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Newspaper
Carcoar Chronicle
Location
Carcoar, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 17, 1942
Page
2
The article notes a new minister assuming duties and the parishioners pledging support to both church and children through regular attendance. After the ceremony, the congregation was invited to meet the Bishop that evening at the home of Mr and Mrs N S Done of the Commercial Bank in Car roar.
Waugools Shire Council on Saturday considered a request from G Boland of Goolagong to repair an entrance to her property opening onto Grenfell Road. With manpower stretched due to her husband serving with military forces, the council referred the matter to the Engineers for inspection and repair.
Annual Hospital Ball at Mandurama raised over £20 at the door. Induction of Rev Pearce at Carcoar drew Church of England parishioners away. Public send-off planned for Mr and Mrs Fitzgerald before their move to Teree. Mrs Fitzgerald fondly remembered for help. Mrs G Sheahan organized supper. N J Woodward returns after bronchitis.
A fragmentary note describes tanks emerging from British and Meera factories with growing power for the day. The passage references Mr. Oliver Lyllietan and a minister for Fred but wording is garbled, leaving the exact context unclear.
A Mandurama column records visitors and leave from service personnel including Aircraftman Frank Cobb and Private K Tucker with mentions of families such as the Cobbs and the Cooks. It notes a transfer for Mr Fitzgerald, holiday travels by Mr Cardow, health updates for Mrs Hexell, and a birth announced for Rev and Mrs McDonald. Also listed are Justices of the Peace names, casualty list mentions, a monster tennis tournament this Sunday at 9:30 with prizes, and a report of Mrs Woadward’s improving health.
Manpower shortages affect registered butcheries as Forbes officials plan rationing measures. Mayor Hartcher promised contact with local butchers to assess needs while Bowater and Rolland SE representatives discussed support for Australia. Lamb shortage noted due to brass seal rough.
At Cowra meeting on Wednesday Hanley's Best completed a winning double in heats, with strong punter support rewarded. Results include Prince Rupert winning the Flying Stake 300 yards, and Elgin Lad and Elgin Lady among winners, with times reported amid a weather affected crowd.
The death occurred in a Glebe private hospital last week of William G Pearce born near Mandurama. He left boot repairing business 18 months ago for medical care in Sydney and died there after hospitalization. Pearce, nearly 69, married Mix Lena Coates who predeceased him. Survived by children John Alf Rita Nona and siblings N J Woodward Souter Smit Wild Thorncraft. He came with his parents from Trunkey Creek and worked as carrier for Enterprise Stores before starting his own boot repair business in Mandurama.
A Justice Department letter discusses abolishing the Carcoar Petty Sessions Office. Cowra clerk G Dench also serves at Canowindra and Carcoar, with Cowra’s clerk L Flynn possibly covering. Police propose taking over Canowindra, citing minimal Carcoar business: 20 charges, 4 debts, 11 pension claims, 58 vital registrations last year. Births, deaths, marriages work deemed light. registrar role questioned. Afterwar reassessment planned for reestablishing the court if needed.
Australian motorists may obtain petrol allowances, with varied outcomes for drivers. The United States sets a monthly cap of about 28 gallons per month or 300 gallons per year for Eastern Star, while Canada began April 1 with 5 to 432 imperial gallons annually. England outlines April to June driving limits of 120 miles per man, then restricts after July 1 to essential use only. Axis countries have long halted civilian rations, except for special military allowances.
A Michigan woman amid a high profile divorce seeks a recount as Hollywood reacts with consternation. The tense development follows reports of a split that has drawn national attention and sparked speculation about outcomes and implications for involved celebrities.
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