11 Jan 1939
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Newspaper
Goulburn Evening Penny Post
Location
Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 11, 1939
Page
1
A historical report outlines women roles in wartime mobilization including air raid precautions nursing and other duties. It details the Women's Voluntary Service and Red Cross efforts, listing needed qualifications and training across multiple professions and outlining training aims, community readiness, and cross‑agency cooperation.
Fragmentary report from Crookwell notes a record tied by a personage, with weather details and a late night or early morning event. The item references a murder inquiry, with uncertain specifics and dates, and mentions a crowd and a press reaction.
A Mayoress convenes a meeting at the Town Hall to establish a local branch of the Women's Social Services, linking women’s efforts to national emergency work. The gathering will discuss training, registration, and collaboration with organizations including the Red Cross and Australian Women's groups.
The article reports widespread distress among rice farmers over water allocations, detailing cutbacks, meter readings, and restricted access to irrigation. It notes debates between farmers, authorities, and neighboring landowners, with November drainage levels and legal actions shaping the outcome. The piece references government measures, court actions, and potential impacts on crop yields and regional livelihoods.
A film adaptation titled Submarine Patrol stars Richard Greene and Nancy Kelly, premiering on Friday. The drama centers on wartime sea duties and a tense chase, with characters navigating danger and moral choices aboard a submarine.
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