02 Feb 1940
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Newspaper
Goulburn Evening Penny Post
Location
Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 02, 1940
Page
1
The article reports a lower shire rate while total tax increases. It details valuation figures for 189 and 1,901.508, the impact on council plans, and projects including road maintenance and a bridge repair near Kenmore. It records committee discussions over objections and mandates for timely notices.
The World Day of Prayer service gathers at St Andrew's Hall on Friday with involvement from St Andrew's League and local churches. The theme for this year is In Contemplation Shall He Provide Strength and features a service led by community volunteers. A collection will be taken, with proceeds benefiting local charities.
The Presbyterian St Andrew's invites parents to Sunday school at 10 o clock with Rev Russell Scott addressing senior students in Bible class. Session meets Monday February 5 at 7.30, with reports and audited balances due by February 6. Hall heating extension funded by a ten pound donation offer. donations towards heating to minister or committee members.
The Bishop of Gouwor will preach next Sunday with Lent talks continuing on Wednesday evenings. Sunday School starts at 10 am, Holy Communion at 9, Evensong at 7:15, and parishioners’ general meeting after Evensong. Ash Wednesday Holy Communion at Totham, 7:40 pm prayer and devotions. Wednesday children’s service at 9 is monitored for school. Parish annual meeting Feb 14 at 8:15 pm in Parish Hall. District visitors may interview Rev. John Raekin Fridays 2:30–4:00 pm. In West Souleurn, Sunday School picnic at 11:30 am, Holy Communion 7:40 am, Eucharists 11, Evensong 7:15 pm with sermons by Rev. Garnsey and Rev. Baskin. Parish annual meeting Feb 6 with officer reports and a potluck after.
The North Goulburn Methodist anniversary will be Sunday with Rev. A W Parton preaching morning and afternoon services. A children's address and sermon at Goldsmith Street Church follow. Evening Dedication of Sunday School teachers, Junior Endeavourers, and other church activities are planned along with a Women’s Prayer League meeting.
Goulburn High School reports 185 new enrolments with more expected, aiming for a total over seven hundred this year. Four to five weeks remain for final enrolments, while 4th Year numbers show a slight decline. Officials anticipate excess classes at the Technical College.
A Bibbenluke stud article praises N E Wright ton as a specialist focusing on high quality wool and mutton merino breeding. The sheep are large framed with long stapled bright wool, free from wool on heads, strong necks and shoulders, yielding heavy fleeces. Noted exhibitors include Cootamundra and Sydney shows with several honours and endorsements from breeders in Deepwater Culverden and Tombong. Also mentions Girls' Comradeship Devotional meeting on Wednesday night.
A man disrupted a ladies day at a neighboring town pool by insulting the swimmers then loudly demanding his tea. A sturdy bystander lifted him and plunged him into the deep end, remarking he forgot to swim since his teacup remained in his mouth.
Parkesbourne correspondent reports a strong desire for soaking rain after hot dry days. Orchards especially pear trees have suffered, fruit set is light and many crops are below normal due to dryness. Apple crop also below normal while stock is in excellent condition and water supplies are ample.
A community tea for a Pallet School headteacher was held at Ven, with Mr G Frown presiding. Guests heard remarks from Moy Fredlets and other officers, while a public sale of subscriptions and a notice to sell were discussed.
W E B Llewellyn and Sona report sale of estate land of Elizabeth McKinley to Ken Brien of Cisfivale, Curra Wen. Price 10 per acre, transaction notes indicate quality grazing land within half a mile of the Federal Highway and about four miles from Collector on the Goulburn side.
In continuance of his message from the book of Jonah Hey FYEE Petter will preach Sunday morning on Jonah and the Whale and in the evening on Jonah's Gospel All interested friends are invited to attend. Wednesday at 8 p.m United Intercessory service in the Baptist Church with Rev D A Garnney as speaker. Sunday February 11 at 2 46 p.m annual Sunday School prize distribution Parents and friends invited. On Friday at 3 p.m Women's United Day of Prayer observed in the Presbyterian Church.
The united monthly Service of Intercession will be held in the Baptist Church at Pam on Wednesday February 7.
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