21 Jan 1926
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Newspaper
Goulburn Evening Penny Post
Location
Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 21, 1926
Page
1
The notice promotes a sale featuring summer wear, drapery, footwear, carpets, floor coverings, soft furnishings, toilet goods and hardware with generous price reductions. It states all prices from last week's list stand and carriage is paid on sale goods except hardware and floor coverings. Returns accepted if not satisfactory.
Unclear garbled text appears to describe sale items and quantities with scattered numbers and phrases. The fragment seems to reference quilts satin and various items but lacks coherent structure or identifiable names or dates.
English brown enamel kettles and teapots with lily pattern, white and brown enamelware on sale at notable prices. Pans and serving pieces in white with black accents feature pearl interiors and decorative handles. Heavy wire shelf covers and enamelware items marketed at reduced sale prices.
A local sale advertises price cuts on girl’s gingham frocks from 2s to 11s 6d, white voile and linen dresses, and numerous men's and boys’ garments. Specials include hosiery, socks, shirts, braces, and hats with marked reductions. Bulk items include towels and bath sheets at reduced rates.
The article surveys early monetary units from oxen and cowries to precious metals and commodities. It cites Homeric values and medieval barter, describing cowries as currency in Africa and Europe, and kings using various objects as money before coins.
A fragmented 1900s style trades directory lists Blacksmiths chemists coachbuilders dentists electrical contractors engineers and more in Goulburn with names such as Nellis and Co. Goulburn Seed Ch. Turner and others. includes contact details and service notes.
It is noted that mixed bathing is allowed at the Municipal Baths Victoria Park on Mondays and Thursday and Tuesday before breakfast. Past years showed great appeal for continental bathing at these times, suggesting continued popularity.
Cooma bowlers travel to Goulburn on Saturday to contest the Cumberland Cup on the local green. The team trains regularly as Cooma club greens improve, aiming to be ready for the competition.
Sydney’s Lending Furrier H. Davis offers largest stocks in the Commonwealth direct from maker to wearer. Save pounds on deposits and choose fox and other fur items dyed and made up. Visit Corryap and once Invited at Hoftnung's Chambers 163 Pitt Street.
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