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Newspaper
Goulburn Evening Penny Post
Location
Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1925
Page
3
Mr Lee Shohen, a Chinese herbalist with many years of experience, offers treatments for various diseases in both internal and external systems. Next visit dates listed for Crookwell and Goulburn.
Advertisement for a ladies hairdresser offering Marcel wave and shingling, with pricing and styling in the latest fashion. Promotes scalp care consultations and a range of beauty products including cold creams, skin lotions, hair tonic, vanishing cream, and face cream.
Rogers' Chambers on Montague Street opposite the Fire Station referenced in a short notice.
A garbled report notes a chief secretary and officials arranging fire measures at a pavilion. It mentions extinguishers and a commission, with a family committee asked to take note of the event and actions.
The river rose sharply in the 24 hours ending at dusk, flooding lowlands and submerging golf links below the tower. Upstream at Carrithoul, 33 miles by land, the river remained at high water throughout the day as floodwaters advanced toward the area.
In Yass the Munetpaat Council debates a famine view amid widespread inundation near the river. Huts along the Hume Bridge area face hardship and ruin while dwellings dry slowly and only then may be condemned.
An OCR fragment reports on busy electoral officials amid pension discussions, naming several figures and political ties. It mentions Parliament, local committees, and delays in processing duties, with references to funding, travel, and possible timelines. Names and exact actions are obscured by illegibility.
The Goulburn City Council reports kerbing and guttering on Kinghorne and nearby streets as recommended by the Engineer. Landowners may contribute half the cost under Local Government Act Section 214, with tenders invited per portion. A drain question through Victoria Street would be concrete at an estimated cost to reduce maintenance and aid the new road section to be built soon.
Sydney gossip highlights smart plaids and leather looks as fashionable shoppers compare soft cloths and suede effects in new season wear. Shoppers eye durable materials, with notes on dresses, frocks, and tailoring trends while store displays show vivid colors and practical items for daily use.
A Thursday night meeting of the Goothamn City Committee reported consideration of four additional horse troughs but noted seven more are already in place. The committee listed locations including Union Street near North Goulburn Park, Kenmore Road, Reynolde Street near the Crookwell line over bridge, Sydow Road, Lapoon Street at Howard Park, Goldsmith Street near Showaround, Crookwell Road, Montague Street, Hetmare Park, Clinton Street near Power House, Yous Road and Wheep Road, Stoane Street, and the goods yard entrance. The report was adopted.
The council discussed the Goulburn Reserve area with speakers like Alderman Purvitis and others urging action on land and budget matters. A mix of complaints and requests were presented, including calls for a detailed report and timely decisions, with emphasis on fairness and public interest.
During the week the council used a caterpillar tractor with a grader and scoop to clear the flood water in front of residences at Quernbeyan. The effort aimed to remove debris, drain water, and restore streets for traffic, a task expected to take many weeks.
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