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Coffs Harbour Advocate

Location

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Sep 03, 1940

Page

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Religious services and lunar timetable for Coffs Harbour area

The notice lists church schedules for Sept including St John’s Anglican, Catholic, Methodist, and Presbyterian services at Coffs Harbour and nearby towns with times such as 8 am and 7.30 pm, plus a day of prayer. It also shows moon phases: first quarter Sept 9, full moon Sept 17, last quarter Sept 25, new moon Oct 1, and includes a tides note.

Church OF England St. John's Tom Aldana Upper Orara Ferris Coss Harbour Coffe Columba Empire Methodist Church Nana Glen Lower Bucca Central Bucca Coffa Harbour A. E. Brown Coffs Harbour TR. McLauchlan Woolgoolga Woolgolga Bonville Korara A.B. Brown Presbyterian Church Sawtell

Lottery News and Local Cheer in Coffs Harbour

In Coffs Harbour a local lottery event drew wide attention with winner details and community reaction. Key figures including Mr. Baldwin of Combinest and organizer Mr. Lewis led efforts, highlighting hospital board cooperation and public interest in the new zone.

National Prayer speech lends support to wartime unity

The article reports on political and religious figures preparing speeches and prayers ahead of an election amid wartime, highlighting promises of Christian and justice aims. It notes expected gatherings with leaders like Sir Earle Page and Labor supporters ready to appeal to electors on the North Coast and beyond.

Hiteestoy Earle Page Fey Pty Lavbor National Party Aneedation New South Wales

Norco Dairy Co director serves twentieth year

Misa C M Clissold of Lawrence Public School holidaying at Coff Harbour with Mr D Archer of Lawrence reports a local dairy director, Mr Alex Buchanan of Murwillumbah, father of Constable A W Buchanan, has held the Norco Dairy Co directorship for about twenty years.

Misa C. M. Clissold Lawrence Public School Coffe Harbour Fance M. Archer Lawrence Alex. Buchanan Murwillumbah A. W. Tuchanan Norco Dairy Co Wilson Jim Wilson Coffs Harbour Cesanock Alick Buckley Bunana Growere’ Federation Coffa Harbour Jack Hicks Port Macquirie Forbes River Upper Hastings Mra F. BE. Fredericks Port Macquarie Myr Les Fredericks Chamber of Commerce M. Cunningham John Connah Urd Coniih Wolfé Harbour Sydney Jon Kenny Priday Creek Welcott Habuhilly Cates

Banana Price Report From Liana Growers Federation

The Liana Growers Federation reports today on banana prices and market regulation. Melbourne and Sydney markets show varied quotations with quality grades noted and growers’ concerns about regulation impacts.

Federation Sydney Toarkett Vighte Minel

Fines and Sentences From Local Court Case

The report records fines totaling 70 and 185 pounds imposed on multiple defendants. One defendant receives a 12 month period of good behavior while others face terms for various offenses including vehicle and bicycle related charges and theft within a shared prosecution. The proceedings note a sequence of charges and the court’s disciplinary actions.

In Memoriam Edna Turner Remembrance Notice

IN MEMORIAM TURNER In cherished memory of my dear daughter and our sister Edna who passed away last August 1929. Here are the peace and joy of the Father's home above through the sorrows bereft of her love. Inserted by her loving mother, brothers Bert Vincent Lindaly Aubrey and sister Edith. Lost pair spectacles in brown cane. Reward on return to MES. R BRINDELL Dakery Coffs Harbour SEAT COLLIER Joinery Specialist Combtoe Street app Vic Allen's Coffs Harbour.

Turner Edna Qura Bert Vincent Lindaly Aubrey Edith MES. R. Brindell Dakery Coffs Harbour

Fragmented OCR chatter on events and figures from late news

Disjointed text references a planned event or competition tied to a fund or society, mentioning places and names in a garbled way. The passage seems to describe activities of groups in England and Europe, with unrelated remarks about personalities and dates.

Spring Opening Attracts Frocks and Fads

Local notice announces Spring fashions with hats and children’s frocks arriving. Janet McDougall, renowned corset fitter, will visit Coffs Harbour from August 20 to August ... Also a probate notice from The Court of New South Wales appoints Henthorn as executor in the will of Elizabeth Stonehill Kelly and requires creditors to file claims by a set date. probate actions proceed in Sydney and Coffs Harbour offices.

