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Newspaper
Carcoar Chronicle
Location
Carcoar, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1942
Page
3
Wildcats have disrupted rabbit trapping in the area, becoming a nuisance to trappers. Reports describe increasing predation on rabbit snares and heightened concern among local wildlife agents about expanding cat activity and potential impacts on trapping efforts.
Mr. Henley of the Australian Meat Board says producers welcome more dehydration plants to dispose of surplus sheep but warns against widespread unchecked construction. Plants should operate as units with existing meat works to ensure economy and enable by products like skins offal fats.
Miles below Warren on consecutive nights rabbits caught in traps set by Mr. Tom Perry were more than half destroyed. A big grey cat was seen coming out of a burrow.
A letter from a Digger urges the Minister for the Army to recognize the VDC's sacrifices. He notes Sundays spent, petrol tickets and petrol used for training, self supplied food, and asks for travel expenses. He argues the VDC is loyal and ready to defend the country, asking not to dampen enthusiasm.
Sydney correspondent reports a shift of civilians to inland towns after wartime evacuations. With Japan striking Sydney, cabinet leaders warn that evacuees must remain away from cities unless essential, as the next months are crucial for a 100 percent war effort and safety.
In a postwar view, the Rev H J Willings argues that the new Russia earns praise for its commitment to liberty and public duty. He contrasts czarist Russia’s poverty and corruption with a modern Russia noted for industrial growth and capable armed forces. The essay notes a shift in public reception from skepticism to approval.
A meeting of the Fo Bes Hospital Board heard a speaker describe how some centers deducted wages for refunds, a claim tied to Hospitals Commission findings. The speaker, a housewife, argued the issue was overshadowed by other side themes in the discussion.
The newly formed War Savings Campaign committee held its first meeting with 8S. C. Duncan elected President and Cooper as Secretary. The group aims to exceed a £2,500 quota in the Liberty Loan and organize War Savings Certificate groups with monthly progress reports. The Younger Set hosts a mystery dancer and euchre for the Bombed Children's Relief Fund at Memorial Hall on June 18. Woodstock and District Patriotic Fund meeting attendance was down due to bad weather and a cold outbreak.
Heavy rain fell in the district on Tuesday night, recording 187 points in a short tune. Social and church notices follow with schedules for St Brigid's and the Methodist Church, and multiple local people on leave. A street fete to benefit Convent funds is planned for Saturday in Parkes Street with an afternoon tea and a memorial hall dance. Visiting day at the Clinic is set for Wednesday June 17.
The Dubbo by election, caused by the death of Mr. George Wilson, was won by Labor candidate C. G. Robertson. Final counts show Robertson 6087, Thorby 2840, Yeo 2351, yielding an absolute majority of 1984. Thorby's vote surprised as it led over the official Country Party candidate by 167 votes.
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