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Newspaper
Goulburn Evening Penny Post
Location
Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1936
Page
5
J Ferrier achieves a new record at Ashridee tournament on the 13th, defeating rivals including Saint Aubby Jones and Abel Bee in a tight field. The event showcases strong performances by local competitors and marks a significant step in the season.
A damaged wartime obituary item notes the death of numerous individuals in a group event. The readable fragments mention a war context, a town or parish setting, and a list of names or initials, though crucial details are unreadable. The piece preserves a solemn tone without graphic description.
The Royal Commission hears testimony about a Moyet Fark pistol incident involving Supt Brophy and two women, with an informant claiming "hottups" and police actions during a four hour examination. Witnesses describe meals, confrontations, and the handling of bruising details as the case unfolds.
Weather bulletin indicates heavy rain likely in parts with thunderstorms and a cold southerly change. Areas including Imaria and nearby regions expect lingering showers, with a start of snow possible in the Southern Highs from the west as temperatures drop.
About seventy thousand textile workers in Paris resume work after a wage rise dispute, while negotiations for higher pay continue. Reports from the scene describe tensions as talks falter and union discipline strains under the renewed threats of a strike.
The fragmentary text mentions Haile Selassie and El Emperor’s era, with scattered references to places, names, and events. The readable portions describe various figures like Tejera Theta Ka e and a possible reference to a university or institution and a public figure’s name Hghneds. The overall meaning is obscured by garbled OCR.
A derailment near St Venavive blocks a Jinie railway line causing disruptions. Investigators pursue the cause as emergency teams assess the scene and manage the fallout from the incident.
A garbled OCR item describes the Queen Mary at Southampton with mentions of hosts and crew, a long voyage, and various names and events. The readable fragments reference a gathering, a potential incident, and sea voyage details amid unclear wording.
A garbled OCR passage discusses a controversial primary vote with references to FHA Government and AREY Un. The text mentions a general election context, a gubernatorial angle, and calls for specific votes or reforms, though many words are distorted. The readable fragments point to political tension surrounding a primary and party leadership.
A fragmented OCR text reports a serious charge connected to a court case. Readable names, dates, or places are not clearly identifiable due to garbled words and missing context. The fragment hints at legal proceedings and accusations without coherent details or outcomes.
A solicitor faces forgery charges amid a murky case unfolding in March involving disputed documents and alleged payment irregularities. Names appear inconsistently in the fragmented report, with references to York and other unclear local figures. The piece notes potential legal action and investigation timelines but lacks coherent details.
A brief note reports misread temperature figures showing a maximum and minimum reading garbled in print. The readable fragment mentions the terms maximum and minimum and hints at an error in a weather or science table with unclear values.
Sydney weather report notes broad rain and wind easing over the state as a cold front approaches coastal areas. Officials forecast further showers, with temperatures remaining cool and a chance of isolated thunderstorms late today.
A mystery yacht, Marie Celeste style, was found abandoned near Sydney along the coast. A local fisherman boarded the drifting craft and alerted authorities after the engine failed and a jewelry box was found open. No crew members were aboard and search efforts continued.
In Nort Sydney at Patten Court Mule Wloburst Ault, 27, charged with murder after May 18 incident. Police prosecutor Mille seeks remand for a week. Allegations say the deceased is Flo, who faced an assault at a doorstep prior to the fatal injuries. Judge set for June hearing. remand extended. Public inquiry notes tax reduction debate in Parliament.
Fragmentary report outlines statements in a murder case involving Warman Stand and Jamon Leighton Meapey. The exchange references acts by various officials, alleged evidence, and convoluted testimonies with lines about witnesses, alleged plans, and an aftermath on an unspecified road.
Snapshot of prices on varied commodities at Sussex Street in Sydney. The snippet lists items such as onions, millet, millet and wheat with multiple price figures and coded annotations, reflecting a historical market listing with fluctuating rates.
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