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Coffs Harbour Advocate

Location

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 30, 1947

Page

2

Church Services and Catholic Mass Times Listed

The notice lists Trinity church services on June 1 at various times and locations including Union Church Gawtell Crossmagien and S88. Catholic mass times on May 31 and June 1 across Bonville Coffs Harbour Jetty Glenreagh and Coramba with Very Rev Father Ryac named.

Trinity Union Church Gawtell Crossmagien Shepherd's H. E. Hunt Bonville (Hall Coffs Harbour Jetty Glenreagh Coramba Father Ryac

Church Services Schedule for June Across Local Towns

Methodist services listed for June with times at Nana Glen Coramba Coff Harbour Woolgoolga and Coffs Harbour led by Rev J W Spencer and Mr H B Wright. Presbyterian services at Upper Orara Woolgoolga and Coffs Harbour led by Rev H M Coutts BA.

Nana Glen Coramba Coffe Harbour J. W. Spencer Coffs Harbour H. B. Wright Brotherhood Woolgoolga Presbyterian Church Upper Orara H. M. Coutts

Empire Day Picnic at Boambees School

The Boombee Empire Day Picnic at the School featured age races and novelties like Lemon Race and Wheelbarrow Race. Mrs. R. W. Thompson presented a Empire Day message, Jack Johnson received a long service award, Rev. H. E. Hunt spoke on Empire value, and the National Anthem closed the program. Prizes were awarded for many events, with Mrs. Arthur Dean winning the bean guess and Mrs. H Adams winning Pinning the Tail on the Donkey.

R. W. Thompson Earl Gowrie Jack Johnson Boombee P. & C Johnson H. E. Hunt Coffs Harbour Peter Lindsay Ken Smith Gents Morris Joyce Bayliss Arthur Dean

Printing Needs Highlighted by Advocate Office

The Advocate Office promotes its printing services with emphasis on livening marking outputs and full printing requirements coverage. The notice appears as a local promotional item.

Advocate” Office

Local notes and upcoming matches at Lowanna Orara

Os Miryang uben Matten sail for Sydney and expect to be away about a month. Mrs. Bob Creer visits relatives in Glen Innes district with her children. Mr. Reg Grange moves to Red Range. Brian Kellett, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Kellett, suffers multiple injuries after a nail incident, now recovering at the District Hospital. Selections for Sunday matches at Lowanna Orara list 1st Grade, Reserve Grade, and Reserves lineups with players such as L. McCann, W. Secromb, F. Walter, J. Stanlan, G. Landrigan, and others.

Os Miryang Uben Matten Sydney Bob Creer Glen Innes Reg Grange Yip Red Range Brian George Kellett R. Kerrigan A. Ide 8. Martin Halves H. Skinner R. Ide Backs D. Walter B. Hope J. Pedlow F. Johnson J. Secomb A. Stanlan L. Walter

Banana Prices and Market Report From Melbourne and Adelaide

Bananas show varied prices from 6d to 9d per lb with firm market. Pineapples quoted 14% to 24s, pawpaws green unsalable, custard apples 12s to 14s, beans 3d to 8d, peas 4d to 7d, tomatoes colored 1 24 to 1 45 with some higher. Weather cloudy and cold. Attendance 14 at P C Association meeting at High School with E S Youngman presiding. topics include technical classes, temporary school buildings, Stepping On Ball and other items to be reported later.

Melbourne P & C Association Youngman

Coffs Anglers Land Jewfish And Bream Off Harbour

Coffs Harbour line fishermen report good action with jewfish and bream along the beaches. Gordon Jarrett weighed a 66 pound jewfish, Jack Russell caught 17 jewfish in two nights with a 10 pound largest, and Allan McGregor landed a 47 pound jewfish after ten years chasing the big one. Foxie Pup seeks a good home via the Advocate office.

Coffs Harbour Gordon Jarrett Jack Russell Jack Allan McGregor

For Sale Mack Truck and Logging Gear

Advertisement listing a 6 ton Mack Truck three months old with a Roxey trailer and logging gear in good condition offered cheaply. Apply "Advocate" office Corsetiere School of Arts Coffs Harbour. For morrow night.

Jersey Advocate” Office School of Arts Coffs Harbour

Monster House Party and Euchre for Coffs Cycle Club

Large fundraiser announced at Mr A E Gentle residence Murdoch Street for Tuesday next June si. Event features dancing singing and games with a good supper to support the Coffs Cycle Club.

