This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Goulburn Evening Penny Post
Location
Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1935
Page
1
The Governor Sir Alexander Hore-Ruthven unveils a memorial bust of William James Farrer in Queanbeyan. The ceremony marks Farrer's celebrated work in wheat breeding and resistance, with remarks referencing his enduring impact on agriculture and the region.
Fragmentary classified items describe various notices and listings. Readable names and places are scarce, with much garbled text and partial phrases.
The report recalls the Farrer's work on wheat breeding and the Farrer Trust forming after his death, funding scholarships and scientific work. Speakers included A H Macdonald and Mr Parkhill with tribute calling him the wheat magician. The Governor and Lady Hore Hore-Huthven attended wreath layings and a guards escort, marking memory of fallen comrades. A cabinet briefing on a proposed electricity grid ageement is awaited.
Goulburn extended its Carr Cup lead with a 16 to 2 victory over Crookwell. The game featured tough defense and stout forward play, with key contributions from Lambert, Felsch, Lynch, and Mark for Goulburn, while Crookwell built pressure through Griffen and Porter. Despite stoppages for injuries, the match remained spirited and competitive throughout.
A former Gunning backline star delivered key moments in a high tempo match. The Greens chased tries through debatable calls and strong runs by Mark, Haverd, and Gustafson, with Roddam and Lynch contributing crucial kicks and tackles as Goulburn pressed.
The first rink hockey competition of the season features Whitey and Kitras meeting tonight as teams prepare for a midweek schedule. Players are graded after several close matches, with teams Culden Kla Ora Turner and others listed among participants. Arcadians meet Tigers Thursday with Movers on bye.
Deputy Coroner A Mace Intosh found Seale Andrew George Allan died at Goulburn District Hospital after a bullet wound to the temple and parietal region. Evidence described nervous illness and a prior nervous breakdown. The inquest concluded the death resulted from a self inflicted wound amid temporary mental aberration. his widow recalled his normal behavior earlier that day.
The acting premier Sir George Richies reports South Australia will end May with a surplus after def thin deficits earlier. The May surplus improves on last year due to higher revenue and reduced expenditure, despite ongoing financial strain. The government projects continued prudent spending as the year closes.
Kathleen Dillon aged 17 suffered serious injuries to her left hand when a shotgun exploded in a room at 170 Cowper Street this afternoon. The blast sent fragments across the room, with two fingers severely lacerated and possibly amputated. She was transported by ambulance to Detroit Hospital where no operation will be performed immediately. Daughter of Mr J P Dillon, she was at home with her family when the accident occurred.
After a summer recess the Young Alen Debating Club at Parkesbourne resumed activity with a public debate on Can the Teet Things of Life be Baueche The Government led by B Friend supported by G Weatherstone and W Weatherstone faced opposition led by EL Brodie R Friend and S Hunt. The chair was Mrs Friend and J Brown acted as adjudicator. The government was defeated by 22 points and votes of thanks were given to the chairman and adjudicator.
In N. eight regional Women's Hockey Association play Goulburn and Canberra Forge a 1 1 draw after halftime. Goulburn's Dougherty and Gray scored with McAprin also finding the net. Crookwell 6 defeated Kingsbury 1.
In a tense match Griffen knocked on near the line while Lambert surged through in the center but stalled by a blocked pass. Hellamy Kennedy and Curgck pressed the attack as Porter tackled Curack Pelsch broke free sending Onatatson over for a try but the conversion failed. Coulburn edged 16 to 6. Early matches saw North Goulburn and Railway Juniors draw 4 all, with North scoring two goals from Ostarna and McAloon and Smith adding for Railway. Goulburn and Crookwell Seconds then won 14 to amateur points in a separate match. A fuller report will appear tomorrow.
Sunday services of Christ, Scientist, centered on God as the sole cause and creator. The Celden Text cited Acts 15 18 and Isaiah 64 8 with a sermon quote about being clay in the Potter s hand. Passages from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy were included about blending mortal thought with the spiritual to stop groping in the dark.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.