This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Goulburn Evening Penny Post
Location
Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1927
Page
3
Fragmented OCR notes describe Canberra as the federal capital with debate over its status and legitimacy. Mentions ministers and officials from Australia, speculation on former capital status, and questions about locating the seat of government.
The Melbourne divorce case features Mrs Lewota Ablirsden claiming Patrick Marsden kissed her repeatedly, denying acts of violence and insisting the kisses were regular. Marsden’s denials unfold amid testimony detailing appearances, relationships, and alleged patterns in the couple’s quarrels.
Local report cites unsteady crime trends as city aims to curb vice. Mayoral candidate promises tougher oversight of public spaces and police action to interdict drinking. Voters face a pivotal choice on law enforcement style and city openness.
The fragmentary note mentions a KO fee and a query about a will. No clear event, date, or named entities are readable to establish a full news item.
Thoraday Melnoquane, Strwin Robertson, and others faced forgery and related charges. Robertson, after inheriting from his father in 1914 and serving in the war, fell into financial troubles including alimony arrears. His wife secured divorce and alimony, and Robertson received his final funds for his child. Judges noted gaol is a severe penalty but questioned the idea of repeated offences after the first act.
Western Australia founder and financier Mr. Copley warns Australia faces costly development as wheat prospects rise with virgin lands opened to farming. He predicts a global shift toward wheat production, with WA set to bear the heaviest toll unless policy reforms curb costs and boost meat and cereal exports.
A fractured transcript from an oncoming meeting discusses ending borrowing and spending practices. It highlights concerns over tax increases, public finance, and the impact on vital services while warning of broader risks to governance and fiscal health.
In Adelaide a governor and others were jolted by a terrific shock when a shutting engine failed at a tram stop near Parachilua. Glass was broken and train arrivals caused confusion as residents sought details on injuries and affected services.
A crowd of about ten men, armed with a rifle and an axe, descended on Mr. Alber Quinn's homestead near Anak. They threatened to kill, pursued him with stones, and fled as he escaped to the police station. Mrs Quinn and a child aided, while the assailants boarded a van and disappeared.
A youth named Manwell Godfrey Uh spent five days in the wild Itiver order region on the West Coast before rescue. Starvation and severe winter weather led doctors at Hobart Public Hospital to amputate both feet after other treatments failed. His condition remains critical tonight.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.