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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 18, 1948
Page
2
Trinity Sunday church services listed for May 23 across multiple locations. St Johns St Aidan's Upper Orara Sawtell Coffs Harbour Woolgoolga Nana Gien and Coffs Harbour schedule with priests Rev J W Spencer Rev H E Hunt Rev R Smith Rev H M Coutts.
The lunar cycle lists a full moon on May 23 followed by a last quarter on May 31. A new moon arrives June 7 with a first quarter on June 11.
Reading fragment notes inconsistent sunrise and sunset times. Mentions times like 6 and 6.43 with 643 and 6.44 but lacks clear context or dates. No identifiable persons or organizations available.
The column lists ailing Mrs W Fletcher anxious relatives await better health news. Mrs C Nolan who has been unwell for some time was admitted to the District Hospital for treatment and hopes for a speedy recovery. Tom Manns of Sydney holidaying at Coffs with uncle Bert Priest and aunt, recently broke an ankle playing with his son and is resting while the injury heals.
Mrs. M Shepherd with son Roy and daughter-in-law holiday in Sydney. Wally Bake returns home after three weeks in Coffs Harbour hospital. W Hopes spent school vacation at his Strathfield home. Mrs. Wildman and family and Master David Hallman from Waterloo holidaying with R L Crews. Sybil Hallgath holidaying at Grafton. Mrs. O C Plunkett home on holidays with her mother Mrs M Burgess. Mr. M Singleton returned from Manning River with a fine Jersey bull. Bruce Hogan returned home after Bellingen Hospital stay following a motorbike accident. Mrs Hogan also in hospital but now progressing well. Master Barry Crown spent Anzac Day in Lismore with the Cycle Club.
Victor Richards of Woolgoolga pleaded guilty at Coffs Harbour petty sessions to driving a motor truck while intoxicated on May 1 in Beach street Woolgoolga. A collision occurred with a sedan driven by Unwin. Richards was given a three year bond with £30 surety. a second charge of dangerous driving was dismissed.
Variable conditions persist over the past week signaling a seasonal transition. Reports indicate fluctuating temperatures and intermittent precipitation affecting daily plans and agricultural activity.
Quick sale notice for Hercules Thornton diesel with Cal Borey trailer. Recently shod and lightly used with hauling capacity included. Contact McCarthy at Northcote Street, Bellingen for details.
For Sale by Tender for Removal two W B and Iron Cottages at Coffs Harbour. Sound framework suitable for packing sheds. Inspection invited. Tenders close Monday 4 May at 4 pm. Vost Bros, Agents, Coffs Harbour. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.
The Boambee Progress Association will hold a special meeting at Boambee School after the Parents and Citizens meeting on Wednesday May 19. The agenda includes discussing Tellin Fen Shire Council’s proposed levy on Banana and Tomato Growers in A Riding. Councillor Lindsay is requested to attend.
An exchange offer for a Willys Knight model sedan with camping body valued at £35 and £4 for a late model Jeep. Contact Norman J. Hill Korora via phone Cofs 266 for details.
Mr Habgood directs H W Kirkland Co to sell his whole Choice Dairy Herd and First Class Farm and Dairy Plant, including Jersey cattle, calves, draught animals, sows, pigs, farm machinery, milk equipment, and a Massey plough car. Sale to occur end of month with practical no reserve and machinery described as new or near new. Auctioneers contact Kirkland & Co for details.
The Special Meeting scheduled for next Monday May 24 has been cancelled by the R.S.S.A.L.A. Coffe Harbour Sub-Branch.
Applications close 24 May 1948 for a Typiste in the Department of Main Roads Local Office at Coffs Harbour. Salary £2 7s to £4 13s weekly with progression to £6 3s, subject to age and qualifications. Three weeks annual leave, six day week. Applicants need Intermediate or Leaving Certificate. Send testimonials with forms from the office, addressed to A G Scott-Findlay, Divisional Engineer, Dept of Main Roads, Trap ton.
V. W. Nevell BDDS a dental surgeon will be away from his practice from May 18 to June 1 to attend the Australasian Dental Congress.
Government Gazette notice invites applications for a 1417 acre block on Gragin Estate 5 miles from Graman suitable for grazing with fodder arable land. Lease to Forces members and ex members at about £14 annually. Applications open 17 May to 1 June 1948 with Crown Land Agent at Warialda.
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