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Newspaper
Carcoar Chronicle
Location
Carcoar, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 20, 1901
Page
2
Merino wool types vary by finish from light to heavy with price ranges per pound. Queensland hides and other animal products list prices by weight, condition, and grade, including tallow, horns, hair, bones, fur, and furs, with regional quotes and bulk lots noted.
Weel Wa beld susties today with October sales in mind. Figures show limited demand for fine Crossbred and lambe wool, while coarser qualities remain weak. Wool prices hover near last season's low, with Kangaroo and wallaby prices noted and demand strong for hides and abespskins. Prices: Kangaroo up to 55 sash, wallaby to 20d, bears to 12fd, red opossam to pardis.
Fat cattle at Breck Market yarded about 70 steers and cows with prices reaching 7 pounds 15s for bulls and 7 pounds 0s for cows. Fat sheep about 1,200 yarded with wethers to 14s 6d and ewes around 10s 3d. Store cattle saw about 80 dairy cows and calves yarded with many withdrawals as market remained firm across all classes and strong for fattening cattle.
Market prices list varied items including flour, bran, pollard, and forage at diverse rates. Entries show oats, maize, chick wheat, peas, onions, barley, honey, butter, and lard with mixed unit formatting and numerous old currency notations.
A fragmented OCR item lists various food items and prices including butter dairy items potatoes oats cheese honey and bacon. The text references Carcoar produce and Harbet with per unit pricing and some odd spellings suggesting a local grocery or market price table.
In loving remembrance of dear father Hexur Witttaws who died September 17 1900. Precious darling, ho baa left us, left us for evermore. We hope to meet our loved one on that bright and happy shore. Lonely the house and sad the hours since our dear one has gone, but in heaven is his brighter home. Inserted by his loving wife and family.
The note lists moon phases including new moon and full moon with a September 28 date. It references "Paases" or "The Moovn" and mentions Beptember and September events or labels. The text appears as a fragmented almanac style hint without clear attribution.
Growers warn of low wheat prices unless rates rise. Victorian committees highlight grain handling in bulk as crucial to restore confidence and price. Advocates say safer grading and cleaning plus elevator systems could save 24d per bushel, reduce bag costs, and equalize bulk transport to market via railway elevators.
A Sunday night service at St James Church paid tribute to the late William Clark. The pulpit sermon by Rev James Adam praised Clark as a civic and church leader, noting his impartial magistracy and tireless community service. Local figures, including Mr Page, funded commemorative hymns. Miss Joan and Rev Brotchie also spoke, emphasising his faith and charitable work.
In Torspar court Mr F Meares presides as Mosers bb Fitzpatrick and Byrnes J.P. welcome the new Police Magistrate. W H Short sues Catherine Shearing for 28 pounds 89 shillings 9 pence with judgement for plaintiff. W H Short also sues S Belemes for 19 pounds 6 shillings 98 pence with judgement for plaintiff. Mr W B Theemmott represents the plaintiff.
The Municipal Council held a fortnightly meeting on Tuesday night in the council chambers with Mayor and Aldermen present. In memory of the late Alderman Clark, the meeting adjourned and a letter of sympathy to Miss Clark was ordered by unanimous vote.
The Cowan Dramatic Company presented a play likened to The River King with a small audience present. Cast featured Kate Granville as Mary McGee and Cowan as Timothy with lively humor and pathos. Peter Links played piano. Cowan plans a return in eight months for a benefit to aid the School of Arts.
George Cox pleaded guilty to not sending a child to school for 70 weeks as required by the Act, fined 2s 6d and 4s 10d costs. Robert Hines received a similar charge and fine. Byrnes vy Henry, Mr. Phillips for plaintiff, Mr. MacDermott for defendant. Ejectment and matter arranged between solicitors. conveyance withdrawn.
The Licensing Court transfers John J. Hoylin's hotel and billiard licence to Walter Ortloak after Burrage. The action updates the licensed premises and responsible operator.
A magistrates meeting at the Court House on Tuesday chaired by Police Magistrate F. Meares nominated Mr. T Fitzpatrick to fill the Licensing Bench vacancy caused by the defeasance of Mr. William Clark J P. The motion passed unanimously and the decision will be sent to the Minister for approval.
A mixed team led by L nod A Purcell from Woodstock faced Messrs Lipscomb Biddulph Brownrigg and Short from Cora in a Saturday match at Parcell's private court. The event, 179 games in total, concluded with an adjournment to the host’s home as players planned a resumption.
Our Own Correspondent reports the Bathurst area marking the funeral of a bishop with pallbearers and a sung hymn. In Bathurst discussions reveal a federal capital committee meeting at the Town Hall, where Dr Hurst and A G Thompson discuss inviting Mr Oliver to include Bathurst in forthcoming visits.
Alderman Husgart elected Mayor of Blayney succeeding the late Alderman Watson. Rabbits are being poisoned by Rothery Brothers of Cliefden and A. W. Whitney of Uoombing Park as a model of pest control. Advertisement column includes warning notices. Also notes on prize-pup sales, Cardour football players, and a death notice for Sir Joseph Abbott KCMG former Speaker.
The Millthorpe Show will be held next Tuesday and Wednesday with the principal State ploughing matches. The fertile district offers many agricultural propositions, drawing interest. Mr. Hayes has worked to ensure success as the community looks forward to a splendid exhibition.
In Melbourne a woman named Mrs. Towan recounts a historical debate with Mia and a chemist over whether she should yield to others or insist on her own way. The piece traces her past ill health since 1898, neuralgia, constipation, and indigestion, leading to discovering Mother Seigel's Syrup. After taking two bottles she recovers fully and credits the remedy.
The Greenwoods troupe presents the ti tty musical comedy My Sweat- Peart in Carcoar Saturday Sept 21 with Misses Maribel and Agatha Greenwood in Tony and Tina leading roles. Nora Greenwood as Misa Fleeter and Madame Greenwood as Mrs Hategh provide strong turns. Includes young Charlie Williams and Bob Greenwood for comic effects. Reserve seats at Holmkinete Ubemiat shop. Grain in bulk also noted as Darling Island’s July shipment of 1200 tons lands via Persic.
Telegraph and civic grief spread as President McKinley dies after a bullet wound. London officials and public buildings fly flags at half mast. The embalmed body is sent to Washington, with state funeral planned in Canton. Public condolences and memorials mark the tragedy.
The Schools Athletic Association drew up a program of sports to be held at the Show Ground Orange on Wednesday November 6. Nearly all the visits public schools will take part. The program is large and attractive with running and jumping events theme displays drill and a teachers race. Each school may adopt its own exercises with clubs. Admission is fixed at one shilling for adults. school children and competitors for two or more events free. children taking part in displays free. Secretary Mr Caldwell asked the Commissioners to run a Bathurst train at six in the morning on the date. Two profit stalls and one luncheon auctioned. Children entering should forward entries through teachers. Each teacher to canvass for donations in his district.
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