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Newspaper
Goulburn Evening Penny Post
Location
Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1927
Page
3
Fragmented text outlines events around the Vatican Library and church appointments including references to the Pope, Milan, and archbishoprics. It mentions the Vatican Library, Austria Poland, and a papal appointment timeline with unclear dates and figures.
An aged lineage recounts eight decades of the Smith family from London to New South Wales. Survivors include Myures Mex, Loulea Ann Starrer, William James Smith, Martha Whertley, Sarah Staphion, Harriet Starr, Henry Joes, James Smith, and Mrs. Eird Southwell. Five siblings have died, with earlier names noted as Mare Wheater and Karna Bauith among others.
A report from Guogendate notes the death of a man found drowned near Mullouy Bridge at Guogendate. Witnesses describe a clean shaven man about 45 to 50 years old, 10 stone, wearing a dark hat. authorities identify no distinguishing marks. Coroner adjourned pending inquiry as to his identity.
A German agent, identified as Chiles or Clager, was arrested in London on espionage charges. She posed with forged papers and forged visas, aiming to obtain a passport via a London tour agent, then traveled across Europe while under police scrutiny. The case involved ties to the International Workers Relief Committee and multiple conferences abroad.
The Goulburn Chamber of Commerce presses for local purchase of provisions for railway refreshment rooms, arguing centralized supply yields uneven quality. At a crowded meeting, Mr Fitzgerald and others criticized the Railway Commissioners for alleged favoritism and decentralization hindering local suppliers and jobs. A NSW Chamber resolution backed by the governor urged quality standards and a stronger case to authorities.
A movement in Goulburn and John of Good’s aims to equip hospitals with wireless radio sets for patients unable to use them. Deputy Governor Mr. It. dloridm ier provides an estimate showing a small cost with large patient benefit and urges local subscription. Total estimated cost about £52.
Sir Charles Waddell, a longtime advocate for the Austrian pastoral industry, receives the King's honors. A former member of the Gundagal P.P. Board, educated at Sydney Grammar, he built Glen Iris station in Bethungra and pushed for better terms for graziers and rural workers. He supported closer ties between Nationalist and Country parties.
The Judge addressed the jury and stated it was a serious offence that a passport might be obtained for a person not entitled to one. He stressed that the passport system has long existed and that passports must be issued only to those entitled, warning of great consequences for violations.
The long career of Inspector Bolton, in charge of the Bairkesteel Barracks, ends this week after years of service with the NSW Mounted Police. His record includes tracking a horse thief across a hundred miles and recovering the stolen horse after witnessing the crime and securing the animal’s brand.
Two horse stealers fled eight days before Bolton tracked their men from Twell to Wilcan nia across the Banning river. The chase covered 150 miles with Bolton covering four miles in one day on a single horse. The suspects were captured and convicted.
In 1503 Inspector Bolton cleared the Kiandra mystery by exposing a widow and her lover who conspired to poison a husband. A death certificate masked the crime, the body was exhumed, and Bolton secured a circumstantial conviction. The murderer received a life sentence after a commutation from execution.
Grace of Gungahlin, once a cook’s offside, entertained the Duke as he rode into Canberra. Recalling a past life as “The Squire of Goloductis” and later serving in the 40th Battalion, he wired Australia for the “out burn Cookery Book” and later moved to a family home now under federal control.
The text mentions Mozart playing the harpe chord at age four and learning violin, then abruptly shifts to Japanese soldiers in armor from head to foot. It also describes badger teeth and the way their mouths interlock when eloped, with several garbled phrases and misspellings throughout.
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