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Newspaper
Carcoar Chronicle
Location
Carcoar, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 17, 1930
Page
1
A fragmented account discusses blending power alcohol with petrol in Australia and Victoria. It references a national plan for blending, industrial and policy considerations, and impact on air quality and fuel costs, with remarks on potential government stance and supply priorities.
Reported figures show total motor car production for the first half of 1890 at about 3,300 200 units with a second period near 12,600. Ford, General Motors, Chevrolet, Hupmobile and Hudson show varied declines while Willys Overland also falls, with figures subject to revision amid broader industry notes. A separate item cites sermons and Prohibition era debates as well as farmers’ relief questions.
An unclear passage references suggestions from a teacher about the Farmers association and a district realignment. Parts imply immediate action or consideration of a plan for next year, with fragmented names and terms obscured in the OCR.
In a Weights and Measures case at the district police court the defendant pleaded not guilty, claiming he tested and stamped weights and scales in August and was unaware annual stamping was required. He was fined 8s 8d. The report also notes a marriage engagement and school sports results from Burrows and Barker College.
The death last week of Mr Mick Contan, manager of the HOTT Seana te aga, is noted with remarks on his strong reception across the electorate. Disrupted by months of relief work, food orders and local activity are referenced, with mention of road work near Hack Yamma and a fire at Galober 4. A trial matter involving two proprietors led to Trodigere case proceeding. Contan was a well known contractor in the district.
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