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Newspaper
Carcoar Chronicle
Location
Carcoar, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 17, 1902
Page
2
The document lists bid prices and classifications for pelts and hides including merino full woolled sheep, light and heavy conditions, broken pelts, coarse and fine varieties, and related items such as tallow, horsehair, horns, bones, and hooves. Prices are given per pound or per unit, with separate lines for quality grades and regions, detailing variations when pelts are ungoued or faulty.
Yinehcombe Caronando reports a five percent rise in December wool rates for all medium to good merino, with crossbreda and super mysino showing uneven steadiness. The market sold 6000 bales including Indian, Frogmore, and Yass origin consignments. numerous suppliers such as Edmonds Timer and Robertson Bookham appear in the listings, reflecting varied regional offerings and prices.
Market notes show fat cattle firmer with best beef at 23 per 10, while cows and weaker rounds move. Fat sheep firm for prime, lambs and young stock mixed. old prices and regional terms noted. Horses and draught stock cited with varied values and local terms.
Sydney Market reports fluctuate across grains, flour, and feed commodities. Entries list milling rates, bushel and ton prices for Manitoba Poland oats oats hay and feeds, plus miscellaneous items like onions, barley, peas, and dairy products with varying per unit costs and bids.
The article argues for switching from quarterly to monthly creditor payments to speed relief for lenders and reduce waiting times. It suggests creditors would benefit from monthly disbursements and committee members could meet more regularly without hardship. It urges discussion at the next annual meeting of subscribers.
Federal Capital site discussions note March expedition for Carcarom Garland, with corrected figures of 200,000 cited for sources. Includes statements from Commissioner Oliver and Public Works letters, plus references to water supply, turbine runoff, and inspection plans. Also mentions dental advertisement and a Mrs Callen Royal Hotel visit schedule on January 15.
In Faipar January 17 1901 the Garcoar Chronicle suggests monthly committee meetings for the Carcoar District Hospital to address weighty matters sooner rather than quarterly. The note implies many issues arise that are too important to delay.
A special meeting of the Carcoar District Hospital committee approved Miss E Patterson Blayney for the probationer post at £20 per year. A second meeting accepted Miss Smythe's resignation as Matron and advertised for a Matron at £50 per year.
A meeting of the Carcoar Cricket Club committee was held at Worthy’s Hotel on Tuesday. Present: M E Kenworthy A Curtis B R W Tiddy J B Watson W B MacDermott C J Darwin W Lippscombe L Biddulph secretary. Accounts passed for payment to A Clark and Son J Florcher M Lin J Darrington. Future expenditure to be sanctioned by Treasurer and Secretary. Delegates appointed Mears J G Darwin Hosio. Vice-Presidents elected O B King and W H Short replacing Brownrigg and M A MacDermott. J E B Watson elected to fill vacancy in Selection Committee. Minutes read and confirmed.
The Progress Committee met in the School Art with members Manara Derwin Short Shaughnessy Tooker J Linke jun Kenworthy and J B Watson. They read letters from Hon T Waddell and the Works Department about the Helubula and Coombing Creeks bridges Shaw Road and Ashburton bridge urging tenders and state of police quarters. They planned to write to officials to press for road maintenance water supply and railway truck provision and to appoint delegates to upcoming conferences.
Weather before today was wet with rain, then clear skies and a strong wind. A fire at Mr. Gloster White's Piper Street property destroyed a store room and contents including clothing and literature, damage about £300. Police Court fined a gardener £5 for excessive water use. street incidents involve a colored woodcutter and two Chows in Howick, plus staff changes at Bourke and Bowral schools.
A Mandarama correspondent notes a highly successful hare and rabbit drive in the district, with two settlers present at the start and six by evening. Totals include Lembeater 112, Lesbeater 84, John Wella 32, Joseph Wells 20, T Walls 27, BR Bwvene 18, and a liberal dinner provided by Mea Helliv for the drivers.
The Local Land Board for the Carcoar district will convene at the Toona Court House on January 28 and 29 at 12 noon. Proceedings cover conditional purchases and conational leases, preliminary investigations, appraisements, and leases under the 1899 act with numerous named parties and monetary figures.
A cricket match at Victoria Park last Saturday saw Carcoar defeat a district eleven by 126 runs. Carcoar’s J Fagan 5, Biddulph 94, Prow 19, Brady 18, and Crichton 15 led the attack while Bloom gald 18 was the only notable scorer for the visitors. Brady’s bowling powered Carcoar to victory. Details follow.
Licensing Com will be held in the Court House on Friday next 24th inst New Business. Mr RB Lee announces a new start in the Wording era at the Chronicle office. Also mentions a summer specialty for the Cool Drink department. The young son of Mr O B King bitten by a dog last week is recovering slowly after a serious initial injury. Bankruptcy Notice The Single Meeting of Creditors for M O Grady bankruptcy will be held at the Court House on Feb 4th.
The Lyndhurst Jockey Club plans a Race Meeting on March 17 with details to be published in a future Chronicle. Lyndhurst horse owners are reminded of the Carcoar Race Meeting on February 5 with nominations and performances for several stakes due by 10 am February 29. handicaps to be published next day. A Municipal Revision Court will revise the Municipal List on Tuesday March 1. Tenders are invited for road works on Newbridge to Abercrombie River and Hayney to Millthorpe. details in four advertising columns. An Easter Monday park sport day aims to raise funds for local causes. a charity dance on February 5 at the School of Arts Hall offers 5/ for a double ticket and 4/ for a single. Sale of Rights for the Carcoar Jockey Club meeting will be at Mrs Callen’s Royal Hotel on Saturday January 25. rights cover Gates, Publican’s Booth, stalls, race cards, and luncheon.
A ratepayers meeting will nominate two Aldermen and two auditors for the Uarcoar Municipal Council at the Council Chambers on Tuesday February 4. If more than two candidates are nominated a poll will be held on Saturday February 8. Nominations must reach the Returning Officer by Monday February 27. Rate payments must be up to date to nominate or vote.
The annual Harvest Festival at Lyndhurst will be held on Anniversary Day Monday 27th. Promoters have arranged horse and bicycle races and other sports. A brass band will attend. Mr W J Lesbeater has long served as Hon Secretary, ensuring well run arrangements.
A Sydney reader recounts health decline and recovery through Seigel's Syrup, praising its effects on digestion and strength. The letter, dated June 26 1901 from Bourke Street Darlinghurst, features testimonials from family members and urges readers to try the remedy. Also notes income and land tax return deadlines and a public taxation advertisement.
A boastful promoter touts a remarkable display at Bed Fern Railway Station. He claims his show of Jeruasm war relics and cinematograph scenes will astonish all visitors, warning that those who miss it will regret not seeing the spectacle.
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