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Newspaper
Carcoar Chronicle
Location
Carcoar, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1901
Page
3
A detailed listing of wholesale prices for pelts, hides, tallow, and fur skins. Includes merino wool fine and long, crombred and cosrea varieties, beary, light to heavy weights, and related by Ib and per ton. Also covers kangaroo fur, wallaby, fish, horsehair, and horn prices with various quality grades and condition notes.
About 270 cattle yarded across qualities with prime bellocks and cows selling up to 16s and 18s. 1500 yarded cattle including two-year-olds, dairy and steer trades varied. Sheep yarding around 109 with dull market and many store lambs sold. 1600 yarded sheep with 400 aged ewes and 900 moved at 3s 6d. Horses light, good sorts scarce, peak prices noted.
Market items show Groner and Thoreday names with prices for wheat and oats in shillings per bushel and per ton. Forage grain, feed stuffs, and miscellaneous items such as onions are listed with varying prices and measures, reflecting a late 19th or early 20th century trading sheet.
A Shaw area discussion challenges the Works Department over Mount Macquarie road repairs. Critics argue the road should be kept open for traffic to Shaw to avoid longer, costly detours. They urge Mr. Waddell to inspect the route during his Carcoar visit and report back.
In Mandorama before Mr F Meares P M Barton Flynn and Thompson faced charges for riotous behavior near Owen's Hall during a deuce. Barton and Flynn pleaded guilty while Whalen and Thompson claimed self defense. Bech was fined 20 shillings and 4/10 costs.
A promotional notice describes healthful living in New South Wales at an elevation of 2300 feet above sea level. It touts good hotels, excellent educational advantages, and splendid views around Mount Macquarrie and surrounding mining country now partially explored. The climate is pitched as ideal for convalescents.
Clarke v. A Twist no appearance. case struck out. Clarke v. Coates garnishee money paid into court. Rowlands v Kirkman claim for goods old. verdict for plaintiff.
The Licensing Court grants renewal of billiard licenses for T. Martin at Barrage, and booth license for Mrs. Davis at Mandurama. A license by H. Mortlock, Barrage, is also granted.
Weather summary reports mixed conditions with temperatures around 80s and 70s, noting 75 points of rainfall expected over the week. Forecasts show 61 as a minimum, with variable days including a warm midweek and cooler nights.
Carcoar Progress Committee informs Public Works that routine maintenance visits suffice. They cite alternative routes from Bhaw to Blayney and Mandorama, urging a direct road from Shaw to Carcoar despite higher terrain being a barrier.
The Carcoar ground hosted a Saturday match where Carcoar defeated Blayney Eleven after a strong home display. Lipasomb failed to influence the result, with Carcoar winning by runs. Refreshments were provided by Mr. O. B. Townsiee for both teams, and the season’s cricket concluded with Australia losing to England by an innings and 1 run on Monday.
The Carenar Convent of Mercy held its annual speech day last Friday morning. Bishop of Bathurst attended and praised the pupils’ singing and essays while awarding prizes for conduct, music, drawing, needlework, and academics.
A long list of student works in painting drawing and needlework plus reports of high marks in geometry algebra geography history and handwriting appear in the school exhibit. Names such as Min A Byam Ming GG Corkery Hawthorne Regan Darwin and Byrnes are noted along with teachers and the Sisters of Mercy thanking all who supported the concert and orchestra.
Garland resident Mr Bloomfield receives notice from the Railway Commissioners approving a loop siding and loading back and steps toward land reemption for access. Work is to begin soon but delays persist due to other projects. Weighbridge request is declined by the department.
A December 1 1901 meeting at Trunkey Court House considered conditional purchases and leases. Names such as Evang Rielly M Evane Carruthers MacDonald and J McGuirk appear with parcel sizes 4x 180s 40a 434 100x 12a and rents noted. withdrawals and special loans discussed. outcomes include confirmations and continued entries for numerous parcels in the Local Land Board records.
A man’s confident talk can sway audiences and promote his Cyclorama at Redfara Ratleray Bration. The Sydney Ayalorama manager publicizes the wonders of Juruan-Jom and assures readers the exhibit’s Bowr relics are factual. News notes the artists for the ball of mysteries and cinnematograph are reputable and invites visitors to see the Cyclorama during their visit.
Friends of Mr MacDermott manager of City Bank hero promoted to chief of Young Branch are reminded a presentation will be at Callan's Royal Hotel Monday evening 24rd inst at 8 pm. Mr MacDermott leaves by the 1130 pm train the same night. Attendance invited.
The Gallimont Union Sunday School held a sermon preached by Rev. J. Brotchie MA with hymns and Misa Interbottom at the organ and Mr. Miller on violin. J T Carrington of Carcoar won most of the Blayney Show Ground tenders for pavilions and fences. Promoters Derwin and Links plan another pigeon match early next February.
The Carcoar Jockey Club publishes its annual race meeting programme this week with total prizes amounting to £69. The meeting is set for February. Mr C J Derwin remains secretary, a fact the club regards with approval.
Christmas services listed include Holy Communion at 8 a.m. and Evensong at 7.30 p.m. on Christmas Day and Sunday 29th, with Matins at 11 a.m. and Evensong 7.30 p.m. Carola will sing at Evensong on the two days, along with a Nazareth devotional carol. Roman Catholic notices show services in Carcoar Lyndhurst and Christmas Day hours.
Road contracts listed with tender counts and low bids. Contract 26 Swashfield two tenders Howest T Murphy £54. Contract 27 Qarcoar towards Barry four tenders lowest Joseph Nicholson £44 3s 4d. Contract Mandurama towards Neville six tenders lowest Denis Areham £43. Fires in Sydney record 23 calls in one day, surpassing prior high of 17.
The district endures high winds causing extensive damage to young fruit and leaving many plants blown over. Grass turns dry and a good rain shower is urgently needed. A stray journal note mentions a man named Docker traveling with sheep near Merrina, speculating about a former judge.
A weak cricket team member seeks advice on Carcoar siege strength to travel. rumors about Raphael buying Camnock Hotel are discounted. R W Tiddy invites public to see Xmas ja in his showroom. Next Licensing Court on Tuesday Jan 7. North western America suffers severe cold. A wedding ends with a choir joke about harvest.
Mrs. Hayes recounts a long illness misread as indigestion, confining her to bed and leaving her weak and unable to work. After using Beigel's Syrup, she improves markedly, regains strength, and resumes duties, attributing her recovery to the remedy and praising her renewed health.
Messrs Harrison Jouss and Dewin Led report a December 17 sale of 4 211 bales with greasy wools, bright clips and carefully sorted lots. Prices per pound fell for greasy wool yet strong demand persisted for American market sorts. A year end push drove 6 610 bales to buyers, with consignments and private sales noted. Next month sale fixtures set for January 18 20 and 26.
Winchcombe Orson and Oa report a splendid sale closing the year. About 4000 bales were sold with buyers including Patrick Moffrath from Borcoe, H Bolohers Reid, George Moarriman, Wen Rodgers, George Davis, J Love, Dawson, J Fowler, Sharp and Broughton, McManus, A Evans, J Baker, Evan Narrawa, B J Phelan, W Pritdie, S N Lane, F J Fahey, D Anderson, J Lane, B McIwnaghan, B Barbour, B Davigan, Oberle Young, and others. next sale January 19, 1909.
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