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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 27, 1906
Page
15
H Lambert completed a 6 ton quartz crushing at Crown Battery yielding 6000 ounces of gold. He has labored at the mine for over 18 years and recently sunk a new 60 foot shaft single handed but did not strike the reef.
Many residents connect by wire for impromptu concerts with Curra listeners able to hear Roseneath and Wilga Park performances. Mr I Bridle read San Francisco earthquake reports to neighbors via the telephone, and some say a ticking watch can be heard 20 miles away through the line.
People seeking a chance in the Eight Hours Jubilee Trip round the World Art Union learn the last days for ticket sales. Prizes include £1000 or a 12 months world trip among 29 rewards. Tickets cost one shilling and may be bought from local agents or by writing to Theo Heide, 12 Flinders Street Melbourne.
Tax adjourned meeting of the Farmers and Settlers Association will be held Saturday afternoon May 5 following the committee meeting of the P and A Association. Over 20 names have been placed on the members list and it is hoped all who wish to see the local branch revived will attend. The executive committee will be appointed at the meeting on the thirteenth proximo.
A Molong Labor League branch plans to shift printing to Sydney due to lack of local paper support. The Molong Earness notes this will be a severe loss to the town papers as they anticipate several more difficult weeks, while asserting the press will struggle on.
In Barrana district the King family dominates riding events at a late show. Miss King captured best lady rider, Victoria King won best girl rider over jumps, N. King tied for best boy rider under 12, Ruth King earned top prize for a 12 year old girl rider over jumps. F. W. King claimed best boy rider and Eva King won the ladies hunting contest. This remarkable regal list will stand as a record.
A Victorian era ad touts Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery for Coughs, Colds and Consumption. It promises cures for bronchitis and bleeding lungs, claiming the remedy permanently ends respiratory diseases with a small dose and guaranteed satisfaction. Gibson Bros sells the product.
The New South Wales Rugby Union issued alterations to Rugby Football laws covering goal methods drop-kicks place-kicks and scrummage Clarifications include goal scoring from a mark three points a dropped goal four points and that a fair catch allows any side to kick or place the ball Referees touch-judges and penalties for off side and scrummage actions are also defined to align with practice
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