24 Jun 1938
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Newspaper
Goulburn Evening Penny Post
Location
Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1938
Page
1
Globe Trust and Finance Co. Ltd advertises a GLO ORDER plan enabling local shopkeepers to buy in town with immediate delivery and pay via weekly, fortnightly, or monthly instalments over six months. The notice highlights phone contact and written inquiries for shopping locally.
Mr James Payne of New Zealand, appointed as Assistant Trade Commissioner, has recently been assigned to a similar post in Egypt. The report outlines his duties, the scope of the mission, and expected contributions to the trade office during the 1934 assignment.
A damaged OCR fragment references a plan for a shorter work week for men in Shire. It mentions a twelve months hire period, council involvement, and various unreadable names and phrases. The readable text centers on scheduling and municipal action, but the details remain obscured by garbled text.
A local council prepares to table letters and correspondence at the upcoming meeting. The agenda includes requests from residents and neighborhood groups, with officials noting items for discussion and possible actions.
The article discusses the cost and feasibility of electrifying main railway lines. It cites consultants’ recommendation contingent on sufficient financial return on capital invested. It mentions electricity supply areas and regional considerations, with emphasis on planning, costs, and potential benefits for rail operations.
Oceanus power by Power will be transmitted to Sydney by two 220 00i well transmission lines which on their way will be tapped at Goulburn for supply to the Burrinjuck and Port Kembla systems. The length of the route is estimated at 265 miles.
After weeks of quiet, Goulburn police investigated a series of alleged offences, including serious charges. Exhibits in the cases involve Paulie Herbert McKengie, 29, and Florie Ivy Brogan, with further names tied to cheques and attempted extortion. An officer noted inquiries are ongoing and a hospital case linked to the Diether Hinspalal incident remains, as a coroner reports arsenic suspicions in a death test. The article describes a volatile sequence of alleged acts affecting several residents amid active probe.
The hearing for Eric Campbell and co defendants adjourned as counsel argued for admissible evidence and pretrial conditions. Judge Atkinson granted a four day adjournment and set a 2B daily allowance for each defendant while noting scheduling and evidentiary concerns.
An old style English advertisement promotes easy loans with terms and small advances. It promises no deductions, full receipt of funds, and quick cash secured by various items including sewing machines, pins, silver, china, and other portable security. The note cites terms like advance £10 or £20 with weekly repayments and mentions inspection of documents.
The Empire opens the lavish musical Rosalie starring Nelson Eddy and Eleanor Powell amid a world stage set. The four night engagement features a starry cast including Pay Bolger and Reginald Owen with grand costumes and musical numbers. Scandal Street and other notable acts round out the program.
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