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Newspaper
Goulburn Evening Penny Post
Location
Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1925
Page
2
The Goulburn City Council and Ghire Council discuss maintenance work funded by grants. The Gord provides £668, and the Board approves £19 for culverts and water works. The engineer must quickly prepare a program and detail costs for the council’s next steps.
A fragmentary report details a hoard of coins including a silver penny, a 10M token, a two Linn shilling, a Victoria penny, a US quarter dollar, and various British and French pieces. It notes imitations of German and American coins, a possible Deity inscription, and references to local collectors and sites linked to the find.
The teaching staff involved in the Eight Hour Day program drew up the school plan with the secretary J. J. Stevensom and other officials. A committee met to approve the general programme with minor alterations. The bill includes a 210 word-chop, cheering chants, and an attractive dancing sequence. Final touches remain before arrangements are complete.
Dorothy Helmrich an Australian meszi soprano will perform at the Broadway Theatre on Monday evening. The Sydney-based artist recently returned from abroad with a refined vocal technique praised for melding shade and depth with graceful interpretation. The Sydney Herald notes her recent Conservatorium homecoming recital showed growing maturity and expressive power.
Fragmentary text references a farewell for multiple figures including Dike al Palletlingh and Wrealtiewthion. Mentions a racing barn, a racing event on Thursday night, and various named persons with garbled roles. Details are not coherent.
The comptroller praises Goulburn amid a tense session with Deputy Comptroller and other officials. Confidence grows as improvements and new measures are pledged, with leaders expressing hope operations will begin soon despite lingering concerns.
The report outlines a meeting with Mr Tully regarding the showground project and a plan for a deputation to the Minister for Agriculture. It notes visits to Goulba and references to local officials, committee actions, and potential early visits by Jodie My Davin amid unclear local tensions and hospital arrangements.
The council debated irregular spending and unclear estimates tied to the town clerk’s report. Debts near a pound limit were discussed as a potential annual extra or deficit, with no decisive provision carried. The session also touched on American cent festival funding and a postponed decision.
St Patrick's College defeats rivals in the Gaulharn SAA football shield final played Feislay. The victors showed superior play, earning the shield to retain it after a tight match.
A committee meeting at camera A reviewed possible improvements to the course. Officials indicated consensus on evaluating options and cost implications for the project at the Thursday night session.
The council, in a lengthy Thursday session, granted several petitions including salary pay for the Houli and Sewerage Inspector, approval for the Assistant Building Inspector on a specified site, and extensions for various public works. Authorities and committees discussed street works, river safety, and park and utility improvements while considering petitions from residents and organizations.
The forecast predicts pleasant Friday and a sunny tone for the weekend. Occasional showers expected later, with breezy conditions from the north and west and increasing winds toward Sunday.
The event description outlines a Scottish dance with a local committee arranging a supper and donations. It notes a prominent orchestra, capped pubs, and a promised enjoyable function for attendees with emphasis on community support and a pleasant mood.
Sam Squares Budget reports a chaotic scene with the War Memorial Committee, local celebrations, and civic planning in Rewtown. It weaves in mentions of Inditiey contests, hospital crowd behavior, and a Sydney lawyer’s missed appointments as part of a broader, irregular public life reflection.
Mr Dudley William Gibson, prominent Australian elder, died Friday morning at Grentelf. He served as a longtime official in the Southern Tableland districts and held roles as supervisor and steward in veterans associations. Survived by relatives, his funeral will be held at Annoorivate cemetery.
The ceremony took place at St Peter and Pauls Cathedral and Roman Catholic cemetery in Kem fe with many mourners and officials in attendance. Wreaths came from local clubs and numerous families including the SD KA, Jitensed Cretners, and Meonsed Yronkk vrs among others, with many names listed in the procession.
At a Thoreley night meeting of Goubarn City Council Ald Turnbull urged action after a report condemned the sport grounds lavatories as unsanitary. The council decided to offer rewards for information leading to offenders and to take action against them, noting prior incidents where migrants were accused of vandalism to gain praise.
City council plans to place native boards at street intersections near all schools after a heated meeting. Aldermen Akl and Tread head supported the proposal amid calls for safer motorist guidance and clearer signage throughout Goullyen City.
A chaotic council session erupts over an invitation and delegates to a conference. Alderman Holloway denies claims, while Alderman Mooney disputes one report as protestors criticise spending. The debate touches on funding for a trip to Wellington and the role of representatives.
The fragment reports Polo at Canberra with teams Pugalburn Heat Molanglo Reluel A, Currandaley, and Coon. Vaiss and Currandaley set to meet in the Mastin Cup final for the beaten team, Couture aims for a final appearance, and Pitty and Bean Witts are favored in a tense match.
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