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Newspaper
Goulburn Evening Penny Post
Location
Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 14, 1925
Page
2
A man identified as Ty oe Wernesday died by drowning at the West Gobluen rectory grounds near St Patrick's College. Witnesses saw the body in water as bystander sergeant Noble and carpenter Lave ad Seedt removed him to the morgue. An inquest will be held at a later date.
In a formal communication the staff of the Gealbaurn Peasens Creetion Wined noted the term of office for Mr JM Laneh as chairman. He thanked Mor Tiroaltiva for his considerate treatment during the term and outlined the board's appreciation. Remarks by Slewk Unepet ter and Mr Puggeralt praised the leadership and the orderly conduct of meetings, with support from Mr Vroaelhoael and others describing the steady guidance provided.
A Lieder concert program announces performers including Hilda Boyle brilliant lyric soprano Marie Lipkowska references and Miss Celine Cooper contralto with Sidney Calland baritone. Brigadier Giencrel McNicoll conducts a mix of vocal solo numbers choral pieces and orchestral selections. New and financial members' tickets will be saved next week.
Goulburn Motor Cycle Club met on Wednesday night to approve a knockout sweep stake hill climb at Marys Mount. The group also debated forming a club hockey unit and will hold a special meeting to settle that matter.
Turf Gossip notes accepts for Saturday Brighton Flying Handicap including Absur dum Valumita Valle Qavett Ararat Rack Dove Gadury Fair Hosalven Chattearhax Kardoleur Quickshot Bungar ley Bean Ree Broad Vegla Kamer elds Beon TBudtgm Byoscaly Chateau Tunutda Moorefield Handicap Walatasia Sea Risk Carmray Oreondale Ox fonship Petora tenition Gatahed Magician Lord Canning.
Fragmented notes list fixtures and events across towns including Coroma Te Cootamundra Temuta and Albury LaWR Counte, with dates May 20 21 May 26 27 and June 6 8. A finance statement and committee actions reference a Waypa War Memorial and anticipated big windfall tied to a wager at Wagga, unclear due to manuscript damage.
A muddled report from Reuwant Park Handicap describes Royal Lulu leading by four lengths with jockey Charlie McCarthy aboard. The event featured The Jinee owned Rewal Dale driving strong pace as observers note firmer odds and a forthcoming live bets event.
A court verdict involved defendant Theise Bevan and plaintiff T J McCormack of Wrockwell in a wage dispute. The case details remain unclear in the fragment, with a full report promised in the next issue.
In Goulburn District Court Judge Bevan heard War Service Homes Commission sue Richard Lovegrove for rent on a Sloanestreet home from Jan 8 1922 to Jun 28 1924 totaling 2128 17/2 with a credit of 44 leaving balance 44 17/2. Defendant argued tenancy. evidence showed he occupied after applying for a home and paying limited rent later. Conference noted department planned to wipe rent arrears, but witnesses questioned.
In Goulburn District Court Judge Bevan questioned whether War Service Homes were treating occupants fairly after an eviction rent case. The defendant, a former resident of a War Service Home on Sloane Street, argued construction faults and unfit living conditions. The judge lamented that soldiers were not helped as intended, remarking the Diggers deserved proper support and remedies.
In Glen Tone Price Court this week, Suriees was fined £10 1s 8d for using indecent language at the hall. The defendant, tied to prior charges, faced additional penalties as magistrates noted the high cost of language in public discourse.
This afternoon's wires report generally slow progress with further showers. Light fogs blanket tablelands. Variable winds prevail, mainly from the northwest to the southwest.
Thousands lined the streets as the Prime Minister Mae sey of New Zealand lay in state. The funeral procession drew all classes, with the GPO bell tolling 68 times, marking each year of his life.
Sydney dispatch notes Admiral Gaunt stating Labour’s defeat stemmed from public fatigue with politics. He says England needs business leaders and praises Goldwin as such a man. He forecasts the country will stabilize and progress. On prohibition he argues reform of the liquor trade would improve affairs.
Dr J A Macken, a well known Sydney businessman, returned from overseas and said England was in a bad way industrially and commercially. He noted much talk about German prosperity but saw little of it, with some doing well but the majority not.
The Australian Tramway Employees Association and the Railway and Tramway Officers Association oppose a proposal for a railway act that would place control in a tribunal of delegates from the unions. A conference of unions adopted the decision, and matters will be reconsidered at a subsequent meeting next week.
A young man damaged a window at No 2 police station last night after asking to be locked up. He claimed he was penniless and had been unable to earn money, saying he had five weeks ago left LZ and had only a half-penny.
Jacob Johannsen assistant secretary of the Seamen's Union was fined by the Central Police Court for failing to furnish tax returns. In default, he faces 21 days imprisonment on each of two charges. Prosecutors said he had not filed returns for five years and paid little tax when any.
Early morning break in at the Empire Theatre ends with a guard catching a man attempting to force the office safe. Proprietor M J Wilk GlO helps summon help. accomplices sought as Constable Lee notes a forced desk, looted jewelry, and stolen tools left behind. Police secure four suspects, with fingerprints unsettled by makeshift gloves.
Testimony detailed a failed home purchase under the War Service Homes Act. The defendant claimed to rent in Sloane street while awaiting sale contract, noting dilapidations and structural defects. The court upheld the plaintiff’s claim, finding the defendant a tenant with responsibility for full damages.
James Leslie Grant aged 28 faced charges of breaking and entering the Empire Theatre counting-house with intent to commit a felony namely to steal. He was remanded until May 18 with bail not asked for. Police warned further sensational disclosures will follow after the canon concludes.
Charley R Styles long resident of Bungonia died at a Sydney residence aged 84 after illness while away for health. He was a pioneer farmer and public servant, serving as Shire councillor for three terms and a director of the Centennial Dairy Board. Survived by two sons, Valentine and Kenneth, in Sydney.
The American Mercury notes that Prohibition did not curb drunkenness as hoped and eroded respect for law. It argues the abolition of the saloon failed to remove temptation and instead leaves the young facing a different set of dangers.
Mrs Eliza Sample of Addigen Med passed away on Tuesday at age 85. She and her husband led the Towrang community for years before moving to Goulburn where she lived with family. She leaves son Fred and daughter Amelia Sample, both of Goulburn. The funeral was held Wednesday at the Anglican portion of the Bi meral Cemetery.
Eastgrove hosted a Queen composition event with candidates including Misa A Tooth. Voting night featured a well decorated hall with dancing cards and supper. Proceeds support adding a mapper room to the hall.
The Queen competition draws steady support as Bister Steven leads with a total of 12185 against Mrs. Bartlett 175. The Hospital Candidate’s Fair shifts to the Lyric Theatre Friday night in place of the earlier advertised venue.
A small fire broke out in front of Cayce Pauls garage on Auburn street when petrol overflow from a bowser ignited. The Fire Brigade arrived promptly and extinguished the blaze with no damage reported.
The Crookwell Diggers Ball last night drew over 150 couples, with Mrs Bates Royal Jazz Orchestra providing music. Decorations and supper impressed the organizing committee, Goulburn visitors numbered about fifty including the Returned Soldiers League patron and president, and dancing continued until early morning.
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