29 Dec 1938
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Newspaper
Goulburn Evening Penny Post
Location
Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 29, 1938
Page
1
An OCR fragment from a 20th century theatre page captures a busy, gossipy flow of names and venues. It references Jane Withers at the AL Ritz and various acts, audiences, and musical moments amid a tangle of garbled foreign words and stray phrases.
An ornate account of a staff dinner at Crookwell detailing attendees and proceedings. The narrative mentions dignitaries including Mr Carey and a treasurer figure, noting the event followed by a formal gathering and discussions of work matters.
An accident at a shunting yard caused the death of Percival Ivan Jobuan, a shunter, when struck by a locomotive in the afternoon. The inquest and coroner's remarks note the fatal injuries and record the official verdict of accidental death after examination of the scene and testimonies.
Amid noisy market chatter and busy holiday routes, traffic and travel patterns show a brisk week with notable movement. Analysts note increased shipments and passenger flow despite winter conditions, while certain routes report congestion and delays across key corridors.
A grass fire broke out in the yard of a premises occupied by Me Hy Hot Junior on Christmas Eve 1612. Fire spread across an acre or more, threatening adjacent lots as volunteers battled the blaze. Disrupted by smoke and heat, the incident drew local responders and witnesses.
Police trace alleged coin scheme to clandestine minting with officials tied to the operation. Arrests at Porters and connections to a network dubbed the British Liaison hint at broader money counters and illicit output. Authorities pursue leads across ports and claim a growing list of suspects in the bogus minting case.
A station car crash at Eltham rally injured David H. Jones, 26, and Mrs. Marcia Donce of Tamara. The car struck the platform as the driver failed to apply the footbrake, sending the front into the crowd and shattering the windscreen. Both victims were treated at a local hospital after the stationmaster assisted.
Crookwell hospital discharge list reads like a roll call with numerous names and places including Crookwell Fullerton Crockwell and Crooked Corner. The fragmentary OCR shows many personal names such as Daphne Howe J. McCornand H Hogan and M Allport among others with scattered towns and locales.
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