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Newspaper
Goulburn Evening Penny Post
Location
Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1930
Page
3
In a Westminster luncheon, Chancellor Mor Savindenly outlines Empire Prose ambitions and calls for a press of the future. He envisions a televised pageant linking Victorian and modern leadership while warning of chaos under Arleigh rule and urging unity with religious and civic leaders.
A catastrophic forest fire in Ontario claimed the life of Paul Garton, a forestry protection aviator, and five farmers. Others are reported missing as crews battle the blaze. Names and details are incomplete due to damaged text.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a London test between England and Australia with mentions of bowlers and timings. The legible bits reference test play, teams, and a aim to determine England's performance, but the text is incomplete and unclear.
A historical notice reports a charity concert described as a gracious act by Melba benefiting children. The readable text references performers and a venue with expected proceeds aiding young recipients, highlighting community support through music.
Fragmentary OCR line shows garbled phrases about a secretary and merchandise. Readable bits reference Me ioweny Mice and a Dalverton context. No clear event or outcome emerges from the damaged text.
A fragmentary report notes a proposed expedition to the Salppine Moard involving Sir Webert Wilkins and a use carded United States vessel. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a maritime voyage under polar conditions.
A Tuesday rainstorm caused the trial match between England and The Rest to be abandoned. Persistent rain overnight led organizers to halt play with no result recorded and both squads left the field.
Sydney reports women seeking employment, with a public call at the Choy frnment for more workers in Punmerinig and the Cook's River area. Only married women have so far registered, others remain eager for work, highlighting demand in the Absorption of elugi meu la coumey diatrieta.
A special arrangement by Reuters World Service and other overseas information outlets updates readers on intelligence measures. The note highlights efforts to streamline services, improve reporting, and coordinate with regional desks for faster dispatches.
A garbled excerpt discusses a proposed bill connected to charity and governance. The text is fragmented and unclear about specific actions, dates, or organizations, making it difficult to extract concrete details or outcomes. The main ideas touch on hardship, weather, and a general sense of political process without verifiable facts.
A Cambridge student at King's College, DL M Potts, shot himself after fatally wounding tutor Wollaston in a tense interrogation about absence without leave. Potts died in hospital. Wollaston died from the revolver wound. The incident occurred during a police interview with Potts present. Wollaston, linked to Everest and Central Africa expeditions, was secretary of the Royal Geographical Society. his wife had not been informed of the tragedy.
The Women's Freedom League sent a letter to the Prime Minister denouncing the CBE honour for Amy Johnson as inadequate and inappropriate. They argue the award fails to reflect proportion and question why recognitions go to other figures while Johnson’s courage and skill are not properly honored. They urge the honours list to reflect meaningful women's contributions to the state.
The Pope received Bishop Barry of Gouldborn in Vatican City on Tuesday. The meeting showcased cordial exchange and the Pope imparted a blessing, highlighting international church ties.
A London Punch cartoon shows Amy beside her aeroplane speaking with Dr Johnson, who concedes merit in her achievement and calls it a new lustre for their patronymly. Amy thanks him and plans to take flight down Fleet Street.
A collision near Paddy's River in September led to two compensation actions in the Goulburn District Court. Dr Boyd of Wagga and Alton Beebe Cox, Texas Company manager, testified about repairs and losses. the jury returned a verdict for the Texas Company with costs. Witnesses from the Texas Company, including Cox and Fuller, described the accident on a dry road as their car was struck by the other vehicle, causing damage and a temporary loss of use.
Sunday Times reports Dalwood to pay Sydsey’s costs after appeal against demurrer of Elaine's statement. Court contemplates indemnity terms and potential purchase agreement conditions. Proceedings discuss settlement terms and future rulings.
Sydney crowds greet Amy Johnson on landing in Mascot as the Southern Sun arrives amid cheering. City officials Chief City Commissioner Mr Ick and Senator J J Daly greet her. police cordon parts the crowd for handshakes with the aviation heroine.
A Soviet foreman was condemned to be shot after being found guilty of deliberate disruption at a factory to slow production. The court ruled his actions violated state security and aimed to undermine the Soviet regime, with sentencing to imprisonment or execution as implied penalties.
