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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1950
Page
3
A Coffs Harbour ratepayer writes to the editor criticizing town planning proposals. He warns of unclear costs and asks the council to publish clear facts and figures on who pays and how much the scheme will cost, citing road disruptions and widespread maps and charts.
A Stockholm report says after five years of trials Swedish dairies have made powdered butter that storage preserves without souring. The Swedish Dairies Association expects a ready market in tropical and subtropical nations.
A historic note extols Woods Great Peppermint Cure as the priceless remedy for coughs and colds, claiming its famous status and suggesting the reader may know its name. The excerpt elevates the product as a premier earth’s gem in a regal, poetic framing.
The Dorrige Shire Council faced a water nuisance complaint from the Coffa Harbour School of Arts Committee over drainage from Mr. E Fogarty’s butchery. Health Inspector Fitzpatrick said most water came from the School roof, with minor splashes from Fogarty, and council issued notices to abolish the nuisance to both parties.
Stephen Simmonds of Lyonsville Sawtell died at his home after a heart illness aged 64. Born in Trentham Victoria he served 33 years with New South Wales Railways including 1925 retirement from the Glenreagh to Dorrigo line. Funeral at Sawtell Anglican Cemetery conducted by Archdeacon Manny. He is survived by his wife.
Miss Press of the Infants School at Coffs Harbour is asked by the Department of Education to survey likely infant enrolments for 1951 to gauge class accommodation needs. Parents with infants ready to enrol in 1951 are urged to advise numbers by Friday July 7.
The Woolgoolga Show organisers have postponed the three act comedy The Blue Goose due to adverse weather. The Orara and Collon showings next week will proceed as planned unless conditions change, with a new Woolgoolga date to be announced soon.
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