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Newspaper
Carcoar Chronicle
Location
Carcoar, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 06, 1928
Page
2
Under Mr W Brady guidance a carnival ran for the Hospital with stalls, merry go round, wave ride, ice cream, and music by Lyndhurst's Dive prety Tall group. Volunteers and hospital committee members organized food, games, and a Saturday afternoon event to support Maser Monday arrangements in the park.
A long OCR list records donations and contributions from numerous named individuals including Mrs J Glasson, Mrs Mo Soudygiell, Mrs Howner, Miss Cutan, Mes Moere, Mes Ho Connally, Mrs Plactey, Mrs Bete gli, Mrs M Vrady, and many others. The document also notes Cake, sugar, butter, tea, and other groceries donated to multiple institutions such as District Hospital, Convent, and local churches, with total shown as 2011/6.
Fragmentary OCR lists names and items such as cakes and eggs associated with Mrs Radburn and others. The readable entries name individuals like Mus A. Radford, Miss W. Sykes, Mrs W Osborne and Ms May, with references to eggs and cake in a casual local notice context.
Post Office closed all day Good Friday. Easter Saturday hours 9 am to 2 pm with limited services including money orders and savings bank. Easter Monday hours normal with exceptions for money orders and savings bank. Mail close times varied by location.
The annual Carcoar District Hospital carnival will be held in the park on Easter Monday weather permitting. A large crowd is expected due to numerous enquiries for stands. This combined district event hopes to surpass previous years with revised ring events and new novelties. Competitors should be ready as listed on the programme to save time and confusion. A novelty stall is planned.
Easter Monday ball at the Showl of Art features Bathurst Orchestra. The venue was recently closed for repairs. conditions are good for dancing. Supper provided. a fun evening is promised. No Mire Brigadi Art Union this year. Mr J Ayeoes donates a sheep for Carnival guessing competition.
Arrangement by lawyers a the New York association signals growing support for Prohibition. The Philadelphia Bar Association precedent is cited as influence. Speakers claim federal enforcement would falter, linking liquor ties to judges and political groups. The piece notes low savings among wages since Prohibition began, amid predictions of law enforcement collapse.
Local Lyndhurst report covers Royal Show preparations, a charity cash total near nil, and community events. Mentions Jean Muller hospitalized for appendicitis, Dr Baker performing surgery, and recovery expected. Lyndhurst Seconds win Picker Cup at Gallomont. Lance McCommunfield to join Cowra. local cricket and church renovations noted.
Residents of Burnt Yards celebrate a successful ball aided by generous public backing and local committees. Mrs. Ment Walson receives praise for district leadership as Mr Lamar and Mrs Wilson commend the effort. A musical program includes Miss Walker and Mr Wildon with local performers, and the gathering ends with thanks and a sense of communal achievement.
Mandurama hosted a schoolhouse event with a girls benefit program and a planned gala night. A visiting team from Orange challenged Orange District Schools in the annual carnival, with Mandurama fielding 13 and 1 year age group swimmers including J. Davis and Fulier, Barnes taking fourth, and Hedley Cardwell narrowly beaten by a touch in the younger class.
The Sydney Show features Cowra toppling rivals with a grand display of breeding and performance. Judges praised the Gowen bull for heady vigor while stewards ribboned prizes, highlighting the North Western cattle entries and the Milton line as notable contenders.
A thunderstorm broke over the town early this morning with vivid lightning. Reports noted power outages up to the dam and 168 points registered in the incident scene.
Ald Smrith finished in fifth place for ages 14 and over Stan Cardwell took fourth. District Schools Team Championship saw five teams fielded Cardwell with 1d Ee Puller 18 HH Cow 11 Cox stayed with leaders Fuller matched pace in second lap Healey and R Fuller contributed notable performances amid close race dynamics.
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