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Coffs Harbour Advocate

Location

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 22, 1951

Page

2

Church Services Across Denominations May 27

Daily worship schedule lists Trinity 1 services at St Johns and Eversong. Catholic masses at Jetty Coffs Harbour Sachetl Woolgoolac with Father Smith. Methodist gatherings include Nana Glen Ulam Woolgoolga and Coffs Harbour led by Rev J U Fullerton. Presbyterian notices Rev H M Coutts BA.

Church OF England St John's St Aidan’s Bonville Catholic Church Coffs Harbour Sachetl Woolgoolac Father Smith Methodist Church Nana

Moon Phases Schedule for Late May and June

Astronomy notes list lunar phase times including Last Quarter on May 28 at 6.17 am New Moon on June 5 at 2 40 am First Quarter on June 13 at 4 52 pm and Full Moon on June 19 at 10 36 pm.

Local Highlights From Coffs Harbour Weekend

Nursing staff member Miss King visits family in Coramba Street while His Lordship Bishop Farrelly arrives at Coffs Harbour and attends the Convent Ball. Reg Wunderlich and Mr. R. J. Garrett are noted for health and sympathy respectively as Roy Pereira visits for golf and returns to Sydney. New Zealand visitor Miss Sullivan assists with wedding plans for Pat Foote and Mr. Melitias travels from Sydney to Kawomba before returning to America.

Ady King Tamworth Bass Hospital W. B. King Coramba Street Coffs Harbour Roy Pereira Fred Pereira High Street Roy Sydney M. Sullivan Invercargill New Zealand H. H. Foote Miss Sullivan Pat Foote Pat New South Wales Ryan Bros Scarba Street Better Brakes, Pty Ltd

Mulhearn Trophy Round Shapes A Close Par Handicap

A large field contested the Mulhearn trophy in the afternoon with Club captain Jim Elliott winning on a count from Tom Lindsay and Don Anderson. Cards finished 1 up or square for most, and mixed four ball winners were Mr and Mrs J T Seccombe with 3 up. Final matches set for Calfs Harbour team selection and upcoming Dorriga clash at Coffs Harbour.

Jim Elliott Tom Lindsay Don Anderson J. T. Seccombe Adi Bill O'Reilly L. T. Smith Bill Mellefont Campbell Mellefont W. Oreilly Smith Calfs Harbour Dorriga Coffs Harbour T. Lindsay G. Dowling J. Hill J. Durrington K. Anderson

Inter zone cricket selectors release teams for Jetty Oval matches

Group 2 selectors release Northern Zone Firsts and Seconds and Southern Zone teams for inter zone fixtures at Jetty Oval next Sunday. Players from Coffs Harbour Grafton Coramba Glenreagh Nana Glen Dorrigo Bowraville Macksville Urunga Nambucca Belington Diggers and other towns are named with captains and vice captains listed for both Firsts and Seconds teams with several reserves.

Jetty Oval A. Lawson Coffs Harbour N. Walsham Grafton R. Pomroy Coramba K. Duncan Coffis Harbour W. Brickley E. Lawrence D. Appleton G. Felch K. Grey B. McLennan K Brennan Glenreagh R. Henswby K- Richardson C. Goodyer M. Haldsworth KR. Nolan T. Casson L. Freebody D. Easy Ulong L. Ingleden D. Holton A. Young R. Pearce J. Gleeson H. Goodenough G. Michell Nana Glen M. O'Neill Milne G. Teece Diggers M. Creswick Dorrigo A. Duncan Bowraville C. de Lore G. Smith Nambucca Capt. L. Haskins R. Reid K. Gillett Macksville R. Chaffer

Obituary for John Hickey of Coffs Harbour

John Hickey aged 74 longtime Coffs Harbour resident died at home on May 7. His daughter Mrs M M Bacon of Sydney attended the funeral. He was laid to rest in the Roman Catholic section of the local cemetery.

John Hickey Coffs Harbour M. M. Bacon Sydney Mr. Hickey

Alfred Love 74 Dies in Boambee Resident Buried at Coffs

Alfred Love aged 74 died on May 7 in Boambee where he lived for many years. He was buried in Coffs Harbour Cemetery with family and friends in attendance.

Alfred Love Mr. Love Boambee Coffs Harbour

Death of 16 Month Old Victor Desmond Toovey

The death occurred on May 6 of Victor Desmond Toovey aged 16 months. He lived with his parents at Woolgoolga and the district felt gloom. Sympathy messages poured in to the parents. The funeral was held May 7 at the Church of England portion of Woolgoolga Cemetery.

