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Coffs Harbour Advocate

Location

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 27, 1949

Page

2

Church Services Listings by Denomination May 29

A consolidated notice lists church services for May 29 across denominations. St John’s St Aidan’s Park Beach Coffs Harbour Sawtell Glenreagh and associated parishes show times and clergy, including Canon Van and Rev. J A Fullerton.

Church OF England St John's St Aidan’s Park Beach Canon van Catholic Church Jatte Coffs Harbour Sa Sawtell Methodist Church Coffs Harbour Ey Sawtell J. U.lerton Jana Een A. McLauch Presbyterian Church Glenreagh H. M. Coutts

Moon Phases Schedule Late May to June

The calendar lists the phases of the Moon including New Moon on May 28 First Quarter on June 4 Full Moon on June 11 and Last Quarter on June 18. This outline helps readers track lunar changes over the period.

Coffs Harbour Poised for Growth and School Expansion

MLA Roy Vincent told Education Minister R J Heffron that Coffs Harbour is expanding rapidly postwar, urging early high school extensions and a long range plan for a new site. He warned the town will grow to city status, becoming the North Coast’s focal point for transport and timber, bananas, tomatoes and dairying wealth.

Coffe Harbour Roy Vincent R. J. Heffron Coffe Mr. Vincent Coffs Harbour Newcastle North Coast

Dorrigo and Bellingen Shires Receive Federal Aid Grants

Dorrigo Shire is allotted £2200 under the Federal Aid Roads and Works Act for 1948-49 with a similar grant also made available to Bellingen Shire. The allocation was advised through Mr. KE S Vincent MLA.

Dorrigo Bellingen KE. S. Vincent

Local residents head overseas and take holidays

Mr. R Prindable now resides in New Zealand after leaving Crossmaglen and Coffs Harbour. Mr. and Mrs W J Anderson of Coffs Harbour plan a Sydney weekend and major operations. Dud Bear of Sydney holidays at Sawtell hoping for good fishing success. Bill Newell travels to Kosciusko Hotel with brothers Ian and John for two weeks of snow. A Hughes of Sawtell Ip holidaying in Sydney to rest an injured arm then Avoca Beach. Miss Pat Graham flies to Sydney for a flying knowledge weekend then vacations at Kosciusko Hotel. Inspector L L Blanchard of Kempsey retires June 20 after 38 years in police service. O M Potts of Boambee elected president of Clarence Division NSW Agricultural Bureau. Max Goldstein of Gleniffer secretary. Next field day and conference planned at Boambee. R J Williams, president of Coffs Harbour Show Society, left for England by air with wife. will visit Wales and the Continent. Mr and Mrs W A Baines and family return to Korora after Solomon Islands service with Seventh Day Adventist Mission. Baines on furlough faces decision to return to the islands.

L. L. Blanchard Kempsey Coffs Harbour Grafton O. M. Potts Boambee Clarence NSW Agricultural Bureau Bowraville Max Goldstein Gleniffer R. J. Williams W. A. Baines Solomon Islands Korora Baines Seventh Day Adventist Mission Solomons Islands

In Memoriam Godwin Simpson Smith Memorials

In memory notices for Harold Godwin killed May 27 1924. Listed by his Father and Sisters Evelyn and Ima. Richard Henry Simpson died May 25 1948, mourned by his Mother and Father, Sisters and Brothers. Sydney Smith died May 25 1948, mourned by Wife Cath, sons Bob and Russell, and daughter Patricia.

Wedding thanks to Kath and Lance Green

Kath and Lance Green express gratitude for the beautiful wedding and gift evening presents and for help from friends and relatives that made the day a success. This note serves as a personal thanks to all who attended and contributed.

Kath Lance Green

Immunisation Against Diphtheria Campaigns

Parents are notified that the council plans a diphtheria immunisation drive once the number of children needing treatment is known. Consent forms must be returned to the Health Inspector's Office in Coffs Harbour. Forms are available at local schools, the Health Inspector's Office, Coffs Harbour, or Council Chambers Coramba. Parents will receive post notification of treatment location and date. J. G. Pike Deputy Shire Clerk Coramba 16 May 1949.

Health Inspector Coffs Harbour Health Inspector's Office Coramba J. G. Pike Council Chambers

Ball Strikes Trouble at Karangi Fracas Ends in Fine

Vaceys Dinlavicius, 43, faced Coffs Police Court after a Karangi clash involving Lithuanian migrants. He was fined £1 for offensive behavior as a fight erupted in a PMG Department gang quarrel. A Baltic employee was held down and removed to a lorry while others intervened.

