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Newspaper
Carcoar Chronicle
Location
Carcoar, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 22, 1942
Page
1
Lyndhurst Shire Council notes a Liquid Fuel Control Board letter warning of petrol shortages in the East Indies and urging conversion of power plants to substitute fuels. The board requires contractors to begin supply changes by June 1 or face cutoffs within 28 days, with council urging readiness and compliance.
NCL announces hiring plans with unclear wording and a cryptic note about future actions. The statement names Bhire and a referenced figure but lacks coherent details.
Bishop Hillard officiated at the April 4 wedding of Ailsa Platt and Maurice Baker at St John’s Church Parramatta. Attendants included Nona and Esme Platt with pink gladioli bouquets. groom’s party Lance Platt and Mervyn Baker. Honeymoon planned on the South Coast. future home Auburn.
The May 24 Empire Night bonfires will be banned next Sunday night. A clause in national security provisions declares it legal to have a fire only from one hour before sunset to one hour after sunrise. Any action guiding enemy planes toward a populated area is forbidden.
A fragmented note discusses general fund spending with aim to determine year end position and impact of rate changes. The text is garbled, but hints at evaluating expenditure and tax or rate effects. No clear names, dates, or places are present in the readable portion.
The Lyndhurstshire Patriotic League considered disbanding and pursuing separate registration under the Charitable Collections Act. Redmond moved to disband the Central League. Amos seconded. Debate cited irregular finances in Mandurama Lyndhurst and Barry branches and delays in returns to the Lord Mayor's Fund.
Mr. F. J. Cahill urged Manpower to address rising rural industry strains caused by indiscriminate conscription. Deputy Director General says the Minister ordered temporary deferment for full-time workers producing meat wool wheat dairy vegetables cotton pig meat sugar fruit rice tobacco. National Service Officers instructed to implement.
Riverina farmers mobilize against a new seasonal shearing zoning scheme. Protests grow as growers dispute proposed rules and impact on seasonal workflows and markets.
The debate centers on whether the Queen Competition was organized by the CWA under a Central authority. Amos praises the explanation and warns retreat would harm the League. Palpable pride in Sidneys Shire collection and questions arise over Mandurah funds and delayed show returns to the Central League. Redmond says audits await the Society’s annual meeting while Fagan presses on about surplus funds and accountability. The motion is narrowly defeated as the committee vows continued loyalty and cooperation with the Secretary and Central League.
Hill and Crofts under A Crofts announces sale of Mtosk and Property Solsamen Mackoneee Valesters and oral Agente with details published locally. This notice lists involved parties and prompts interested buyers to contact for bidding and terms.
The Methodist Church plans a Sunday afternoon service combining Empire Sunday and Christian Unity Sunday ideas. The church urges Christian unity and cooperation to strengthen worship and service and invites all to attend the scheduled afternoon service.
Townsend and Jackson from the 61st Ordinance return from weekend with Reg Townsend’s parents. Ray Sudall hosts a 21st birthday with cake by Mrs. S. McFawn, music by O’Brien’s orchestra, dancing to 2 pm, then more at the Memorial Hall. Miss Ruby Walsh and Miss Monica Kind attend with friends. presents and toasts mark the event.
A newly formed mounted unit at Young aims to assist in scouting activities and support the local volunteer committee. Led by Ms. Spb, the group gathers experience in horsemanship and community service for the region's young riders.
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