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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 20, 1906
Page
11
A discussion on whether a judge who previously summed up for or against a prisoner should preside again in a second trial. It argues a familiar judge may better assess evidence but questions fairness and the jury system. The piece concludes that reform may improve justice but remains speculative about future trials.
The John Lemmons Company of distinguished artists will visit on Friday and Saturday the 27th and 24th instant with a refined evening of music. Featuring Miss Mabel Batchelor soprano, Miss Florence Gibpan contralto, Bobby Watson, Harold Whittle, and Lemmone’s celebrated pianist and flautist. Also living pictures including New Zealand vs Wales football match. plans for reserved seats via C. F. Stephens' Pharmacy.
March statistics for Parkes Station show goods inward 72 tons and outward 172 tons, revenue from tram funds traffic £1248 10s. Live stock inward 20 horses 5 cattle 700 sheep, outward 5 horses 0 cattle 0 sheep. Wheat bags dispatched 20. Passengers tickets issued 495. Revenue including parcels £400 5s.
Fragmented OCR text references Mather, propenetor Cemustone, Normanton and names such as Chamberlain's Cuke Cholera and Anarghies Kumnedy. It mentions a bottle ready for emergency and suspects thefts or legal action. Context is unclear with many garbled words and incomplete phrases.
In a drought stricken area a Police Magistrate confronted a squatter over hay mappies sold under Railway Commission rules. The squatter claimed the feed was for starving stock and that statutory declarations upheld such use. The case tested whether pastoralists adhere to legal declarations when feeding livestock at reduced rates to sustain animals.
A satirical sketch on man’s life from birth to old age, highlighting mischief, marriage, patriotism, and the domestic trials of a family. It contrasts bravado in public life with fear and fragility at home as the narrator mocks gender roles and everyday hardship. The tone blends irony with a critique of social expectations.
Visit Eden Photo Studios in George Street Sydney for high class portraits at unusually cheap prices. Artist Proofs measure 12 by 10 inches and cost 20s per dozen, far cheaper than rivals charging 50s to four guineas. Cabinets are 7s 6d per dozen. Send or visit to have enlargements inspected.
The ordinary cough medicine may ease symptoms but cannot heal fully and recovery takes longer. Climber lalu's remedy is described as distinct though it promises limited relief, aiming to restore affected parts with a stronger future attack still possible. Gibson Brow and others are cited in relation to the product.
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