19 Dec 1938
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Newspaper
Goulburn Evening Penny Post
Location
Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1938
Page
1
A fragment of a district hospital plan mentions a new plant and associated costs. The text is garbled with names and unclear roles, but references to officials and the hospital commission appear. No clear outcomes or dates are discernible from the damaged OCR.
A local exhibition features a bicycle themed clock display with several timepieces on show. Curators invite visitors to view the works, explore mechanical designs, and observe how time is represented by cycling mechanisms.
The piece argues Australia must mobilize vast volunteer forces despite navy and air power, weighing high costs and the need to deter an invasion. It references political leaders, wartime meetings, and the urgent push to prepare defense in Goulburn and across the country amid international tensions.
Reports from Riverina and Sydney describe mounting local crises and uncertainties. Residents and officials discuss ongoing hardship, farm viability, and public safety concerns as communities brace for potential aid and longer-term recovery efforts.
A garbled 1897 mayoral recount account describes irregularities and disputed totals. The piece references preliminary counts, local officials, and claims of miscounts and political tension surrounding the election. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate a contested city race with a public count and temporary results.
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