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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 30, 1907
Page
18
The body of Donald Steward, an elderly man, was found outside his Wentworth tent. Police believe he died near his campfire some time earlier. A loyal dog stood over the body, preventing access until an officer shot the animal to reach the scene.
An anecdote from Forbes resident about lodging woes at the Parkes Show. He shared a room with two Peak Till district youths whose reactions to his pajamas and toothbrush caused bemused comments as they discovered his habit of wearing multiple garments, prompting a wary valediction that he was too tough for them.
A New York law makes married persons convicted of infidelity subject to six months imprisonment. The item notes other regional affairs including property sales in the Trundle district, a female doctor in Wee Waa Hospital, currency devaluation impact, electoral transfers before polling, and a fatal coincidence of two men named W Smith and J Black in Castle Hill.
A midcentury storefront claims peak popularity in Peak Hill with Sterling goods and low prices. Housewives favor purchasing there due to quality, price, and a welcoming, home-like shopping atmosphere. The store emphasizes a brighter, different experience and success in drawing customers.
Rock Huon a handsome bay trotter 4 years old shown at Dubbo Narromine Parkes and Peak Hill shows winning prizes including Electric Handicap Trot and Show Handicap. Yearling sire sold for £100. season runs Sept to Dec with terms including one free mare per five. Police pay rise proposal 6d per day.
Owing to the death of Mrs McAuliffe the proprietor of the Royal Exchange Hotel Peak Hill has relinquished the business and put the hotel together with the premises and adjoining buildings including the council chambers on the market for private sale as a going concern. For further particulars apply to Denis McAuliffe proprietor.
The Sydney wool market report notes varied fleece quality with concerns over faults in some lots and stronger estimates for superior, clean wool. Buyers show interest in consignments from the North Western district while regional samples are reviewed for representative lots and grade accuracy.
A full cradle, Tast Tuesday Cairna parted with its Brigham Young in the person Kwong Sui Dak Keo who left for China with three wives and 18 children. Passengers aboard the steamer mistook the crowd for a Chinatown scene as the Celestial group boasted 21 children in Australia and many more in China.
The piece lauds the Liberal Party led by Mr. Carruthers for improving New South Wales finances, claiming a three year cash surplus near 24 million pounds and a record of significant legislation. It argues that the lost interests of New South Wales require Carruthers Party victory in the upcoming Parliament election.
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