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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 25, 1949
Page
2
Services across St John's St Aidan's Upper Orara Sawtell Park Beach mark mothering Sunday with Holy Communion Simnel cake distribution and evening services. Parish Hall tea with speaker Mrs W B King listed among events and locations Canon Van named.
The schedule lists Mass at Coffs Harbour 7 am and 9 am, Sawtell 7 am and 7 30 pm, Woolgoolga 8 30 am with Rev Father Smith assisting. Aimed at parishioners for the weekend services across the three towns.
On March 27 services are listed at Nana Glen 11 am Woolgoolga 3 pm SSA Coffs Harbour 7 30 pm S Rev J W Coffs Harbour 11 am Endeavourers Rev J W Spencer ministerial note indicates church activities in Coffs Harbour and surrounding areas
On March 27 the Rev. H. M. Coutts B.A. will conduct services at Karangi 11 am Wiong 2 30 pm and Coffs Harbour 7 30 pm providing a regional church schedule update for parish members.
Readout shows high and low tide times for Coffs Jetty in the March schedule with AM and PM indicators, detailing two tides per day across morning and evening slots.
The Rt. Rev. C. E. Storrs Bishop of Grafton will visit Coffs early in May to attend the Church of England Bail and receive debutantes. Nearby, Mrs M. E. Trustam led the formation of a Far West Children's Health Scheme branch in Coffs with Sister McInnes praising the effort.
A meeting of Grafton and Coffs Harbour Milk Suppliers associations in Coffs Harbour agreed to approach the Prices Commissioner for a winter price increase. They warned milk supply may be halted without higher prices, citing current zones and pasteurising costs. Delegates G Alford, A McLennan, F Alford to visit Sydney to press the case.
Citizens in Coffs Harbour met to establish a local branch of the Far West Children’s Health Scheme. Sister McInnes outlined the non-denominational service aiding country children, with mobile railway clinics that bring medical guidance to remote centres. Officers were elected, monthly meetings planned, membership set at one shilling.
Boambee Progress Association wrote to Pel lingen Shire Council asking for water pipes to be laid to the flat on England's Row school, to fill a hole near Melonail Hill, and to address loose skirts in North Boumber street and the poor state of a bridge. The matters were referred to the Engineer.
Coffs Branch members joined a CWA Group meeting at Maclean on a Wednesday. About 12 Coffs members travelled with representatives from Sawtell Upper Orara Woolgoolga and Coffs, using a hired bus. The conference, presided by Mrs. B. C. Exgins, urged forming another branch to advance the CWA work, and the next Group Conference will be at Woolgoolga on Wednesday, June.
An outbreak along the Tweed River has caused mild sickness resembling dengue fever. Scores of residents have fallen ill in the past month. Local health officials report numerous cases and urge surveillance and preventive measures.
The Coffs Harbour Advocate lists ad submission deadlines for Tuesday and Friday issues. Casual ads must be received by 3 pm Monday for Tuesday, and by Thursday afternoon for Friday. late fees apply up to 9 am on publication day. Contract ads require noon deadlines on Tuesday for Friday and on Friday for the following Tuesday.
Four horsepower engine with 20 hours run from new and just run in. Suitable for boat or irrigation pump. Apply T. P. Bishop Howard Street Coffs Jetty.
83 acres offered for sale featuring frost free land and good water supply. Irrigation plant included. Described as a strong proposition for a tomato grower. Contact T. C. Seccombe & Co at phone 3 Moonee Street.
A farewell social will honor Rev Spencer and his family on Friday March 25 at 7 30 p m in Wesley Hall before they depart Coffs Harbour Donations for a presentation may be given to the undersigned Ladies provide F G Brooke Circuit C 8S Cochrane Stewards
The Garage, Service Station and Spare Parts business formerly Grimmond's Auto Services is now Pacific Motors under new management. A Sydney mechanic will improve workshop service, with ample stocks of petrol, oils, batteries, spare parts and accessories, controlled by Mr Len Pozzey. Patronage invited.
M W Grimmond and J P Grimmond announce the disposal of Auto Services garage business in Coffs Harbour to Mr Frank Hammon. They thank past clients for support and trust they will continue loyalty to the new owner.
Notices in the Supreme Court of New South Wales probate jurisdiction for the estates of Norman Cecil Duftty of Coffs Harbour and Edward Harry Edwards of Korera near Colts Harbour. Applicants seek administration, bonds, and inspections of first accounts with deadlines in April 1948. Proceedings list solicitors Leeton Faithfull Baldock and M Well EYLES, with offices in Sydney and Coff's Harbour, urging creditors to present claims and attend.
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