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Coffs Harbour Advocate

Location

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 23, 1947

Page

2

Church Services and Schedules for May 25

A list of religious services across churches including Catholic St Marys Jetty 7.30 am St Augustines 9 am Woolgoolga 9 am Karangi 10 am. Methodist Nana Glen 11 am Woolgoolga 3 pm Coffs Harbour OK Service Rev J W Spencer. Presbyterian Karangi 11 am Along 2.30 pm Coffs Harbour 7.30 pm Rev H M Coutts BA.

St. Mary's St Augustine’s Woolgoolga Karangi Father Ryan Methodist Church Nana Glen Woolgoola Coffs Harbour J. W. Spencer Endeavorers Presbyterian Church H. M. Coutts

Moon Phases Schedule May to June

The lunar phase sequence lists first quarter on May 27, full moon on June 4, last quarter on June 12, and full moon on June 19. The dates reflect a concise cycle from late May through mid June.

Crossmaglen P and C and Progress Association Meeting

The annual meeting in the school room on Monday May 12 elected M Singleton as President with Shepherd and Lew Jacques as Vice Presidents and A Davis as Secretary Treasurer. Repairs to the road were discussed with Shire Engineer. a Red Cross donation was pledged. A Empire Day picnic is planned for May 24. Betty and Joan Hunt visited from Casino. Jim Cook of Bonville, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Cook, died in Japan. the community extends sympathy.

P & C and Progress Association B. A. Shepherd Ivan Johnson Shepherd Johnson M. Singleton Lew Jacques A. Davis Len Jacques Red Cross Society Japan Jim Cook Bonville Andy Cook Jim Igo

Coffs Water Use and Boum Bee Repairs Noted

In April Coffs water consumption totaled 6 450 000 gallons with twelve new connections and 6420 electricity units used at the Pumping station. Turncock H O Doherty reported satisfactory service at the Dorrigo shire Council meeting. The Boum bee steamer, refloated after foundering at Newcastle, is under repair and overhaul for resumed service following a long war period with the Australian Navy.

Coffs Turncock H. O'Doherty Dorrigoshire Council Boumbee Newcastle

Banana Prices and Market Report From Federation In Melbourne

The Banana Growers Federation reports today's market with prices for bananas, pineapples, pawpaws, custard apples, beans, and passionfruit. Market is firm with weather fine and cold. Adelaide Market notes green fruit at 63d.

Federations Melbourne Adelaide

Coffs Harbour Rainfall Near Thirty-Two Inches This Year

Rainfall in Coffs Harbour approaches 32 inches with to date total reaching 31.84 inches. Monthly figures from the Coffs Post Office show January 596 points February 1 104 March 514 April 117 and May to date 353 points.

W. T. Rawleigh Co. Ltd Dept NS-24308 notice

Brunswick Victoria lists address 60 Dawson Street N10 for The W. T. Rawleigh Co. Ltd Department NS-24308. Public notice appears as a company reference or mail listing in the local record.

W. T. Rawleigh Co., Ltd Dept Dawson Street Brunswick N10 Victoria

Forestry Commission Workshop Seeks Trac FD Track Parts

Quotation requests close at 2 p.m. on June 6 1947 for fitting pins and bushes to one set of Cle tr ac FD Tracks. Greaser plates removed. B J Doherty plant mechanic Coffs Harbour invites qualified bidders.

J. Doherty Coffs Harbour

Forestry Commission Seeks Quotation for Tow Truck

Forestry Commission Workshops Coffs Harbour invites quotations up to 2 p m on 6th June 1947 for reducing to first class finish of a Chevrolet tow truck F C 1n6 Regd No RU 291. Unit to be prepared primed and finished with two coats Cardiff green. Details from B J Doherty Plant Mechanic.

Chevrolet F.C Cardiff B. J. Doherty Mechanic Coffs Harbour

Vehicle Repair Schedule for Trucks in Cardiff Green Finish

On 16 June 1947 from 2 p m the body repairs and panel heating will be done to first class finish for two trucks. The Chevrolet 3 Ton Truck with Regd No LA-952 and the Ford V8 1 Ton Truck with Regd No FC-026 will be primed with one coat and finished with two coats in Cardiff green. BJ Doherty, Plant Mechanic, oversees the work.

Chevrolet F.C Cardiff BJ. Doherty Coffs Harbour

Apprenticeship Opens for Two Fitters and Turners

Applications invited for two apprentice fitters and turners to work on mechanical repairs of motor trucks and tractors. Intermediate Certificate advantageous. Submit by 2 pm on 5th June 1947 in applicant’s handwriting with references. Address TJ. Poherty Machinery, Coffe Harbour.

TJ. Poherty Lyase Mevhariiy Coffe Harbour Colle Grafton

Truck and Tractor Auction at Coffs Harbour

Offers in envelopes for a 2 ton capacity Maple Leaf truck with 155 wheel base and an Army Disposals truck close 2 pm June 1947. Also a 1987 Caterpillar road tractor with Hyster winch listed under National Security Prices. Details from Forestry Commission Workshops Coffs Harbour. highest offer not necessarily accepted.

Coffs Harbour Mouer National Security Regulariana Army Forestry Commission

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Saleaby Edwards St Aidan’s Park Beach Hall Uper The Crossmaglen Betty and Joan Hunt Casino Mrs. Burgess Rawleigh Odd Rowley Monterey Gate G. Vincent Edinburgh Street Coffs Jetty K. Smith Scarba Street Coffs Harbour P . & C. Association H. E. Hunt J.C W. Thompson RV. Plunkett Ivan C. Johnson Crosamagien T. S. Hope Burns and Small Grafton Street Life Assurance Prudential Assurance Co. Ltd Burns & Small Adsa Wilia Neroxtekstine Commission ABC National Radio Eisteddfod ABC Sawtell Raleigh Bellingen A. R. Jones U.S P.O. Coffs Harbour J. R. Payne Ocean Street Bill Mackay Ron Gosling Britain H. [. Lovett S. Wailey Iissue R. V. Plunkett King & Jordan Auctioneers Volt Bros High Street Jetty Hockey Club Jetty Oval M. Cleaver Ball KO Lickiss Brooklata Tistriet Forester H.W. B.dun District Forester School of Arts E, Woodlands Horsemen's Club Hal, Lovett Ona‘y J. Lupton Camea Lister Gary H. W. Kirkland & CO Phone Auctioneers BH. J. Doherty Coffs Harbor CLUS Nambucca Orchestra Nambucca and Pullen’s G. E. Williams Coffs Harbour Rifle Club J. Noble Y. A. Barnier New South Wales Dorrigo and Heatons Dorrigo Coramba Dorrigo and Brooklana Forestry Nursery Brooklana Glenreagh Moleton General Post Office Sydney Supt. Postal Services G.P.O Cent Harbour Mrs. S Red Cros Coffs Urban Clarence River Cou Council Chas. M. Seym County Eversles Little Theatres Group Attration LN Copps Harbour School OF Arts Ruthnings United Chemicals Pty. Ltd Banana Growers’ Federation Co-op Grbiter Om G.G.F Ando Macksville Inter OAS
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