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Newspaper
Goulburn Evening Penny Post
Location
Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1934
Page
4
An event named Art Ciris Club Serial takes place Tuesday June 12 to raise funds for Jubilee. Proceeds support the church Jubilee fund with planned activities and attendance details included.
Rome reports that Genoa and Britain plan to suspend war debt payments to the United States while awaiting a final settlement. Italy had previously followed Britain by making token payments.
Germany and League Berlin reports officially that Germany will not return to the League of Nations. Paris presses for continued discrimination, while Berlin signals no reversal of policy.
The Premier stated in reply that the Government housing scheme would apply generally across the State. The remark emphasized uniform adoption and potential wide impact on housing policy statewide.
Mise Jean Batten speaking at the Legacy Club Mancheon recalled her father and uncles serving with New Zealand forces in the war. She emphasized how the war areas of France thrilled her father and the stories likely shaped her own memories.
Forecast to 2 p.m. tomorrow shows isolated showers along the sea board and southern tablelands near the Victorian border. Some snow on the southern alps, otherwise fine and cold with severe inland frosts. Fogs on southern and eastern areas. Fresh west to southerly winds on the coast and light variable winds inland.
The Prime Minister defends the banking system against nationalisation by citing lower loan rates in Australia and credit support during hard times. He notes Australian banks built reserves from profits and share capital premiums between 1912 and 1930, enabling government borrowing and subsidies during economic stress.
The passage argues wise savings by producers and robust bank solvency shielded Australia during droughts and low prices. It credits banks for foresight in using good years to prepare for lean years, sustaining solvency and enabling recovery as conditions improve.
Mrs Bernard Medivath died at Lewisham Hospital Sydney on Monday. She was daughter of the late Thomas William of Araluen. She married Mr McGrath at Gonthurn and moved to Pomboye then Theaklewood where they lived for years. Surviving daughter include Mrs W Smith of Goulburn.
Mr William Starlent de Slale Roberts, a Wingella pioneer of electro wheat culture in Australia, died Thursday at Miss Maylam’s residence. He experimented at Pleton and Wingella, aided by the Department of Agriculture and Education. Survived by one daughter Mrs McConachle of Warrawee, North Sydney. Funeral to Warranora Cemetery tomorrow.
The death of Mrs Julia Hillier aged about 80 occurred at Barmedman after a life spanning London to Australia. Born in London she lived in Newmangle and Temora and Jerrawa before settling in Barmedman with family. A second notice reports Miss Elizabeth Brennan aged about 25-30 fatally struck by a tram in Sydney. formerly a resident of Braidwood, burial held there with Fr Devine officiating.
Litigation over the custody of Philip Hargrave, a gifted boy pianist, concluded in Adelaide yesterday. Misa Heariette Garnaut, his teacher, was named his guardian, with two guardians appointed for his estate.
Severe frost at Goulburn noted with low temperatures and remarks on improving conditions. Meeting at the Street Church discussed a working bee tomorrow at 1:80 led by Mr. W. H. Williams to repair grounds. Lindrum on Tour referenced along with billiards and snooker results. Federal plans on settlement and power projects discussed, with emphasis on margins and wheat lands for sheep. Goulburn schoolgirls tour announced with itinerary including Canberra and Burrinjuck Dam as part of a broader regional excursion plan.
Conley and Bryant, Commercial Sale Stoams, report brisk trades across multiple markets. Wood, poultry, fruit and vegetables move well with weekly load totals and diverse prices. furniture sales stay strong with steady clearances.
In Bathurst at the Weslern District women's open golf championship Miss Odette Lefebvre extended her record pace with another standout score and performance.
The deputy chairman of the Vacuum Oil Company told the Petrol Commission that an increase of 2.6 gallons would not be unreasonable.
A new war in the air opens as rival groups plan lower fares and national routes. Imperial Airways faces a four-way alliance of competing lines backed by rail partners to seize control of Britain’s air network with new airports at Abridge and Gatwick and ties to London King’s Cross. Regular services are promised linking Dublin to Limerick and Cork, plus domestic routes including Arletol Bournemouth and Birmingham to Nottingham, with low fares as the aim.
Tomorrow night at Empire Theatre features Wheeler and Woolley in Mips Hips Hooray with three bright ballets and a witty cast. Lionel Barrymore appears in Bhoult Ladioa Behave? along with Sydney stage humor. Matinee offers Hips Hips Hooray Tim McCoy Cornered and Puck Jones Gordon of Ghost City. Also, Australian film Waltaing Matilda screens Monday to Wednesday. Canberra concert June 11 stars Miss Elsa Corry and Ronald Wilkinson with Wagner and Rubenstein excerpts performed by the Canberra Musical Society Orchestra.
The Bishop of Owl burn Rev E W Burgmann will visit Taralga Thursday to confer on candidates at church centers. On Friday he will visit Gileee and Bangister for services, then Tuesday in Paroles Wall. A social event in Parwiga Mall by Church of England ladies raised over £100. proceeds support the Anglican Children's Home at Coulburn.
Bir Hamilton Harty commented on the absence of a first class permanent or cheatra in Australia. He said that an orchestra should not be expected to be profitable venture any more than an art gallery museum or library.
A garbled Sydney society column fragment discusses a golden wedding in Matt nod Ia and a tale of disillusionment where a man realizes his partner is driven by money. It mentions Mrs Jones and the Hubbys Well, with references to a legal suit and farm pets as a scattered, unclear context.
A fragmented report records Mare Uf Milen’s marriage alongside various civic and departmental notices. It mentions the Canberra based Department of the Tiberian, the Witt earth event, and expected official arrangements for Prince Heures to Candeerra, with references to Mr Bow, Arimidale, and others in Sydney and related railway ceremonies.
A mixed review of the Empire Theatre program highlights The Last Roundup and a Zane Grey tale. George OBrien is praised for his rugged performance while Randall Scott and the rest of the cast earn positive notes. The evening pleases audiences with Western drama and lively action.
Organizers announce the twelfth Diggers reunion ball in Goulburn at a popular showground venue. The event promises bright lighting and decorations, with no uniform permission. Music and catering arranged for a thoroughly delightful evening, plus a free bus service from the Mechanics Institute.
The Legislative Assembly debated clause six altering City Council election franchise. After no amendment to remove alleged occupier qualification issues was carried, the clause was passed.
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