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Newspaper
Carcoar Chronicle
Location
Carcoar, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 10, 1942
Page
2
Further notice indicates the Careoar Chronicle price per copy is now 12/6 with 14 booked. The reduction details suggest adjustments to distribution and advance orders.
After-Lieutenant T. E. Rott and Mrs Roff were married at St Mark's Church Darling Point. They have taken a flat at Marton Hall. Mrs Roff was Miss Barbara Howlands, daughter of Mr and Mrs R. G. Rowlands Mandurama. Lieutenant Roff is son of Mr and Mrs E Neame Roff Walmer England. Miss Mary Rowlands attended as bridesmaid.
A Local Land Board session for Blayney district will be held at Carcoar Court House on Lith July 1942 at 10 am. The agenda lists consideration items for several licensees including H. Ly Skinner and W. T. Baker, plus recommendations for T. M. Byrnes and J. Harris. Several extension and variation of conditions cases appear, with names such as G. H. Frazer, J. E. Young, W. Thorncroft, J. Henry, and others.
A portrait of Mrs M E Whitney of Wangoola was hung at the Woodstock CWA meeting. Mrs W Golsby of Cowra placed the portrait on the hall wall. Whitney formed Woodstock CWA sixteen years ago and led the branch as president until her recent relinquishment, guiding much of its work and stability.
A lighthearted Candle Column reflects on how girls behave during holidays, noting thoughts about a soldier and many men, and plans to meet the mother-in-law in Bathurst. The tone is playful and observational with emphasis on self-control and social manners.
Personal notices report Mr J W Stokes from the NSW Banking staff Mandurama has passed his final RAAF exams and awaits call up. Mr D G Fixk also attached to the bank seeks entry to the AIF. The Parker family plan annual holidays in Bathurst and Sydney. Brady serves as relieving barber at the local station. Mrs Blazeley is confined to bed with flu. Mrs N Connolly is a patient in hospital. Mrs Hughes plans a City return with Boy Scott. E Furner underwent surgery at Carcour Hospital and shows progress. C Higgs returned to Wentworthville after visiting his brother A Higgs of Carcoar. Rova Walker is progressing well after an operation. H Leabeater is ill with pneumonia. M Whitney of Elizabeth Bay stays with her son and daughter-in-law in Cowra, also visited daughter Mrs W Golsby in Brisbane Street. Leading Aircraftman Russell Parry, son of H Parry of Nambour, is one of five of six brothers in service, with four overseas and all active. Parry rejoined his unit after weekend. Ines Little Judith Schofield, once seriously ill, has recovered well. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs J White of Lyndhurst at Moira private hospital Cowra this week.
A boy rode in a cattle wagon for 200 miles with five bullocks as companions. He entered unseen and avoided detection until a train official spotted him at the Orange trucking yards. Officers could not draw him from the van and he appeared terrified in the cramped space, prompting authorities to arrange placement in a home for wayward boys.
The Commonwealth Savings Bank urges depositors to present passbooks for audit purposes noting that year’s interest was added to accounts as of June 8. Regulation requires passbooks be presented once yearly. bank seeks to record this promptly.
Last Wednesday night a meeting was called to form an ARP dues body in Lyndhurst with Deputy Wardene Blayney Shire Engineer and Dr Rowlids outlining duties. A follow up meeting is planned. A charity bazaar at Memorial hall on Saturday drew good attendance. about £25 expected. Rev and Mrs Pearce welcomed as new Rector. Births noted for Alan Blake and Reg Stammers families. Joe Aiket suffered a left arm fracture. Pte Reg Townsend ALF on leave with a friend from the local post office. Jack Holman spending holidays with local school parents.
Berlin Radio claimed German troops are clearing isolated Russian pockets in Voronezh while Soviet reports deny a large German crossing of the Don. The clash reflects contested accounts of near term operations around Voronezh.
Mr and Mrs C G Rowlands return to Greylands Walli after visiting their son Bill who has been very ill He is now at a Red Cross convalescent home in Sydney
Woodstock volunteers form the Volunteer Air Observers Corps post with about 40 members and a partly built observation post donated by J. E. Mudge. Chief Observer appointed, timber donated by F. C. Rowlands, work done by local residents. Pilot Hall outlines aims to identify planes, track raids, and relay near real time data to Sydney Headquarters for rapid response.
The Minister for Local Government Mr J J McGirr refused the Orange Football League request to intervene after the local council refused permission for Sunday football at Wade Park.
A fragmentary report notes an incident on Hat IV Drive involving an unnamed female party. Details are unclear but the event triggers local concern and warrants follow up for clarity.
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