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Newspaper
Goulburn Evening Penny Post
Location
Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1929
Page
2
Labour and employers reached a 45 hour week agreement after weeks of idle time. The move favors arbitration over class war, preserving wages and industry vitality. Critics warn against repudiating bonds and risking national credit, urging Labour leaders to guide followers toward economic prudence and cooperative dispute resolution.
Monday session in the Reichstag featured Count Ventarp, Nationalist leader, arguing the Owen Young plan overruns Germany limits and demands unconditional Rhine and Saar evacuations. Dr Bliesemann countered that a ten year retreat plan would seal Germany's chains and warned he would quit negotiations if a permanent Neimland committee were imposed.
In Taralga Tuesday Anos bles was brought before the police court over a beeved vine item and a defaced mark. Sydney officers did not appear and Magistrate M K Sonne dismissed the charge. Wheatley’s solicitor KB F Thomas requested costs against the police, which the magistrate declined noting the current circumstances partly justified the request.
From Wellington a report states earthquake damage in Westport is estimated at about £150,000. Other items include a car overturn near Doe traps and injuries to Mrs. Larkham, with Mr. Cecil Cramp uninjured. court cases in Sydney Taralga and Goulburn, plus school certifications and religious services led by Bishop Radford.
Jack Collens a Strath Hold milkman was stopped near his home by two young men with kerchiefs and a revolver. They demanded money from Mrs Olless, who handed over valuables before the pair fled toward Tilebes. Police have not yet traced the intruders. A separate report notes two Lindfield residents robbed by burglars in the early hours, with the assailants using a weapon and injuring none.
Goulburn City Council has spent nearly £1000 of a £3000 unemployment relief loan. Substantial permanent work is underway, with Rastgrove streets partially reconstructed and Mundy Street in front of the buyer orphanage being re constructed. The Bourke Street end near the maty point will lower unpopularity as work continues, aimed at lasting maintenance.
London reports the government will consult on the optional clause of the World Court Statute. The move seeks Dominion opinions on submitting disputes involving international law to the Permanent Court at The Hague for arbitration.
A long funeral procession from International Headquarters to Abbey Park Cemetery in Queen Victoria Street winds through denealy lined streets with traffic diverted. Catherine Booth leads a subdued service before General Booth’s grave, as banners, white flowers, and army flags mark the ceremony.
Overseas tennis in London reports muttled results from the Wimbledon singles. Notable wins include Tilden defeating Dillon, Hennessey overcoming Shore, Cullis beating Leater, Auer defeating Crosley, Bornstaey overcoming the Blow, and Andrewa besting Leiner. Several other named players scored victories across rounds amid a set of varied outcomes.
Mr H G Wells Lond claims the Grittiesh Broadcasting Corporation pressed him to proceed in signing the firetime in lis lite to Meat. The BBC has asked Mr Wells to authorize manuscript censorship. A series of resignations and revisals shadow the affair as tensions rise over control and content.
A deciphered report from the steamer Mellalus shows wreckage near Copenhagen and traces of a camp on James Hough Island. Survivors say Whelber Tt was the only survivor. Captain Arend and crew departed Copemwn aboard the steamer Mellalus amid the Trisisandachunta wreck.
The report notes a tense mix of peace talks and military mobilization. Across Korea, Osaka, and Kyoto controls ramped up to support modern warfare, with hundreds of factories told to mobilize. A government mobilization director broadcast a call for general action.
London reports the Ep Tre Service League gathering opening with Grand President Viscount Jellicoe leading the ceremony at the Cenotaph where wreaths were laid by Mr George Evatt and Mr LC Amery. Amery praised those who fought for the Empire, urging unity and continued effort. Jellicoe received an ovation and was reelected Grand President amid mourning for Earl Hale.
A workman attempted suicide but was revived after a blood transfusion. A young woman, admitted after a motor accident, had heart stopped. her blood was pumped into the patient, restoring circulation in ten minutes. This reportedly marks a first in medical history.
Madrid Government asks Welsh Admiralty to permit aircraft carriers to move Spanlah seaplanes to search for missing aviators. Planes ordered to Azores as American ships join the hunt. reports indicate some wreckage and wireless damage.
Wireless message reports a derelict plane in the Azores area about 120 miles from the islands with no sign of the crew. Official announcements say Major Franco did not reach the Azores while France attempted a flight from Spain to America and back to Spain.
The report outlines a cautious South Africa versus Surrey encounter with mentions of officials, embassy positions, and remarks on reliability of actions. It notes a Danish context related to Copenhagen and the East Asiatic Company amid a missing training arm and a steamer wreck.
England's squad for the second test against South Africa at Lord's on June 2 is named. Captains and players listed include White, Killick, Robing, Crawley, Sutcliffe, Hendren, Tile, Larwood, Duckworth, Leyland, O'Connor, and Hammond. Hobbs remains unavailable.
Gene Tunney filed a general denial of Mrs Fogarty’s breach of promise charges in New York. He also filed a cross complaint alleging Mrs Fogarty accepted cash to prevent renewal of the claim, with a second payment of 40,000 dollars cited as consideration.
A special arrangement and various information sources contribute to a broad intelligence compilation. The document indicates distribution across nations including Anatratia and New Zealand, with all rights reserved.
A 20 week timber strike ends after union representatives at a Peace conference ratify terms. Workers to resume with a 44 hour week and fortnightly variation. employers to reengage those on strike within a month where possible. Compromise includes wage adjustments and an inquiry into industry conditions.
The Air Inquiry Committee’s report, released last night, says the lancing of the Southern Cross at Glenelg was not premeditated and no evidence impugns the crew’s honesty. It notes the crew’s actions, the receiving batteries, and wireless links, with criticism of readiness and regulatory gaps while defending the crew’s conduct amid postflight analysis and safety concerns.
In Tarage a mailbag theft case has emerged after inquiries. A thief gained access via a V shaped opening, used a wire to breach a lock, and escaped with a parcel containing £690 in bank notes from the Government Savings Bank. The incident occurred in the early hours and the door was left secured afterward.
Tuesday, Camperbury aldermen demanded police escort for the pay clerk as £2000 of public funds were moved to various municipal offices. The council urged the Police Department to provide protection, noting police had previously refused. Alderman Framatent said officers should be sworn in as constables to carry out escort duties.
Senator Duncan opposed the Federal Government proposal to repeal the Federal Arbitration Act and related measures arguing it would betray electoral pledges and shift industrial regulation to the States. Senator Duncan warned only a constitutional amendment could remove existing powers and prevent future federal action, urging a future Labour government to pursue a new arbitration act.
In Sydney on Tuesday Mr Browne counsel for the combined mining unions urged secrecy on the Coal Commission examination of mine owners books and accounts. After a brief sitting the commission adjourned until tomorrow with Browne hopeful that today’s meeting of the unions will clarify positions.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names and places with unclear context. Includes references to a person, Winnamann, a percentage on a unit toy huts arty, and an Australian novel title "For the Twa file Natural Life." Text appears washed and garbled with mid sentence fragments.
Maurice Laws aged 42 died in the early morning after a brief illness. He had a brief boyhood, but was of gentle disposition. He is survived by his wife and two daughters Dorothy and Florence. The Laws family including John Laws of Goulburn and Horace Lane of Victoria are among his brothers.
Fragmentary OCR text indicates a municipal saving notice with garbled phrasing about a clock and a shilling like unit, suggesting a misread policy or public notice. Core facts and entities are unreadable. unable to determine concrete subject, date, or place from the fragment.
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