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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 11, 1905
Page
16
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On Thursday Mrs. Weeden Bryant daughter of Mr G Stanford of Mingelo underwent growth removal near the blade bone at Nurse Porter's private hospital. Dr Boazman performed the operation. It was perfectly successful and the patient is doing well according to Parkes Examiner.
The Town and Country Journal announces a Peak Hill special issue with panoramic Peak Hill views and river scenes. It will feature group portraits of the Mayor and Aldermen, Hospital Committee and nursing staff, plus a descriptive article. local newsagent M. P. Harras is taking orders.
The Premier told the Farmers and Settlers Conference that only a fundamental shake up of the Lands Department would suffice. He distrusted the land laws and warned resolutions would fail without a new framework. A sweeping replacement of the present Acts with a simple new law is urged.
At St Stephen’s Church on Wednesday evening Rev LH G Willson hosted an English Church History program with pictures and gramophone selections. Prizes were awarded to recent Public School religious instruction exam candidates dated 8 July with scores from 40 to 86. elementary juniors all failed.
The article explains why farmers should know paddock sizes and acre contents for seed and manure planning. It describes using a 60 foot rope with rings to form a 1 acre area, equaling 100 square rods, and notes soaking the rope to prevent shrinking for accurate measurement.
Over the last year nine branches of the Farmers and Settlers Association have dissolved. The action reflects organizational restructurings amid broader shifts in rural groups.
The PLA and H Association faced a dispute over trotting handicaps on the show’s second day. Mr Coleman and a third party argued over changes while Mr Bollinger and Mr Teach drafted an initial handicap, with a late third handicapper settling differences and posting final marks just before race start. Secretary Whitmill supports this account.
A historical note argues that poor roads impose heavy costs on farmers by doubling hauling distance and road wear. It claims slower travel, more breakdowns, wasted time, and greater fuel use, urging better roads as superior to other political rhetoric.
Public notice to dairymen states Parkes Dairying Co Ltd will receive milk at the factory near Parkes Railway Station from July 3. Central factory machinery is being erected to handle large quantities. Manager ready to receive unlimited quantities from July 4 or later. contact Manager or Secretary John Westcott for details. Good terms offered for separators.
A local youth charged with shooting on the Sabbath appeared before Mr Oslear. After the police opposed the charge a fine of Ls and costs was imposed as the public raised about £2 to pay the penalty. The youth admitted rabbit shooting for a living.
Early crops around Dubbo are reported to be breaking out into ears as the season advances. Farmers watch moisture and warmth for potential yields. Local reports highlight promising growth in barley and wheat across the district.
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