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Newspaper
Carcoar Chronicle
Location
Carcoar, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 16, 1931
Page
4
In a crowded card at the Orange races, Division Cool Change wins £12 with Regal Governor at £10 close behind. Mayingh scores 40 as Baker’s ride finishes strong. Other results include Narrogin leading in a long race, with 1408 et al. and Poly Grey finishing 84.
Fragmentary notice discusses women and smoking habits, noting taste and health perceptions. Reads as promotional or editorial brief with unclear context and multiple repetitions.
A fragmented, early mining narrative mentions hopeful prospecting on the Abercrombie River with references to equipment and figures like Mr. Vickery. The text hints at exploration near Enmore and Sydney area, recounting expectations of discovery and public awareness.
A laundry fire near Woodstock caused a small blaze at a hotel from a burst laundry process. A fundraising dance for Woodstock Convent is planned at Woodlock Memorial Hall on the 23rd with the Woodstock orchestra providing music. Wheat stripping nears completion in Woodstock as locals report crop progress. Mrs Hansh Wickham Coughlan, aged 82, died Monday evening at Woodstock. Funeral services were held today at Woodalogk Cemetery under Messrs I F Hilder and Co.
The Western District Racing Association lists events at Parkes Bathurst Peak Hill and other towns across January. A Cowra church sermon stresses Christian homes as crucial for the nation amid financial worries and bank rate debates threaten incomes and potential bankruptcies.
Fragmented OCR summary notes a meeting discussing wheat guarantees and related policy issues. Mentions trade, markets, and potential effects on farmers, with names and places blurred. The text references economic pressures, sector safeguards, and questions about policy outcomes.
The article lists animal lifespans in captivity across groups. Birds like parrots reach around 100 years. parrots and swans exceed a century. Mammals show varied ages with horses up to 90 years, elephants and whales around 200 years, and other species ranging from decades to over a century. See figures for spiders beetles and other invertebrates as noted.
A jumbled collection of old fashioned kitchen instructions recalls battering, mixing, and baking. It lists lemon mince paste, milk soup for children, and breaded meat with herb flavors. Includes steps for patty shells, sponge cake, and a boiled roll with breadcrumb coating.
In Canowindra on January 8 a disturbance at the Royal hotel led Constable Mair to investigate. Frederick Themis Roller 60 pleaded guilty in Canowindra Police Court, fined 14 days for using indecent language and a similar amount for resisting arrest. A third count of assaulting the constable was withdrawn.
A claim by Howan for four pounds one shilling against JG over wheat carting between November 20 and December was heard before Mr Bromhead BM and Mr T Berry JP. Evidence showed the plaintiff undertook to cart wheat for Simpson at one shilling per tom after delivering part of the crop, with payment due for the completed work.
The piece notes 83,000 tractors and 7,000,000 horses linked to farm work, urging that drought has damaged draught horse breeding in Gantry and could hinder recovery for years. It mentions farmers resisting bird-related actions and a farmer being admonished for not allowing birds to operate, with a dawn-related scene of a new hand showing effort.
A newspaper note describes home techniques to refresh worn bags. Clean with water and soap, rub with flannel moistened with oil, dry thoroughly, then polish with brown dye or wax. For black bags, apply polish and blend with brown for a refreshed look.
A fragmentary Paris report outlines a debate on Article 213 of the civil code regarding wife obedience. It notes Napoleon’s influence on wording to require obedience, contrasting long standing vows with a push for a clearer French articulation. The piece cites feminist critique and references historical norms from Adam and Eve.
Fragmentary OCR note shows a courtroom exchange where a judge is asked about a prior act and a referenced appeal. The dialogue labels a backstory about a family dispute, a child named Joan, and a mention of appealing to a higher court amid parental guidance.
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