30 Aug 1907
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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 30, 1907
Page
1
Premier Carruthers cites federation crimes while criticizing NSW defiance of the Commonwealth over wire netting. Excerpts mock his stance as observers discuss Crick and Willis amid land scandal rumors.
A draft note discusses delaying public exposure of the Tobacco Combine while private enterprises are pressured and antitrust action is prepared. It mentions readiness of workshops and potential sacrifices during the process.
Parkes article notes Mr. Lynch argues Labor would fund public works only if paid from start. Cost estimates show initial loss of 3000 pounds yearly for a Peak Hill line, but promoters say long term payoff. Railway Commissioners and Public Works Committee urge early construction. Labor majority could jeopardize the project before parliamentary action.
The enactment of these measures will benefit the rising generation by creating employment for thousands of Australian sons and daughters. Competition will adjust and regulate prices as providers of the people's needs commit to retailing goods at the lowest margin of profit.
The Parkes Examiner reports a split over the Amended Liquor Act. Mr Lynch seeks to strike out a Sunday or 2 am drunken party clause while Mr Eden George backs giving the Act a fair trial.
A list of miners whose rights expire next month includes Alfred Hubbard Samuel Hubbard James Sharp Ellen Sharp Paul Bean R Burrows A Muller Frances Laing Edward Flynn J E Wooden Elizabeth Weeden Edward Bailey P Scourfield R Roberts W Corbett J Dean W Bryant H Lambert Richardson T H Smith John Buckman M Ahern Samuel Brodie Charles Brodie Mary Canac Mary Wilcox J G Bennett Isabella Towns end John Townsend RB Matthews Emily Matthews F B Taylor Frank Taylor Giledans Seimm ahrpe.
A Baletic School five club tournament was played on Friday at the school court. First round results include Heather McLean defeating Ed Braithwaite 20 15, John Townsend over Sylvia Williamson 20 17, Will Marks defeating Ida Wynne, Edie Woods beating Ida Barnett 20 15, and Edie Woods beating Jack Townsend 20 15. Will Marks then beat Heather McLean 20 13 while Ethel Morris had a bye. In semifinals, Will Marks defeated Ethel Morris 20 18 16 and Edie Woods had a bye, with Finan and Will Marks advancing to the final.
At about 4 am Friday fire gutted McGirr's chemist shop Parkes despite swift brigade action. Adjacent W Moulden stationers were ruined, Whittaker Blamey watchmakers slightly damaged, and the buildings insured for £330. Land held by A S Balcombe under Union Bank lease. Cause unknown. shop locked and owner away in Sydney.
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