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Newspaper
Carcoar Chronicle
Location
Carcoar, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1935
Page
2
Weather says winter bites with icy winds and snow around the Conobolas while Burnt Yards Errowanbang districts show good feed. A Lyndhurst Presbyterian social was postponed by poor weather and drought fears ease as rains boost germination and crop prospects. The sixpence weekly old age pension rise adds about £350,000 annually.
Mousra J A Carter and T M Byrnes sat at the bench on Monday as Arthur Watts faced charges of driving a motor car while under the influence after a collision on Blayney Carcoar road. Police and witnesses described two cars meeting on a hill, Watts admitting alcohol use and poor control, while Chong Sing, driver of the other car, testified about the incident and distances involved. Watts appeared unsteady, requested medical examination, and was later jailed for the liquor charge pending further proceedings.
Witnesses from Bathurst to Carcoar describe a mid road collision involving Chong Sing in a new car and the driver Watts. Police called after the crash as witnesses portray a sober but shaken defendant with a history of nerves and recent drinking at the Royal and Stoke hotels. An examining doctor found the defendant capable of driving though slightly excited, with conflicting accounts of who bore responsibility.
The Carcoar P P Board met with Chairman and Deputy Chairman absent due to influenza. Directors Fagao and Rowlands were away. H M Oliver chaired. Reports noted work on Waugoola Creek fence, wire netting at P.W.P Hobby's Yards, and rabbit control efforts. Prosecutions for land and stock returns saw costs paid. several wire netting certificates approved. A drought of lambs and a mortal incident of plant poisoning were mentioned among general stock conditions, with a mostly favorable overall report.
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