Arma Foundation Janet McDougall Coffs Harbour Lstiossird Alteruynmee Court OF New Soutd Lee Myles Aloysius Kelly Oval Me Posald Golfton Steet Cele Harbour Messiers DB Solicitors Pte Street Sydney

Obituary for Mrs. F. Bernish of Hydes Creek

Mrs. F. Bernish, 78, died last Sunday week in Bellifigen Hospital. An early Hydes Creek settler, she and her husband lived there about 40 years and were highly regarded. Survived by husband, three sons and four daughters, including Allan Bemish, James Bemish, Ted Bemish, and daughters Mrs Heid, Mrs Reid, Mrs Fredericka, Mrs Gordon, Mrs Fuldwin. A sister, Mrs C.A. Gray of Woolgoolga, also survives. The death followed measles and heart trouble after a period of good health.

Bellifigen Hospital F. Bernish Hyde's Iecease Hydes Creek Berlat Hy Creek Measra Allan Bemish James Bemish Coffe Harbour Ted Bemish Queens- Inn Mesdames Heid Mesdames Heid (Mellinger), Wife of Mr. J. 4, Reid, Coffs Harboour Bellingen Les Predericka Arthur Gordon Chas. Fuldwin Cascade Mra. Ca. Gray Woolgoolza

Australian Troops Find Welcome Base in London ALF Club

Australian soldiers on leave in London discover a new Australian League Club in Australia House basement, renamed Australian Centre from Strand, offering a comfortable refuge with furnished rooms and a dining area. Troops arrive from theatres, mail, and transport hubs, while officials arrange entertainment, tours to the Tower of London and Parliament, and Sunday concerts by the Coldstream Guards Band.

London Australi House ALF Britain Guntek Waren Lasin Cinma Fall Australi Terre Cotta Hlidie Vieltars Seathe Scotland Charles McCann Amd Queensland Lenera Tower of London House of Parliament Jocelyn Lucas Coun Vertcal League Coldstream Guards

Elephant in the Garden Misheard by Betty Brown

A university extension lecturer recounts a tall tale about Betty Brown who claimed an elephant was in the garden. The mother overhears prayerful denial and learns the truth that the supposed elephant was only a stump, prompting a humorous exchange with God.

Betty Brown Kent Gard Hetty Mise Brown Elephant

Roads Closed to Public in Emergency Defence Move

A special Woodburn meeting discussed closing Evans Head and nearby areas to the public under national emergency regulations. The Richmond River Herald notes the Defence Minister can seal off areas and prohibit access, with Evans Head likely closed within days and Jerusalem Creek also declared a prohibited area.

Richmond River “Herald Woodburn McKinnon Presi Ternally Rome Council Evans Jerusalem Creek

Public Notice For Art College Community Meeting

Public notice announces a meeting at Art College on Friday September 16 at 1 60 pm. Organizers invite Mr. C to join as a speaker or attendee and encourage community participation.

Ted de Arti Coffs Liarior Walker Foe

Hearts and hands in wartime aid and immigration woes

An dating wandered into Hed Cross headquarters in Perth on Saturday and handed in notes seeking help to win the war. A Hong Kong arrival with two children faced sudden displacement after a poll showed no extension of the Bee Market. 426 votes supported the extension, 426 opposed, with 1902 enrolled.

Hed Cross Hewlquarters Perth Crile Hongkong Dorrige Gal Paul North Darelge Iiagerte

Industrial Matters at Coffs Trades and Labor Council Meeting

The Coffs Trades and Labor Council discussed anti union attitudes in local mills and solidarity with the Timber Workers Union. Mr. Fitzgerald urged worker organisation amid employer pressure, calling for federal support and action under the National Emergency Act.

Coffs Trades and Labor Council J. J. Fitzgerald Cmeer Timber Workers Meron Fitzgerald Cowper Lovey Fitezerallhet Owell Act Wallice Ivetibe Ware Watersidi Coffe Harbour Couwell Cayweria Krans Feders Sles Evans

Coffs Golf Club Stableford results and round one play

The Coffs Golf Club hosts a Stableford event with scores recorded for Rheinberger and others. The article lists players and points, noting Rheinberger on 16 23 4 and Dowling on 17 1 3a, with Harton leading the Asian late competition and Mellefont and Hawke among top finishers in the day’s standings.

Hanilion Rounis Kheinberger J Vallighan J. Campbell B. Crook M. Tey Io E. Leonard W. O'Reilly M. Cook J. Pollett J. Unamond Harton Bue Loimien Mira Meliefout Mee Harton Hawke Relchenbaeh

Melbourne court hears stomach note theft claim

In Melbourne, L. Lynch accused of producing a £10 note from a woman's stomach during an interview with Ivy Roberts and Arnold Methmald. The court heard the note allegedly linked to a theft on August 15 involving Martin Murph. Lynch pleaded not guilty and was committed for trial.

Slippers Cozy Coles 1/6 A Sale Reported

Fragments indicate a purchase or sale involving slippers and items described as cosy coles and LICH. The readable text lists quantities and venues but lacks clear dates or full names.

Cosy Coles Spreimt Larlies of Lich 'S

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