20 Feb 1939
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Newspaper
Goulburn Evening Penny Post
Location
Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 20, 1939
Page
1
Fragmented OCR notes describe a municipal electricity failure and ensuing inquiries. Multiple names appear with unclear roles, including officials and engineers, amid references to surveys, timing, and repair efforts affecting city services. The text lacks clear dates or outcomes.
A sprawling report covers a meeting about electricity provision for Bulivo residents. It notes proposals for a new power supply, references to local officials and consumer representatives, and hints at upcoming discussions in March. The piece mentions a possible overhaul of the service and plans to allocate funds for a broader national grid expansion.
At a Goulham City Council meeting Mayor O Davies urged residents to respect the baths rules and rights of bathers. He described tensions over alleged disruptive behavior and warned measures could follow if decorum was not restored, stressing public safety and proper conduct at the facility.
Fragmentary text indicates a government push in the Goulburn area to advance a power line scheme. References to a meeting and legal adviser suggest formal steps, with mentions of the Labor faction and opposition voices and timing around February. The document preserves mentions of Hine and We stablishing supply lines though details are unclear.
Officials debated designating March 20 as a public holiday and extending a show holiday schedule. The Secretary of the Interior outlined that all proclamations must await council approval and that applications for holiday exemptions require several days prior submission. A special meeting of the Executive Council was planned to confirm the processing and ensure proper publication.
The council discussed Thursday night plans led by Mayor Al. F. Davins to verify low-work projects. Officials noted progress toward establishing a factory under the proposed scheme and affirmed all steps were being taken in line with the expected standards.
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