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Newspaper
Carcoar Chronicle
Location
Carcoar, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 26, 1901
Page
2
The Associated Wool-vellers report notes steady local wool and meat demand, with limited consignments and prices varying by quality. Public sales are set for August 6 and 7, covering Merlas, Hall-woolled, Cresired flow, and prime beef, with detailed price ranges and animal weights.
Orange Stock Market fat cattle and sheep section reports mixed prices with some quality variance. About 450 yards of sheep and 40 yards of goats noted, with prime demand yet cautious buyers. cattle including 18 cows with calves and several steers described, prices shown in fluctuating ranges across lots.
A list of commodity prices from Sydney markets includes wheat milling at 31 6 to 1 per bushel, oats 210 by, flour to 4 18s per ton, and barley values around 11d to 1d. Also shown are oats, corn, and lard rates, with miscellaneous futures for various grains and livestock components across merchants like Folland, Chall, Osten Hay, and Derrick.
Moon phase observations recorded for Carcoar producer Barnet. Mentions full moon, last quarter, and specific times 910pm and 920pm with references to moon positions and a 10am entry. Unclear context but centers on lunar timing and appearance.
Note reads as a promotional travel snippet touting high altitude health institute in North Wales at height 2300 feet above sea level. Mentions Crombing Falle Mount Macquarrie Caves at Clieiden partially explored. Describes educational advantages and splendid views associated with the site.
The note records the date of the next visit as Thursday July 10 with departure by the 1119 train in the same night.
A Mandorame correspondent argues rabbits must be treated as a resource, not a pest, with landowners employing trappers, packing sheds, and export to fund control. He urges decisive action, government freight reductions, and widespread effort, noting big landowners should lead while small farmers work hard.
The Progress Committee met on the 16th with Mr. Tucker and Mr. Kenworthy present. They tasked Mr. Waddell to monitor Shaw road scheduling and to query why Coomb Creek and other items were absent from the Court House records, urging Railway Commissioners involvement. The meeting noted Forest Restore road plans and swamp concerns, and directed Mr. Waddell to present a report to the Department.
The Recreation Club held its annual meeting on the 17th with a report and balance sheet. the officers include President T Fitzpatrick and Treasurer O M Smith. Committee members listed are W Aambe, M A MacDermott, V Lan mott, H J Bowthorne, E Sergeant. The report was referred to the school of detection or something similar.
Next Monday brings a gala day in Carcoar with a banquet and a fancy dress ball at the New School of Arts. State Treasurer Mr Waddell and Minister for Public Instruction Mr Perry will attend. Tickets for both events have sold. committees, aided by a Ladies group, prepare a grand hall and programme for the colony.
On Saturday last a meeting between Blayney and local men drew sharp words. Curtis led the locals while B Marsh acted for Blayney. By four o clock play ceased as Furner ordered it, with harsh conduct blamed on Blayney and public taste offended.
A reader from Woodstock dated 29/7/01 asks for space in columns to discuss animal pests. The writer notes rabbits and hares as a problem and suggests that pest control could reduce them, mentioning the cost of rabbits and a desire for action to improve peat conditions.
The Municipal Council met Tuesday night with Mayor Alderman Derwin and members present. Accounts were approved, including minor corrections, while notices covered gas plant erecting questions, a big fire at Nyngan, and proposed local fundraisers. Grants, leases, and public works discussions dominated the agenda along with requests for inspection and tax matters.
Mrs Elizabeth Langmaid recalls near fatal pain and weakness from four years ago. After trying Seigel’s Syrup from Campbell & Co, she recovered strongly, regained flesh, and health, noting the remedy eased fatigue and pain and restored vitality. She endorses the syrup and shares her testimony from Muswellbrook New South Wales dated September 26, 1899.
Coombing Park Carocar ladies hosted a keen return match with steady play and 12 deuces before a clear 18 game margin. Tea by Mrs Brownrigg pleased all. Miss Brammers received a gold brooch from Mr L Biddulph for best lady player in the mason. results list includes Miss Stemmera and Miss Whitnsy among others. details titled Coambing Park Carocar.
An old advertisement extols Baween & Bons' Evauurra Extractia as the best remedy for coughs colds influenza and a safe treatment for wounds burns sprains and serious accidents. It claims instant relief in many conditions and notes recognitions from hospitals and international exhibitions with medals and diplomas.
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