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Newspaper
Carcoar Chronicle
Location
Carcoar, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 15, 1932
Page
3
A Cowra car crash seriously injures War-known residents returning from Awim. Passenger injuries include head wounds and fractures. Fire and medical crews from Woodstock and surrounding districts assist as the crash traps occupants and a woman escapes with shock. Witnesses describe a steep slope and wrecked vehicle as responders rush to hospital for treatment.
The document records exam subject lists for Marys College and Canowindra district rural school, including subjects such as English History Geometry French German Chemistry and Agricultural studies. It also notes a police incident at Burrows station where a man ordered food, admitted to being drunk, and was remanded for ten days.
Canowindra reports a mix of obituaries, weddings, and community news. Notables mentioned include Mrs Wiel of Portes Mex and Mr Merry A ward, with details of religious ceremonies at Randwick Convent and a Soldiers Memorial Hospital context. A Canowindra wedding is announced for Gertrude May Prost and Lewn Jones at the local Methodist Church.
A local report from Bala details a series of mishaps on the Burrowa football club day. Borrowa Colby Riven, riding with his father on their property, fell from a rotted mount and was briefly trapped before being extricated and treated for injuries. In the same town, a motor accident near Aytnry left Mr. Mitchell severely injured and admitted to the local hospital.
The report details a weekend cricket match on the Biggs wicket where Wooltroak and Manny played. Manny scored 140 not out and Webster contributed 46. Westbrook’s team posted notable scores with Webster delivering an 108 not out in the match, while several players, including Wetter and McGullnes, took multiple wickets. The piece notes injuries and a lengthy stoppage for a medical withdrawal.
A crash description recounts a collision with a car on a dusty road. The writer describes loss of control, the car tipping, skidding about 40 feet, and passengers fearing severe injury. Names surface as Peter Limbers in a tense, chaotic moment amid debris and fear.
A Melbourne style notice discusses branding and marking of sheep, urging owners to comply with permit rules and avoid misbranding. It notes widespread concern over owners changing names, using large stock brands, or failing to notify inspectors, with suggestions to consult brand advisors and stock inspectors to ensure proper branding and dipping practices.
The article recalls famed droving feats by Ue Blaje and Blowart Pickd. It describes driving 000 wethers along the Georgine River via Birdsville through an epic interior drought, with a 100 mile grainless stretch and a 12 hour or longer staged crossing. It notes a 1300 mile journey from Guentind to Wilmington, South Australia, in 38 weeks, and a separate 140 yard wide bridge built at Koons Creek. The piece highlights immense loads, such as 8 ton timbers and sand ballast for crossings, and mentions other droving feats and the role of brokered routes in the era.
The minister outlines changes to wheat bounty payments for seed and poultry feed. Departmental verification will determine eligibility and timing for claims. Some forms were misfiled and corrected to ensure accurate submission and payment processing.
The article notes strong demand for the Australian rabbitkin mare Eugenie het rep in America as a Harvey, Little and Co. representative from Sydney arrives aboard the Matson. It highlights exclusive use of the breed in Canada and rising interest as market dynamics shift with New Zealand and Australia boosting supply and price signals.
A garbled sales item list includes numerous unreadable names, numbers, and dates such as Goldon Manlay Pickiring Roorawathe and 19 40, with entries like 3 1 Maunter Cowen 91 4h 9 10/2 Ay OM and 12/1 1876094. The text appears to be an OCR fragment of a classifieds or auction page with scattered place names, codes, and dates, lacking coherent context or complete details.
A garbled note presents old folk cures and household remedies. It mentions ammonia or salves, calomel and molasses mixtures, and simple preparations for colds and coughs. The text references household items, measurement hints, and cleaning tips, all in a dated medical folklore style.
A garbled fragment mentions a vinegar tincture or mixture and references dripping, a drainage or relief tool, and a partial lighter. The readable items suggest a shop or craft context with improvised components but lack clear action or actors.
Saturday's match against Bigg-Blan Wet lak featured Digge batting boldly for 21 and a strong bowling display. Hearne impressed with a top innings as his team found form, while C Evins and W Menrne taken wickets amid tight fielding. The captain's promotion and a local incident after the game added to the eventful day as neighbours watched the Diggs Club battle to solidify their standing.
A fragmented report describes a town meeting in Milithorpe where residents debated electric lighting for the area. Key figures, including Mr Kelly and Mr Stitsvall, consider options and costs, with the aim of establishing electric service and addressing local concerns about expenditure and feasibility.
A fragment from a historic paper hints at compulsory mpall and a public address by Mr J Brady. The text mentions a board’s consideration and tense reaction, with references to a cold in the ear and a cautious tone about the old world order.
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