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Newspaper
Carcoar Chronicle
Location
Carcoar, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 08, 1943
Page
2
Lynd hurst Garland Mandurama and surrounding district informs that he has resigned his agency with H. V. McKay Massy Harris Co and that all business transactions between himself and the company have been terminated.
Mrs R Haii of Wyong paid a short visit to new parents Mr Ald Miz in Glen Olive. Miss C Woods of Moreweather stayed with her sister Mrs A Lynch. Mrs RH Fullerty visited Sydney after an absence of almost a year. Driver C Plittig spent leave with his parents at Orchardvale. Ted and Bill Puller returned to Condabalin after sleading engagements. Greg Howard and others returned to the district after closing sheds in North West. Mrs S Graluns of Kentucky Neville spent a few days with her parents. Mr and Mrs W Me.
Church of England notices list St Pauls Carcoar St Stephens Mandurania and Neville Shaw Lyndhurst Pearce Rector with service times around 9 30 am 11 am and 3 pm in a dated parish notice reflecting local worship hours and clergy names.
The NRA notes advise motorists to contact the Rubber Controller for release of second hand tyres and to file on official forms. Restrictions on battery purchases will strain non essential motorists who must protect idle units. Motorists are urged to use starting handles when engines idle and to take care with second hand batteries and diaphragms amid pool petrol concerns.
A well attended Grenfell sportsmen gathering at the Exchange Hotel formed the Grenfell Hospital Greyhound Racing Club. Mayor Alderman J. C. M. Williamson chaired, S. Hawick named secretary pro tem, and the group agreed profits would go to the local hospital. They planned to apply for governing bodies and proceed with club formation.
Farmers and Letters Association proposes using land-to-land machinery in Australia for erosion remediation. The executive in Sydney heard speakers led by E T Kendall of Lochar and E Field of Forbes describe widespread erosion and overstocking issues threatening roads and properties. Salt shortages for sheep were discussed as a contributing factor with suggestions that salt prevents clay-eating and related damage.
A good crowd attended the Canon Indra Cup day with River Namol the standout winner in the main Gallop event ahead of Silent Time and Innis Jail. Bandon claimed the ha od Cup as two favorites won, with detailed results noting fences, distances, and prices across races like Nangar Handicap and Tre Twisting trots, highlighting River Namol’s 3/3 odds and time of 1.35.
Dr. Norton attended the Blayney Presbytery opening held amid a large gathering of priests and parishioners. The ceremony occurred in the afternoon room and featured a musical program by school children and a visiting artist.
Authors note heavy rainfall in September caused record floods across creeks and paddocks. Six days with no rain followed by a final downpour flooded town gullys, damaged fences and paddocks, with rainfall totaling 455 points versus a six month average of 312. Farmers face delays as shearing time nears and seek a spell of fine weather.
Newcastle holiday guests Mr and Mrs H MacGregor are visiting with Mr and Mrs J W Green of Rhonda Villa. Pte G W Healey has returned to his unit after home leave and thanks the Comforts Fund for parcels. W Henry returns home after a short city stay. Mrs P Cole and daughter Elsie left for Sydney. Heavy rain and recent thunder storms follow a 143 point registration total.
The coupon system in England failed to balance clothing supply, causing cheap types to pile up with distributors while medium and low woollens stayed overstocked. Higher demand for finer, durable goods rose as poorer workers gained wartime earnings, reducing sales of cheaper items. Upcoming Sydney catalogue and Newcastle sale dates listed.
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