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Newspaper
Goulburn Evening Penny Post
Location
Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1938
Page
7
Trim's advertises a winter sale with men and hose on heavy quality stock. Prices shown as examples include entries such as 6 3/6 and 3/6, indicating bargain items and reduced stock in a compact, period style page notice.
The article surveys rapid 19th century development in science theology and society, noting Napoleon era upheavals, the rise of rational thought, the League of Nations, and shifts in church and education as drivers of modern change, with emphasis on intellectual movements in Europe and the need for cultural youth engagement.
A Monday night meeting of the Goulburn Chamber of Commerce discussed Japan’s promotion of foreign commerce. A circular from Japan’s federation urged collaboration to sustain trade, noting the Aino-Japanese conflict has constrained overseas dealings and inviting Australian merchants to aid efforts to foster international exchange. The chamber accepted the sentiment, aiming for a courteous, non committal reply and continued collaboration.
The Opposition leader Curtin urged the Defence Minister Thorby to publicly state the exact status of Australia’s menial defences. He accused him of hiding an alarming situation or being unaware of ongoing events. Detectives blame small boys for damage to the altar and other items at St. John’s Church, Croydon Park.
The 43rd annual New Sheep Breeders Association exhibition in Sydney crowned top winners among exhibitors including Merryville Pty Ltd and the estate of the late G W Merriman. Merino and Corriedale classes saw diverse champions with awards for ram, ewe, and wool categories across Australian breeds.
Canterbury Park holds Saturday races with acceptances announced for the Canterbury Ladies Bracelet and related events. selections listed include Gold Gem Senora and Distinct entries in hurdle and handicap races, with main contenders like Envoy, Ample...
The article lists junior and senior competition draws with umpires for a women’s hockey event. It names teams including Southwell and Lake, Kenya pointers, and outlines the Country Week selection with positions, emergencies, and manageress.
In the Australasian metropolitan sheep show a series of classes are listed. Winners include W Lawrence for the grand champion ram and G R Shepherd entries for multiple ewe groups and combinations. Exhibitors are noted as never having won first prize at any metropolitan sheep show in Australasia.
Sir Jocelyn Percy, a 67 year old retired British Army officer, heads the British Police Mission to Albania aiding the gendarmerie. He built a 2000 strong disciplined force in a rugged nation with few roads and markets. After war service in Russia, he later returned to orchards, growing fruit in Tirana and now helps ensure safety and communication across gendarme posts.
The market page records quiet trading in rye and wheat with modest shifts in pork, oats, maize, onions, and hay prices across Sydney and Sussex regions. A note mentions an Industrial Conference this Saturday aiming to persuade Federal and State Labour parliamentarians to desert Mr Lang and back a new Labour policy.
Fragmented OCR list outlines a Friday broadcast with music talks weather news markets and upcoming shows. Notable items include The Watchman, Morning Melody, Racing The Three Digmere, and The Aller Dioner Show alongside weather updates and community singins.
Rev Richard Scott urged reflection on past sins and the need for a second innings through God’s forgiveness. He warned against dwelling on past faults and urged humility, renewal, and forward effort with faith in Christ’s pardon. He urged listeners to rise, kneel, and play anew with gratitude.
Empire Theatre opens tomorrow with the great international musical Rosalie featuring Nelson Eddy and Eleanor Powell plus a continental discovery Ona Munsey and Frank Morgan in comic numbers. Ethel Clayton stars in Paramount Scandal Street with Lew Ayres Julie Campbell and Roscoe Karns in a tale of jealousy and twisted loyalties. Also on view tonight are The Crimson Circle The Jury’s Secret and Inside Nazi Germany.
Counsel for two milling firms argued in Newtown Semmons Court that white flour offers superior nutrition and higher price than wholemeal or wheatmeal options. He cited experiments indicating wholemeal flour crumbles when cut and suits only a small percentage of EHLERS.
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