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Newspaper
Carcoar Chronicle
Location
Carcoar, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1943
Page
4
In Cowra Court this week two boys, aged 10 and 13, were charged with stealing £77 from protein stores. The magistrate Mr W S Bromhead released them on probation to their parents, citing the comic strip as the motivating cause for adventure.
Kathleen Jetterry hosted a Lyndhurst kitchen tea in Memorial Hall Tuesday night with O Briens orchestra. Guests received gifts and Miss Jeffery's upcoming Cowra wedding to Alan Smith was announced. A L C M L comforts fund sent gifts to Neil family. Tom Tarris to become signalman at Dalhousie Creek.
A Melbourne era summary notes rising calme among Country Party supporters while Labor faces calls to adjust strategy. Observers cite disconnection between MP and towns as recent Orange ad campaign highlights. Voters in Calare and nearby towns show cautious optimism amid competing press commentary.
Ladies met at the Covent of Mercy Carcour to learn the final result of the Convent Ball. Mrs R Eagan led representatives from various marish groups as Rev Father Eviston presided and received the cheque on behalf of the Sisters. The afternoon included tea after the presentation and thanks for the Sisters work.
Church notices list services for Pauls Church of England on the Ninth Sunday after Trinity with Holy Communion at 11 a.m. and Evensong at 3 p.m. Lyndhurst, Evensong at 4 p.m. No service at Hazlewood on Sunday the 2nd. Rector Rev E T Pearee issues notice.
A wartime to postwar transition study by Sydney University in collaboration with the University of Tasmania analyzes the social and economic outcomes of graduates. The project, proposed by the Deventralization sub-committee of the NSW Reconstruction Advisory Committee, aims to inform government postwar reconstruction planning. Lead researchers Baynes and Mire from Sydney University and Mias Mayans and Mia Chradante from Tasmania contribute social science diplomas and expertise.
Official guidance from August 1043 on polling hours from 2 am to 8 pm with compulsory voting and penalties up to £2 for noncompliance. Details cover ordinary, absent, and posty voting, eligibility, subdivision voting, and procedures at the divisional returning officer.
Major Vernon Lawrence of Hume outlines how he nominated as an Independent candidate. He cites concern over national unity amid potential civil strife, recounts Army guidance on election leave for provocative candidates, and credits his padre for urging action with a parable about skeletons in the British Museum.
Mrs. MacColl, a University of Sydney graduate in economics, leads a survey on town conditions. She investigates education health recreation religion and youth welfare, with interest in local industry decentralisation and postwar employment prospects.
A letter from Mundurama dated 18 August 1943 critiques Lyndhurst Shire Patriotic League reports. It argues the majority claim is misleading, noting many small centres are lumped as single branches and that larger centres were underrepresented. The writer calls for fair weighting of all towns and acknowledges Shaw’s efforts.
Rev Stanley Hazelwood BA Esc of Spring Hill will preach at the Methodist Service in Carcoar on Sunday at 3 pm This will be his first appearance at Carcoar and the public is urged to attend and give him a hearty welcome.
The Local Land Board for Blayney meets at the Court House Blayney on Tuesday August 24 1943 at 10 am to deal with road enclosures extensions of term and recommendations. Items include Toole, Hancock, Hackney files and several crown lease and extension entries plus vending and purchase matters and contested claims involving Ware Edwards Collins Phillips Molloy Mendham and Peronchick with multiple Lot numbers and names listed.
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