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Newspaper
Goulburn Evening Penny Post
Location
Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1934
Page
3
Geneva reports a new hopeful mood as the General Commission accepts compromise disarmament proposals. Italy's battleships are in jeopardy under Washington treaty limits, with authorities debating tonnage and naval composition amid pressures from the peace conference.
From Madrid to Badajoz peasants press protests as agricultural strikes threaten crop losses. Civil Guard operations escalate with hundreds of arrests for coercion amid a year of famine and unrest. In London, Blackshirt meetings end in clashes with police at Notting Hill. arrests follow.
Slara Butts Bon Dead Capetown reports a death today near Salisbury in Southern Masta of Victor Kennerly Rum age 22 of Dame Clare Butt. Local authorities note the death occurred in a rural area with few available details.
Ex-pupils and staff gathered at Liedertafel Hall to honor Mr Jacob Knopp, long time headmaster of Merth Goulburn Public School, marking his many years of service. Speakers praised his energy, discipline, and impact on students now achieving local prominence across civic, political, and commercial fields.
Worn surface and damp conditions hindered scoring as Grimmer and Telly bowled well for a tense contest. Darling's stay at the crease offered little, while Larwood's number of deliveries drew cautious applause from the Telegraph report, noting the match hung on tight bowling and stubborn defense.
During the week Mr Truce Take of Meneses lost control of a motor lorry near the Tallong pathway bridge. The vehicle plunged over a banking but caused only minor injuries to Luke and Bikelle, daughter, with the windscreen and door damaged. Residents braced the lorry while the truck narrowly avoided the railway dam. Authorities are urged to fence or warn the two danger points.
The French Derby on Sunday saw Leon Volterra's Duplex win by one length over Pons Legend with Admiral Drake third. Bridgland trained Duplex and Togo Johnstone guided Pons Legend in a close finish, while 14 participants contested the event.
Aeksage from Canhegrie states that polling day Cordie Martin Tradection has been fixed for Saturday July 4. An official notification is expected within a few days. The vacancy was caused by the death of Ate Milman.
Hobart reports from Monday on Tasmanian Assembly elections held yesterday. Nationalists led with Labour and independents competing. expected a Labor decline while the Nationals likely form a government with a possible independent support. Counts show 40 seats, each returning six members, with a swing toward Labour noted but Nationalists still favored to form the administration.
In a Blayney murder case a woman's footprints were found near Barry's house and a stock trader owner farmer appears linked. Authorities believe another arrest is likely within a day or two as the investigation continues.
A Sydney event reports the death of Frederick Poole aged 72 after a fire started by a smoking occupant. Probed by an inhalator, he died as smoke alarmed boarders escaped. The piece notes a school anniversary, remarks by Mr. Knopp, and a testimonial event with former teachers and classmates.
Good signs as Knowlman and Son announce a major extension to their hardware and crockery departments in Goulburn. The 4000 square foot expansion will create one of the region’s largest and best equipped stores outside Sydney, reflecting a broader recovery in local business and employment. The firm reports rising staff numbers and stronger demand for cheaper merchandise amid a cautious economy. Concerns about skilled labor and unemployment persist as tradesmen face shortages of trained workers and parents see youth idle. The article urges government and unions to address rising joblessness with cooperative measures.
A varied program features Tenorew nights Grand Concert with Teeen en Mr A and Me Arvid Mielen, plus Mrs Naei's bookstall and a hex plan tease. Empire Tonight presents Weltr ing Mallida with Pal Hanna and James Cagney in Jimmy the Great, plus an International Tableau.
Prices on Sussex and Italy items list varied across Tasmanian and Victorian potatoes and other goods. Entries include potatoes Tasmanian 6 to 8 pence, egme-new 1/7, chaff wheaten 2/8 to 4/9, lucerne 2/0 to 2/8, oats 2/6 to 6/0, wheat 2/7 to 2/? with several range notes and unit inconsistencies.
A special arrangement enables Steuter's World Service and Otter Seotert sources to be used in compiling the overseas intelligence bulletin for Australia. The new deal in reserve governs the collection, dissemination, and coverage of all reignite related information.
Unsettled weekend weather drenched Geonthar with widespread rainfall. Official 24 hour totals showed only Tipmiite, but many districts logged rain and rising river levels. Forecasters predict more showers, with growers awaiting the impact on crops next year.
Proposed changes aim to consolidate functions at Goulbatty Court House by housing Lands Office staff in the current Court of Petty Sessions area, eliminating the latter court, and using the Circuit Court for police court duties and higher jurisdiction. If approved, Clerk of Petty Sessions offices shift, dormitory space is repurposed, and police and Lands Office staff relocate to adjacent sections, with repairs and ceiling work planned in the near term.
A garbled weather fragment describes the Darling River area westward and coastal reports overnight. It mentions a torrentine costal faina and a logos south of Sydney with a Fou highes observation.
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