Church Services for Ash Wednesday and March 1 1960
Church of England schedules Ash Wednesday services at St John’s and nearby parishes. Listings include St John’s 7 am and 10 am holy communion, 4 pm Chilham’s Service, and evening prayers. St Aidan’s 8:30 am and 9:30 am services. Park Beach, Sawteli, Crossmaglen times noted. Canon Van
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Church OF England
St John’s
Chilham’s
St Aidan’s
Park Beach
Sawteli
Crossmaglen
Catholic Church Mass Schedule for March in New South Wales
Mass times listed for Bonville Coffs Harbour Jetty Glenreagh Coramba on March 5 6 and 7 9 8 am and 7 9 30 pm with Rev Father Smith as celebrant.
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Mar
Bonville
Coffs Harbour
Jetty
Glenreagh
Father Smith
Methodist Church Notices Do Not Reframe Events
Mar 6 Nana Glen 11 am Coramba 2 pm Coffs Harbour 5 30 pm Rev J W Spencer services. Coffs Harbour 11 am Mr H Wright. Upper Orara 10 am SS. Mar 8 Korora 7 Rev J W Spencer.
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Nana Glen
Coramba
Coffs Harbour
J. W. Spencer
H. Wright Hea
Upper
Orara
Korora
Presbyterian Church March Services Announced
The notice lists march worship times at Upper Orara Woolgoolga and Coffs Harbour with Rev. H. M. Coutts B.A. leading. Services at 11 am 3 pm and 7 30 pm respectively.
Moon Phases for March Month
The lunar cycle in March shows First Quarter on March 8, Full Moon on March 15, Last Quarter on March 21 and New Moon on March 30. The sequence reflects standard monthly phases with the moon progressing from new to full and back.
The Tides at Coffs Jetty
Tide table for Coffs Jetty lists high and low water times and heights for March. Calculations show morning and afternoon stages with multiple readings through the day.
Local residents active with travel and appointments
Mr A S Donnelly and Mrs Donnelly with infant spend holidays in Queensland. Noel Condon attends a Sydney trade conference and plans a return to Coffs next week. John and Mrs Brown return from Sydney holidays with infant Barbara Ann. W Flanigan inspects Coffs Harbour Post Office. Earl Morris leaves for college after a farewell party at Red Hilt. G Dockrill attends NSW bank managers conference in Sydney and returns by air. Alan Hogbin earns a Sydney University bursary. H Burgess ordered to extended convalescence. Ross Bartley leaves Coffs Bank duties for Narrandera. Dec Abrams and daughter Helen holiday with Mrs Abrams’ relatives.
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Noel Condon
Sydney
Coffs
John Brown
Barbara Ann
Walter Morris
Red Hilt
Earl
G. Dockrill
National Bank of Australasia
Nsw
Local News Roundup From Coffs Harbour Area
Reports note Mr Abrams on staff at Commonwealth Bank Kempsey and Van Bronkhorst donating proceeds from beauty culture schools to the MMW Ambulance Car Appeal. Rev J W Spencer attended the Methodist Conference in Sydney returning home tomorrow. Dr G W Fitzgerald dies a long-serving public figure and former Clarence County Council chairman. Farewells held for Mrs Yoole amid acknowledged service to local churches, arts council and Red Cross in departing Coffs Harbour.
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Goss' Harbour
Abrams
Commonwealth Bank
Kempsey
J. W. Spencer
The
Methodist Church
Sydney
Mr. Spencer
G. W. Fitzgerald
South Grafton
Clarence County Council
Coffs Harbour
Coffs
Getting Timber The Hard Way In Tweed River Sawmill
The owners of a Tweed River sawmill are building a flying fox to haul logs six to seven tons, about 1000 cubic feet of timber, from Bald Knob in Goonibar State Forest. Tail lines are laid, main lines soon to be placed, and the timber will be used for fruit cases. Work began in November 194%. Logs travel about 20% feet to the saws.
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Tweed River
Bald Knob
Goonibar State Forest
Removal of Jetty Surf Sheds
The Jetty Development League must move the dressing sheds due to timber storage plans expanding south of the jetty toward Shell Oil Depot. The League will choose a new site in front of Oil Co premises with Department of Public Works approval. The Shire Council may share costs while the League provides volunteer labour and timber.
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Shell Oil
League
Bold Chinaman steals clock from Darlinghurst Court House
A historical note recounts a daring theft at Darlinghurst Court House where a Chinese man is said to have removed a wall clock during repairs. With ladder and screwdriver he unscrewed the clock and departed unnoticed as carpenters worked. No one suspected the bold theft in the eyes of the law.
