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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 02, 1952
Page
2
Full Moon on September 4 at 1.19 pm and last quarter on September 11 at 12.36 pm noted. Weekend forecast shows temperatures from 48 to 70 with maxima of 66 to 72 and 6 points of rain recorded over the period.
Church of England and Catholic congregations list service times for St John Sawtell Crossmaglen Colis Harbour Jetty Woolgoolga Glenreagh Coramba and St Aidan's with multiple morning and evening masses. Rev Father Smith notes Sept 7 observances.
Sept 7 services listed across Woolgoolga Coffs Harbour Sawtell Korora with ministers Rev A Balmer Rev J A Fullerton and others. Seventh Day Adventist Church announces Sept 6 service at New Church Bathurst School with Elder C S Ward.
Mr Vincent asked in state parliament how much money would be made available for flood relief along the North Coast and whether emergency grants could aid road repairs while full damage is assessed. Mr Cahill replied that about £60,000 has been provided from Commonwealth and State sources, with further grants possible after damage assessment and cooperation between Public Works district engineers and local councils. He said prompt consideration would be given to additional immediate assistance if needed.
A quotation notes that television is now accessible to 70 percent of Britain's population. The saying attributed to G. Bernard Shaw comments on happiness, suggesting misery stems from the leisure to worry about being happy.
The CWA meeting discussed calling tenders for additions to the Rest Room in Fitzroy Park after approvals from headquarters and Lands Department ahead of land gazettal. Members noted hospital visits, Red Cross stall plans, birthday invitations, and a card of thanks to volunteers.
North Coast Cricket at Coffs Harbour prepared for the 1952-53 season with optimism. Norman Morton was re elected president. Max Apps of Maclean praised by Keith Miller as a top prospect. Clarence River Association praised for aiding cricket and a £15 donation planned for sight boards at Fisher Park oval.
A compact saying notes that pride in self made effort is valuable but warns the job is never fully finished. The line emphasizes ongoing work and self reliance as a lasting ethic.
A double wedding at Carmelite Church Middle Park Melbourne united Janie Agatha Commane and Wallace Roberts and Veronica Olive Commane with Michael Gorman in a Mass led by W Rev E J Nugent. The brides wore satin gowns and veils with gardenias and camelias. reception followed in Carmelite Hall. The couples will reside in Mila NSW and Canterbury Sydney.
The estate subdivision owner sought permission to name streets as The Boulevarde Rainbow Av Pamrose Av Sun Street Star Street. Council stated no subdivision plan had been submitted yet and thus no street name permission could be issued at this stage.
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