Festival of goodwill and prosperity in coming year
The town anticipates a bright year with a Christmas message of peace and goodwill. Growth across industries is noted as plans for mine clean ups and new funds loom, while local trade booms and civic improvements promise steady progress, including cemetery repairs and re opening the Lithgow iron works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Morris
Dubbo
Ken
Peakill
Myalla-Peak Hill
Sethisoakisie
Thos
Golden Hill
Rifle Club
Express
Lithgow Iron Works
Abyssinia Leads on Women’s Rights in Domestic Rule
In a striking comparison, Abyssinia is far ahead of Europe on women's rights. The house and all its contents belong to the wife, and if the husband offends she can turn him out until he repents and makes amends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abyssinia
Europe
Land Tax Adopted by Shire Councils Except Apsley
The Shire Councils across the State, excluding Apsley, adopt rates on unimproved land value. As a result the State land tax in those areas is suspended under the Local Government Act from January 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire
Apsley
Summary of Postal Facilities Sparks Christmas Controversy
A Christmas pamphlet titled Summary of the Principal Postal, Telegraphic and Telephonic Facilities Available to the Public of Australia is questioned by readers who claim the terms facility and dexterity misrepresent service efficiency. The critique cites slow telegrams and double rate urgent messages, suggesting the piece may be a holiday joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tue Express
Australia
Sydney
Peak Hill
Headaches From Eye Strain Advised by Local Chemist
The notice claims headaches stem from eye strain and urges consulting C. F. Srerimns, a local chemist, who will tear your eyes free of charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Srerimns
Christmas Yarns From the Bush Courtship Tale
The piece recounts a bush romance on a quiet Sunday evening. A young man visits the farmhouse couple after tea and silence grows until he drops a bark onto the fire and jokes about burning her with it. She giggles and replies coyly before he goes home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romeo
An Annandale Tribute Promotes Clement's Tonic
A Special Reporter details Herbert Smith of Annandale praising Clement's Tonic for restoring health after years of illness. He describes fatigue, sleep problems, headaches, stomach pains, and nervousness improving with the remedy, and he grants permission for publication of his statements in any paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Strest
Annandale
Herbert Smith
Clements Sonic
Clements
Curing Biliouxness with Diet and Chamberlains Tablets
Advertisement claims biliouxness is constitutional and incurable but can be cured by liver cleansing diet and a course of Chamberlains Tablets. Sold by A W Taylor & Co Peak Hill and J W Lees Tomingley.
Novel Plan Protects Wheat From Hoppers
A man devises a method to drive grasshoppers from crops using a wire ten chains long dragged by three men across the field. When the insects reach the wire they are driven away and terrified with tin kettles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muigeeway
Young Women’s Paradise and Mixed Advertisements
A clipped London style lament mixes tales of California servant girls with a coy pitch for Eden Photo Studios in Sydney. The piece contrasts a English girl’s migration to Los Angeles with a rancher’s advances and a quick marriage, then shifts to advertising copy for Pearls Court terms and inexpensive portrait services by Eden Photo Studios in Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Los Angeles
England
San Fernando Valley
Horaca Greely
Sydney
Manly
Eden Photo Studios
Eden Photo
Mudgee Council Targets Worm Diggers in Park
Fishermen found digging for worms in the Park face prosecution by Mudgee Council. A letter from Frank W. Frayer of Seonr NSW recalls a cold contracted during a New Zealand tour and credits Chamberlains Cough Remedy with curing throat and lung troubles after a few doses. Also mentions Salphy A W Taylor & Co Peak Hill and J W Laws Tomlagley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mudgee Council
Frank W. Frayer
Seonr
N.S.W
New Zealand
A.W. Taylor & CIA
Peak Hill
Dnd
J. W. Laws
Tomlagley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Women's Rights
Garmiony McGinn, PLC
Alan
Poak Hill
Mr. H. Smith
South Wales
Commonwealth of Australia
Sram
Anoondale
P. J. Ward
J.P
Lyndon Wright
Otello
Caswell Street
Maalouf’s
General Commission
R. Hornsby & Son
Janes Martin & Co
National Mutual Life Assurance Co
Coombe
C. & V. Richards
AVING
Motwalfe’s
Clarinda-St
Parkes
Wildie's
J. H. Bates
Forbes
The
City and Guilds of London
Peak Mill
Poultry & Eggs
W. T. Sherringham
Norwich Farm
Comnock
Gil
Hyes
W. TI. Sherringham
Gibson! Bros
Royal Hotel
W. Metcalfe
J. M. Conlon
U.L.V.A
H. V. McKay
International Harvester Co
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