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Newspaper
Carcoar Chronicle
Location
Carcoar, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 17, 1942
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR describes a resident effort to sustain the Chronicle amid a great crisis in the region. It mentions proportions of the Se Chroiin and a casternest proprietor, Bee Eeps, with a manager and local support in Dagan, Naylor Street Carcosi, and a Towne center during hard times.
The Supreme Court of South Wales probate notice asks all creditors and others with claims against the estate of Red Wynter Hawthorne deceased to send details by June 30. Executors Harold Lester Hawthorne and Joseph Mervyn Ormiston will then administer and distribute assets to those entitle d, with non compliant claims not liable for any loss or misappropriation.
Until further notice the price of the Carcoar Chronicle has been reduced per copy.
Lyndhurst Shire Council announces prosecutions for all straying stock from 24 April 1942. Owners of offenders will be pursued with no further warnings given. Blayney notice dated 18 April 1942 signed by G Callinan Shire Clerk.
An urgent advertisement in NSW calls for full time service on standard army pay. Applications directed to Major J. Manley at Signals, V.D.C. HQ Bear Mint Building Macquarie St Sydney. Serving personnel are ineligible except special cases.
At a council session the Carcoar bridge grant of 700 pounds, saved by the previous government’s work, is questioned. The President urged the local member to explain delays, while Dr Innes warned against further losses and urged the town to retain its savings. Councillors resolved to write to Mr O Halloran for clarification.
Rabbit skins prices held firm at last Wednesday's Sydney sale. Autums values ranged around 108d per lb, 77d to 81d for second racks, browns near 90d, and damaged lower lots to 83d. Hare skins sold from 2/6 to 12/6 per unit as buyers showed steady demand.
Lyndhurst Shire Council dealt with building ordinance matters after two cases of sheets being erected without approval were brought to attention. It was agreed to wary offenders and enforce compliance.
Community notes from Carcoar record visits and illnesses. Mr Woodward remains in hospital recovering. Mrs Furnes dies. a full obituary will appear next issue. Mrs Daly admitted after a broken leg. Mr Horigan, Mr Friend, and several locals plan holidays or visit kin. Sissee May Stammers called to RAN nursing service. Mr and Mrs Collett celebrate family milestones. Trooper W G Dugan took short leave. Jack Higgs and Malaga and Rabaul stories shared.
The cattle market notes its tight supply and strong demand in a brisk sale. Prices ranged high for steers and cows with fats and stores showing steady interest, crossbred lambs and Merino sheep contributing to a busy market amid strong competition.
Marjorie Bligue Ford eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Stan Ford Arneliffe and Raymond George eldest son of Mr and Mrs George Denzel Woodstock were wed in St Francis Xavier Church Arneliffe on April 4 with Reg Robinson as best man Kathleen Ford attended as sister of the bride.
Lyndhurst Shire Council debated shifting to quarterly reading of electricity meters and quarterly accounts to save clerical and electrical staff time during the war. It noted Carthons Mandurama and Lyndhurst already render quarterly bills, urged no major unemployment impact, and planned to seek Progress Association input before a final decision.
The Forbes Municipal Council rejected a proposal backed by Mayor Murti cher by a 5 to 2 vote. The motion urged preference for union members in future appointments and directed council employees to join their unions or associations. Alderman Guims sites called it political dictatorship undemocratic and outside the council's province.
A pretty wedding took place on April 11 at St Pauls Church England Coveoar, uniting Marjorie Jean-Davis and Robert John Williams. Archdeacon Needham officiated as both the bride and groom wore military uniform. The bride wore powder blue with navy accessories, and her sister Maisie Davis served as bridesmaid. After a quiet reception at Mrs. Arthur Hamilton’s home, the couple left for their honeymoon.
In loving memory of my dear wife and mother who died April 20 1933 Aone Smith also my son Roy Allen Curly Smith who was killed in May 1930 Peace remains with the family, inserted by her husband and family.
In loving memory of my Dear Sister and Our Auntie Anne Smith who passed away on 20 April 1833 and our Nephew Roy Allen Curly Smith killed 24 May 1830 Inserted by her loving sister and nieces M Heard Daisy Dorrie and Penrith
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