and activity in local clubs and tennis. Ernie Donovan of Sydney visits Sawtell for holidays and returns soon.
A large crowd gathered at Mr and Mrs Leith Watkin s Karangi home for a house warming with visitors from Upper Orara Dairyville Karangi and Coffs Harbour. Guests enjoyed community singing solos and a supper break before a hearty welcome from local officials and sportsmen. Mrs R L Watkin departs soon for Sydney for medical treatment at Memorial Hospital Waverley.
With winter approaching the NRMA urges motorists in cold areas to take precautions. Chief engineer C H Napthali advises draining radiator and block if cars are left overnight or using antifreeze with a six to four water glycerine mix. Check for leaks, keep carburation ignition and lubrication tuned, lubricate chassis, and carry tyre chains with correct pressures. Add insulation between mats and floor for warmth.
Donovan told the Advocate representative at Sawtell that the resort is among the finest he has visited and that he will return as often as possible and spread its virtues to his friends in the city.
In loving memory of my dear Father who passed away on 22 June 1949. We think of you in silence with a sincere heart and cherish all the memories of days when you were here. Inserted by Molly Bert and Family.
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