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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1950
Page
2
The schedule lists Church of England services at St Peter's Day and St John's, with times for St Aidan's Chil dren and other locations. Catholic, Methodist, and Presbyterian services are noted with parish names and ministers including Rev Dineen and Rev J A Fullerton among others.
The cycle lists a full moon on June 30 at 5.58 am, last moon on July 7 at 12.53 pm, new moon on July 15 at 3.05 pm, and first quarter on July 22 at 8.50 pm. The data provides precise times for each lunar phase across late June and mid July.
The Island Gypsy, a Barrier Reef Islands Ltd vessel, battled cyclone seas from Sydney toward Mackay, narrowly avoiding disaster near Coffs Harbour as five sick crew members rode out the storm. Captain Barr said the voyage paused at port but could have been worse, with plans to resume once conditions improve.
A Department spokesman said the Casino to Lismore line may open today and a through service from Grafton to Murwillumbah would follow. It is expected several days more before the Grafton to Kempsey line operates.
Mr. Seccombe said an extra ton per day would be sent by Ansett's plane. The Herald plane load was flown without authority but with captain’s cooperation. He will plead for continuing the service on his arrival in Sydney and provide details on future shipments. Service started last year with success, and he is confident permission will be granted again.
Both services are now operating to schedule but strong cross winds made landing dangerous at all stages of the cyclone and officials decided to wait until conditions were safer.
Butchers report ample beef and pork but mutton scarce. Roads may open to supply sources next week and housewives can get full requirements except mutton. Produce like cauliflowers, cabbages, carrots, and potatoes available. fruit sufficient for a normal week. Bread remains available from current flour stocks. Bakers pool flour and expect more yeast today with possible flour arrivals.
Reports from Coffs Harbour detail extensive rainfall totaling 65.89 inches for the year with 23 inches in the recent week. River floods submerged seven temporary railway employee homes near the station and forced residents from some areas, while Bonville Creek appears to have returned to an older course as seas reshaped its mouth. Central Rivers PPU district farmers express sharp split over the New State proposal during a Wauchope council meeting, where a motion censuring the Movement failed on a show of hands after a tied vote.
Colin's team named to travel to Weelgoolga Wednesday with McLauchlin Robinson Gregor and Her a as reserve. Grafton matches postponed to July 1 at Gratton's request with No.1 No.2 and ladies teams listed. Sad note Trevor James loses his father. several members change clubs amid weather and rain.
Mr and Mrs Shelton express gratitude to Dr Varad and the District Hospital staff, along with all relatives and friends, for floral tributes telegrams letters cards and other expressions of sympathy in their recent bereavement. They request acceptance of this personal thanks.
Syrnes Bros chemist offers Byongho famous cough remedy at two shillings per bottle. Local shop advertises patent cough medicine, with price and availability.
G A Patterson serves as secretary for the Coffs Harbour Repatriation Local Committee. Contact phone appears as 49 for inquiries and coordination regarding local veterans' return matters.
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