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Newspaper
Goulburn Evening Penny Post
Location
Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1936
Page
1
Winter rail traffic is unusually slack with shipments of wool and wheat reduced. The extended winter season has delayed activity, but stock movements have increased. Lack of rain may push a late wheat season, yet cargoes are expected to be heavy once consignments begin.
Goulburn City Council will hold a special meeting to decide on paving Auburn Street in concrete rather than bitumen. Divisional Engineer T. Donaldson of the Main Roads Department is to attend. The proposal aims to convert the street to a concrete surface as a major thoroughfare, with a vote expected on the method and sides of the roadway.
A Kenmore church social raised funds for St Thomas, featuring a program with a singer and brief remarks. Organizers noted ongoing fundraising efforts to support the church’s charitable aims and efforts to assist the local community.
An unclear report describes Profitable Choice YoonthOal Baarry Whyte and companions planning a Wednesday visit to Goulburn with his mother and young brother. A collision or crash injured the elder and a young brother, with relatives traveling. The event notes possible saved injuries and questions around harm.
At a Goulburn meeting wardens report a preliminary inquiry into two gold claims in Marlowe and Barbert parishes. Low ore value and water presence hinder profitable work, with five men hired at £20 weekly. Land quality is poor, virgin land cited. Alley Dearing reports to council.
A Goulburn City Council meeting discussed a letter from the Railway Institute about removing two pine trees on Sloane Street near the railway tennis courts. Councillors noted prior permission for tree removal affecting the courts and planned an inspection before proceeding with the removal.
The Crookwell Hospital Board discussed the instillation of a machine at the hospital and related budget items. Attendance included chairperson and others with notes on donations, a birthday dance fundraiser, and arrangements for a forthcoming Ball. Weather report and local school headmaster illness mentioned as a side item.
Growers may lodge claims for the 1986 Commonwealth export subsidy on apples and pears with the Rural Bank of New South Wales. Forms are available at Rural Bank branches and must be submitted by June 30. Filing is the growers’ responsibility and late lodgment will not be extended.
The Mealth Inspector, Mr A. H. Currell, told the Goulburn City Council that he had sent final reminders to seven premises owners to ensure sewer compliance, noting active follow up for those failing to meet the terms.
The Southern City Council protests the proposal to make ward elections compulsory. Minister Mr. BE. Sponger will consider the matter. A letter to Mr J. M. Taly MALA conveyed the council’s representations during a meeting. local authorities await the minister’s decision.
Today’s classifieds advertise a vendor hook device for sale and a person seeking to avoid trouble by returning a name. Two bicycles, a writing property site, and a line-up with several windlebaine are listed among items and events likely to interest readers.
Gidleigh Cricket Club reports batting averages for the 1950-06 retest and lists players such as Rana, Flyui, Wark, Hamilton, Harrison, and Edmonds with scores noted. Local matches versus Turalla, Kilbanna, and Petty featured. The Church mission service at St Philip's Church discussed foreign missions and a euchar party fundraiser raised funds for St Bavigur’s Children’s Home. A dance and euchre event at Federal Hall contributed to parish funds.
Goulburn City Council heard a letter from headmaster Mr G E Richards urging municipal participation in Beautifying Bourke Street by planting and maintaining trees. The plan covers eastern Bourke Street from Cokd sumith to Chillard Street with possible varieties and the aim to beautify the area while awaiting council guidance on funding and tree selection.
The Director General of Public Health urged immunisation against diphtheria at last night’s meeting. A plan to immunise children in Constantine and surrounding areas was endorsed, with Dr William Cope endorsing the scheme as satisfactory. The council deferred a definite date, inviting a departmental medical officer to address a public meeting.
Goulburn City Council disclosed last night that 271499 units of electricity were generated in May. Domestic home lighting and motor power used 21178 units, street lighting consumed 23954 units, and 5144 units were sold.
A Sydney University geology party from the Crology Department toured Tatloinge Martilan district to study formations and practice survey methods. Led by Professors and doctors including L ak, G. C. Osborne, Ide Crown, and Germaine Joplin, with student support and local hosts, they examined sites such as the Lock-out, Buogonla Look-down, and the Warrkma river area, gaining insights into soils and rock types.
After a three day hearing Acting Justice Maughan in the Equity Court granted probate of the will of the testator who died September 12 1114 valuing the estate at £1 net. Executors Albert Edmonds and Thomas Edmonds were named. The judge ordered maintenance for Mary Offye Smith about £4 a week from the estate and released her from liabilities to the estate with a lump sum over £100, while David Lorkhart and others were allotted shares in Hongenstore. No annuity deemed due to Mrs Smith.
Mr and Mrs William Morris of Dellwood Hall celebrate their golden wedding with family from Sydney Parramatta and nearby districts. Morris came to Hall as a boy from Camden 66 years ago and ran a boot making business for over forty years famed for riding boots and work footwear. They have eight children and 17 grandchildren as town builds new houses in nearby Braidwood Head.
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