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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 10, 1906
Page
14
Alluvial gold discovery at Wamboyne about 40 miles from Wyalong stirs excitement. Forty permits lodged spanning 300 acres with adjacent ground already applied for.
Mr. O. Collier of Summerstreet displayed double and single seated buggies and sulkies winning first prizes at Trangie and Peak Hill Shows. He received orders for tray buggies and offers sulkies from £5 10s and buggies from £25 with 2 percent discount on harness complete. Collier dominates state shows with multiple first prizes and a Royal Agricultural Society medal. local agents are Coomber and Baker.
Mr Bauer MP moves to amend the constitution to require an absolute majority for parliamentary election and ministerial appointment. The motion argues party government fails to express public opinion and that ministers must hold office only with majority confidence in the House.
A cautious editor notes overuse of alleged in a local report about a supposed mad dog attack. The piece mentions a butcher named Bull, a tailor named Thomas Drewsbury, and Doctor Tupper with alleged bites and a prior jail sentence for the butcher.
The notice lists upcoming shows by districts with dates: August 15 16 Parkes P A and H Association. August 23 Trundle P A and H Association. September 5 Manildra P and A. September 19 20 Cowra P A and H Association. September 25 26 Multhorpa A and P Show.
An early ad touts Rubitin as a penetrating remedy for rheumatism. It claims to soothe pain without skin blistering and assures immediate relief once rubbed in. Sold by Gibson Bros.
A man charged with making a false declaration to recover 17s from the Railway Commissioners after claiming a railway ticket was purchased to visit the country but missing the train. Evidence indicated the ticket was issued by the Labor Bureau. A taporer named Anthony Brady is mentioned in connection with the case.
In a Friday Police Court summons case against John Irving by the Municipal Council for 19 shillings 8d water rate for 1905 the tenant claimed earlier landlords paid rates. Witness W Gale testified notices were delivered to the defendant’s office and the council clerk said tenants are liable per solicitor’s advice. The PM noted tenant liability with the first charge on him and awarded the amount plus 14s costs. the landlord was revealed as J H Quirk.
An overview of the Lord’s Day Act and Police Offences Act outlining Sunday decorum rules. It details penalties for trading, hawking, and work on Sunday, with exceptions for necessity, travel, and certain trades. The note also covers Sunday activities like billiards and shooting, weekly limits, and penalties up to five pounds, plus impounding provisions under the Shirea Act.
An advertisement urges relief for persistent coughing and recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as pleasant to take and soothing. It notes availability for sale by Gibson Bros Peak Hill and J W Lees Tomingley.
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