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Newspaper
Carcoar Chronicle
Location
Carcoar, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 15, 1936
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR reads like a community notice detailing a Catholic church event at Saint Cercoar with a 240 pm reference, and mentions Suadey and Banjo in a civic context. Names and places are unclear, but the fragment implies scheduling and local engagement.
Sincere gratitude from THUMAS BYKSE and family to the staff at Carcoar Hospital and the nursing team for their care. Special thanks to Matron and the medical team for support during the stay.
A reader compilation describes upcoming meetings at Manduranee and Hey 1 Halleway with mentions of the Auxiliary Anye, a Hustie Set order, and a recent operation. It notes council business resuming after a break and references a Sydney interview with Mr. Spoon about water rates for D riding Blay Bay.
Minutes report a Saturday district hospital gathering with A. W. May and Me Mulloy and various officers, detailing admitted and discharged patients, deaths, and partial recovery counts. It notes hospital needs including heating repairs, kitchen water supply, and scheduling for repairs to a Hea ter and reception room, with financial queries about a stay grant and fund allocations.
A charity bazaar held on Friday and Saturday at Mandurama in aid of St Laurences Church raised about 150 pounds. Organising secretary Mrs Shewhan received praise for the well run event. The hall was attractively decorated with festooned stalls, business brisk overall, and attendees were pleased. A dance on Monday night, with music by Miss Pettit, closed the delightful function.
In response to a call for applicants the Shire Health Officer post drew n2 candidates eight of whom were returned soldiers receiving preference. The final selection process considered Dr. C Cook and Mr All Stevenson with Mr Powell also discussed though described as a handyman. The motion aimed to finalize the appointment.
During the week Lord and Lady Whiskard visited our shores and toured the local Hospitel with Mr. H. V. Thorby MHR. They praised Istyer hospitals, expressed admiration for the Marron, and were impressed by the center’s compactness and overall condition.
Williams G Knigliah, schoolteacher of Dayland, found wandering near the Brewongle railway line after reportedly falling from a moving train. He was injured, brought to Bathurst District Hospital, and police traced his weekend visit including a cricket club event. details remained with local constable.
Poultry trade report shows types and prices with heavy demand for hood birds and interior stock. Grilling and heavy white birds move briskly while high grade prices ease. turkeys vary in supply with light interior and bond quality cuts offering some value.
In a move to advance the Burrinjuck Lithgow electricity project local officials and residents discuss funding and routes. The plan would extend power from Cowen to Millamolang via Woodstock, touching J B Evans property, with four years of effort cited and a push to pass the measures despite funding doubts.
The Shire considered an application from Mr J H Ashton of Millamotong to erect an electric line. The council granted the request with hope that the line would soon extend to Blaynay, though time was uncertain.
The obituary notes farmer Thomas Byrne of Lyndhucet died on Friday night at Carwoar Hospital from double pneumonia after a lengthy illness. Born locally, he married Miss Harrient O Reilly of Norcona and left five children. The funeral was held in the Catholic portion of the county graveyard with Rev. officiating. Also reported is the accident of Mr T G Staminger who, while cutting wood, sustained an incision and later feet were found after he was injured two miles from Mrs Knight. English, severely hurt, was observed alive near his home and sought a drink.
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