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Newspaper
Goulburn Evening Penny Post
Location
Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1938
Page
7
The Wool report notes firm prices for wools in Brae and a 6 percent coverage decline at recent auctions. Development in Melbourne is reported with wool sales timing in late September and early October. Opening dates are set for Prahran, Perth, and Melbourne with shipments and catalog details forthcoming.
At a special Goulburn Cricket Association meeting, proposals to raise standards next season were debated. A committee will report on coaching classes for youths and rule changes, with a follow up meeting in a month to discuss motions and funding to attract new players.
The Show Coursing Club committee submitted a report to the ALPS society detailing kennel security improvements and starting box condition. They noted damaged kennel doors, replacement of wire front with battens, and recommended a windbreak, revised access controls, and maintenance to align with standards. A separate injury incident was reported involving a woodcarter, not affecting the main conclusions.
H Bugden led the 20 miles senior race from the 12 minute mark to win for a new rider showing strong form. W Norksey finished second with Bugle winning the juvenile event. Details list finishers and times for the field amid a muddy, crowded club meeting atmosphere.
In the first round at Kenmore on Saturday Kenmore defeated South 8 to 1 while West beat C M S 6 to 1. The South forwards mounted several promising attacks but Kenmore seized control, extending a four goal lead by late in the match as both sides showed sharp play and defensive strands.
Sydney report states that Mr. Curtis K.C. told Mr Justice Maxwell in the Supreme Court that legislation had extinguished a company proposing to supply Southern Highland towns with electricity and denied it compensation for money spent.
The report covers Gowburo League Cycle Club senior race results led by Tooley, with Brown and Edwards prominent. It also details a football match where Walker, Godfrey, and Kenmore scored, plus a court case where Herrima Electric Power Co sues the Government for 16,000 over a power plant agreement and claims compensation for work performed and contracts.
London dispatch says the Australian iron ore embargo was revealed by the British government. The note indicates no discrimination against Japan and that the decision was made in peace with the commonwealth. Diplomatic correspondence notes consensus with major powers.
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