A brief incident near Field involved a collision between carriages causing bruises. Eyewitnesses said a small crowd gathered as responders evaluated a person named Svene y. The event occurred midweek and damage appeared limited to bruising with no severe injuries reported.
Reports say girls at the Hardy Rubler works in Puddingpen went on strike yesterday after wage cuts. Pickets were present this morning as workers demand restoration of piecework rates and oppose management cuts. The strike is reported to be aimed at the Nos h plant.
At Ascot ponies meet, results include Flying Handican winning at 6/2 in the main division while other winners listed in divisions One and Two. Text is fragmented with misread names but notes several winners such as Velware and Twinkle Stare.
A garbled fragment references a disrupted topic or incident with unclear subjects and no identifiable names or places. The readable portions suggest a broken description of a potential occurrence, but specifics remain indiscernible.
A page two recap of a delightful concert features Clement Williams and Miss Craven delivering expert numbers including a Russian folk piece and Veronique selections. The event showcases Mr. Willams and Miss Craven with supporting artists Celia Flynn and F H Usher, earning warm applause and an encore.
The Mayor Alderman Wheatler asks Gowburn citizens to support the relief appeal by the Relief Committee in cash food clothing or wood. Donations can be given at the central depot Salvation Army Church St Judes Street and acknowledged by the Town Clerk. The Salvation Army will provide twelve beds and meals. the appeal pleads for modest contributions from all, noting many recipients are women and children.
Canvass organized into six groups will visit homes to gather donations and in kind gifts for city relief. Donations are being sought from residents, with collections planned for Jones on Monday, and a charity show at the Empire Theatre on June 18 to benefit the fund. Local receiving depots include the Salvation Army Clifford Street chapel and St Vincent de Paul Society, with leaders noting space for beds and bedding donations and theater tickets offered by Goulburn Theatres Ltd.
Prices on Bursex Street today show varied rates for staples and produce with several items listed in shillings and pence. Entries include potatoes, lucerne hay, wheat, and small goods with fluctuating figures across the market.
David Reid of Copperfield Station was robbed on a Harden to Rosewood train while asleep on Monday night. A thief stole £28, the motive discussed with a companion, and police across the case seek a suspect described as a caretaker of money. Officers continue to search for the assailant.
The Bungendore to Capital’s Flat Railway Bill passed through committee and was read a third time in the Legislative Assembly, marking a step forward in the project’s progress toward formal approval.
Reports of a 1000 pound prize for four Geullhurn women aged around 20 to travel around Australia by air. The offer, announced only on Monday, invites any interested claimant to register at Cowra with a pilot.
Reports say mining activity continues at Northern Mines with large pits in West Greta. Howard Smith’s coal tally for Newcastle is noted as a key output, while Sydney receives a coal shipment. An offer for 14,000 tons of Meneetie bowl is mentioned amid ongoing export hopes.
Torrential rain across Gippsland caused widespread flooding in low-lying areas. Seven inches drenched Taralgas and nearby towns, rivers rose over ten feet, and communications were severed as many communities flooded. Nine people were rescued at Brits Sign, with two escaping by swimming for an hour before safety. Thousands faced danger as floodwaters surged through the region.
Judge Coyle reserved a decision in the appeal by Frederick William Scholz licensee of the Royal Hotel. He dismissed the conviction citing no technical breach but noting the offence was technical and within the Crimes Act provisions. The judge warned Scholz of the implications for his position as licensee.
A department of commerce study lists 11 carriers with 21 882 miles of regular routes in South America. Lloyd Aero Boliviano Chilean Army Air Service Soviedad Colombo Alemana de Transportes Aereos Compania Generale Aeropostale Condor Syndicate Fawcett Aviation Company Peru Peruvian Navy Air Service New York Rio Buenos Aires Pan American Airways operate on 41 routes with ongoing service.
Yesterday the discussion continued on the bill to reestablish a Central Reserve Bank. Mr Latham spoke, urging government power to control currency and credit for public policy aims.
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