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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1905
Page
4
F. D. Fraser of Peak Hill argues that Christian socialist ideas quoted from a 1905 correspondence criticizes privilege and class, urging equality before God. He contrasts Jewish exclusivity with Christian universal liberty, asserting no difference among races in need and calling Christianity a universal religion.
The Municipal Association of New South Wales provides guidance to councils on recovering rates from miners. If the council cannot satisfy its claim from goods, the miner’s interest in a dwelling on Crown lands may be disposed of under a verdict for the rates.
A Victoria bill moves to curb fortune tellers by imposing a fine of £100 or up to 12 months in prison on offenders. The measure targets the palmist trade amid concerns over deceptive practices.
Mary Ward of Paddington NSW Australia narrates a lengthy illness with liver pain insomnia and nervousness. She credits Clement’s Tonic with restoring appetite digestion and vitality after failing medicines and grants permission to publish her testimonial.
The document records Yay Ward subscribing and being declared at Paddington on the eighteenth day of November in 1904 before magistrates Gibb J.P. and others, including signature witnesses.
Henry Bramley advertises 9 acres of land with a brick cottage of four large rooms and outbuildings. Includes an abundant water supply, 100 fruit trees, near Railway Reserve and a short walk to town in Peak Hill.
Cough relief promoted by Dr. Sheldon’s New Discovery promises restful sleep and effective lung relief. The small dose medicine is claimed to be pleasant to take and guaranteed, offered by C F Wiephens.
A quirky chronicle describes astonishing feats and odd coincidences: a wacco maker who could not speak suddenly works the hub and spoke. a blind carpenter reaches for a plane. a deaf farmer leads his dog and herd. a noseless fisherman nets pike and smelt. a forty ton elephant presses into a grate. a dog carries off clothes. beds appear to listen to each other. mosquitoes stand on logs and bark. a man sees a horse fly on a roadside pass.
A mean man from Nyngan wandered into Westers Scrub on a rainy Tuesday and found himself trapped in a hollow log. After agonizing thoughts on his misdeeds he realized his habit of borrowing neighbors' local papers. He escaped when the log shrank, teaching a cautionary tale about borrowing.
A fashion synopsis praising David Jones & Co Sydney offerings. Describes navy cream and black panama skirts, reeled in by quality black or cream options. Notes a linen costume in five shades, with white piping, smart appearance, and durable, washable summer wear. Free carriage by post on orders.
A dramatic appeal on gender health and household chores cites steam and scalding from laundry as aging factors for women. It promotes Sunlight Soap to wash in lukewarm water without boiling, claiming easier, brighter results and less fatigue for all.
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