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Newspaper
Carcoar Chronicle
Location
Carcoar, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1943
Page
2
Advertising rates listed for Chronicle include display ads at fourpence per inch and memoriam notices at fourpence without verse with minimum eight lines. Return thanks and contract mentions offer special rates on Victory laybys and government savings bonds, with a note on small print and war savings certificates.
Gallymont reports indicate poison is being used in the area as dogs owned by J Healey and H Bright vanished in the past week. Local correspondent notes several pets lost or harmed amid suspicious conditions.
National Service Officers will immediately check all unworking shearers. NSW Inventor of Manpower My. Bellemure said a service flood of shearers is expected, especially in northern NSW. He believed many exempted workers had moved to other jobs and urged reporting to the nearest National Service Office for work in the shearing industry.
Carcoar community notes recount a party at the public school where Mrs Earsrin won a tournament prize funded by the event. Funds will buy school requisites. Holiday travel updates mention Mrs Phil Croucher planning a Holmwood holiday. Yesterday closed schools for four weeks.
A local wedding occurred in Blayney Church of England last August with Miss Ivy Brown of Habby's Yards marrying Mr Charlie Brown of Neville. Archdeacon Wight officiated and offered the blessing. Mrs Brooks and Doris plan to spend the school holidays in Canowindra, while Mrs Heryl Micronshaw travels to Sydney to visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. Jack Olferenshaw of Newville.
Local postmaster Mr F Townsend escaped serious injury when his car overturned on the Cowra road Wednesday morning. He suffered severe shaking and minor injuries. the car was damaged. Mr T Davies had a cycling collision last Saturday night, receiving severe injuries and remaining confined to his bed. Mrs N Boys Grune visits her sister in law Mrs Starniers with daughter Deidine. Mr Jack Bell off work with injuries to the urn. Muriel Furnes engaged in defence work at Cowra. Mr W Bowen due home after several days in the city. June and Aileen Blair left for school holidays with relatives at Penwith. The Linqu inMaisation tripi at the Public School Thursday marking mid‑winter break.
From September 5 to 12 Blayney district observes 140 years of Methodism with revivals and public events. Rev Norman Lickise of Bathurst preaches at Blayney and Neville churches on September 5. A grand concert by Bathurst and local artists is planned for September 8 at Theatre Blayney. A Welcome for the Methodist Church president takes place on September 11 with church and civic leaders present. A Pleasant Sunday Afternoon on September 12 features the president’s address “Let’s Build a City” and a musical programme. A brochure detailing church history and photos has been printed.
On Saturday night last the girls of Newbridge Convent staged a concert at Trunkey hall. Patrons were so numerous that seating ran short. The items were enjoyed and after the concert a dance was held. Local election day results showed a swing to Labor compared with past elections.
Mrs J W Green of Rhonda Villa returns from holiday at Newcastle. Miss Ruth Fewkes, local school mistress, spends school vacation at Sydney and Gosford. Edna Baker returns from high school. Misses Mary and Gwen Roweth stay with their parents during break.
The Burnt Yards sub branch of the Red Cross held its annual meeting on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs C Southwell in the chair. Elected officers include President Mrs C Southwell Treasurer Mrs C S Baker and Secretary Miss D Baker.
Church calendar lists Anglican services on August 21. At S Pauls Carcoar Holy Communion at 8 am Evensong and Baptism at 3 pm with preacher The Ven Archdeacon Wight. St Stephens Mandurama holds service at 11 am.
A solitary man named Petersen was found dead by hanging in his Boorowa home. He had not been seen since last Monday. Neighbors reported a clothes line used in the laundry suggesting suicide. Local inquiry follows as police assess the scene and motive.
Mr and Mrs Frank Stanley and family sincerely thank their friends who assisted at the first Holy Mass celebrated by their son Rev Father Bert Stanley in St Lawrence's Church Mandurama. They express gratitude to the organizers and those who helped with the public reception in Father Stanley's honor.
Bombardier Frank Stanley and Miss Marig Stone plan a wedding tomorrow at St Mary's Cathedral. The ceremony starts at 8 a m with Rev Father Bert Stanley presiding. A separate note says Brunk has been relieved from 12 months service on an island battle area.
RETURN THANKS MRS BE WHALAN and Family of Mandurama wish to thank relatives and friends for assistance and kind expressions of sympathy floral tributes and telegrams received in their recent sad bereavement. The rope had been doubled and Dr Le Bevre gave opinion that the man died from strangulation and had been dead since Monday. He was a native of Gustrow Germany.
Friends of Mrs T Steer fear she will be moved to Uringa Hospital for further treatment as the local Red Cross appeal shows generous support. Contributions reached 13 pounds. Union Jack flag and collection box each 2 pounds 5 shillings, sales 5 pounds 10 shillings. Mrs C D Parker returned from Sydney after a short holiday with her sister Mrs R A Bargwanna. Mr and Mrs C Curdow leave Mandurama for a fortnight in Sydney, Ken to join later. he attends college. Ende is relieving manager at the Commercial Bank in Mr Careuinn’s absence. Mrs F Wilkins has word from Canowindra that her daughter Mrs Scanlon is in Canowindra Hospital.
A rail motor on the Coala West Wealong line was destroyed by fire at Wya tong. Valued at £1,000, it had gas producer fittings added 12 months ago. The shed roof collapsed, and other rail motors in the state use gas or petrol. This is the district’s only rail motor. Past Cowra hosted two lighter rail buses. The current rail motor uses a heavy duty Lay ind engine and mileage per gallon is not yet available.
A fragmented OCR item mentions misgivings and parliamentary shots. The readable portions point to a political or legal context with names or groups, but details and dates are unclear.
Mr. R. G. Jones of a Cootamundra varige was inflating a tyre when it burst in the steel rim. A piece struck his face, splitting it from the chin to the left ear and knocking him unconscious. Hospital check showed jaw and teeth intact. The injury, though serious, was a glancing blow and he is recovering.
Mr M Callaghan of Canowindra died Wednesday evening after a day of shooting on Mount York property with Constable Hughes. He appeared in good health before suddenly collapsing and dying a few minutes later. The burial occurred today with no coronial inquiry. family informed across the state.
A fragmented note mentions Pete Timmasey and a meeting at a location described as B Teen Went Long with a person named Bower. The readable text lacks clear context, date, or concrete actions, making details uncertain.
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