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Newspaper
Goulburn Evening Penny Post
Location
Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1925
Page
3
On trend in January 1925 the notes mention a time and population filling offices with shorthand writing. No increase in fees. Terms on application to Betta Chambers, Montague Street, Goulburn, Tel. 13.
In youth we heard tales of pirates and the Luca ver myths. This piece weighs the glamour against facts, tracing buccaneer actions from early 1570s clashes among English French Spanish, to Tortuga and Port Royal. It notes the violence of raids, the lure of plunder, and the emergence of Jamaica as a pirate hub amid 17th century shifts in power.
A historical account describes pirates as socialists at sea who shared plunder and provisions, operated under egalitarian shares, and even enacted a rudimentary compensation system for injuries. The piece notes their cooperation with Spanish ships and roles as privateers amid shifting political alliances and wars.
Dr O'Brien sought to place vouchers and pay sheets before the Finance Committee at the May council meeting. Council debated motives, ruled the motion out of order, and later considered formal motions to place documents on the table amid tensions. The president warned of open remarks by Dr O'Brien and discussions on procedure continued.
Victoria on Thursday won the Sheffield Shield match at the Cricket Ground in Sydney, seven wickets down, with New South Wales requiring 26% runs to win. NSW bowler Hendry took key wickets, while Victoria’s Mayne and Hendry contributed significant scores in a rain-affected contest.
A fragmentary description recalls a graveyard scene behind Mr Pearces laurel, with a tombstone bearing names like WILLIAM TRAVIS and MICHALT KIENAN. It notes a rock shelter used for storing blasting ammunition and references convict-era stockades near Goulburn, hoping ashes rest in peace and historical relics be preserved.
Auction notes show a horse sale with 90 head offered for a large total, ponies and mixed lots selling from £1 to £27 with averages around £6 14s. Names listed include Mestra Craig, Hockey Three, Chisholm, Williams, Kennedy, and others among buyers and sellers, reflecting a busy market day.
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