Coffs Cycle Club A. E. Gentle Murdoch Street

Coffs Harbour Tennis Club Social Committee Rosters May June

Social secretary KIT MORLEY lists rosters for the Coffs Harbour Tennis Club with names for May 31 and June dates. Entries include Mrs Mareck Miss Woodland Miss Betty Kingston and June slots by Mrs LT Smith Miss Gregor Mrs Hartman and others.

Mareck Woodland Betty Kingston LT Smith Gregor Hartman Morley M. Mackay Hamilton Mra. Cocker Hiscox N_ Gerara J. Hacking J. Lowery Mixa R. Willis Gill Amos L. O'Regan J. Smith M. Cox L. Fanning Sun Y. Amos R. Hannaford Adamson Johnson Finlay G. Smith

Chess Club Special Meeting at High School Assembly Hall

The chess club invites beginners and prospective members to a special meeting at the High School Assembly Hall this Friday May 30 at 7 pm. The event focuses on introductions and club activities.

Marmande Tomato Seed Excellent Strain for Sale

Seed from Coffs Harbour district grown on disease free crop selected for near perfect shape. Treated to guard against canker and wilt. Price 30 shillings per ounce. Write or mail penny postal order to Bor 3.

Coffs Harbour

Malvern Star Bikes Introduce New Racer Model

Burns and Small promote the Malvern Star cycles at Grafton Street with a focus on the latest full racer model. Harbour Reaiet supports the Food for Britain fund in the same notice.

Burns and Small Grafton Street Coffe Harbour Burns & Small Coffs Harbour Food For Britain Food For Britain North Coffs Harbour Dent Food For Britain” Fund Auctioneers & Avents Burns& Smaia Auctionsers & Apenue the “Food For Fund

Urgent appeal for three cash buyers to rent or buy homes

Urgent notice seeks three cash buyers or renters for houses as part of a Food for Britain Fund effort. Call the provided phone number for particulars and assistance.

Street Carnival Stalls and Chocolate in High Street

A street carnival pop up with stalls and chocolate treats takes over High Street on Saturday evening. Josh hosts the event featuring local vendors and family activities for shoppers and residents.

High Street Saturat MG Josh

King's Birthday Sports Programme Rodeo and Racing

A festive event listing shows Buckjumping Steer Riding cycle racing and horse events on King’s Birthday. It mentions stalls chocolate wheels and games for children with side attractions and a prize wheel.

Inter League Boxing Match Set for Showground Night

Local clubs Coffe Harbour Crare District announce an inter league boxing event at the Showground on June 16. Notables Nem Crocketh Feet Johnstone and Darey twin vie for the middleweight North Coast title, with British boxer Heoree Scovell arriving to challenge.

Coffe Harbour Crare Feri Hoxie Howth Jung Nem Crocketh Weiter Feet Johnstone Darey Twin Tlythe Scovell Jwet England

Auction Sale Offers Aid for Flood Relief Appeal

An auction sale is announced to support flood relief efforts. The event is sponsored by local organizations in the Harbour Urban Area, with SECCOMBE as chairman and HL Lovett as secretary.

Boca Orff Harbour Seccombe HL Lovett Urisn Aren

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Boambee Mre. H. Bekford Cyril Gardiner Adelaide Syele Rick Jon Gish Ra Eccombe Victoria Street Coffs A. Poulis Monterey Cafe T. Hvans Bronko Byrnes Bros Digger Lewis Methodist Hall At & P.m BR. W. Plunkett Marmande Ivan C Johnson Rowley Mulherin Mulherin Studebaker Peter Jensen Bellingen Road Bellingen Vost Bros C. A. Gilbhy Life Assurance Prudential Assurance Co. Ltd Corsetiere the Pier Edfram Pullen's Orchestra R, Mulherin Kit Morley T. C. Seccombe & CO Moonee Street T. C. Bedcombe & CO Pacific Highway Aery Sound St Acres Burns 4& Small Auctioneere Coffe Harbor Food For Britain ® Fund Aunt Mary Cox Bros Davidson Ood Shire OF Corrigo Council Coramby Ray E. Smith Shire Merk PU J Monba Loven Tri Labor Council W Institute Sunda Myles A. Kel Star AU Tie Hiieelaes Burke Acme & ‘Park Effects Alsi AC Visblans RV. Plunkett Kin Aurtioneers United Chemicals Pty. Ltd Banana Growers’ Federation Coo From &G.F. Stores Machsine Jay Leen the Legion Ball Food For Britain Fund Com Harbour
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