Ilia’s Minor League Tilt Ends In Narrow Victory
A compact clash saw Ilia’s squad edge a rival by a single score as both teams traded early leads and intense plays. The outcome keeps Ilia’s hopes alive in the late-season fight for standings.
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Newspaper
Carcoar Chronicle
Location
Carcoar, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 22, 1942
Page
3
A compact clash saw Ilia’s squad edge a rival by a single score as both teams traded early leads and intense plays. The outcome keeps Ilia’s hopes alive in the late-season fight for standings.
Residents are invited to visit the Woodstock Comforts Display on Saturday afternoon May 20 to view exhibitions by Comforts Fund and related groups. A jumble shop opens May 30 in Bartkin Street with goods and produce for sale to support the Red Cross and Comforts funds. Church services are listed for Sunday at 9 and 7:20 pm with a memorial hall dance to raise funds. Local troop activity near Westville noted and volunteers sought to strengthen the Woodstock Platoon. Weather is mild with hoped for rain to end a dry spell.
Bert Feltham compares the effort to grow and sell apples with catching rabbits, claiming he would earn more from rabbits than from his apples. He mentions Nashdale Abbot and Granny Smith, implying fruit cultivation challenges and financial tradeoffs.
Country pensioners may claim a monthly return ticket between country stations at a reduced fare with eleven months of the year at a special rate. An annual privilege allows travel to Sydney or Newcastle. Mr Cahill in Young has pressed for fair fare concessions aligning country privileges with metropolitan districts. The agitation is supported by local pensioners associations and representatives.
The Wertren district reports cherry trees blooming despite cool days. A specimen from a backyard gardener shows blossoms and late cherries forming toward the season’s end. Observers note similar early blossoms in Sydney as gardens display sprig-like blooms.
The infant, now several days old, is slowly feeding by eye dropper and then bottle with olive oil. Wrapped in cotton wool, the child resembles a small Kequina in the cot. A hospital keeps a special interest as the youngster gains nourishment and weight.
In Dubbo the by election sees Mr A W Yeо, former Castlereagh M L A and Lands Minister, selected as the Country Party candidate for June 6. Labor backs Mr Robertson by a narrow margin over the late Mr George Wilson with 259 votes. Two other nominations by L Clark and H J Harvey withdrew in favor of Yeо, with Independent V Thorby No 2 and G A McDonnell as possible contenders.
Council debated masked headlights and urged Lyndhurst Shire to amend regulations to allow unrestricted lighting only during emergencies. Dr Burns called it an anomaly to install such lights, citing danger to all road users. The motion to cooperate in the proposed direction was carried.
The Minister for Commerce said the plan pools wheat beyond 3000 bushels and distributes returns after pooling. He argued the method prevents farmers with large portions from exploiting the system and ties payments to farm size in the registry.
The Minister said growers delivering wheat to No 5 pool will get about 3 1/6d per bushel, totaling £26,833,000. The guaranteed price under stabilisation is 3s 10d per bushel for 140,000,000 bushels, but last season’s crop exceeded average and AWB intake was 153,000,000 bushels. Payments may be spread over the crop and could rise if receipts exceed 3s 6d. Much of the crop will be carried over to next season due to difficult sales conditions.
In the Legislative Assembly Mr J M Baddesey, minister for mines, faced questions from Mr E A O Halloran about Carcoar iron ore deposits. The BELP and other parties would not engage with the ore, and Mr Hosking of BELP reportedly visited Carcoar to inspect the deposits. Officials warned mining would be restricted if ore was mined.
The War Production Board plans a wardrobe shift for men toward old fashioned nightshirts to save cloth. If adopted, the program would reduce fabric use and alter sleepwear trends in Britain during wartime.
Mr J P Breen defeated his Calare rival in the latest election. The opposing candidate, Calare, faced an uphill contest against Breen who held strong support amid regional issues. Thorby, previously Postmaster General and Federal Minister for Defence, noted as a former holder of national portfolios, did not contest this race.
The Sulphide Gold Co ends its mining venture after heavy losses. Assets limited to cash near £300. creditors total about £7,700. Board seeks dissolution under Section 429 with Registrar. Local shareholder missives reveal misallocation costs and poor uptake of tiny dividends.
The Cowra mayor urged establishing a blast furnace to treat inland iron ore deposits at Carcoar and Cowra. He argued decentralising iron and steel production would aid wartime needs, create jobs for returning soldiers, and strengthen national security, noting Broula ore and local deposits have strong potential but lack of rail and steel remains.
A speaker laments lack of insurance and warns wars will recur. He notes rising federal spending, calls for local control of vital industries, and criticizes government delays in funding. Discussion mentions a Drowla deport project and concerns over industrial rings and safety.
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