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Newspaper
Carcoar Chronicle
Location
Carcoar, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 17, 1937
Page
2
Fragmented OCR reads like a local mystery item with names and times. The text mentions Dearon of Whalard and a 4am time, plus scattered phrases and place-like tokens that resemble a garbled crime or public notice. Core facts are unclear due to heavy OCR errors.
Lyndhurst Shire Council discussed funding and road work including a call for public contributions, a plan for Wyangala road improvements, and a grant to Golden Gully for necessary maintenance. The meeting covered library support, spray programs, and coordination with regional bodies amid disputes over authority and funding.
Fragmentary obituary notes the death of Mrs Elizabeth Brion and references a long community life, with mentions of Rev Father Wively, Mr Rohert Bower, and others connected to Mulithorn and Gallymon. It lists a Millthorpe event and tributes from Mev Vickery and local clergymen, indicating a funeral in a Methodist proceeding.
The late Mrs Ellery resided at Maitland for years and died after a six week hospital stay. She was aged 88 and left a large family, including several sisters and daughters. Her relatives in Garland and Jenves are noted, with the Maitland Hospital as the place of care.
The Cowra Show drew strong entries across livestock classes. Halden, Vey, and Baker were noted among champions in sheep categories. Exhibitors praised the meeting as the best yet, while local council tension and a speech by the Minister for Iowa’s Gaverts marked the opening day.
Obituary notice for the late Mr George Wilson who died Monday night. It notes his long residence in Lyndhurst, survived by a widow and eight or more children, and lists family members. Details include funeral arrangements, Presbyterian service, and interment in Lyndhurst cemetery. The notice expresses condolences from the sorrowing widow and family.
The Commonwealth Government has long considered the role and pay of officers at allowance post offices. Postmaster General Senator McLachlan announced a departmental inquiry by a committee including senior officers. The inquiry will review remuneration for officers in charge of unofficial post offices and related duties.
A compact list of entries labeled for Rosehill shows participants with cryptic or OCR-like names including Yardle, Kerry Ray, Dawolin, Krake, Gold Bod, Bosehill, Guinea, Bplug, Hop, and LUE Bat. The fragment omits event details, dates, and outcomes, offering only a partial roster for what appears to be a sports or horse racing card.
A report describes Mr Sam Healey suffering a mishap while attending circular work. He caught hair on his right hand with a blade and injured his left hand as he attempted to react. The incident occurred during an eight gusty period and affected the local party Ingles ton.
A Wednesday night farewell gathering honored Mr. Fy HW Brown longtime manager at the Mendurama branch of the Bank of New South Wales. Attendees offered apologies and best wishes while chairmen and others praised his service and welcomed the new manager Mr. Kurtis. Mr and Mrs Brown departed for Kandos after the event.
The article explains stomach and tustina worms in sheep threaten flocks, especially in winter. Spring dosing with Cooper's Worm Tablets can eradicate infections, reduce recurrence, and restore wool quality. Removing stomach and intestinal worms helps sheep combat lung worm infestation, making tablets easy to administer and effective.
A Brisbane bureau message notes improving demand for wool at the opening of Brisbane wool sales. Values show a firm tendency versus Sydney prices at the day, with Japan a small participant and Yorkshire and Germany in keen competition. France Italy Belgium and Australia also active.
About 9000 cattle yarded with Bulls to £17 17s, cows to £48 1s, stores to £9 11s, yearlings £3 16s, paddies to 25s, ewes to 38 7s, lambs to 31 7s, hoggets near £99 10s, store ewes and store cattle mixed. specials noted at higher levels.
Yesterday the Convent of Mercy received examination consults connected with The Southern Cross Business College. Sydney Advanced Grady Shortland Grace Golburt and Jessica Walton achieved honours with a score of 93.
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