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Newspaper
Carcoar Chronicle
Location
Carcoar, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1922
Page
2
A compact list notes first Sundays services at Shaw? with HvG. and Neville leading. Barry Pam and Barish are named among participants, indicating a local church services schedule and attendees for the day.
A village ball at Ke Cuma is discussed as a grand surprise event with committee roles named. Sydney sales report notes and rabbit bone prices rise while hare skins fetch higher prices. a Lyndhurst ball to fund a hospital fundraiser is planned with officers elected and a raffle to be held. A missing person notice from Carcoar references a printer’s alert and local inquiries.
A local Newbridge performance drew strong praise as actors Cabulled a comic farce "My Tura Non" featuring prominent players including Mr Croft and Jas. The show inspired enthusiastic applause and several encores as critics highlighted sharp acting and stage chemistry.
From Our Correspondent Lyndhuret reports proceedings on Wednesday for the show next October plus an urban playground addition. The "Jobh Fagan Memorial" trophy was won by Boys by one point as Winterbottom’s magpie shot failed to clinch victory. A public athletic program notes cycling world race lore and a Canada to Australia route via Brisban e Carcoar Sydney with prize money £1400. Club secretary position contest ends with Mr Hole winning the poll amidst partial ballots reflecting local election intrigue.
The article reports on illicit liquor crossing from Canada into the United States amid a prohibition scandal. It notes hundreds of gallons smuggled to New York State, calls for stronger patrols and air patrols, and cites investigations of routes along rivers and roads. It mentions farmers profiting from bootlegging and a London cable about a sensational inquest into a lead poisoning case.
Justice Powers ruled the weekly shearer rate remains at 40 shillings per hundred, despite claims of arithmetic error in the copying of the judgment. The court noted possible miscopying of figures and considered evidence from Mr. Barnes and the union on fluctuating costs since 1920, with a call to reopen only on variation applications. The decision upheld a reduced rate for 1933 amid falling costs and warned against pressure on members to follow unfixed arbitration outcomes.
The Carcoar Rille Club reports a financial statement with a 4 odd working year balance and rates. The executive council discusses attendance, who should hold captaincy, and whether flags should be enforced. A.W.U. processes and affiliate matters are noted, plus prize shoot scheduling and next meetings for Carcoar Council and Tennis Club.
Mist Dot Kerr of Carcoary is bed-bound with rheumatisms yet improving. Sir Neville Howse will be Nationalist candidate for Macquarie (Bathurst) with Pigott likely endorsed by the Country party. Baker of Brown’s Creek is sick and seeks relief. Pigott of Blayney injured lightly by a horse accident. Stona, Wangools Shire Clark, collapsed and plans to resign for ministry. Mrs. B C Rowlands of Werribee near Carcoar shows progress after illness.
The Carcoar Pastures Protection Board sets monthly meeting for Monday and Lyndhurst Shire Council plans to meet Tuesday at Blayney. NSW Reps approve redistribution scheme. NSW and federal elections to reflect new boundaries. NSW announces £100,000 for urgent primary school accommodation. Industry notes include cattle markets at Winchcombs and Loyal, with described sales. July rainfall at Carcoar 648 points, 1748 to date, plus 17 points in three days of August. A large Mandurama Oddfellows Lodge ball is planned. Food and grocery costs show a 13.7 percent drop in Sydney quarter ended June versus May. North Coast district agricultural inspector notes changes. Lynton Cricket Club annual gathering planned at Good Templar Hall. Real estate licensing bill circulated. proposal to register all estate and stock agents and establish a board.
From Our Correspondent Mr Thos Harris junr under agent underwent an appendicitis operation last week. Reports indicate he is progressing. About 400 points of rain fell in the district that week.
The report lists matches between Wall and Lyodine and several players including Kinghorne and Trimmer. Scores cited include 6 3,05 and 0, with various pairs such as Allan and Alteay against Sikaliade and Robie. The text records multiple bouts and names, reflecting a busy Lawn Tennis event with numerous competitors.
Fragmentary item notes a memorial titled Get Your Name On List or similar, with mentions of cargo soldiers and an individual name Ervin Achcowbeet or variant. Details unclear due to damaged OCR.
A London Home Office note reports a policy suggestion to celebrate Anzac Day on the Sunday nearest the Gallipoli landing anniversary in April. The statement references a Prime Minister position and a related public note.
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