Appreciation From Chaplain Roberts in War Letter
Chaplain F. W. Roberts expresses gratitude for the Carcoma Comfort Fund canteen order sent to the hospital. He notes the staff serving soldiers from Victoria and patients from Carcoma district, recalls former camp days, and extends thanks for ongoing support despite wartime demands. He mentions the death of Mr. Loftus's brother and sends regards to Mr. Pillinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lear
Pillinger
Carcoar
Victoria
Tom
Carcoma
Hough
Bill Golden
Flood
Bamgarten
Comforts Fund
Australia
Mr. Loftus
Candle Column on Love and Army Letters
A fragmented candle column discusses a girl’s romance and distance, noting how devotion drives visits across hundreds of miles. It contrasts wartime suitors with married life and hints at tellable tales to endear or inform the audience.
Fined for Unmasked Lights Warned at Bathurst Court
A Bathurst Court session fined six individuals for not having their vehicle headlights masked. William G. Shute Lionel H. Beale Thomas R. Lloyd Ronald J. Baines Edward J. O'Shea and Sidney Mit were each charged five pounds with two pounds and costs, imposed on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bathurst Court
William G. Shute
Lionel H. Beale
Thomas R. Lloyd
Ronald J. Baines
Edward J. O'Shea
Sidney Mit
Woodstock lamb auction yields steady prices at Homebush
Values rose for lambs at Homebush last Monday with Woodstock consignor G. Clark selling 118 xbred lambs. The sale, listed as 28/5 top and 26/7 average, was conducted by Winchcombe Carson Ltd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Clark
Woodstock
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Meat Dehydration Plants Considered by Commonwealth
The Minister for Commerce Mr Scully informs Mr R E O’Halloran, on behalf of Blayney Shire Clerk, that the Commonwealth plans to establish meat dehydration plants at suitable country centres where killing and storage facilities exist. The government offers financial assistance and will consider applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scully
R. E. O'Halloran
M.lag
W. F. Dunn
Blayney
Lyndhurst Main Street Surfacing Request Discussed
The Minister for Local Government advised Lyndhurst Shire Council to submit fuller details for surfacing the road through Lyndhurst’s business section. A locality sketch brief specifications and extr mandates were requested, plus the amount the council could contribute. The minister later indicated funds have been set aside for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGirr
K. E. O'Halloran
Lyndhurst Shire
Lyndhurst
Mandurama Hospital Ball Promises Busy July 10
Friday night saw a Red Cross dance for the War Prisoners Fund with £6 14s in door takings and general merriment. Pte Tom Francis returned from Randwick hospital for 18 days leave of further treatment. The Mandurama Ladies Auxiliary will stage the Hospital Ball on July 10. Cowra High School bus committee met to discuss key matters. The Schofield infant son is improving. Jock Anderson has not been well lately. Pte Col Whalan returned to camp after a few days’ leave. Mr W Warner left on Tuesday.
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Red Cross
War Prisoners’ Fund
Tom Francis
Randwick
Mandurama
Cowra
Jock Anderson
Col. Whalan
F.C. Whalan
Camp P
Sydney Pig Values at Sydr Sales Show Mixed Rates
Winchcombe Carson Ltd supplies of pigs sold Tuesday at Sydr sales totaled 2 800 head. Backfat ters and baconers largely unchanged while porkers were strong at per head. Baconers ranged 140 lb to 160 lb with 61 to 105 present. Prices per 100 lb varied by weight bands from 28 to 140.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Sydr
Carcoar Hospital Receives £300 Under State Scheme
The State Government plans to liquidate hospital deficits and aid Carcoar District Hospital with £300. The Health Minister notes £150 to be paid on Friday and £149 1s 4d to be credited to the hospital, with further review after the year end return and potential additional assistance based on the board’s financial position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carcoar District Hospital
Kelly
R. E. O' Loran
M.L.A
Carcoar District
Iht for Tocumwal after holiday with wife MI
Iht returns to Tocumwal after a long holiday with his wife MI. He is reported to be well again following the trip and is resuming duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tocumwal
Ees
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chaplain Roberts
Carcoar Comforts Fund
F. W. Roberts
ALF
G G Manning
Airl
Bey
LAMBS
Goulburn
Thes
Great Country Organisation
Farmers & Graziers
Sydney
Aronia
G. A. Rothery
Oliefden
R. J. Fagan
Ny Ridge
Lyndhurst Main Street
O'Halloran
Mandurama News Hospital
Mr. W. Warner
Cam Reed
Dave Reed
Undertakers & Monumental Masons
Adelaide Street
Bingney
Arthur Higgs
Carcoar 3
the Chronicle
Coombing Park
the Whitney Pastoral Company Limited
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