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Newspaper
Goulburn Evening Penny Post
Location
Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1908
Page
2
A long critique outlines Andrew Carnegie as a symbol of immense wealth and industrial power. It contrasts his rise, global influence, and control of monopolies with broader concerns about capitalists and national economies. The piece cites American and British figures, comparing fortunes, taxation, and the impact on labor and governance.
The notice outlines a heated NSW discussion on labor power and government reform. It cites proposals for wide unions control, protest against autocratic rule, and critiques by Mr. Staples and others. It notes political tensions in Parliament, including taxation and tariff debate, referencing figures like Mr. C Be Singles and Mr. Stapley, with emphasis on wage impact and class privilege.
The Armidale event showcased Madame Cronsley with a strong company in Bourke Street Boys Schoolroom. Bishop Gallagher presided, praising discipline as students presented piano solos, songs, recitations, and gymnastic displays to a large audience.
Noble and Hell critique the Adelaide cricket board's tour plan. They say the Board of Control shifts burden onto players, demands 4 percent of £226000, and carries no financing responsibility. Players face guaranteed payments before any return, prompting blame for possible failure.
A sprawling bush fire outbreak spread across multiple districts with winds driving flames toward Corowa Daysdale and Gundagai. Reports describe houses and crops engulfed, livestock losses, and volunteers racing to battle the blaze as authorities request aid and warn of continued danger through the day.
A Saturday rifle shoot at Lag Lag, Armbilange Clute, and a 740 yard ambi race at the Ambiance Club highlighted the day. A education fund collection of £10,000 was announced for Catholic schooling, while railway and wartime notes and a cinema program filled the rest of the brief items.
In a concluding ceremony Dr Gallagher was saluted by pupils who presented a splendid framed map of the diocese. The map, crafted by 13-year-old Denis O Meally, earned high praise for its craftsmanship.
Dentist Ms BE W Leeson lists private address Fermoy Cowper Street and phone 76 near Market Street. The notice provides location details and contact method for patient inquiries.
A terse notice from Taom i T. Ac in announces its succession to the estate of Dr Sidney Sande, located at London Bank Chambers on Montagur Street Gaulbun. The filing lists contact details including a telephone number 77 for inquiries.
A wedding was celebrated Monday morning at St Audrey's Presbyterian Church with the marriage of Mr Arthur Forbes Gahsen, son of Mr J Gibson, Myrtleville Cambeowarra, to Miss Bee Huby Hunt, daughter of Mr W Hort, Bourke Street Grulbuern. Rev AL OM Gould conducted the ceremony. The bride was given by her brother, with Samuel Gobson as best man. Funds from the honey will be spent on the South Coast. Mr Waren departs Melbourne for an extended South Asia tour.
A fragmented notice from Ligembedding Court lists multiple individuals and venues such as White Horse Hotel Nanton Patrick Cotwy and Koya Hotel Ghia as parties in a licensing matter. The document references booths, dates into January and May, and a fee of 4 dollars for a rivaa at Blade.
A Pennsylvania scandal reports contractors and officials being sentenced to two years for building and furnishing the state capital. The report also notes Austrian ambitions, discussing Austria-Hungary plans to transform the empire and claims about Balkan territorial occupations and diplomacy.
In the clash near Tagriz forces led by Tobrin shell the city, with numerous wounded and dead reported. Salowalidiv troops attempted a defense before collapsing under cover fire, while Shah's troops retreated after a 13 mile rout. Provisions and matériel shortages were noted amid the upheaval.
Reports from a damaged liner inquiry indicate a vessel last seen off the New South Wales coast, with authorities questioning thorough search efforts and jurisdiction. A rescue effort details a fatal fire aboard a mail steamer in the Australian Bight, one fireman killed and others injured amid rough seas. A Wee Waa river body has been identified as Johnstan, a travelling laborer whose movements linked to the Gunneda-Narrabri corridor. a suspect is in custody as lineages of transport and property movements emerge.
The page reports the death of Sia TOA Mima a Conservative member from Pam and notes Admiral Evans declaring U S skies superior to others. It covers Austria's ominous attitude toward Bosnia and Herzegovina, trade tariffs and Irish valuations, a New York lawyer’s fees, and a Atlantic proposal by Morgan. It also mentions Papua’s council May end and a colonial ordinance limiting native work.
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