Karangi Vaceys Dinlavicius Coffs Sgt Purkiss Cedendast PMG Balts Balt Sgt. Purkiss Grafton Hadeen

Tenders for Macleay District repairs advertised

Tenders addressed to the President of the Tender Board, Cement of Public Works, Y will be received up to Tuesday the 9th June for Macleay District repairs. Tenders are also available at the Harbour District Works Office and Kempsey Court House. J J Cahill Minister for Public Works.

Cement of Public Works Macleay Foe Offie Kempsey Court House J.J. Cahill

Allotment Applications Open in Coffs Harbour Council Subdivision

Purporting buyers in Council subdivision Section 14 Town of Coffs Harbour must apply by letter to the undersigned. Include marital status family size current residence war service if any and other details to aid allotment decisions. Applications close at noon on 2th June 1949 Coramba 24/5/49.

Coffs Harbour J. G. Pike Council Coramba

For Hire 50 hp Electric Motor and Starter

Trade notice listing a 50 horsepower electric motor with starter available for hire. Apply first instance to J. D. Stevenson, sawmiller, Coffs Harbour.

J. D. Stevenson Coffs Harbour

Sale of Motor Garage to Mr J Lutton

Disposed of my motor garage to Mr J Lutton thanking all prior clients and hoping they continue with Mr Lutton and receive the same satisfaction.

J. Lutton Mr. Lutton

Notice to collect lay-bys after business sale

Disposed of my business to Mias Molly Lowery inform customers with lay-bys all lay-bys must be collected by Saturday June 4.

Mias Molly Lowery

J Lutton Seeks Patronage for Motor Repairs in Coramba

An advertisement by J Lutton offers all types of motor repairs, diesel and general engineering, fuel pump and injectors at Specialty. Located on Coramba Road, the note invites readers to share in their services and patronage.

Nelson Coramba Road J. Lutton

Hill Car Wrecker Buys Scrap Iron in Coffs Harbour

Grafton based Hill, known as the car wrecker, will be buying and collecting scrap iron from old cars parts and batteries in Coffs Harbour and district for one week starting Monday May 30. For inquiries contact Three Way Garage Boambee phone 249.

Hill Grafton Coffs Harbour Boambee

Public Works Notice for Fisheries Inspector’s Residence

Department of Public Works Sydney invites bids for Nambucca Heads Fisheries Inspector's Residence due by 2 pm Tuesday June 14 1949. Documents available at Coffs Harbour District Works Office and Macksville Court House. J J Cahill Minister for.

Position Vacant Herd Recorder at Department of Agriculture

Public service notice from the Department of Agriculture at Coffs Harbour inviting applications for a Herd Recorder. Training in Milk Testing provided if needed. Pay £6/15 to £7/5 per week plus board and lodging, conveyance required, mileage rates paid, horse and sulky £1 per week. Apply to Mr H Harrison,airy Officer, Coffs Harbour Jetty.

Department of Agriculture Coffs Harbour H. Harrison Coffs Harbour Jetty

Clarence River County Council Book Keeping Machine Operator Posts

Clarence River County Council invites applications for a Book Keeping Machine operator position in the Coffs Harbour office. Senior girls with Remington machine experience preferred. salary £362 7s to £420 7s in fourth year. NSW Intermediate Certificate required. apply in own handwriting with details of qualifications experience. Junior applicants may be accepted for training with a view to tenure in the Harbour Office. salary per CRC C award. County Clerk Chasm Seymolve.

Council Coffs Harbour Resmirht Harbour Office C.rc.c

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Father Smith J. A. Fullerton Coffs Jetty High P.M R. Prindable Crossmaglen New Zealand W. J. Anderson Sydney Dud Bear Sawtell Bill Newell Kosciusko Hotel Ian John A. Hughes Sawtell Ip Alan Avoca Beach Pat Graham Memoriam Byrnes Bros R. V. Plunkett Jetty Red Cross Mrs Thumper Hacking Advocate” Office Ceerly D. R. Featherstone Woolgoolga Goodworth Reid & Co Tasma Theatre Reddacliff Fowler Joe Southwell Coffa Harbour Cyril Tolhurst Coffs Harbour and District Boambee Progress Assn Bonville Reserve Hall Pullen S. Henderson Convent Ball School of Arts J. J. Murphy E. A. Flaherty Org Sec Dorrigo Shire Burns & Small B. L. Miller North Coffs Harbour BR. L. Miller Land & Farm Specialists 'Phone 63 Coffs Harbour and District Hospital L. N. Fowler Dorrigo Shire Council Littler N.S.W. Department of Agriculture H. P. Richards Tenterfield Orara Dairy Society Ltd A. J. Power Sawtell Amusu Theatre Jonville Creek Department of Public Works Nambucca Heads Macksville Court House J. J. Cahill Clarence River County Council Chasm Seymolue
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