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Newspaper
Carcoar Chronicle
Location
Carcoar, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1933
Page
4
Amid festive pages and a rainy day the Crown Ceremony crowned Miss Fuller, presented with a gilt brooch by attendants. The crowd sang after the ceremony. The day raised funds for the Vital and the ladies led tea and fruit stalls, with Mrs Manning coordinating drinks.
On Saturday a dance at Carcoar drew visitors from Goadhurst Mandurama Nevills Blayney and nearby towns. Over 60 couples filled the floor until midnight with varied music and lively social scenes. Copper was announced ready and supper of sandwiches and cakes followed, prepared by local Isol Lee helpers. doorkeepers were Mancing and J Kenohan.
Clark and Co announces extensive catering for season gifts and decor with reorganised departments. A wide range of ladies wear bath sets powders perfume towels crockery glassware and gift items plus Christmas groceries and decorative frames. They urge demonstrations and to secure an art calendar and storm themed calendar with orders.
A three month, concluding piece argues country wool sales to overseas buyers undermine the auction system. It urges growers to sell at auction only to maintain price stability and prevent underquoting by country buyers, warning that dual selling methods split competition and hurt values.
At Orange High School sports Rowlands son of Mr KG Rowlands of Molangalli excelled in swimming. He won the 334 championships under 16 and the open championship, setting a 47 second school record. Congratulations John.
The season's first bush fire began at Korot Yards on Saturday near Messrt Baker Brot property. Stan Baker arrived promptly and battled the blaze, preventing any acres from burning as dry long grass caught fire after a lightning strike amid a hot, windy scene.
The Town Clerk presented the resignation of the Mayor and the council agreed to record appreciation for his service while Alderman Adan was named deputy Mayor. Road work and a dike project were discussed, with proposals to proceed on street improvements and related town duties.
W Purnell of the Commercial Hotel Trunkey hails his 11 year old son Frank as a brilliant bowler. In the GPS versus New South Wales Association match Frank took five wickets, dismissing McGilvray Rowe Bettington and Kippax in one over and Stan McCabe in another. Purvell is a fast bowler.
During the past week since Saturday the firm of A H Huckley Mandurama has held a birthday party and invites others to share in its jubilation. From Saturday last until Christmas Eve the store offers special price concessions in its ad.
O Briens Orchestra at Woodrick provided music praised by all with several encores. Musicians continued playing through an extra number supplied by Mrs C Xind. The afternoon featured dancing and sports marking the finale of a wardrobe fashion event for the new Malternliy ward.
At the Lyodhurst Shire Council meeting held Tuesday, tenders for the new Shire Chambers were considered. The total bids ranged around 44 259 with Mr W E Udell of Fivedock named the successful tenderer.
Firm raves recorded at Thursday's Homebush sheep and lamb sales. Winchcombe Carson Ltd report they scored bidders, with details on Leabeater Lyedhurn and Lyndhurst lot averages including ewes and suckers, prices around 12/60 to 19/0.
Harold Claude Griffin, 42, long-time Carcoar resident and Amberley native, died after two surgeries at Orange Hospital. He farmed at Inverell before moving to Carcoar ten years ago to work on Coombing Park. Survived by widow and Joye, a fifth daughter, plus parents in England, two brothers and two sisters. Remains interred at Orange Methodist cemetery with Reverend Wesley Stocks officiating. an auction sale of farm equipment to follow at Caringle Cain on Tuesday.
The Shire meeting approved the motion for Dr. Cheney to continue as President for the next twelve months. D r s Tones and Howl supported the motion with expressed confidence in Cheney.
The council invites applications from individuals willing to act as Alderman to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of W. C. Jackwood. Applications will be received until Friday December 2. Town Clerk Matt Bamgarten notes the vacancy and calls for eligible residents to apply.
A scrambled historical snippet describes wool sales with references to markets and buyers. The fragment mentions vendors and possible competition, broken lines and unclear figures. Names and places are indiscernible, leaving a partial view of a trading scene.
The report describes a regional market with better demand, especially for sheep in the Riverina and western districts. It notes buyers from the west and river areas, wolves not relevant, and a Monday update with strong activity at close rates. Prices eased slightly for some lines.
Fragmented text indicates a trainee state member seeking direct information from a department about placing a government land matter and possible interim measures. The excerpt mentions refrain from certain actions and a call for immediate clarification or guidance.
A meeting at Maolucama on Thursday night saw WW Purine preside while resolutions were discussed. Crem Meare Vlog Cle, Plage Hire, Cireen, and others were named in a motion carried to form the brigade with a strong, representative committee and officer structure. A further meeting was set for the following Thursday to appoint a committee and confirm offices.
The council heard reports on improved capital valuations for various parishes. Key figures included Maltthorpe with an improved capital valuation of £198,528 and other valuations noted by Woolley, with broader reference to riding days and lab notes.
The Railways announce a new series of excursions with liberal facilities across New South Wales. From December 14 to 24 and again on December 25 29 and 4, tickets will be issued at single rate plus one third for the double journey, available by all trains except inter state expresses. Return must be completed within two months from the stamp date. Berth reservations may be made for first class, seats reserved for first and second class on trains with provision, and break of journey allowed outside the Metropolis and Newcastle Suburban area.
The Pedera Deputy Commissioner of Taxation urges all holders of flour stocks to file statements under the Flour tax Assessment Act 1943. Returns must show on hand December 4 1933 with specified exemptions. Submit at Savings Bank Building 21 Elizabeth Street Sydney by December 21 1939. forms available at the Deputy Commissioner’s office and post offices.
Hundreds of circulars announce a special cheap list with discounts across groceries crockery glassware toys drapery ladies wear hats and chickens frocks to celebrate a business event. The notice promises extraordinary prices and urges participation before prices change.
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