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Newspaper
Carcoar Chronicle
Location
Carcoar, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 03, 1902
Page
2
The weekly wool sale report notes strong tea market demand and firm prices with wide competition. Out of 27,900 bales offered, 22,234 sold at auction, private transactions lifting total clearances to 25,822 bales. Prices varied across greasy wool, hides, tallow, bones, and other byproducts with regional specifics and unit rates listed.
The local wheat market rose sharply with firms driven by London advances and shipper demand. Darling Harbour saw 1600 bags traded at up to 9 shillings per bushel while Carcoar offered pollard at 11 shillings on tracks, reflecting an unusually early harvest surge.
A historical price list fragment showing various grain and feed costs by item and region. Includes Manitoba oats, Pollard, Forage Chaff, Oats N Z, New South Wales maize, American wheat, potatoes, barley, hops, hay, and miscellaneous items with prices per bushel, per ton, or per pound, indicating regional market quotes and feed material values.
A brief item records a midweek schedule note with a Thursday event and a Friday game against TB 5 polota rate for week. The exact teams and locations are unclear in the fragment but the midweek rhythm and upcoming match are indicated.
The Shaw Road dispute cited by Blayney Advocate condemns Works Department for neglect. It urges the Camar Progress Committee to focus on improving the road from Viyer's Creek to Plyer's Creek rather than pursuing the proposed Shaw to Carcour Food project.
Local residents urge authorities to repair the Flyers Creek to Carcoar road, arguing it will unlock trade at Millthorpe and boost Flyers Creek population. They accuse Works Department neglect and praise the Progress Committee for pushing concessions.
Letters dated December 1901 from Sylney to Carcoar and Garland officials discuss the Carcoar Garland site as the Federal Capital location. Acknowledgments indicate Mr Oliver and Mr Waddell coordinating with the Premier and Chief Secretary, with other officials named in the inquiry.
Race card details six furlongs to seven furlongs events with Merrallie Madeline Cornscate Alwaya and other contenders. Notable results include a dead heat in New Year’s Gift with Meralhie Albania Pactolus and a 1 34 time in the Federal Stakes. The Lacies Purse features Borwick Madelinen Orphan Boy and other runners with a 1 18 time.
A bush fire epidemic began affecting the Carooar district with a very large fire at Erromaoang during the week. The blaze burned for several days and has since been extinguished, causing considerable damage.
Lyndhurst Bicycle Club announces races to be held next Wednesday despite lower entries, blamed in part on a city paper warning riders that the club was not affiliated with the Union. The paper’s alert allegedly harmed the club, and legal action could follow if affiliation is proven.
Lyndhurst Jockey Club held its annual meeting on New Year’s Day with a fair crowd. A lively program featured a close finish in the opening handicap and strong betting at the booths as officials, led by Hon. Leo Willard, carried out duties well. Races included the Lyndhurst New Year Handicap, Hook Race, and a close finish in the Lyndhurst stakes where Larrikin Boy edged Nigger by a head amid lively betting exchanges.
After the mine closure in Blayney, unemployed workers face unpaid wages and dwindling means. A miners’ meeting on Monday resolved to pursue legal action to recover wages with advice from counsel, as they prepare for the fight backed by local advocates.
The Closer Settlement Bill proposes two paths for private land: ministerial resumption by gazette notice or acceptance of a private estate offer at fair value. A land board review assesses value and suitability, with appeals limited and final. Purchases funded by Parliament with annual £300,000 cap, converting bought lands to Crown lands. Farms capped at 64 acres, leases for 9 years, and forfeiture rules apply.
A fragmented listing notes Mrs M Links seeking a young girl and a general servant, with sale of Crown land at the Lands Office on Wednesday the 15th. Ratepayers reminded the municipal list for the year is on view at the Council Clerk's office. Derwin and Links advertise 2000 good wethers for sale, in splendid condition and prospective purchasers are advised to see the ad in this issue.
Fragments report a single applicant for selection day in Malgourie parish Georgiana county. Racehorse Idle Bay sold at Lyndhurst for £20 to Mr Warren. Omission noted in Mandorama report listing two hospital tea attendees Miss Ida Hextell and Miss K Puresil. Land sale ad for Galloymont allotment. Fox-terriers stray notice at Watervale seeking owner. Departure news: Mr and Mrs G B Brownrigg leave Coreoar for Barbee Creek. An advertisement offers diverse decking materials at Bedrock Prices.
On Wednesday Mr Sandford and party including Mr Jaros paid a visit to the ironstone quarry. The visitors appeared well pleased with both quantity and quality, justifying the erection of amel iera to treat the orp. Trustees of the general cemetery at Tha fos named Walter MoF, Alfred William, Charles Adolphus Howarth, Hugh John Kenworthy to act with ex-officio trustees the Minister of the Parish and the Assembly officials for the time being. Marlane Wateon.
Mrs Annie Green of Auckland shares a testimonial praising Seigel's Syrup for acute indigestion. She recounts illness began October 1 1900 with long bed rest and relief after using the remedy. She credits friends and the product for restoration of health and invites publication of her statement.
Local racing clubs are urged to run special trains to assist visitors to meet events at Victoria Park Carcoar. Clubs could guarantee a small sum to cover risk. A match between Carcoar and Caloola ended with Caloola scoring 99 and Carcoar after the first innings. In the second, Carcoar reached 112 for 8 at stumps. Both sides used emergency players due to absences.
Collectors canvassed for the Carover district Hospital report busy in the year’s fair progress. A satisfactory list is shown led by Mr F Mendham of Barry Setanta and Mrs Mendham, with funds already raised surpassing promises. J P Byrnes of Seuss he collected about £3 in this locality. Well done, Barry.
A confident manager praises the Sydney Cyclorama opposite Redfern Railway Station, touting a genuine Jerusalem production. He urges readers to visit the hall of mysteries and cinematograph, claiming no reproach for the artiste and relics, warning they would regret missing it.
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