13 Sep 1938
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Newspaper
Goulburn Evening Penny Post
Location
Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 13, 1938
Page
1
Reported vandalism at the Braidwood rifle range during a Sunday shooting event. Destruction included damaged doors, broken targets, a damaged water tank, and scattered debris. Organizers describe the act as wanton. investigations to identify the culprit are underway.
An advertisement from The All-Australian Organization promoting a loan scheme with weekly repayments. It references The Naw Pout de Pete origin and lists terms including five and various repayments. The company claims a fully padded capitalization and promises quick access to funds.
Australian Acade Ltd undertook a unique task when its massive mechanical concreting machine was towed from Fig Tree to Moss Vale over Macquarie Pass. The operation, aiming to rebuild Auburn Street, involved careful braking and coordination with railway trains and officials. progress included preliminary site work at Fig Tree and inspections near Moss Vale as the machine completed the challenging traverse.
In country districts cyclists frequently travel at night to local halls for social events. The Read Safety Council urges marked signals and cautious driving, noting that rural roads carry light traffic but can still become dangerous. Authorities stress preparedness for the unexpected during evening journeys.
Fragmentary notes describe an ambulance incident at Temora with references to a meeting, figures, and officials. The garbled OCR mentions a superintendent and ongoing discussions about response and procedures. Details are unclear due to corrupted text but indicate questions of emergency readiness and coordination.
Fragmented notice lists numerous civil actions and named parties including Mary Mastin George Vechert Ryng Aires Clyde Atybhe and others. It hints at quarter session timing with references to a diether court and September 27 but many readable details are garbled.
A tenancy dispute details an order for possession from Cul hutny Pole Court. Giuseppe William Tale oe Syn Wie is represented by RE Parkinson. The case covers a three week leave to vacate, deposit for the property, building issues, and a schedule for eviction. Other parties discuss works, deposits, and contractor payments amid a dispute over tenancy and occupancy.
Eric Milton Elliott, 35, joined a growing list of motorists suspended for 12 months after conviction under a recent Traffic Act amendment allowing automatic disqualification. Affected by alleged drunken driving on Camden Street, Elliott faced an official process, with a 21 year license ban and prior notes of no prior trouble.
The Methodist Men's Brotherhood spoke Sunday evening in the church reciting a sermon on Fathers Day. The speaker reminded listeners that the prodigal son's return illustrates true fatherhood, stressing wisdom, charity, and family life as central virtues. The Bishop of Guildham attended briefly, urging steady attendance at future Brotherhood meetings.
At last week’s Cooma Pastures Protection Board meeting the decision was made to appoint returned soldier L. G. Fussell as board secretary after lengthy discussion. The appointment followed review of previous applicants and consideration of qualifications. Fussell will take over the office while former secretary M. Walmsley remains near duties as needed.
An overseas inquiry references the Whitlie family of Taralen and a battalion fallen in battle. It notes Austrian graves and a possible Napoleonic era link, with mentions of Tara len, Rathlin, and North Strandbe beh Town. The writer seeks further details to confirm lineage and burial sites.
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