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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 06, 1906
Page
20
A local informant outlines rabbit control ideas from a curious to dubious plan to a brutal approach. It jokes about a French dentist, hedge hiding, and feeding poison oats before replacing with hard pans to blind and crush rabbits.
Mayor Ald Jackson chairs a well attended meeting of the Hospital Sporte Committee on Tuesday evening. A bicycle and athletic programme is adopted with Sheffield Handicap increased to 4 pounds and Empire Car Race at 15 pounds. First event starts at 11 am with Sheffield and bicycle races registered. Sub committee to handle racing, advertising and related tasks.
A newly documented gold show at Devil's Elbow near Cola reports a 16 000 pound capital under the Galgong Abvetisan, with a 40 foot surface spread and several feet width. The ore is about 90 percent copper and contains substantial gold and silver, with an estimated yield capable of supporting around 800 inivere.
A letter from Crick Onze discusses libel risks if published with Mr McPhail and hints at further details in a separate column. The writer notes truth as defense and mentions potential heavy damages if libel actions arise.
A damaged OCR fragment touts a herbal balm for rheumatic pain and relief. It references Chamberlain's Balm and a testimonial by Paul Higail J, but the text is garbled and unclear.
The letter criticizes landholders and traders for dumping rabbit carcases along roads. It urges removal to at least 100 yards from roads and burning when safe, to protect public health and prevent disease. It suggests hollow logs used by rabbits be cleared.
Trustees of the Common held a Monday meeting as Alderman Jackson chaired. The secretary submitted a half year balance sheet deemed poorly prepared with no corresponding accounts. Auditors were paid to audit, but absent corroborative figures. A request was to be sent to auditors for explanation of the balance sheet without proper books.
Mu J Cumstornens bandmaster informs the Myalls Peak Jill Band will perform at McPhail on Sunday at 3 30. Social at the Masonic Hall Easter Monday night. Double tickets 3s 6d single 25?d. Refeshments provided. An enjoyable evening is promised.
Messrs. Woomber and Baker offer for auction the John Bouttler homestead of 1280 acres divided into three paddocks. The property is ring fenced with wire and well watered, featuring a two story residence and good orchard. Located within five miles of Pook Hill, the selection is offered for absolute use at 3 p.m.
A vintage advertisement extols Trish Mossy as a wonderful chest medicine. It touts benefits for young and old, promising relief and greater satisfaction than other cough remedies.
Advertises Eden Photo Studios offering artist proofs at 20s per dozen, cheaper than rivals charging 50s to four guineas. 12 by 10 portraits highlighted with cabinet prints 7s 6d per dozen, and mail enlargement service via a visit or by sending a portrait for inspection.
Local scraps report weather and prices as wheat rises and rains promise fodder. A servant registry opens at Poole Hill. various officials and show prospects, auctions, and sales are noted along with small ads and oddities from Bathurst area.
An accident and lack of safe approaches prompted the removal of several culverts from McPhail Road. Officials cite long standing safety hazards as the reason for the changes to the road.
A fragmented diaristic piece recounts severe health decline, nerve pain, and fatigue. A relative urges a tonic remedy as readers consider Clement’s health aid and the promise of renewed strength amid a long, painful illness.
Fragmentary preserved declaration dated January 1 naming Janie Wlerbon of Ko Pree in New South Wales and other localities. The document references property, kinship, and legal terms, with mentions of Glebe and Ave Duptred. The text is heavily garbled, but the core shows a formal proclamation or sworn statement with standard ceremonial phrasing.
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