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Newspaper
Goulburn Evening Penny Post
Location
Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1925
Page
4
The Lang Government faces broad criticism for repeatedly applying the guillotine to eight dragoon measures amid parliamentary obstruction claims. Proponents argue the system protects urgent business, while opponents say it renders debate farcical and weakens electoral accountability.
A meeting at the Goulburn General Cemetery discussed sanitary arrangements for the cemetery area near the church. Church leaders and representatives from multiple denominations proposed facilities and funding, with plans to seek municipal support for free services and a partial restoration of an old bridge to ease pedestrian traffic.
Longtime charity worker Mrs Gale, resident in Goulburn Mra, is leaving for Sydney after years of service. She received a gold wristwatch from Mayoreda Mrs J W Middlebrook and praise from Faithfull and Webrook at a gathering of 70 ladies.
The piece describes long tradition a festival tied to Seasonal rites and old beliefs. It notes discussions among writers poets and merchants about changes to customs and the social mood surrounding a yearly celebration.
Reported fire at St Saviour's Hall triggers review by City Council and Fire Brigade. Readers await officer testimony on the incident and the reasons for poor fire hose pressure on December 10 as residents seek accountability.
The Board of Management of the S C T A at Cornta fant discussed a Goulburn and Crackwell petition seeking withdrawal from the association. The Board approved withdrawal at end of the association year with notice and timing details and noted possible misadvice and expenses.
A large crowd gathered at St Nicholas for a rector welcome with many visitors and clergy. Attendees included local officials and church members, with several named guests listed among the visitors and celebrants.
Education Week notes a closing session held Thursday featuring speakers Mr. Would and Sydney Pabtie Vabbiriiry with arts and literature focus. Guests included Miss Somtir and Messrs Smith Susith Aleks and Aadlurcen receiving souvenirs of extended effort, while Hiabees de Fraser led special projects. The afternoon program culminated with departing visitors and a display of efforts at Ceulburai with notable coordination by Sourlwerll and Sait.
Goulburn theatres announce a week of events headlined by a "Poa log With Santa" feature produced by the corporation. The listing mentions Mariscam stars and a display of variety acts, with a master timing and a stage show including Conway Teach and Sip Walsh in the lineup.
Sergeant T D Iverach of the Goulburn Police spends annual leave at Huskisson on the South Coast. Mise Loreen McDougall of the Goulburn A S P C A branch heads to Mount Lofty and Adelaide for seven weeks. Mr A H Teece appointed secretary of Melbourne Hospital earning £1000 a year, related to the Teece family prominent in Coluburn and parliament. Mr J W Grovenor and wife return to Goulburn after six weeks in Sydney. Mr Stephenson joins W H Wheally canteen staff after a period away. Bryson presented a new appointment amid birthday wishes and prospects for a bright future for Stephen and Vera Holkugon.
A damaged report describes a Liedertafel conductor presenting to General McNicoll on Thursday evening at Boviety's, praising his work and thanking supporters. The account notes names such as Roath and Baxter among attendees and mentions a ceremony with portraits and a formal tribute to the general.
Citizens across Sydney felt tremors with buildings, crockery, and glass rattling in the northern suburbs and Manly. Homes and shops reported minor damage as aftershocks continued, prompting residents to inspect interiors and worry about aftershocks.
The weekend forecast calls for hot and sultry conditions with scattered clouds. Northerly winds ease later as a warm, dry air mass moves in, bringing unsettled but largely dry weather and higher temperatures.
Railway department committee outlines aim to lower fares on excursion trains. Handbills advertise details of routes and distances, with official notices promising broad public access and potential schedules subject to review.
A local appeal requests help for vulnerable hospital pupils and the staff assisting them. Principal Misa Anderson leads the effort with Bennett and a group of teachers seeking gifts and donations to support the students.
The State Cabinet approved the Labour Minister’s recommendation to proclaim a four hour week act beginning January fourth. The move follows discussion of employment and working time reform.
The Clinton Tubagalma lineup includes Varta at Tarko wo Sunedang and Grady 8, Durnes, Ro McMillan, L. Eldridge, Ho Chulker, BK Lamb, W Heynolda, J Cullen, G Campbell, y. Stevens, UC Geary 12.
South Australia’s innings ends at a low total amid a damp Adelaide Friday. Marley shines with six wickets as South Australia suffers early collapse. Details of dismissals include Everett, Fritchard, Gunn, Mailey, and Rundell with Australian hopefuls like Oldfield, Murray, and Richardson contributing later.
The article lists a Memorial Ball and Unveiling Ceremony at Rocky Hill with admission 2s 6d and notes numerous donations and promises from a long roster of supporters including Mr Le Faithfull Mrs A L Faithfull R J Woods Mrs G Stacey WH E Phil Vps and others. The treasurer urges timely submissions to finalize accounts by the end of the year.
Fourteen of the candidates presented to Mr Mulheron in the Gowhirn Statiniister's office on Wednesday afternoon. Assistant District Superintendent Mr B Nardin presented Mulberens with a jeweled afternoon gem set in recognition of service as a director of the Traffic Ambulance League.
A rare copper coin of the State ad Jecses type was found this week by Mr. J Fos in a load of river gravel. The coin bears the volume Aide stamp and the date 1858 with a Jersey coat of arms and a three tone design.
Relatives and friends of Mr FY Phitiva are invited to attend the funeral at Port nu General Cemetery following the heartfelt farewell. The notice calls for attendance to honor the memory of the deceased.
In memoriam lines recall W Reynolda and Reynolds family deaths. Early text mentions a wife and daughter, Edith and Rebecca, with family signatures from Mary and Bud Mul. The fragment honors deceased relatives with loving messages and dates implied by the garbled OCR.
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