14 Dec 1936
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Newspaper
Goulburn Evening Penny Post
Location
Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1936
Page
1
The article notes heavy railway activity, with wheat and wool shipments driving volume and stressing timetables across districts. Officials report rising demand, tight sourcing, and ongoing efforts to manage peak travel and freight congestion amid fluctuating prices.
A report on a new water supply plan was presented to the City Council by Mr McNawet and oldermen. Officials discussed installation of water mains, estimated costs, and a timetable aiming to begin work within years, with a committee seeking detailed feasibility and funding.
A local court addressed a filing dispute and petty thieving charges. The proceedings touched on community amenities at City Baths, with references to witnesses, legal steps, and administrative details. The case involved Citrin and Odedie defendants, and the judge's opinion directed further examination of the filing and related evidence.
Alderman Ald and Alderman Goodhew pressed Mayor Manion at Thursday’s Colburn City Council meeting about who cut the fence in Tully Park. The Mayor said the city must investigate, citing cattle intrusion as a risk and pledging no chance for repetition.
Goulburn City Council discussed a proposal by District Surveyor CG Harrett to reserve about 30 acres along Governor's Hill for a camping area for unemployed persons. The plan would use land formerly part of the local park and involves public works and charitable groups. The item is set for Thursday night’s meeting with details on funding and oversight to be determined.
Fragmentary OCR describes a Jazz at funeral scene with unclear names and actions. The text mentions Averill and a Gaver in a vague context, lacking coherent events or dates. Reading is hampered by errors and missing details.
The Goulburn City Council decided not to close Auburn Street to traffic on Christmas Eve this year. The decision follows discussions at the council meeting on Thursday night. No further details were provided in the readable portion of the report.
Fragments describe a family's trouble and a sequence of unclear events and names. The text includes scattered references to people, places, and actions, but the overall meaning is obscured by garbled OCR. No coherent report of date, location, or resolution is present.
A letter from Minister for Works and Local Government E S Spooner responds to Mulwareshire Council’s protest over deviation work on the Hume Highway by the Malin Roads Department. The minister confirms the project and outlines government support and oversight while reiterating procedural details. The council had lodged objections at Wednesday’s meeting.
A fragmented report details a water crisis in Goulburn with agencies and officials cited. It mentions supply issues, school and community impacts, and planned measures to address the shortage, including potential allocations and enforcement actions.
Classified notices list items such as eggs for sale a sparing reward for a red roan Springer a weatherboard cottage at Tallong a reward for a grey glove and an experienced waitress wanted Readers are directed to Page Six for many more items and details
The Board of Fire Commissioners informed Goulburn City Council at Thursday's meeting of an estimated expenditure for the Goulburn Fire Brigade, part of a state total of 385,280 pounds. The discussion covered anticipated costs for 17 January 1604 and related funding, with board members noting budgetary concerns and the need for clarity on allocations amid a broader statewide financial plan.
A damaged account describes an epidemic affecting Gill Home residents and staff. It notes the care facility’s struggles, the role of leadership, and efforts to manage the outbreak including donated phonograph equipment for patient entertainment and morale.
The City Electrical Engineer reported lighting the clock with 80 watt lamps would raise illumination by 40 to 80 watts total. The council considered cost impacts and decided to adjust wattage to improve nighttime visibility while weighing annual expenses.
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