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Coffs Harbour Advocate

Location

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 25, 1928

Page

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Methodist Church Meeting Notes and Moon Phases

The entry lists Methodist church activities at Cols Harbour Central Bucca and Upper Orara with evening services and speaker notes. It also provides phases of the Moon from First Quarter on May 20th through Last Quarter on June 11th and related rise times. A golf accident at Port Macquarie gulf links injures a player when a rebound struck him in the chin. Local union meetings discuss wage payments and a plan to restructure the Abattoir Board and factory payroll terms.

Port Macquarie Gulf Links Pomon W. H. Marshall

Free Night at School of Arts Features Patsy Ruth Miller

FASE PICTURES and The School of Arts committees offer another free picture night on Wednesday with Patsy Ruth Miller in What Every Girl Should Know a light hearted comedy about love and pluck. The supporting feature The Enchanted Island is billed as a dazzling year’s best.

School of Arts Jones Algut Patsy Ruth Miller Mamie Deland

St John Ambulance classes form in Colls Harbour

Interest grows in forming a St John Ambulance Association branch in Colls Harbour Georgia. A meeting decided to proceed with classes for both women and men, taught separately, stressing practical first aid knowledge to save lives and aid employment. Interested individuals may contact Mr RG Jackson or the doctors.

St. John Ambulance Association Colls Harbour RG. Jackson

Remembering Harold and William Godwin on May 27

In memory of our darling Harold who was accidentally killed on May 27, 1824. Four years have passed since that sad day. His loss is deeply felt by his father and mother. Also memory of our dear brother Marcid killed on May 27, 1814. A gentle and kind brother we have lost, and Roaren has gained. Inserted by his sisters Evelyn and Alma.

Godwin Harold Faber Marcid Cain Roaren God Evelyn Alma

Public Notice on Theft at Boamber Park

A notice from J. W. Browne offers payment for proof and conviction of thieves who stole house material and timber from his plot at Boamber Park. The message seeks witnesses or information leading to resolution of the crime.

Boamber Park J. W. Browne

Auction Notice for Mrs Black Household Furniture

Charles Vost has instructions from Mrs A E Black to sell at public auction all her household furniture and effects from Gietrich house. Items include pianos, wardrobes, beds, dressing tables, washstand, couches, kitchen items, and a pony and a yearling gelding. Auctioneer Raine Specialing, Ansaite Glorious Splendor and Opulent Vastness noted.

Charles Vost A. E. Black Gietrich Ieurcom

Ridgeway's Circus Coming to Cot Harbour Wednesday

Ridgeway's Motor Circus returns with a vast lineup drawn from New Zealand includes Hing the lion and a host of trained animals. The traveling show boasts acrobats, clowns, daredevils, and across three hours of entertainment led by M. Henri continental band Ida Aston La Hoes and many acts. A strong record of public anticipation backs its claim as a premier traveling circus.

Ridgeway New Zealand Cot Harbour Ridgeway’s Hing Almeet Camerous M. Henri Elancer Ida Aston Questrienne la Hoes Framteetu Bouncing Man Chive Spanele Twiestt Xriisip Ridgewar

Wirth Bros Greatest Show on Earth Comes to Coffs Harbour

The Wirth Bros Limited present a new traveling production in Coffs Harbour at the jetty reserve for one night Friday June. The troupe features waterproof tents a vast menagerie 41 new animal acts and acts from England America and France led by Philip With and Geo Wirth with Betty Arcona and Pallenberg bears among performers. Tickets available at the circus office 4 to 5 pm on show day.

Wirth Bros. Limited Xu Ken’ Chaux Coffs Harbour Gon Coffs Harbour England America France Philip With Eel Oy Geo Wirth Ihconss Todding Wirth Bros Pallenberg Witch's Stock Company Wila Betty Arcona Afalos Circog

Local Officials Re-elected and Notable Moves in Coast District

Mr. E C Henderson is re elected chairman of the Port Macquarie PP. W F Ellix is re elected chairman of the Grefton Pastures Protection Board. Mr. Carey, Glenreagh stationmaster, transferred to Jenara. Les Wann, East Africa mini weight champion, trains at Jepppes for a September 18 bout in South Africa. Dr. D N Maxwell elected unopposed president of the Shires Association of New South Wales. Reverend Maney expected to reach Bellingen to assume parish duties.

E. C. Henderson Port Macquarie Baird Kemper A. Pinch Coffe Harbour Htendig Sawtell W. F. Ellix Grefton W. E Gots Hospital Savings Carey Glenreagh Jenara Les Wann East Africa Fred Webmaen Cofts Harbour Bill Reid Boxers’ Association South Africa Jeppes Alban Mclachlan Department of Education Orange Orange School Crunga D. N. Maxwell Nimbolda Pire Shires’ Association of New Seu Wales Hev Mauny Bugssland Bowraville Bellinges

Little girl Mayred found after riding to school

A young girl rode a horse to school near Kibbeeith's shop and was later picked up by Mrs. Evans after a stumble on the road. She was taken to a doctor for assessment.

