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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 30, 1950
Page
2
Catholic and Presbyterian church service times listed for Coffs Harbour and surrounding areas on June 4. St Aidan's and local churches offer morning and evening masses, with children services noted. Rev. J A Euleman and Rev. J A Fullerton named among clergy.
The calendar lists the full moon on May 31 at 10.43 pm, the last quarter on May 7 at 9.35 pm, and the new moon on June 16 at 1.53 am. Includes precise times for each phase.
Night rain spared few matches as High Togs noted strong performance by Jim Johnson and Mrs F Wright in a 42 40 victory over Coffs Red. Catholic beat Colts Blue with Sgt Purkiss winning two sets. Sawtell undefeated in A Reserve while Korora edged Sawtell 47 27 18 7. West Colts beat Catholic 43 33 as judging results appeared dated.
As of May 1, J Flynn becomes Senior Agronomist and Manager at Gratton Experimental Farm. He comes from the South Coast. Relatives include the late Richard Bulley of Gladstone and Alf Bulley of Coffs Jetty, with brothers and a sister named in Urunga and Morpeth areas.
Referees are assigned for upcoming matches within the Colts Harbour district. June through July schedules list firsts, seconds and thirds officials for Diggers, Woolgoolga, Coffs Harbour, Sawtell, Urunga, Glenreagh, Macksville and other local teams with venues determined by the home team.
The Associate captain and champion Miss E Press shot a net 67 in the LGU Medal on Sunday, dropping her handicap from 15 to 14 under tough conditions. Thirteen players competed. results include Miss Press 82-15-67 and Mrs Elliott 107-36-71 among others, with new players taking the event.
Coffs defeated Jetty 144 to 31 in the Ladies midweek match while Mrs Gill and Mrs Hiscox posted 24 9. Watt led with 18 9 and Cec Ferrett had 18 11. The text also mentions Sawtell upcoming contest and references private purchases and an executive draw for Tuesday 30th, with unclear placeholders for other events.
Red Cross members are requested to attend the Civic Reception at the School of Arts on Saturday next at 10 am. M Crawford, President.
In loving memory of our dear son Richard Henry who died in Sydney Hospital on 25 May 1948 aged 27. Think of you in silence Sim and often speak your name. What would I give to clasp your hand and see you smile again. Inserted by his loving Mother Father Sisters and Brothers.
A brief note expresses gratitude to Mr Aub Die Eine for communicating with a horse and to Mr W Burke for his efforts during the search. Cc G Harvey.
Applications are invited for a three week period as Relieving Typist at the District Works Office Coffis Harbour Jetty. District Engineer A. E. Cameron of the Department of Public Works oversees the appointment and responsibilities at Coffs Harbour Jetty.
Property listing for a large black land offering vacant possession. Asking price £1875, marketed by B L Miller Co Real Estate and Insurance Agents. Contact phone 63 for details.
R S S and A L L A Women s Auxiliary requests all members attend a Civic Welcome for the Governor and Miss Northcott at the School of Arts on Saturday at 10 a m A Patterson President.
Auction notice for Meeschee farm plant including 1 hp 2 hp traction power take off rubber tires 20 inch wheels belt and pulleys hydraulic mouldboard plough harrow sets bog and bush harrows double furrow 14 inch mouldboard plough iron wheels and trailer electric lights noted as new condition Auctioneers RV Plunkett Jordan Forsyth contact 237
Two applications filed under the Water Act 1912 seek rights for a dam and pump on an unnamed watercourse in Bonville Raleigh for 4 acres and a pump on Bucca Bucca Creek in Moonée Fitzroy for 6 acres. Objections must reach the secretary within 28 days.
The Department of Main Roads invites quotations for up to 100 cubic yards of fine aggregate sand for reinforced concrete on Main Roads Form No 350. Requests may be obtained on application and quotes due by 2:15 PM on 16 June 1950. Delivery to the department's bridge site at Manup.
The Divisional Engineer A G Scott-Findlay of the Department of Main Roads Gratton issues a 2 June 1980 invitation at 2 15 pm for 80 portable folding camp tables and seats. Quotation forms and drawings available from the Legal Office, Department of Main Roads, Cetts Harbour.
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