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Newspaper
Carcoar Chronicle
Location
Carcoar, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 11, 1902
Page
2
The Associated Wool-sellora report lists Merino and crossbred wool prices by grade, from full-woolled light to broken pieces, plus halffull and long selections. Hides, tallow, horn, hair, bones, pelts, and animal byproducts are priced by category and weight, with ranges for prime and inferior lots and by species including kangaroo and wallaby.
Orange stock market reports weak demand with draggy sales. Bullocks yarded few, dairy cows priced from 3 pounds 15s to 5 pounds, steers around 12 pounds to 13 pounds, heifers 12 to 12 pounds 10s, yearlings 27s to 30s. Sheep yarded 6520, ewes and lambs lower, various small lots traded.
The Sydney Market notes fluctuating values for milling wheat and flour from New South Wales and Manitoba with prices per bushel and per ton. Included are feeds and miscellaneous goods such as onions barley pans bones creamery butter milk and rye spices with assorted rates and unit measures.
In Memoriam. Croucher In loving memory of my best husband Gronar Caovenes who died April 27 1901. Rest dead to me I loved him dear Not lost that guna before He lives with me in memory still and will forevermore Inserted by his loving wife and children.
Garcoac Chronicle reports schedule for Local Land Board meetings held at Toone on May 20 and May zim, and at Trankay on May 22.
Tenders will be received up to 2 pm on Y8th inwt for the lease of Burraga Tank. For particulars see advertisement in this issue.
A court appearance is scheduled at the Court House on May 8 to hear an appeal. The appellant must meet the motive of appeal with the clock on or before the 28th inst.
The penal monthly meeting of the Carcoar District Hospital was held at the Court House with W. Al Short in the chair. Minutes were read and confirmed. Accounts passed for payment. Proposals urged tighter economy due to low patient numbers and higher store costs. Consideration of contracting hospital supplies and a twelve month advertising for meal provisions. Future meetings to be held in the evenings. Visiting committee appointed for the quarter.
A lively letter column discusses late rainfall easing stock concerns, cold air arriving, and rising travel conditions. It criticizes British policy in Africa, notes Boer gunfire under a white flag, and questions wartime restraint. The writer mocks Lyndhurst delays, rails at post office siting, and muses on rabbit control and farm costs.
Tenders are invited by the trustees of Neville Recreation Ground for redevelopment work at Neville. Submissions should be delivered to the Powt Office by a forthcoming date.
Carcoar defeated Flyers Creek by 4th win of the season in a perfect Carcoar wicket. Lipscomb led with 182 not out, Brown top scored for Flyers Creek with 13, and the innings closed 430 for 7. Flyers Creek replied 55 with several batsmen out to strong bowling. Next day Flyers Creek beat Orange Reserves 97 to 85, hinting at a strong future.
In Echuca rumors spread of a miracle cure from Dr More’s Indian Reptile Pills claimed to restore health after severe illness. Testimonials mention cures for biliousness headaches piles and female ailments. The letter from a local resident touts buying bottles and endorses the medicine as a breakthrough. Local chemists and a dispensing firm are named in connection with sales.
A Caroorar theater bill promises Lazern and Salmons in a two act program at the School of Arts on Wednesday and Thursday. The program features conjuring by Kil Lorna, a stage sketch The Nret and bind from the Gay Parisenoe, and a variety of acts by Harry Salmon and others. The Warograph portion exhibits over 40 pictures. Performances travel to Mandoratma and Lyndborat with admission at 2 shillings and 1 shilling.
The 40th Bathurst A A and P Society exhibition opened amid drought conditions. About 12 000 visitors arrived by special trains to view cattle poultry sheep and large farm machinery displays. Ring events drew many entries including 15 in the big trotting race and 29 in the Hunters Plate. The show was opened by State Premier J Bes with O Sullivan attending and a banquet held afterward.
Gallymont worker Woodward and Party delivered six tons of gold from twenty two tons of stone to the Commercial Bank on Saturday. The ore came from the Gallymont mine as reported by local sources.
Police Court notes fine J Banke ten shillings for obscene language and a five shilling fine for another offense. A day of athletic sports is planned at Mandurama on May 26 with a programme to be published later. Library additions include new works by beat settlers Roman Catholic.
A judge questions a witness in a minor case noting a familiar face. The night porter at the Commercial admits possible involvement in a late night door opening, but the rest of the court proceedings fade into silence.
A catalogue of 1206 bales of wool was offered at auction on Wednesday. The market showed strength with better greasy and scoured grades selling in favor of sellers. Prices included 74 per lb for Central Queensland wool and 17d per lb for greasy. Notable dialogue shows a Lady Visitor praising Yorkshire boars and Barkshire stock, while a farmer notes wild-type boars in the back country and in Africa's Transvaal.
After seven years the Cyclorama of Jerusalem Sydovy will be dismantled to clear space for new attractions. Following Easter Monday around April 2, the cyclorama will close for six weeks to remove the Jerusalem sod and fit fresh exhibitions. Fans of cycolorama art and cinematograph shows are urged to visit one last time before the move.
Mr T Fitzpatrick calls for tenders to perform suckering on around 300 ores with bids due by the 19th inet.
Callymont Sports Eights invites tenders for rights to the Gate, Publican's Booth, Fruit Stall and Refreshment Room at the Gallimont Athletic Sports on April 25. Tenders must be received by 6 pm on Saturday the 12th and addressed to Hon. Secretary Mr. T. Miller.
Gallymont invites entries for an athletics meet on Friday April 25 with a large prize list totaling over £22. Key events include the Gallymont Handicap £10, Open Handicap £4 and Local Handicap £2 100. Nominations for the first two close Monday with the hon secretary at Challymont or at the office, acceptance on race day. A concert, supper and social events follow the races with Mr TL Miller as honorary secretary.
The Orange Annual Show runs Wednesday to Friday 16th 17th and 18th inst with a special 7:30 am train from Cowra calling at all intermediate stations for visitors. Prize list increased to £800 with schedules available from secretary Mr. W Tanner. More attractions noted in this issue, entries close next Wednesday.
Advertisement states the Eight Hours' 46th Annual Great Art Union will be drawn in Melbourne on the 8th. Proceeds go to Hospitals and Public Charities. Patronage of His Excellency the Duke of Hopetoun. Tickets 1 shilling, drawing 140 prizes including £1000 and a 12 month world trip. Applications to Theo. W. Heide, Melbourne, by April 7. Also notes Evomatin medicine and a local paper subscription appeal.
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