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Newspaper
Goulburn Evening Penny Post
Location
Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1939
Page
4
Penny Pout reports a Tuesday entry from June 4, 1949 detailing a local rap music event. Goulbiurn venue hosts performances with SLANE BTR THT billed as headliners and audience expectations noted in dispatches.
A Sydney Morning Herald article argues decentralisation harms rural towns and drives urban bias. It claims railway freight taxes push goods toward Sydney, diverting country centers like Goulburn toward metropolitan priorities and stalling regional growth.
The passage reflects on a national figure praised for having the right ideas while criticizing others for being absorbed in their own problems. It questions whether a deliberate policy is being framed and notes limited discussion of such a policy.
A disrupted report shows police enforcing summonses and arrests linked to a local disturbance. The narrative mentions trials, penalties, and court actions surrounding recent events, with multiple individuals named in connection to charges and court appearances.
The death occurred yesterday in Goulburn of Margaret Moloney aged 73 a well known resident of Goulburn widow of the late TP Maloney and daughter of the late Mr and Mrs L McMaton of the Crookwell district She was active in her church and community for many years and resided in Bourke Street Prior to her marriage she lived in Kayakoun and Willey Her funeral arrangements are noted with local church and cemetery affiliations for the service held at St Marys and later interment in the local Catholic cemetery.
Goulburn residents anticipate a weekend influx of visitors for a major event featuring a carnival, gallers, players, and festival attractions. The celebration includes activities in Sydney and nearby towns with plans for entertainment, vendors, and public gatherings across several venues.
The text provides a fragmented winter racing update with garbled phrases and missing data. It mentions a line total, a month reference, and uncertain results while noting an unusual year with unclear figures and a placeholder for a future calculation.
Transferred workers include Pholoran Mees and Wy Roberts with Harmer Vilor among the group. The move follows a routine reassignment from Goutwurn Ley, with hotellike surroundings noted and guards ensuring orderly transit at the station.
A damaged window described as a broken pane witnessed by several residents on Taunus Street. The report notes a rumour of a considerable quantity of items stolen nearby and mentions repairs by a local craftsman Verner Stren.
A blaze at Klina Parone My Ltd in Kent Sires City caused minor disruption as firefighters prevented a serious outbreak. Firemen wore protective gear. the kiln area released smoke and 100 bushels of output were damaged in the incident.
A 17 year old, Tuemias Macde Watnom, was attacked in Cremorne as five assailants surrounded her and struck her with force, authorities say. The incident occurred near Blanccroa Avenue and the assailants fled the scene in a vehicle after the attack. No arrests reported at this time.
OCR reading shows garbled dialogue about a person named Reyne and a manager, with stray phrases about a holiday, study, and watching someone named Yan. The passage is severely corrupted, lacking clear events, dates, places, or coherent action.
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