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Newspaper
Carcoar Chronicle
Location
Carcoar, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 04, 1936
Page
2
A fragmentary OCR text lists various church services and times at multiple parishes including Evensong Matins and Sunday services. Names such as F W Roberts B Galloway and M Barkett appear alongside place names and dates like September New Moon sixth, but the overall content is garbled and incomplete.
Jane Elizabeth Moore known as Granny Moore died at her residence Grubbenhung Gar land on Saturday after a brief illness. A pioneer caregiver, she aided many families in early days and helped ill patients before hospitals. She leaves 40 children 82 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. The funeral was in Lyndburet with Very Rev P Casey officiating.
A Cowra deputation asked the Municipal Council to take control of the Cowra Literary Institute. They seek transfer of land, buildings, furniture, and no liabilities, citing a sharp drop in subscriptions and billiards revenue, from 300 to 180 members, and annual revenue fall from £400 to £170 over five years due to the picture and wireless.
On Sunday a trophy event donated by Mr. F Faler was played over 1H holes with stroke handicap. J Gannon led the round 76 for 18 holes and 130 overall, while S Jottery won the runners-up trophy with 144 net. Morning and afternoon 18 hole scores show W Jeffery 66 net and J Byrne 104. The season’s Fallere trophies were presented later, with Mrs Stobbe winning a 1H hole event 99 16 77, though Mrs Hoad posted a lower net that was not accepted by Associate rule. A silver cake dish was awarded to Mrs Stobbe for the 1H hole match. A Blayney vs Lyodhurst match is scheduled on the latter’s links pending weather.
Sydney Poultry Sales reports lighter supplies due to rainy weather with the market showing firm values across all classes of table birds. Griller and white leghorn roosters command high prices while turkey demand is excellent with roosters and hens selling near prior figures.
The piece reflects on Father’s Day, noting it was set on September 6 each year and describing a family scene where Dad is pampered after work. It evokes memories of his youth, the struggles he faced, and the joy of seeing his children and hearing their affectionate gestures.
Mr BH J Elliott of Blayney with Mr R Martin made a trip to Sydney last week to buy a Dodge car. An advertisement announces a furniture sale on Saturday the 10th at Lyndhurst. Auctioneer W J Brady conducts the sale on behalf of Mr B T Rootes.
At a monthly U A P Junior Branch meeting in the Party Room on Tuesday night M L A A U Tonking spoke against government policy on dole for single men. After he left members unanimously carried a resolution recording their appreciation of Tonking's attitudes and confidence in his representation of the electorate.
A fragment describes police discovering handcut items on a property once tied to bushranging days. It notes the police station near the property and mentions Sergt Middleton’s past bushranging exposure. The report names L Biddulph Meaniana and Gardiner in connection with the incident.
The local Associates advanced to the Matthews Cup semi finals by defeating Lyodhurst on the Leura Park links, moving closer to the trophy.
Lynmen Reda beat Millthorpe 4 to 3 in a tough Gleeson Challenge match marked by slippery ground conditions. Scorers included N Cardwall and J Smith with tries and M Boys adding a goal. Referee was J Abbott of Blayney. Woodatook juniors won the Grathia Cup 18 to 8 against Lyndhurst Baby Blacks, with T Aiken of Lyndhurst recording a score.
Harold Bell chairman of directors told the Sydney annual meeting on Monday August 31 that Australia's sheep industry enjoyed a strong year with higher wool and sheep prices. He cited improved pasture in New South Wales and Queensland, calls for closer settlement, and the need to manage land and water resources to sustain production and national welfare. He warned that water supply and artisian belts require careful attention as sheep numbers decline in some artesian districts.
Mandurama and district folk will attend the formal opening of St Laurence Catholic Church celebrated by the Bishop. Visiting priests will join the ceremony at 10 o clock with a public invitation extended. A banquet follows at the School of Arts Hall.
In Casino District Court Judge Clanay presides over a case where Charlaw Honey Vary acts as grantor claiming 66 pounds 10 shillings in damages from Prickly Pear Destruction Commission for alleged poisoning of stock on Talula property. The Under Secretary to Justice faced evidence about seven bullock deaths after alleged destruction work. verdict for the amount claimed.
About 5000 stockyard entries in Orange with cattle ranging from store bulls to high grade steers. Top prices include bovine averages around £15 4s for bullocks and £11 16s for steers, cows to £19 1s, heifers to £9 6s, and store stock fetching varied sums. Sheep trading saw best weights to 33s 7d, ewes to 30s 4d, lambs to 95s, and weaners around 19s 6d.
Fragmented note lists races such as Ganterby Park Stakes divisions and Canterbury Stakes, plus references to a Presbyterian gathering in Sydney and church electors. Mentions Australian climate, meat and wool markets, and Russia and China. Content is garbled with nonsensical joins and incomplete names.
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