Victor Desmond Toovey Woolgoolga Church of England

The Late Mrs E V M Dihms

Mrs Esme Vivian Maggie Dihms aged 55 died May 14 in Coffs Harbour District Hospital after moving to the district three weeks earlier. She came from Paddington Sydney and resided with her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs G C Malthouse of Camp Creek Lowanna. Funeral arrangements were by C H Everingham & Co.

Esme Vivian Maggie Dihms Coffs Harbour District

Debs Shine at Convent Ball Under Bad Weather

Eleven debutantes presented to Bishop Farrelly highlighted the annual Convent Ball last night. Despite rain, a large crowd attended as debutantes impressed their tutor Mr. A Pinherty. Mrs. T Slack won the Blue and White trophy and Miss Pat Smith took the debutante prize. Organisers will collect £50 Tain insurance. A full report appears Friday.

Farrelly Debs A. Pinherty T. Slack Pat Smith

Competition winners at the CWA street stall

On May 12 at the CWA street stall Towels and cake won prizes. Mrs Fowler of Albany Street, Coffs Harbour and Mrs F J Kerr of Lower Bucca were among the entrants.

CWA Fowler Albany Street Coffs Harbour F. J. Kerr Lower Bucca

Engagement announced for Valerie Far bairn and William Turk

The engagement of Valerie Far bairn eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs V Far bairn Coffs Jetty to William eldest son of Mr and Mrs J Turk Cots Jetty is announced.

Valerie V. Farbairn Coffs Jetty William Turk Cots Jetty

Death of Florence Ida Mildenhall at Grafton Hospital

Florence Ida Mildenhall wife of Alfred Mildenhall and mother of Reg Yvonne and Betty died at Grafton Buse Hospital on Monday May 21 aged 44. She leaves a husband and three children. The funeral details were announced by the family.

McPherson Family Remembers James McPherson

In loving memory of James McPherson who died May 22 1950. Sadly missed by wife Melba children Hazel and Robert and brother Jim who was killed the same day. Memorial written by his sister, brother in law and niece.

McPherson Jim

Lewis Family Thanks for Floral Tributes

The Lewis family expresses gratitude to Dr. R Macdonald Father Ray Smith Dr Yarad Mr Dug gan Laurance Mrs OBrien Ambulance Officer Mr and Mrs Owens Mrs Hayward Mrs Keevers Mrs Ingle Rosso and Mrs Sinclair John Reedy Archie Hunter C S Mackay I Cowling and all kind friends for floral tributes telegrams and cards received after their recent bereavement.

Lewis R. Macdonald Ray Smith Yarad Duggan Laurance O'Brien W. Owens Hayward Keevers Ingle Rosso Sinclair John Reedy Archie Hunter C. S. Mackay I. Cowling

Also Mentioned on This Page

Presbyterian Church H. M. Coutts Bishop Farrelly Catfs Harbour Father Mullins Reg Wunderlich Reg R. J. Garrett W. H. Bailey Dorrigo Shire Council Andy Melitias Kawomba A. Pancretou New York America Keith Anderson J. Seccombe Anereas J. Elliott D. Anderson J.T. Seccombe J. Malouf R. Pereira J. Grimmond B. Miller C. Cutmore M. Smith W. Bailey Elliott Trophy E. V. M. Dihms Stone Wirth's Memoriam Florence Ida Mildenhall Coffs Harbour Presbyterian Church C. H. Everingham & CO Cofts Harbour Caba's Dacey's G. Simpkin W. Plunkett Coffe Harbour Austin Rednard W. Murgatroyd Ashby Maclean Dacey's Pharmacy Barrack Bros Morehead Street Lambton Ocean Parade Cotts Jetty Jetty Road B. L. Miller & CO Cai Miller & CO M. Cunningham and Sons Peterson Coffs Harbour Hospital C.W.A Bonville Reserve Hall Lawtell Bruelites Orchestra J. Worland Sawiell McBain McCauley Schnapper Lister Fred Briggs Wingham Tate Upper Orara Too Head R. V. Plunkett Jordan & Forsyth Rugby League D. E. Pollard Hospital Provident Fund Bridge Street C. Gerrard Gerrard Fier Plunkett T. A. Kennedy and Son Ordan & Forsyth Sis Harbour
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