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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 11, 1949
Page
2
The notice lists service times for St Johns Aidan's Park Beach ABRs Korora and Coffs Harbour churches. Catholic services at Coffs Harbour Jetty Karangi Along are at 7 am 7.30 pm 9 am 8 am 10 am led by Rev Father Smith.
A Methodist church notice lists travel to Nana Glen on March 13 at 11 am and Central Bucca at 2.30 pm with Rev J W Spencer, Coffs Harbour at 7.30 pm with Rev J W Spencer, plus Coffs Our 11 am with Mr A McLauchlan. Remaining dates include March 15 Along 7.30 pm, March 16 Brooklana 7.30 pm, March 17 Lowanna with Rev J W Spencer.
A Presbyterian church schedule lists an event in Sawtell on March 13 at 3 pm and another in Coffs Harbour at 7 30 pm led by Rev H M Coutts B A.
The lunar calendar lists a full moon on March 15 with last quarter on March 21 and new moon on March 30 followed by the first quarter on April 6. No events or locations specified.
Tide readings show high and low values for March at Coffs Jetty with times and depths. Records include sequences of AM and PM observations across the day, noting fluctuation in water levels and intervals between highs and lows.
Mrs. Knox hosts in Shephards Lane with her parents from Peak Hill and plans a few weeks more. Coffs Surf Club members Brian Malouf Bobby Williams and Bert Letchford head to Bondi for the Australian Championships. Roy White of Kerora entertains March birthdays with billiards and music. Miss Myrtle Blanchard remembered in Upper Orara. District Coroner Mr Emery injured by amber during repair. hospitalisation follows. Jack Murphy to Sydney Melbourne Adelaide trip for Federation business. Mr Murphy chairs directors. Mrs G A Patterson recovering from a broken ankle and moving about with crutches.
At the Coffs Branch meeting on Wednesday night Mr J J Murphy urged banana growers to become Federation shareholders. He warned post March 31 nonshareholders would have no claims for fruit or damaged goods transported by the Federation and would lack voting power and representation at markets.
At a Wednesday night meeting Mr. J J Murphy of the Coffs banana growers discussed canned banana prospects for export. He warned high production costs threaten viability since peeling and string removal must be done by hand, a costly step to overcome before an economic canned product can emerge.
In loving memory of my dear son Sgt Frederick Colin Goodenough who died of wounds in New Britain on March 11 1945 inserted by his loving mother Also memory by his sister Joyce Frank Janette and Sandra Remembered Always Another notice honors Victor Richardson killed at Antiene on March 7 1941 inserted by Dad Mum Vi Ted and Victor.
In loving memory of Max Johnson who died at Coffs Harbour on March 11 1938. Remembered by his father W T Johnson. Also cherished memory of Mary E Charlesworth who passed at Coffs Harbour Jetty on March 11 1940. Loved by her daughter M Peter and granddaughter Beryl of Cootamundra.
In loving memory of my dear husband and our father who died on March 11 1946 We never fail to think of you Inserted by his loving wife and family
The Eeley family thanks Dr Mulhearn Matron and staff of Coffs District Hospital and all friends for Flora tributes and expressions of sympathy in their bereavement. Please accept this personal thanks.
The Advocate lists essential printing requirements for readers and businesses. It outlines paper quality, ink durability, typography standards, and deadlines for submissions. It emphasizes accuracy, legibility, and timely formatting to ensure clear dissemination of information.
Mrs George England leaves for Sydney to be with her critically ill father. Sister Kent shows good recovery progress and is under treatment at Western Suburbs Hospital Croydon. Convalescence planned at Hay for a week. Bert Veness Giken returns to duty on the permanent staff of Coffs Harbour Press. Veness formerly Edna Brewis daughter of Mr and Mrs Brewis of Coffs Harbour.
Small agricultural item offered in new condition powered by a 3 hp engine with attachments for sowing corn and other seeds. Price £140. Motor transport available three times weekly from Tamworth to Port Macquarie if required. Apply Rural Engineering & Construction Co. 370 Peel St Tamworth. Phone F177 any hour.
Applications invited for six inspector positions under the Railhead Inspection of Bananas. Posts at Murwillumbah Mullumbimby Lismore Coffs Harbour and Macksville. Requires two years practical banana knowledge and grading packing experience. Applications due by 1st March 1949 to KOR Hack General Manager Banana Growers Federation Co operative Limited Murwillumbah.
Water mains disruption causes reduced supply in Coramba with authorities urging strict conservation. All use should be minimized until repairs are completed to prevent total service loss.
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