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Newspaper
Carcoar Chronicle
Location
Carcoar, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 05, 1922
Page
2
The notice lists a registered agent offering to secure sheep vans and cattle trucks at short notice and to attend a loading of mock. It also names agency roles for Ferrer Portable and Stationary Engines, Geo Fortescue and Sons Ltd poison carts and fire fighters, and private sales of a spring cart horse four years old with price by inquiry.
In memory of Pte BEW Stammers killed in action at Bullecourt on May 6 1917. Teeday recalls sad memories of our loved one gone before. Inserted by his loving Mother, Sisters and Brothers.
Elections held statewide in April appoint pastures protection boards with terms beginning May 1 for three years. Boards focus on rabbit destruction and suppression, noting prior lax efforts allowed rabbit breeding and pasture damage to grow. Recent heavy rains across the district are expected to aid control efforts and improve conditions.
In Orange at Orange District Hospital on April 14 death occurred of Me John Jobe aged 74, a former manager of the Lucknow mines and active in local affairs. Sudden heart failure claimed him at his Cowra home week ending May 17. Details and entry forms for the next show and sales noted, with various community notices and theatre listings for Carcoar and district.
A meeting of the Lyndhurst and Mandurama Farmers and British Chancellor's association discussed tax cuts including a reduction of the basic income tax and a lower tea duty. The plan, supported by a reported surplus of 438,000,000, also proposes postal rate cuts and reduced telephone charges. Evening church services in Anglican and Presbyterian communities were noted to start at 7 o'clock in winter months.
The report outlines party alignments in the state elections, noting coalitions and cross-party votes, and urges timely renewal of gun licenses under current law. It covers local officials like Geo W Rowlands, Lyndhurst Shire President, and D T Gordon winning Orange Division, plus a public meeting on the Caresar Lolliers Memorial. It also details a bicycle accident involving Alfred Vaughan, and discusses rabbit control and pastures protection, including netting proposals and sheep and wool industry concerns.
Graziers seek 1917 award with a £3 100 for shearing and a £9 108 weekly minimum for shearers plus £6 weekly and shed-keep for station labor and a 44 hour week. A.W.U. counterclaims urge higher rates, citing local conditions and 100 percent increases. Reference also to medical notices, railway berths, hotel licenses, and a Carcoar Pastures Protection Board meeting.
The notice lists parish services with times at Carcoar Lyndhurst Marangulla Hampton Garland and Gar by ochtend, including morning and evening services at Carcoar and Lyndhurst and listings for Puwanyreniay and Arthur Mills Rector.
His Honor, by consent, fixed annual salaries for stock inspectors under the Pastures Protection Act 1912. Class I grade I £475, grade II £450. Class II £425 and £400. Class III £575 and £350. Living allowances apply in the Western Division, with promotions based on vacancies and increased responsibility. No salary reductions, plus equipment, travel, removal allowances, and leave. Districts include Armidale, Bathurst, Berrima, Picton, Kiama, and others. Effective August 11, 1921, for three years.
From Qur Correspondent Lyndhurst reports a quiet district post Easter with residents visiting Bathurst Show and Orange. The Parents and Citizens Association hosted the annual picnic on Wednesday. A revival effort is underway to resuscitate the Horse Carnival and Agricultural Association at Lyndhurst to clear and prepare recreation grounds for a sports and show ground. The rifle club begins shooting again next Saturday for the S Healey trophy.
A euchre party and dance at Lyndhurst on April 1 tested social and financial success. Euchre ran 8 to 16 until 1.30 am, with dancing and supper by ladies. Prizes awarded to Gant, L Leabeater, Miss G Leabeater, Burns, Miss Marks, and Miss Rus. Mr Rootes organized arrangements. J Winterbottom MC. Mrs Sheahan secretary. Mr H Ross treasurer.
Mandarama, represented by Mr W Healey, showcased lambs at the Homebush sheep and lamb event amid country supply reductions. A sale noted demand and prices, with other items including repairs to Caroor Cemetery discussed for a Wednesday meeting at 7 pm led by Mr Bamgartes.
The State Legislative Assembly met through Tuesday night to pass the Parliamentary Salaries Bill. Private members receive £600 from July 1, down £275 from current. Ministers' salaries set: Premier £2000, Attorney General £1600, Vice President £900, nine other ministers £1500 each. Savings total £7000 yearly. Solicitor General fixed at £1000 per annum.
Prime Minister W M Hughes was thrown from a horse while touring northern New South Wales and Queensland at Grafton yesterday morning. He sustained a broken collarbone but Dr Earle Page says the fracture is not serious. Hughes had a similar riding mishap in Centennial Park, Sydney, a couple of years ago.
A barber Angus Caroey presents a convoluted self referential puzzle about being his own grandfather amid notes to advertisers on changing standing ads for the next Friday. Also mentions Honor Biddulph winning second in Bathurst Eisteddfod violin for youths with the piece Romance and a line about Wonda Great Peppermint Cure for coughs and colds.
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