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Newspaper
Goulburn Herald
Location
Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1906
Page
2
The article presents a disrupted text debating free trade and a major policy by Mr Pyakin tied to the Cape Government. It mentions international opinion, expectations around federation, and anticipated political developments influencing future measures and public reaction.
In a Kingston bankruptcy case, William King faces inability to pay debts amid forced sale of effects. Creditors led by Mr Barber claim assets insufficient to cover £760 annual income and £2,150 already spent, with house furniture and horse sold to satisfy creditors. Wife’s separate funds and life insurance policy details appear, while court orders examination of books to determine rightful asset distribution and overdue payments.
Verona the PM and Mr Belcher attended a postponed panel meeting. Mr O Briem stated no evidence supported claims of misconduct. The treasurer reported a debit balance and receipts totaling 277 07, with over £71 reduction in the prior year.
The Australian Federal Parliament opened in Melbourne with Governor General presiding. Debates covered electoral administration, imperial officers exchanges, defense schemes, preferential trade talks with South Africa and New Zealand, and plans to extend Commonwealth powers. Debates addressed Anti-Trust Bill, federation of states, and immigration unity. House adjourned after routine business and Assembly Address-in-Reply.
Tas government tourism plan runs ten days from July 15 to Kistala district with events at Kinde and Adaminiby. Visitors travel via Tumut and Adaminiby, return through Zarrensabilly Caves. accommodation limited. tickets from July 1. G Irwin and C H Kerry coordinate with Tourist Bureau. Tour includes snow activities near Cooma Adaminiby and Warreng Billy Canyon, rail return advised.
A jumbled OCR fragment lists numerous military ranks and names such as privates corporals sergeants lieutenants and various surnames and initials. The passage lacks coherent sentences or clear event details, offering only scattered names and unit references with no discernible narrative or outcome.
A Wenonmanatic tale unfolded in ey Co Divorce Court on Wednesday as a wife testified her husband threatened her life and forced her to swallow poison before attempting to poison himself. The judge and court gave limited weight to the bizarre narrative amid questions of credibility.
Eleven canvases loaned by the National Gallery Sydney were installed at Goulburn Technical College. Custodian W. Bartieti oversaw hanging with Mr Hartlett's method allowing flexible positioning. The works, including pieces by Florence Tuller Julian Ashton and C H Hunt, join the college’s growing collection and will be publicly shown Monday afternoon with an opening by Mayne.
The charge of feloniously wounding James Percival Sitger, his son in law, with intent to murder him, was processed at the Sydney Central Criminal Court yesterday. The court heard statements claiming political motives and intense hostility toward rival figures as the accused claimed he would defend his own family. The jury retired at 4 am.
In Sydney Divorce Court Southall petitions for divorce from Willits John Southall on desertion grounds. The Romcbuilder husband, married 1897 at Goolbuen, left wife in 1899 and lived apart thereafter. He drank and roamed, offering little support, while wife sought maintenance. A decree nisi was sought with possible absolute divorce granted in due course.
The Arbitration Court weighs defects in the law as critics call for repeal. A case involving the Amalgamated Butchers Union of New South Wales and the Carosso Antlers Association tests whether the court has jurisdiction after a certificate and resolution. The judge reserved judgment as the matter moves forward.
The Minister for Worbe approves part of a tract for a road project linking Mouat Knecuinko to a parsley ienetaek area. Work to complete the road to next summer includes a riders’ path from Charlotte Pass to the summit and dome, with some sections delayed until summer. The article also extols Wolfe's Schoapps as a top health adviser alongside doctors.
Weather continued in Goullorm through Wednesday night with 41 points registered by a.m. totals for the week rise. Rain cleared last night. today warm and clear with a squall over Sydney Wednesday afternoon causing minor property damage. Rainfall varied across regions with totals from 2 to 10 inches in places, heavy in southern districts, lighter in the north and central tablelands. The chart shows cool to mild conditions prevailing across most of the state with scattered showers in the northern districts and generally light winds inland.
Goulburn Poultry Club held its monthly meeting at Oddfellows Hall with strong attendance. Treasurer Bryden chaired as the club budgets to bolster lighting for a brighter display and increase entries ahead of the Sydney shows. A. B. Chishall to open the event on the sixth of the month, with volunteers urged to finalize duties and lift support for a premier local exhibition.
The Minister for Works backs a two to three week rural training scheme for city boys to learn farming methods. Dr. Arthur MLA and Mr. Lee argue city lads can gain basic rural skills and find steady work. A journalist suggests a few meals would be charged to cover training costs, with Hawkesbury Agricultural College as a reference point.
The Brdne schoolhouse area faces a police raid amid alleged illicit gatherings described as “ambling houses.” Officers report difficulties securing reliable information, with many attendees recorded but few giving truthful details. One location saw 35 men enter. no game was observed.
The notice explains that the Australian Democratic Union cannot circulate posters but the federal electoral rolls may be inspected at the post office. It lists who can express the franchise when names are omitted, and states forms are available from the post master free of charge. Forms go to the electoral registrar for district validation. Consultation hours include Mr Barra clough Lil at the Hotel Gow om Byte on 1006 at 6 pm for electoral consultation.
A week of disrupted gatherings with dull attendance marked by a failed Island of Cro loan sale lecture led by F W McDonnell. Dr Lovegrove and Mrs Lovegrove survived a buggy crash near the railway station after a broken wheel. no injuries reported.
Tarago correspondent reports a quiet day jolted by a 3 pm wedding at the Church of England uniting Thomas Helter of Queanbeyan and Amy Wade of Tarago, officiated by Reverend Somes. A Temperance Hall concert for the local chapel followed, led by Frank Fenton to strong acclaim. The community details a rifle club growing to about sixty members, with a Saturday drill under A Daly. The wedding party and guests filled the Railway Hotel with decorations, speeches, and a lavish three-tier cake, as the newlyweds depart for Sydney, taking home gifts and best wishes from many locals.
An early 20th century report claims a new velocity milestone for a gun at Sandy Hook. It describes a handwaving comparison to celestial bodies and suggests a projectile could overcome Earth's gravity if firing at six miles per second, noting Moon and Mercury records and planetary contrasts.
The text discusses established railway seating etiquette and porter duties, noting travelers are confined to seats and areas, with inspectors checking compliance and station stops. It mentions the importance of proper behavior on trains and references Wolfe's Schnapps as a beverage with ingredients and aromatics.
A rugged sale day shows steadier prices and firmer demand for sheep and lambs with 24,400 head yarded. Wethers and ewes sold at higher ranges. cattle yarding featured prime and light-weight stock with cows and steers firming as buyers competed. Local dealers, Tarago and Moss Vale firms among participants, reported improved trade and robust competition throughout the market.
In Jopon Mounae the Epler District Court considered whether Mes s Ms Kenzie a timber merchant at Aliittont rood Pyr mont is liable for 2844 10 6 for work and materials by Messrs Warburton Franti Co in installing an electric lighting plant at defendant's timber yard The defence claimed the work was planned and approved by the Underwriters Inspector and passed before the plant and promiser were destroyed by the great fire on February and last Judge Hin Howar rendered judgment.
The transfer of traffic to the new Central Railway Station is set for the first week of August with a Sunday starting date. Work proceeds on the building and track layouts. the project aims to ensure smooth service though completion may lag into late autumn.
A historical note describes methods to deny plant growth along tracks. It cites oil-based treatments found expensive and less effective than labor, noting rapid evaporation in hot dry conditions. It mentions an alternative using a poisonous spray, tested on fenced sections, with experiments to gauge efficacy.
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