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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 06, 1949
Page
2
Church services scheduled include St John’s 7.30 am holy communion 10 am communion el Sunday and 7.30 pm evening service St Aidan’s 8.30 am holy communion 9.30 am something else Park Beach 9.30 am Sunday service Canon Van scheduled to preside
Schedule shows departures from Coffs Harbour at 7 am and 7 30 pm. Jetty service at 9 am, Karangi at 8 am, and Along at 10 am. Rev. Father Smith to officiate.
May events list sessions at Nana Glen and Coffs Harbour with Rev. J. U. Fullerton. Korora hosts a 7.30 p.m. meeting featuring Rev. J. U. Fullerton and Mr. H. Richards.
Church notices schedule May 8 at Coffs Harbour with 11 am and 7 30 pm services and a 3 pm event. Rev H M Coutts B A to lead.
The article lists lunar phases for May including First Quarter on May 6 and a Full Moon with no Last Quarter. It mentions a New Moon as well and notes irregular wording around phase timing.
A brief weather note at Coffs Jetty records a low tide in the morning and again in the afternoon with a mention of April timing.
The death occurred at the home of his daughter Mrs Howard Frost in Sydney this week of William Neuhaus an old pioneer of the Coffs Harbour district. He was among the district’s oldest residents and helped found the Coffs Rifle Club being an expert rifle shot. He had been living in Sydney for several years and had not been in good health recently. He maintained a keen interest in Coffs.
The Mothers' Club and Miss Press organized a school play at Coffs Infants School on Wednesday drawing a large attendance. Over 40 men joined the Mothers' Club. £23 was raised for amenities, but accommodation was insufficient as the room filled to near standing room. Children dressed nicely received hearty applause, and afternoon tea followed to enhance enjoyment.
Due to private business pressures James Walters resigns from the District Hospital Board. His extensive hospital administration experience was highly valued by fellow directors and his vacancy will be difficult to fill.
Preparations for the Coffs Show show committee workers report concern over drones not pulling their weight while ground work remains. If laggards attend in the next week the grounds could be put into excellent order, aiding the show’s success and shared credit. Citizens not on the committee are praised for sterling, exemplary effort.
A dance will be held at Skinner's Pavilion Moonee on Friday May 13 to aid Coffs Harbour Ambulance. Ryan's Bus from Coffs at 7 30, Mrs Nicholson's Orchestra, Supper. W Baty organiser.
Consumers in Glenreagh Nana Glen Nana Glen Rail Woolgoolga and Lower Bucca are advised power will be interrupted on Sunday 8 May 1949. Glenreagh outage from 9 to 11 am while Nana Glen Nana Glen Rail Woolgoolga and Lower Bucca will be cut 9 am to 4 pm.
Probate of Thomas James Jordan granted 7 December 1948 in New South Wales. Executors Thomas Sydney Claude Jordan and Gladys Dorothy Egan invite all creditors to send claims by 23 July 1949. After that date assets will be distributed per law. Dated 5 May 1949. D. G. McDonald, Solicitor for Executors, Grafton Street, Coffs Harbour.
In loving memory of our darling daughter Eva Dorothy who passed away on 8 May 1945. Not a day goes by without us thinking of you. We who loved you miss you sadly as the fourth anniversary dawns. Inserted by her mother Fatieke and brothers Don and S.
In loving memory of Eva who passed away May 8 1945 kept in our hearts a memory of one we loved and can never forget inserted by her brother Fred sister in law Mil and nephews Robert and Allan
A tribute to Eva Dorothy with lines of remembrance from her sister Kitt and brother in law Charlie along with nieces and nephews Forever remembered by family in a loving memorial verse
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