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Newspaper
Carcoar Chronicle
Location
Carcoar, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 16, 1942
Page
3
Bathurst president warned Lyndhurst Shire Council that dumping of unextinguished charcoal on roads is a definite menace. Councillors agreed to post notices in local press to warn against the practice as risks could not be taken this year. Dr Innes noted the danger of blazing waste tires.
A young man named Wi Henry Symons was taken to Blayney by Constable Tucker and charged with offensive behavior after reports of peering through windows at night. Pleading guilty, Symons admitted the conduct and was fined £2 or four days in the lock‑up.
Minchcombe Carson Ltd reports on the Woodstock wool sale with 79 bales appraised and a Sydney catalogue listing prices and consignors. The Barn station lots include ewes, wethers, crossbred sheep, lambs, and brought prices such as 214d and 224d, with consignors A Cooley and Sons, Ridge Pastoral Co, and J M Francis among others.
Waugoola Shire considers abolishing public protection boards and transferring duties to councils. Shellharbour Municipal Council proposed the move in a circular to the Waugoola Shire meeting. Councillors voiced concerns about extra duties and staffing if councils take over.
Mrs Coyte wife of Ey Coyte a Parkes schoolteacher visits Gallymont renewing old acquaintances. Mr Coyte long guided Gallymont school. Mrs Fuller undergoes serious operation last week steadily progressing. Capt Fitzhardinge back home on leave with parents. Miss Sievers of Turramurra holidaying locally. Mrs Allen McGregor and daughter from Hamilton Newcastle visit parents. Miss Moya Prosper had tonsil removal at Carcoar Hospital and is doing fairly well. Mrs N J Woodward not well recently. friends hope she recovers soon. More Mandurama news to appear in Monday's Leader.
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Gordon Burks of Goongirwarrie Carcoar on the birth of a son. Cecil Cass is recovering well. Terry Brady of the Relief Staff Railway Department had a nasty accident at Gulgong and sought medical aid. Sister May Stammers of the Royal Australian Navy, with her mother, returned to Sydney after a stay in Carcoar. C Harris of Beulah Park received facial abrasions from a loose board. Mesdames Jo and BR Regan of Orange attend their mother Mrs Radburn who is ill. Lawrence Furner and family holidaying in Orange report their twin son’s health improving. Flower show missed. blooms at Beulah Park and Haverton praised. Heavaner of the Royal Hotel with Mr T Byrnes and Miss Agnes Smith left for Sydney. Carcoar Knutting Club appeals for men to help rope camouflage nets. nets accumulating at centers. Mr Daley, Public School, and Mr P K Cole: gutter bridge for access to Cole property granted with 50 percent cost share. Mr Chas Kind of Wollongong and companions holidaying with John Kind and Mr Hunt. Mea Pearce, wife of the Rector, hospitalized. wishes for speedy recovery.
The Legislative Assembly member O Halloran pressed the Minister for Agriculture to investigate why many apple growers are halting bearing next season. He cited poor returns from the Apple and Pear Board and high fruit prices, noting the Federal control limits State action. The Premier said he would study the issue and consider an independent inquiry, acknowledging the Apple and Pear Board is federally run and state influence is minimal.
The Lyndhurst Shire Council discussed joining with neighboring shires to combat the bushfire menace. Dr Innes urged rapid steps to organize bushfire brigades and maintain order while addressing breaks and equipment. Councillors noted uneven delegate attendance and debated council responsibility, permits, and the need for inspections before grants.
A district wedding at Holy Trinity Chosen Orange united Elva McGovern and Tp William Gainsford. The bride wore ivory lace with orange blossoms and carried cream stocks and orchids. Attendants included Miss Topsy McGovern and Mrs Evins. A three tiered cake, bouquets, and gifts featured at a Victoria Hotel reception.
Miss Meg Boys spent a few days in Orange and returned home today. Miss Phyllis Aller, after appendix surgery at Carome hospital, also returned home today. Suddull departed for a week with her mother Mrs Underwood in Sydney. Mrs Ridley of Lakemba enjoys a short holiday at Fairview Lyndhurst. Mrs E Willard returned after weeks with her mother Mrs Bunting of Lane Cove. Mr Bill Leabeater, local milkman, has not been in good health and has been working.
L Sgt Francis receives treatment at the Invalided Home and is slated for further care in Sydney around late month. The brief notice notes his wounded status and pending travel for medical attention.
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