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Newspaper
Goulburn Evening Penny Post
Location
Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1935
Page
2
A comprehensive report to Cabinet outlines a grid system and transmission scheme with an allocation near 410 million. It proposes using efficient coal fired stations in cities and coalfields and existing hydro plants on Snowy Shoalhaven rivers. The plan aims to lift country power to city levels while cautioning against overblown expectations.
The piece argues for a cautiously expanded grid linking Nymboida to Brisbane, warning against wasteful long-distance transmission and political spending. It cites A J Gibson’s warning on load viability, notes Goulburn’s cheaper local generation, and stresses council leverage to secure cheaper power for their area.
A letter from Mr Faulks in The Post discusses a grave imperial problem about Australia. It asks how a continent with seven million people could support a second large continent nearby, and whether any white families could live in such an area, arguing the issue tests government resolve and imperial policy.
A cyclist named Jack Dawe fell while riding near the Fish River bridge on Saturday at 2y Cole Street. He escaped serious injury after abrasions and elbow injuries, then was taken to hospital and later discharged. His camping gear was on the bicycle, and a motor bike involved.
A report notes a child named Keith Piggott from 444 Auburn Street sustained injuries after a fall. The Pentecost Sunday service at Peter and Paul’s Cathedral featured Bishop Barry, while a railway trespass case led to a fine for Gordon Walter Thompson. A pony fall injured Sylvia Wain aged 14, and the ambulance ferried her to hospital. In aviation news, Inverell site assessments suggested a suitable aerodrome location near town. A film on Saints and Savages drew crowds, with priest Fr Burdy presenting. Two men, Walter Smith and James Martin, were charged with breaking and entering St Michaels Cathedral, with a broken church window reported. At the Southern Tablelands Coursing conference, a mechanical courting venture was unveiled, costing 250 and leaving a balance of 1764. Lake Bathurst hosted its Ambulance Ball with strong turnout and a donation to the ambulance service.
The Goulburn Rugby League side traveled to Sydney on Saturday for the curtain-raiser to the Queensland NSW interstate match but were defeated 18 to 3. Sydney Colts, Dust, and a swift, sharp attack dominated, scoring at will while Goulburn failed to convert chances. Despite stronger periods and solid defense, the visitors finished the game trailing and unable to match Sydney's pace and cohesion.
Arcadia Rink introduces Monday night sessions featuring novelty races, skates, and hockey with a new fee scale. Cunningham Cup hope rests with challengers as Clive of India screens at Empire in a lavish production alongside Ten Lot Far Raise and a travel talk, plus upcoming attractions including The Gilded Lily and more.
Prices on Budney Street Market items listed for Monday include potatoes Tasmanian 6/4 to 12/6 eggs new laid 1/9, case 1/4 to 1/8 butter 142/68 maize 4/1 to 4/2 oats 9/2 to 2/8 onions 10/ to 10/8 chaff wheaten 4/9 to 8/3 oatsmen 3/ to 4/0 ingerne 2/9 to 6/3 hay onpen 2/0 to 8/ Imeerne 2/ tn 6/6 wheat 3/2 to 3/5 millet 20/ to 25y.
At Mulvern Downs Station near Silay Brisbane Frank Olliver was crushed between two cogwheels while oiling an engine. His foot was amputated above the ankle after he limped to his hut and applied a tourniquet. He later smoked and read a book as he awaited medical attention. about 140 inflex tar and rain covered him. Oliver is reported to be making progress.
England’s teal team to face South Africa on June will be chosen from Wyatt as captain, Tobins, Peebles, Mitchell-Inpes, Satellite Leyland, Verly, Howes, Hammond Ames, Nicho’s of Fesex, and BD Smith of Derbyshire.
The National Bank of Austrasia Limited publishes its March balance sheet in Adyvertting columns. It records increases in free and fixed deposits, improved trade, and higher liquid assets. Net profits rise to £275,590 with a five percent dividend on paid-up capital and £157,500 carried forward as profits.
Fragmented OCR narrative chronicles a public figure and a grocery store assistant amid a speech. The passage depicts a charged crowd reaction with scattered quotes and a voice describing shifting audience engagement.
The article reports on the Country Week women s hockey event with mentions of key players and teams. It covers match results including Far North Coast and regional sides, notes on refereeing decisions, and summaries of standout performances by players such as McRae and Wan Fr Tamaett amid competitive action at Woollahra Terak and interstate games.
Siva Piven of Reselra and Porkeshuthrtie admitted to Pines Lowpitind and Lug Distidel Weanith respectively while Rev Fr McHardy of the Marist Order visits Gwoulara as a priest who died recently authored a book. Ted Keighran resumes duty at Commonwealth Bank Manly staff after holiday with parents. C B BreI reelected president of Southern Tableland a Union of Sho Societies with A Culen and W F Choierts as vice presidents at the Goulburn conference.
The Parents god Citizens conference adopted a resolution favoring extending school ages to 16 years. It recommended class sizes not exceed 30 pupils and one teacher per class.
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