Local notes on governance and society in Peak Hill
A satirical survey of local issues and habits from Peak Hill touching ordinances, schoolchildren, alcohol, cricket, public meetings, and hospitality. It notes public officials, a Sydney journalist, and a Tasmanian apple crop while lampooning parliament and immigration debates.
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Peak Hill
Couttil
Tasmania
Tattersall Adams
Little
Island
Tattersall
Tasmanian
Warmed Over Styles at Busy Corner Store Bargains
Advert shows three lines of men suits from Taylors at Busy Corner Store with prices: 18s 6d for a warm tweed suit, 27s 6d for a full lined fashion tweed, and 37s 6d for indigo serge. Also notes talk of a coalition between Carruthers and Waddellers and a court case of a country youth accused of obtaining a suit by false pretences amid political commentary.
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Sydney
A W Taylor 60 Show Smart Men's Overcoats
The firm promotes stylish menswear with a focus on a check tweed Chester overcoat priced at 188 6d and described as a soft snap.
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Chester
Eye Headache Says It Isn’t System Defect
An optician urges readers not to assume a constant chronic headache signals a bodily defect and advises consulting eye care professionals for proper evaluation.
Mission in Peak Hill Draws Crowds at Local Chapel
The Peak Hill mission led by Rev. Father Leonard of Goulburn drew large daily crowds. Early Masses at 6 am and evening devotions filled the chapel, with decorated altars and a capable choir. Miss Josephine Paton and Mr. Toms plus Miss McAuliffe served as organist. sales supported the event.
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Peak Hill
Father Leonard
Goulburn
Josephine Paton
Toms
McAuliffe
Araluen Steam Shovel Dredge Trial Sparks Mining Hope
Tas Araluen Steam Shovel Dredge has a satisfactory trial run. Mr. Austin Chapman is a director of the company. The plant is the first of its kind in Australia and arouses great interest among mining men about its potential to expand similar installations.
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Tas
Landowners block troops at Prospect reservoir during NSW drills
In an account of NSW military manoeuvres, landowners obstructed troop access to Prospect reservoir forcing a redesign of routes. A woman landowner withdrew consent causing delays and exposing tensions between soldiers and private property holders.
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N.S. W
Butizuim
Achema
Liverpool
Prospect Reservoir
Sydney
Wowan
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Australia
Warity
Taylors
Coarrutheraiton
Waddellers
A. W. Taylor
Chas. F. Stephens
R.C. Mission
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