31 Dec 1935
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Newspaper
Goulburn Evening Penny Post
Location
Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 31, 1935
Page
1
A chaotic blaze in Lovens fire district prompts a fire brigade response led by Mr Wind. April witnesses a dramatic scene with a damaged pavilion and trapped occupants. Authorities report a close call as structural collapse and evacuations were narrowly avoided.
A scrambled reader note references a four wheel drive vehicle and an improvised protest linked to a Mitre directorate. The text hints at a news item mentioning an event or encounter with unclear details and witnesses.
The Sydney wool market faces a cautious start to the new year with drought affected conditions in New South Wales and Queensland. Pastoral reports show limited wool supply, subdued production and delayed sales, yet demand prospects remain steady as markets reopen January 6 with catalogs offered January 8, 9, and 22.
An appeal to parents during the school holidays urges strict land safety and child supervision. The NUMA advises parents to limit children's use of billy carts and avoid messages that require crossing busy streets. Drivers are reminded to take extra care as streets see more activity during holidays.
Police investigated the deaths of two men found in tanks near Wagga and Matong. Christopher Belger, 27, was discovered in an under tank at Mount Austin near Wagga, shot in the forehead and weighted down. The other victim, Omot Austin, was found at a hotel at Matong. details remain linked to a separate, unrelated incident.
A notice describes publishing plans for New Year’s Day and a holiday schedule. Police investigate a hotel well death and a missing man case. A baby found in a well near the Farmer’s Home Hotel is noted with questions about cause.
The report details a £500,000 deficit for the railways with projected improvement. For the year to June next, a reduction to about £0.0 is hoped after meeting commitments including interest on capital. It notes earnings down and expenses up in the latest quarter, with passenger and tonnage increases. a government commission’s review on costs is sent to the Minister for Transport.
A favorable outing plan for tomorrow centers on the Kenmore Picnic Grounds with hot water and refreshments on site and buaca running from the stand. The Empire shows feature tonight final screening at 8 with Tom Walls and Ralph Lyon in Cuckoo In the Nest and No More Ladies with Joan Crawford. Midweek bills include Joe E Brown in Bright Lights and Freckles among other features. Saturday presents The Gay Deception with Lederer Lupino and Tone, plus Alan Kent Taylor in Smart Girl. A design note on kitchen efficiency claims the ideal kitchen reduces daily walking and lifting for the housewife after three years of work.
A Sydney family on a picnic at Kellys Bay Lake Illawarra saw a flat bottom punt overturn and drown Mia Knowles 30 Lillian Jean George Norma Knowles aged 7 6 and 9. A young man and two children survived thanks to quick rescue by two men who heard screams. The party had seven members with six staying in the district.
Government officer seeks permanent board and residence with private family. Reward offered for return of a hill we cate pop. A teacher job needed for a single selected school. A kindly person is wanted to care for a baby 18 months old. A modern cottage is for sale on tiny terms. Unfurnished rooms to let with wood and light. Page 5 classified ads list more items.
A family outing ends in disaster when seven people fall from a boat near Gooseberry Island. Clive Knowles, Myra Knowles, and Ernest Hutchinson are rescued, but Jean Knowles dies. Myra and Ernest are hospitalized in serious condition. Walter Massey and Thompson act courageously guiding a rescue launch.
Crookwell cricket matches produced mixed results with Crookwell A drawing and Crookwell No 2 losing. Red Hawk defeated by Crookwell PFirats 097. townsfolk noted excellent weather and a high spirits boost from Temora race day winnings near 2120 pounds. Local visitors described poor road conditions in Crookwell Shire and preparations for Sydney holidays. Mentions of notable locals Mra Finlayson and Be Goode highlight community sports ties and ex-students from St Patrick’s College tied to Temora meeting successes.
A fragment mentions a distressed family and a request for relief workers subscriptions. Names such as Topham Hackneton McRilup, and Ly nswin appear in a ledger-like list with individual subscriptions and totals noted, reflecting charitable fundraising activity for relief.
At about 1.20 am on Saturday the Wagga Ambulance responded to Marrur railway station after a goods train had pulled in. Three men on the train, Percival Marge lagu 22 of Crookwell Harald Bray of Wrodham and Joe Luff of Condobelia, were running along the tracks when Muressei slipped and fell between two tracks. The train was stopped and Murginon found with his right leg and arm severed. He was transported to Wagga District Hospital in critical condition, arriving after 3 am as his condition allowed.
Officials report patrons jumping the fence to gain admission at Moss Vale Greyhound Racing Club on Saturday. Watchers stationed at gates observed several youths leap the barrier and evade staff. two were caught and later allowed to enter, while the club vows to end such trespass with future penalties.
A notice corrects the address for Exide Batteries previously listed as Witterkopf Exide Batteries to George Aircel West and Wattle Street Sydney. The ad requests use of Penny Dost for profitable adverts.
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