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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 27, 1906
Page
4
News from Wangaratta reports a man sold his own coffin at an auction by Meters J. T. Brown and Co for carpenter J. J. Wood. The elderly craftsman had made the coffin years ago and used it as a cupboard before leaving the district. A local undertaker bought it for 12s.
Local notices list names associated with miners rights and business licenses lapsing during May. The names include Mixons Rider Wardell Jephius Marke Williamson OBeirne Piper Crowley Btowart Kelly Kelly Philips McDonald Hawes Humphrey Boirne Piercy Potts Bridle Scott Maker Bustixes Buckman We Loos and others, with dates and titles indicating license status.
A correspondent outlines amendments to a rabbit control act. Proposals favor local, unpaid committees within groups, shared fencing costs, and group inspections. Groups manage rabbit destruction with landholder contributions tied to area, while officials are largely removed from enforcement.
A Sydney betting shop reports another batch of arrests involving one man. The report notes wheat transport on railways totaling 1,504,363 baga, up 105,409 from a prior period. It mentions Richard Malouf, a Syrian restricted immigrant, who left the Common th and has returned to Forbes, highlighting money's influence in this affair.
A dated column surveys the autumn fashion scene with tweeds and embroidered cashmeres gaining prominence. It highlights ready-made coats and skirts from David Jones Co and the appeal of a grey tweed skin, noting George Bread brand and carriage-paid delivery to Australian post offices.
The article describes a range of garments and accessories emphasizing quality and practicality. It highlights a David Stones & Co range including dress kits and everyday garments, notes a new Dyess equipment line and a News Inquiries Department offering free dim questions, and mentions printed samples and sales terms with emphasis on value and appearance.
Fragmented OCR note mentions a cough remedy and health claims. It references a sale by Gibson Brow and a location near Mianil J We La Kouiingleys with unclear details. Safety concerns limit clear facts but indicate health remedy discussion and a sale listing.
During a birthday gathering at Mr Stewart senior’s residence a guest accidentally set fire to mosquito nets in a bedroom. The bed caught fire but quick assistance kept flames from spreading and the fire was extinguished.
A cable report notes 13 French coal miners were rescued after nearly two weeks in catastrophe that killed over 1000. It recalls the Mohican wreck where a passenger paid 13 pounds and drew berth No 13, then perished, his body found as the 13th identified.
An advertisement touts Dr Sheldon’s Digestive Tablet as a cure for stomach distress and related skin eruptions. It promises to remove the cause of mottled appearance and relieve headache indigestion and other evils from a disordered stomach, sold by Gibson Bros.
Mr M Y Hartes advertisement will appear next issue announcing boys' sweaters in all colors and sizes at Tayton & Co. The Japanese squadron is now on a visit in Australian waters. Myalla-Poal Hill wharves quoted in Sydney. Peak Hill Post Office to be connected by telephone with Curra Hoseneath and Wilya Park. Show prizes occupy nearly 14 pages, delaying other reading material.
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