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Newspaper
Goulburn Evening Penny Post
Location
Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1929
Page
4
A dense OCR sample shows classified ads and notices with items for sale such as linen, gowns, nightdresses, and rooms for let, interspersed with funeral notices, thank you messages, and adoption or adoption-related references. Names and addresses appear irregularly, reflecting a mixed page of ads and notices from a local paper.
Investigators Detective Sergeant Small and Constable McMillan probe widespread sheep disappearances around Braidwood. Two brothers reported a shortfall of over 200 sheep when dipping stock, with many animals bearing two ear marks. Police, aided by Constable McDonald, have seized numerous sheep as inquiries continue ahead of July court sessions.
Representations to the Postmaster General seeking recollnuone service at Exeter Telephone Exchange. A letter from Deputy Director J Whitte notes that revenue must reach 250 pounds per year before common service can be provided. Current revenue allows extended hours from 5 pm to pm with plans for immediate family services when treasury funds arrive. Kingston upon Hull is officially Kingston upon Hull, the East Coast port.
The Bunreme Court of New South Wales Probate jurisdiction issues notice regarding the will of WILLIAM JENKINS MAU KENZIE known as William Mackenzie of Fassifern Yalbraih NSW deceased. Creditors and any person with claims against the estate must present them by a stated date. executors Phillip Kenneth McKenzie and Downie McKenzie are not liable for distributed assets to claimants who fail to file timely notices. Dated June 21, 1929. MLAL- DENA Proctor for the Executor, 31 Verner Street, South Brisbane.
Delegates from Sydney timber yard workers meet to form an association to protect workers during and after the strike. The proposed union would register under the Lukin award, cooperate with employers, and seek improved wages and benefits, including possible share schemes and cooperation with other unions nationwide. Delegates discuss against basher gangs and consider reporting to police for protection.
Timber workers at Menara A C ligham and Company Prymont return to work after a week and a half strike. Volunteers used during the stoppage are dismissed. Union leaders say terms of the agreement are satisfactory though details were not released. Ingham of the timber firm hopes for a quick settlement with Timbers Merchants Association.
Braiiwool Federala footballer J Batty was knocked out in the second half against Captain’s Flat on June 10. He returned after a brief spell but later felt unwell and saw a doctor on Tuesday, who diagnosed a couple of rib fractures.
In Crookwall District Court Thomas Hogan sues Albert Gray for 47 pounds 18 shillings and four pence claiming half the wool proceeds and half the sheep expenses from Gray's sheep on Hogan's property. Judge Coyle awards Hogan 42 pounds 0 shillings and 10 pence after Gray delayed sale during a price drop.
The Minister for Education Mr Drummond announced a new Manual training Gardeners Road block costing over £6000 at the School. He said increasing expenditure is inevitable to keep pace with growth in pupil numbers and evolving training needs. Last year pupil and teacher counts rose, with junior technical and domestic science enrollments climbing and total expenditure rising accordingly.
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