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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 24, 1949
Page
2
List of services across denominations for May 29 including St Johns, Park Beach, Coffs Harbour, Sawtell, Karangi, Glenreagh and more. Notes times for Church of England Catholic Methodist Presbyterian with ministers listed.
The calendar lists lunar phases with dates: New Moon May 28, First Quarter June 4, Full Moon June 11, Last Quarter June 18. These entries outline the cycle of visible moon phases across late spring to early summer.
Tide heights and times listed for May at Coffs Jetty including morning and afternoon high and low periods. Data presents alternating low and high tides with hourly markers from around 5:55 AM to 5:09 PM and later figures.
A carpet snake swam among holidaying boys at Coffs Harbour beach yesterday. The Nicol family alerted Mr. Nicol at the Shell Depot to remove the intruder. He refrained from killing the reptile as it frolicked in the surf, surprising residents who rarely see carpet snakes in salt water.
Memorial notice for Sgt in charge of Coffs Harbour Police who died May 25 1948. Bill and Helen Bennett remember him with affection and respect.
Mr and Mrs R E Smith express deep gratitude to the medical attendants and nursing staff at Coffs Harbour District Hospital for their kindness and care during Mr Smith’s severe illness. They also thank all friends for numerous inquiries letters telegrams and phone calls and ask recipients to accept this personal and sincere thanks.
A surveyor will visit the Coffs Harbour District around 19 July 1949 to survey motor boats and examine candidates for Coxswain and Driver licenses. Applications to reach by 7 June 1949. The Maritime Services Board of NSW will survey commercial boats, fishing boats not at sea, and passenger-carrying vessels during this visit. seagoing fishing vessels await separate notice. L C Milgate, Secretary, Maritime Services Board of NSW.
For sale is an AWA battery radio in as new condition priced at £23. Offered by Burns & Small with B L Miller as proprietor, noted as general sciences agents.
Land offering 53 acres freehold suitable for tomatoes and small crops with 15 acres frost free and permanent water. Price £600. Real estate agents contact phone 63.
An almost new 22 hp Buzzacott oil engine with centrifugal pump belting suction pipe and complete piping offered at £90. Auctioneers Burns & Small present the sale with quantity of piping included.
A small lot including a Howard 2 cylinder engine mounted on motor bike wheels, 2 circular saws, saw spindle, V belts and pulleys sold at £55. May be inspected at T Homan's Garage, Moonee Beach, phone 1.
Expert workmanship with four decades of experience cited. Quotes provided for the job by T. Morgan and N. Hamey of Sawtell.
Parents are notified that the council plans a diphtheria immunisation campaign once the number of children requiring treatment is ascertained. Consent forms are available at schools, the Health Inspector's Office in Coffs Harbour, or Council Chambers Coramba. Forms to be returned to the Health Inspector's Office. J. G. Pike Deputy Shire Clerk Coramba May 16, 1949.
The Advocate announces it can supply all printing requirements for customers.
Assistants in nursing required preferably experienced but open to capable intelligent girls not under 17 years. 40 hour week with time and a half overtime. Apply by mail with copies of references. originals shown at interview. L N Fowler secretary.
I have disposed of my business to Miss Molly Lowery. All lay-bys must be collected by Saturday June 4. Address Parisian Frock Salon.
Coffs Harbour Golf Associates calls a general meeting at the Club House on Saturday June 4 at 2.30 p.m. The agenda includes election of a Treasurer and a committee meeting to follow.
All sporting and other town organisations are invited to a public meeting at the School of Arts on Tuesday May 31 at 8 p m. The agenda includes deciding on assistance for Miss Australia Quest candidates from Coffs and raising funds to establish a War Neurosis Hospital. W R Graham honorary secretary.
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