26 May 1939
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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 26, 1939
Page
1
A compact listing of church services across denominations for May 24 to May 30 including Church of England Catholic Methodist and Presbyterian schedules with times and locations. Also notes Moon phases First Quarter May 26 Full Moon Jun 2 and tide information indicating high tides and approximate times across local harbors and ports.
The Education Department outlines planned upgrades at Miel School and nearby venues. Major works include interior improvements at the Petiny and associated facilities, with water supply reliability and other minor tasks scheduled.
An article discusses women’s legal standing in wage and employment cases with opinions from Judge Wilson and others. It notes positions on whether women should be allowed to hold certain bench roles and the implications for professional advancement, reflecting court and public sentiment.
A late Tuesday hail storm caused widespread damage in the district with heavy rain at Upper Grara and Boambee and fierce hail in Coffs Harbour. Crops suffered and debris covered roads as residents described unusual, destructive weather battering the area with reports of fallen trees and damaged property.
A fragmented report notes licensing of cafes and related premises with references to inspections, safety standards, and potential enforcement. It mentions notices to comply, possible revocation for noncompliance, and actions by local authorities toward operators failing to meet requirements for public health and safety.
Fragmentary OCR indicates government notices about late changes to proposed ports and fees, with references to ministers and authorities. Details are unclear due to missing text, but it mentions official actions, deadlines, and locations.
Fragmentary OCR text appears to reference an application process or committee proceedings with unclear names and dates. It mentions sections, a secretary, and a potential appointment date of the 25th, but lacks readable, concrete details to identify people, places, or actions reliably.
Banana Marketing Board reports fall in Sydney market with regulation graded first quality fruit prices ranging from 4s to 20s. Melbourne federation representative notes graded fruit values and assorted produce prices including sweet potatoes and pineapples. Adelaide market shows steady graded quality traits with various price ranges. Lucies warm felt slippers advertised, Wunderlich housewares and a hotel-related personnel note appear in the notice.
Empire Day activities at Coffs Primary School featured pupils from Iofante and Primary stages, with parents attending. The event included an opening address by Headmaster Mr Marshall on empire greatness grounded in liberty, truth and justice, and speeches by Rev JL Ford and Rev S H Symes. Students performed plays, recitations, songs, and an Empire pageant, followed by a luncheon and further presentations.
A fragmentary critique discusses The Awakening in a wartime setting with references to characters and remedies. It hints at moral restraint, social norms, and the author’s portrayal of modern pressures affecting individuals and communities.
The Thanksgiving services of Cal[s] Presbyterian in Chaire were to be held next Sunday but have been postponed. The event is to include a Sunday evening service with the church choir and the preacher will be Mey Ny TL Syanas.
Mixed account from Newcastle Court conveys the Mayfield bicycle collision that killed James Fisher aged 16 and injured several others. The proceedings name James Fisher and John Symes among those charged with dangerous driving and felonious homicide as witnesses recount the fatal event near Mayfield, with bystanders and families affected by the crash.
Fragmentary OCR listing various marketing board entries and codes. The readable items mix prices, item codes, and shorthand references, lacking coherent event details or names.
A chaotic OCR list outlines matches between Shithour and Sowth Ghratton, Uhatiis at Sitilay, and Woolroalea versus amateur teams. Referees include Mrr. C Woolte and Shanahan. Reserver competitions set for Tune 4 with Cpyembs, Wootgoolga, Coramiba, and Saewtell noted.
The text describes Ethiopian guerrilla resistance against occupying forces, with references to Abyssinian bands, wartime movements toward Addis Ababa, and overwhelming local hostility. It notes long travel routes from the coast in Eritrea and rising tensions as station troops face organized resistance.
Fragmentary report shows Council considering a government measure to amend rules by substituting 1 2 studs for 3x girds. Ronald Gibson 25 Brisbane resident dies from blood poisoning after a facial wound likely scratched.
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