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Newspaper
Carcoar Chronicle
Location
Carcoar, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 02, 1926
Page
2
Arranescornin completed by the Wheatgrowers Pooling and Marketing Co Ltd to make the third payment in connection with last season s pooled bent. It will be 6d per barrel and available at country banks on the 1th July. This makes a total to date.
A damaged ad from Southern Produce Coy advertises a weekly poultry and live stock auction at their Susier Sheet head offices in Sydney. It touts a farm union sale at Parramatta with pigs, cattle, and poultry, inviting buyers from Homehust and Sydney. the notice claims steady prices and a weekly publish date to attract customers.
Mr GW Hall of Frogmnorr reports three men poisoned with thistle root and strychnine, claiming they trapped over 4000 rabbits. He notes rain improves April May work and touts trapping as the best method to reduce rabbits, while a dance and Lyndhurst Throwing Club meeting are announced for the town. Reverend John Richardson of St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church is being considered to fill a vacancy and has requested to push charges.
Readable fragments show a Sunday service schedule for Catholic, Methodist, and Presbyterian congregations in Garland. Details include times listed as early morning and evening prayers, rosary sessions, and confirmations in progress, with names of churches implied by town references and scattered titles.
A brief birth notice appears in the Carooar Chronicle dated Friday July with details indicating a newborn's arrival. The fragment confirms event type but lacks full names and specifics due to OCR truncation.
For the month of June, 248 joints were registered at the local Post Office.
A destructive blaze at Neville destroyed a dwelling, stable, and outbuildings after strong winds fanned the flames. Mr Harris, wife, and daughter were impacted. the family was away in Blayney when the fire struck, with limited chance to save possessions as heat and smoke spread rapidly.
At the convent fete a departure for the city was celebrated when Mrs Coulson won a valuable prize. Rev Father O Keeffe and Mr H Coulson praised her and her aged mother, noting the loyal townsfolk and their lasting esteem for the family.
Announcement notes the approaching marriage of Miss Ronnie Cassidy and Mr Cecil Barratt. The ceremony is planned for July at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Carey. The couple will reside at Gasstown with their families, following the wedding.
The memorial tablet to the late Dick and Elizabeth Petersen at St Pauls Church of England Carroll will be unveiled on Sunday evening. The rector Rev A Mills will be the preacher.
Rain persists along the coast and across tableland regions with heavy showers. Winds shift from north to southeast, bringing unsettled conditions and stronger gusts in exposed areas. Forecasters urge caution for travelers along coastal zones and elevated terrain as precipitation continues.
Meters, Schute, Ball & Co Ltd report that the quality of the offer Kx showed further improvement with overseas buyers bidding strongly for the best grades. The market was on the whole fir.
Sunday afternoon the people of the Lucan district witnessed the presentation of Right Rev. Dr. Norton the recently consecrated Bishop of Uarhurst with a Dublin made alvalioe in a formal ceremony reflecting local church progress.
Tuesday evening Mr and Mrs Coulson entertained a Royal by a few friends, presenting a Mareoica case with silver rouffineers. Mr Coulson, connected to the Royal party of Mr Greg McGirr of Parkes, departed with Mr Forbes after hosting.
Residents across the paper’s circulation area enjoyed Tot on the Radio and the broadcasting by the Sydney station FC. Telegrams to the bureau praised the broadcast and a message from Mr Duran expressed appreciation for the talented Signorina Awongat.
The district reports villagers fitting into the community, with many homes aided by volunteers and workers near Henderson’s gate preparing for weatherproofing and road improvement. The council plans to send a small team to supervise the work as residents await schedules for the upcoming events on the 16th and a local hall gathering. Names mentioned include Linda Howley and Lathe Pores with a note on Newcastle Monphio.
Mandurama outlines plans for a 9 aside friend trial against Catelar Club prior to a 54 rile match with Wartage Hormbcivalion. Patrons Mocsra, W. Tully, and Ian Weigh donated a silver cup to the Maddurama Junior Football Team, which has 63 members. A building contract progresses and local preparations for an upcoming event continue.
Residents of Darby report stormy conditions on Tuesday affecting boats and roads. Medical staff at the hospital note patient comfort and progress while work continues on Darby’s Fall preparations for a forthcoming party organized by Man Me Walsh. Activists claim crocodile sightings are true but later deemed a hoax as crowds gather for weekend events and weather delays.
Nargong reports an agalie and Fotlowshijy were wow evtihied at Wau Kavi for a farewell war toi eo. Details are unclear due to transcription errors but the event centers on a planned Friday gathering and a related farewell ceremony.
Mr Tieean and Miss Tiernan, prominent Sydney dance instructors, have opened studios at Sumner Street Orange and plan to tour Rhythm Wales Tangy For Trot One Step Four Step and English Charleston. Public demonstrations run July dates at Garibaldi School of Arts Lyndhurst Memorial Mall Woodstock Memorial Hall with bookings advised to expand regional courses.
A garbled reminiscence recounts a wartime scene with many clipped phrases. It mentions loyalty, duty, and a figure linked to a company and “Mr. Kupkie,” with tangential references to names like Dowe, Hansiel, and Hall of a company, amid scattered evocative images and memories from a historic event.
A historical note describes a marathon motor tour starting in Adelaide and heading north through Conchalatta toward Sydney. The six week journey covers about 5000 miles with twelve passengers aboard a special van and substantial equipment. Captain Bagot and the Adelaide company prepare the vehicle interiors and fuel arrangement for the expedition.
An eerie crime tale unfolds around a late night home intrusion at Adelong. Investigators probe a chilling sequence of clues including a Venetian blind, barroom rumors, and a line of mutilated remains as dawn nears. The case hints at a conspiratorial motive and a broader mystery creeping through the town.
The late Mr Hawkins of Sydney died in Adelaide at the People’s Palace. His will left money for the Presbyterian Church and endowed a manor for Homey, Nellie Havkine and Wilda. His widow and children survive.
In a tense Sunday match, Carcoar edged Mandurama despite missing regulars. Mandurama fought back from 5 0 deficit, rallying late but unable to overcome Carcoar’s solid defense as the final whistle blew.
A muddled note records expenditures on whisky 2030, beer and porter 4623, wine 500, schnapps and gin 754, and other items totalling 7050 pounds. The text hints at personal indulgence and social habits, with misspelled phrases suggesting a self-reflective ledger or diary.
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