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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 06, 1906
Page
11
The page blends local election notes with upcoming fairs and social chatter. It notes polling for a Queanbeyan byelection, a governor opening Condobolia Show, and Bourke P. and A. Association planning a June show. It references wheat harvest estimates, acquittals, and various community events across NSW towns.
Local wedding announced for Mia Eller Mand daughter of Deuild Pak rgar and Giick T Hobson son of a Mr. Hobson. The ceremony was conducted by Rev J G Wilt with immediate relatives and friends in attendance. The couple will reside at Roseneath near Peak Hill.
A 23 year old Christchurch native Neville Igey Ninno B.A. of Sheey sity has been admitted to the Bar of New South Wales as a blind barrister. He dictated exam answers to an amanuensis Mr. McWilliam and is believed to be the first completely blind barrister in Australasia and likely in Great Britain.
An old Chinese legend explains a wedding custom where a sorcerer’s jealousy prompts a plan to kill a bride using a malignant spirit called the red pheasant. A divination woman pours rice on the road to lure the spirit bird away as the bride travels to her husband, preserving conjugal happiness.
An old remedy claims a drachm of sulphur every two hours with external sulphur ointment to saturate the system for lock jaw. A spoonful of powdered charcoal in water is praised as a remarkable antidote to poison, supported by French scientists.
An old advertisement touts a "New Discovery for Cough, Colds and Consumption" by Dr Sheltor's name misspelled as Sheltors. It claims quick relief from coughs bronchitis and lung troubles with a small daily dose, sold by Gibson Bros.
Photography advertises Eden Photo Studios in George Street Sydney offering artist proofs at 208 per dozen and 12 by 10 inches portraits. Cabinets priced at 7s 6d per dozen. Customers can mail portraits for enlargement if unable to visit.
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