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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 11, 1905
Page
14
A collage of humorous and pointed anecdotes from town life includes a jab at bread and dignity, a tale about a Chinaman’s death as presumed guilt, tax schedule tricks, a merchant spotting fraud, a misheard definition of matrimony, and a sharp quip about editor opinions. It ends with social observations on delusions and snared lovers.
A humorous verse extols the judge who awards a prize as wise and witty. It contrasts his perceived ignorance when no prize is given with praise for his immense sense and intelligence when a prize is awarded. The poem uses satirical rhymes to comment on merit and judgment.
The Chief Veterinary Inspector advises carbolic dressing mix of one part carbolic to twenty parts oil, or tar dressing of one part tar to ten parts oil, to be applied after wool removal around affected areas. Inspect sheep two to three times weekly and repeat dressings as needed. Monitor closely as the fly pest is expected to be troublesome this season.
The Council will hold a referendum Saturday on accepting or rejecting Mr J Von Klitzing's offer to fight the town with electricity. The local rifle club has forty members and will begin shooting practice in about a month. Farmers and Settlers Association balance sheet shows £34 6s 1d credit. secretary Alford receives a £10 bonus. A pony hurdle event is added to the Show lineup. Hospital Treasurer reports £166 11s 9d debit.
A Sydney youth imitated a street performer by swallowing a latchkey using a string. After several successful attempts he pulled out the string to find no key. An emetic was given with cotton wool and oil, and the lad has since retired from key swallowing.
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