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Darlinghurst Court House
Dress standards for riders at Sydney Royal Easter Show
The Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales sets attire guidelines for horse section competitors at the Royal Easter Shows. Formal class attire includes tan breeches with black boots, grey or black coat, stock, gloves, bowler, and hunting crop. Informal class attire features jodhpurs, boots, tweed coat, stock or shirt and tie, and a felt hat. Hitting contests accept steeplechase or hunting costumes.
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Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales
Accommodation For School Teachers Progress At Peisary School
It is pleasing to report progress securing Rocca a ton for Mr Goodacre deputy head master and Miss Kinsella mistress of the girls department. Today Mr Goodacre will inspect premises ready for occupation at Easter. Miss Kinsella has taken a flat. It is hoped these arrangements prevent teachers being taken away from Coffs, which the district can ill afford.
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Goodacre
Peisary School
Miss Kinsella
Coffs
Closing Hours for Casual and Contract Ads in The Advocate
The Advocate sets ad submission cutoffs: Tuesday issue by 3 pm previous Monday for Casual ads, Friday issue by 3 pm previous Thursday. Late ads accepted to 9 am on publication day with 1 shilling per inch late fee. Contract ads need 12 noon deadlines on Tuesdays for Friday issue and Fridays for Tuesday issue.
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Advocate
Coffs Harbour Trades & Labour Council Meeting Notice
A meeting will be held in the Waterside Workers Rooms at the Jetty on Sunday 6 March at 7 30 p m. Business includes election of officers and general matters. All union delegates requested to attend. Co W Booth secretary.
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Co. W. Booth
Street Stall For Ex-Servicemen’s Home Aid
A street stall will be held tomorrow Saturday in Ballina to aid the North Coast Ex Servicemen's Rest and Convalescent Home. Tickets in the Art Union will be sold. Gifts of produce and cakes will be welcomed. Acting Secretary Mrs B L Miller.
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Ballina
Art Union
B. L. Miller
Adjourned Annual Meeting Set for March at Clubhouse
The adjourned annual meeting of the club will be held in the Clubhouse on Vernon Street Thursday March 10 at 8 p m. Full attendance of members is requested.
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Vernon Street
Holes in High Street Traffic Danger Reignites Concerns
Described as lasting poorly since they were dug between Dark's Store and the County Council offices the holes remain a danger to traffic and reappear as badly as before prompting renewed concerns from residents and motorists.
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High Street
Dark’s Store
County Council
Coffs Mothers' Club Announces Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting of the Coffs Harbour Mothers' Club will be held at the Primary School on Friday March 11 at 2.30 p.m. Business includes the Annual Report, election of officers, and general business. M Smith is the Hon. Secretary.
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Coffs Harbour
Tenders invited for Kirra Cottage land at Coffs Harbour
Tenders are invited for the purchase of land and cottage known as Kirra at Gordon Street Coffs Harbour. Tenders close March 25 1949. Highest tender may not be accepted. Mrs H M Scott Smith Kiosk Yamba announces.
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Kirra
Gordon St
Coffs Harbour
H. M. Scott Smith
Yamba
Ford 1937 Model 18ent purchase via forestry depot bid
Forestry Commission Depot Coffs Harbour invites sealed envelopes marked Truck Purchase for one Ford 1937 Model 18ent engine no B1708F and tools including hand pump grease gun jack and handle. Bids close 2 pm on 17 March 1949. Details from B J DohertyMechanical Foreman Phone 98.
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Canln van
Coffs Jetty
A. S. Donnelly
Mrs. Donnelly
Queensland
W. Flanigan
Alan Hogbin
A. E. Hogbin
Coffs High School
University of Sydney
H. Burgess
Harry
Ross. Bartley
Coffs Branch
National Bank
Narrandera
Ross
Dec. Abrams
Helen
Byrnes Bros
Carnegie Clark
L. Miller
Red Cross
Burns & Small
Br.v. Plunkett
Coffs Harbour Trades & Labour Council
R.S
Alla
Women’s Auxiliary
H. J. Robinson
P. & C. Association
M. Grimmond
Coffs-Orara Poultry Club
E. S. Filewood
H. B. Bulmer
Karangi
Power Spray
C. & E. Padman, McCauley
T. C. Seccombe
Victoria St
Hospital
Gordon Maloof
Coffs Mothers’ Club
Forestry Commission
P.O. Coffs Harbour
B. J. Doherty
Bonville Reserve Hall
Apex
Lindsay
O. Poulsen
C. G. Harvey
Wingfield
Dorrigo Shire
Ray E. Smith
STONE
Farm Specialists
McCormick Motor
Woolgoolga
G.m’s
Sawtell
Coffs Harbour Aerodrome
Monster Raaf
W. Baty
Dairy Society Ltd
A. J. Power
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