12 Feb 1940
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Newspaper
Goulburn Evening Penny Post
Location
Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 12, 1940
Page
1
Fragmented and garbled passage appears to discuss parking on Denison Street, references to government departments, officials, and legal questions. Many names and places are unreadable, making a definitive summary difficult.
Local reports discuss a planned Canberra Yass stock route with tense exchanges between officials and landholders. Community members urge clarity as maps and legal wording circulate, highlighting potential land access issues and upcoming decisions.
A fragmented report from Goulburn High School mentions various classroom events, staff notes, and student activities. The text references football and local competitions, with scattered names and dates, including mentions of Viper and Matel events and related school engagement.
In a local petition, residents request repairs on Joshua Street citing deteriorating road conditions. Officials noted the onus is on the department to address the indicated issues and inform petitioners of progress and timelines.
A disrupted account of labor action near Glen Davis where workers protested conditions and low pay after a recent meeting. Reports describe coercion claims, mixed leadership views, and debates over mandatory overtime and job security amid a campaign for better terms.
Richard Viert hid a narrow escape from death when buried up to his neck in hot cement at Kandos Cement Co works Kandos He suffered severe shock Peter a married man with Rwphen Collett cleared one of the discs as the cement moved Collett raised the alarm and rescuers tried to free the victim A sinrt Wik removed cement from the bottom to assist but heightened danger They then removed cement by buckets from the top of thealla After an anxious time Viert was freed and taken home suffering severe shock.
A letter to the Goulburn City Council complains that a diversion of traffic away from a street has harmed tenants on that street. The writer cites construction work and property damage claims while seeking remedy and acknowledgment of the issues faced by residents.
At a Thursday Crockwell Shire Council meeting in Or dT Peening ee, council discussed bushfire brigades and the idea of a special fire board. Dr T J Kennedy noted government restraints but urged support for brigades and equipment, including 12 fire hearers and a small knapsack for volunteers, to curb outbreaks near McIntosh.
Bathurst council imposes strict hose restrictions amid dwindling reserves from Windsor Dam. Reported water levels hover around five to seven feet. river intake yields 220,000 gallons daily. Authorities warn against use while reservoir drops continue and days without hoses extend. The scenario threatens firefighting capacity and daily life as supplies dip and conservation tightens.
A decree published in Yugoslavia bans the circulation of certain papers on Saturdays and Mondays. Taxes and official duties for medical practitioners are exempt from this order.
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