24 Dec 1937
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Newspaper
Goulburn Evening Penny Post
Location
Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1937
Page
1
Christmas plans for institutions described with Church and civic programs. It notes services, entertainment, and charitable efforts as public works. mentions hospital and orphanage activities and anticipated community involvement during the holiday period.
The Goulburn Evening Penny Post extends season greetings to readers and friends. It notes the year has been strong for the State and hopes Christmas will be a happy day. Advertisers are urged to send copy early for Tuesday issues.
A reported special council meeting discussed mayoral candidates for Bowral with five nomination papers received. Names mentioned included H F Venables and W Vemable with focus on confidence and potential reappointment as mayor. Proceedings referenced Alderman Beards’ resolution and a Wednesday health/meeting reference.
Council staff discussed a holiday proposal to extend the season from tonight to January 4 but the measure failed. The Town Hall vote ended 2 to 5 with Aldermen McKilop and John Tuffy among the few supporting the plan, and discussion noted a holiday roster including public offices and railway operations.
A local church room, the Yew Haven Room, was officially opened by a bishop in a ceremony attended by prominent figures including Ros HL Ula and others. The event featured music by Benny's violin salon and highlighted community support, with remarks on the role of women in saving a nearby project. The ceremony concluded with plans for a concert and future community programs.
A garbled report notes an unusual incident with unclear names and locations. A person was admitted to hospital after an event described with mixed phrases and stray details, with references to a chew, a flower, and a large watt or waterday term.
A city council meeting in Goulburn saw confusion over a sprayer issue with mayoral remarks and aldermen questioning the plan. The discussion touched on sidewalk access, project timing, and possible delays as engineers weighed options for a Christman Rye project in Darling Harbour.
Fragmentary text references border issues and regulatory plans. Mentions Jayanows Maing and Meslee California with notices pinaued for a short period and running wale. Sparks unclear regulatory context around TMA Ate wetw contemplated.
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