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Newspaper
Carcoar Chronicle
Location
Carcoar, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 29, 1927
Page
2
Fragmented OCR notes discuss drought fodder using straw molasses soaked grain and wheat as feed, and storing wheat in terminal silos. It mentions permits from authorities, delivery tickets, and a call for nationwide cooperation to save stock.
Weekly notes report a visit by a local representative to Red Rose Cafe Manduraia. A Mandurama resident recalls the old St Pauls Carcom pipe organ memory. Arthur Buckley, unwell, has gone to Orange for a brief rest. A meeting of the local branch follows a visit by NSW Country Party organiser W B Vincent after PLP Board talks. Postmaster A J May is away. Sevenoaks acts in charge during the absence.
Giles outlines Right to Australia journey starting in August with a San Francisco stop, then Hawaii, Brisbane, Sydney, and Wellington aboard a Hessa Bluebird using Wright motors and nearly 690 gallons of fuel. The Hawaii to Brisbane leg may set a new nonstop distance record of 4709 miles, aiming to boost Australia America ties and compete for James Dole's $25000 prize for the San Francisco to Honolulu contest.
TM Waddell urges electors to support Mr Loughlin over Mr Reed in the coming New South Wales election. He praises Loughlin as honest, fearless, and capable, noting his sacrifices and record in Parliament and governance of the Land Department, while warning against party ties and the Lang administration.
Tripentine is used to relieve rheumatism. A crinkled notice claims solutions to ease pain. It mentions placing objects at bottle tops and copper items during cleansing. It also suggests washing clothes to make them white and removing fuel stains. A 2 lb jam jar is noted for cooking small quantities of food like fruit in casseroles.
The School of Arts has been supplemented by a number of new books. The enhancement expands available volumes across subjects, boosting study and reference options for students and staff.
A Wednesday night district ball in Lyndhurst raised funds for the local club. Gwen's orchestra provided lively music while MC E T Rootes kept the program smooth. A sumptuous supper followed, with Lyndhurst ladies noted for fine cooking, and all attendees enjoyed a jolly, well managed evening.
Scores from the Lyndbury rifle shooting event for the Risbery Cup are listed, detailing participant results and standings based on precision marksmen totals. The report highlights top scorers and how the competition progressed through selected rounds.
The Carcoar District Hospital held a well attended meeting called by President T H Rowlands. A ball is planned for Thursday August 11 with Owen's orchestra to raise funds. A rainbow trout release from Fisheries Dept aims to aid local streams and Coombing Creek, about 5 gallons per person, with contact through Mr Marshall at the public school CHESS. Local chess players practice for the Blayney match, aided by Rev Mills, Mr Manning, and Mr Beddie. Golf club formation at Mandurama approved with 15 shillings for gentlemen and 7 shillings 6 pence for ladies. secretary LD Lite-Smith. honorary treasurer A J Quinlin. auditors Wolab and Sloane.
A charity ball to benefit the Carcoar District Hospital fonds is planned for Thursday August 7. Owen's Orchestra will provide entertainment at Mandurama School Arts. The ladies of Mandurama are asked to attend a meeting tomorrow Saturday afternoon.
The article reports a swine fever outbreak in a city area with many pigs destroyed. It notes pigs from distant parts brought to town for sale, the swift spread, and the response including slaughter of affected animals and containment measures. Officials trace the source to pork and bacon imports and emphasize hygiene and quarantine, with anxious public warning and pending lab confirmation in Sydney.
The local School of Arts hosted a Friday tennis dance that proved highly successful both socially and financially. Waller's Orchestra supplied music while Misses E May and V Roads organized the event, despite no prior experience. The secretary thanked the ladies for their help in the supper room.
Peter shares a partisan message from Back Creek urging voters to back Major Reid of the Country Party and oppose Loughlin and Lang. The note accuses Lang of harmful policy and cautions electors against backing the other candidate to avoid more power shifts.
Edith Wilson youngest daughter of Mrs P Preston and the late John Wilson married Alex Kinghorpe third son of Mr and Mrs C K Ky rue Goonumburrah Lyndhurst and Pymble. The church was decorated with Pymble blooms. The ceremony featured The voice that breathed o er Eden. The bride wore ivory crepe alloy with silver lace and orange blossoms. Bridesmaid Miss Ethel Boys wore powder blue mariette and silver lace. The couple left for Manly after a reception. gifts included cheques and silver. Future home at Glenrap Lyndhurst.
A fragmented report discusses pest-like issues from America to Australia. It notes Wow fever as a general trouble, then highlights the bog industry as a massive revenue source. The piece argues that strict controls abroad prevent similar outbreaks, while local attempts here fail to curb pigeons and related contacts.
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