Owen Tyne Kibckeith Jon Rita Eth Gellee Ahs

Tyre metreading inquiry at Coffs Harbour

Mr Mansell, hailing from Bellingen, toured Coffs Harbour as local agent for the tyre firm. He offered best materials and workmanship with guaranties, claimed lower charges than Grafwa Kempeey or Taree, and provided a price list and work sample to potential customers. He urged residents not to discard tyres but to have them refreshed locally.

Mansell Hss Bellingen Coffs Harbour

Wesley Shield Competition match at Coffs Harbour

A Wesley Shield match between Coffe-Orara Leagua elect team and Bellinger League opponents and a third team from the league will be held at Showgrounds Coffs Harbour on Saturday June 2 at 3 pm. Adults 1 shilling Children 6d. R P Cahill honorary secretary Coramba.

Coffe-Orara Leagua Bellinger League Showgronts Coffs Harbour Aamuiswon R. P. Cahill Coramba

Wesley Shield Competition at Coffe Harbour Showground

The Future Cats Harbour-Crare League faces Bollinger League for the Wesley Shield at the Showground, Coffe Harbour, on Monday June 4 starting 1 pm. Admission adults 1 shilling, children sixpence. FL P. Cahill, Hon. Sec, Coramba.

Cats Harbour-Crare Bollinger Coffe Harbour P. Cahill Coramba

Tenders for grazing right at Bomville Recreation Reserve

Tenders for grazing rights at Bomville Recreation Reserve for one year from June 1 1928 must be received by A G Broad Hon Secretary by Saturday June 2.

A. G. Broad

Local Screenings And Dates For Coastal Towns

Listings show cinema shows in Coffs Harbour on Wednesday May 30 with additional dates for Gleniffer on Tuesday 29 Woolgoolga on Thursday June 1 Glenrearh on Friday June 1 Cimarra on Saturday June 2 and Bruangrove on Monday June 1 with each town listed by day.

Coffs Harbour Gleniffer Woolgoolga Glenrearh Cimarra Bruangrove Ith Une

Empire Day Celebrations at Cods Harbour Highlight Imperial Unity

Empire Day events in Cods Harbour drew hundreds as the Tresntytormed Traders' Association promoted loyalty to the Empire. A parade from the post office to Moloufs corner featured schoolchildren, Boy Scouts, Union Jacks, and Empire Movement posters. Speakers Dr Tonks and Headmaster Thos Tonkin emphasized duty to Britain and the Empire while parents and convent pupils supported a day of prizes, treats, and communal pride. The Public School team beat the convent 25 to ?.

Cods Harbour Ubes Benedi Iotorvais Moloufs Corner Empire Trade Empire Movement Isn Empire Producta Traders’ Association Empire Thos Tonkin B.A Coffs School Grafton Kempsey Weir High End Grafton Etreets Coffe Parente Clckens' Association Kchemsag Agere Sone of the Indies Mae Aba Convent Tonks Chamber of Commerce Australis Britain Canada Michie Dominions British Empire Dr. Tonks Rome Thes Mstriet School Coffe Harbour Geo Wella Taclie Australia

Local Tennis and Racing Update From Kerang and Awranie

Reports from Kerang and Awranie detail a busy weekend of races and tennis. Players like G Buchanan Corrigan, J Ferrer, M Berriman, and J Parrett feature in multiple tennis matches with varying scores, while a Jetty team prepares to face Harangi with a lineup including J Amith Hawkey Seccombe and Mrs. Doberty.

Kerang Awranie Ae Raceamon RaPapgl Conris Jgood Onder Pal Karadgi Beld Corrigan A. Davis Mity Davis J. Parrett Beeriman Lo. Lee Isa D. Buchanan A Davis Misa Derie Lee Buchanan Mien G. Buchanan Perret A Deis T_ Corrigan P. Berrims T. Corrigan P. Berriman Berrimas WN. Devin L. Cordeh Mireca -Locas Kris Mitses Buchenen L Oopnish Berriman Ming Laces Aes Jetty H- Baabell Doberty Watson

Lease Granted for Reserve Property in Com Parish

The Grafod Pr Board reported no objection to leasing the reserve for travelling stock interests and the board adopted the recommendation. At a gathering in Aural, farmers discussed Empire Day celebrations and loyalty to Australia, praising public cooperation, education through pictures, and local enterprise.

Walter. Morris Colts Harbour Com Grafod

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