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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1906
Page
12
The Peak Hill and McPhail Sporting Clubs contested a hot Saturday rifle match at McPhail, Peak Hill winning by 2 points. Both teams had strong scores with generous hospitality afterward at Mr Stafford's Hotel. Capt W J Nicolls chaired the event. O J Orris and Nicolls led toasts for each club.
The Calare electorate narrowly elected Tom Brown as the Socialist candidate for the House of Representatives while opposing anti Socialist Senate contenders Gould Walker and Millen. The Express applauds the Socialist victory and criticizes anti Socialist electors for neglecting federal representation.
An advertisement claims cathartics fail to cure indigestion as they affect only the bowels. It argues stomach disease causes organ failure and praises Dr Sheldon digestive Tabules after meals for rest, listing Gibson Bros as sellers.
If your spectacles do not suit, consult O F Sterazxs who will test your eyes and supply a pair that will be neat, comfortable and satisfactory.
Rents are due on Gould Mining Leases listing G. Humphreys and others for 5 acres in Kennedy County Irish Wombin Aledown and G. Wharet and others for 6 acres in Narromine County parish Gundong Pea Hill.
Maren Bros report sales to Mr T Bridle Wilga Vale Peak Hill listing 76 wether hoggets 1s 5d 140 wether hoggets 9d 6d 1 stag 9s 6d 25 ewes 8d 6d 363 ewes 6s 7d with total on account terms and prices noted.
Messrs D and A Rosa lead Wellington district farmers with 4000 acres under crop aiming for 17000 bags. They currently operate 20 harvesters as harvest continues.
A Sunday morning blaze near Mr. W. B. Wynne's Government Tank paddock burned a corner of wheat and a small plot of grass. Quick action by nearby men contained the fire. origin not determined.
A London journal notes Belgium grants universal suffrage with a tiered system. A married man earns two votes and additional votes for property and education, yielding up to four votes. The piece emphasizes practical sense in the arrangement.
An adjourned meeting of the Parkes P A and H Association conducted a ballot for the new committee. Names listed include J. L. Whitmill A. Balcombe W. Bransgrove O. Loader G. W. Seaboro T. Hamilton J. Crawford W. Clarke 8 E. Close O. H. Patterson A. G. Bollinger and others.
Reports from the Poseidon rush in Victoria describe renewed excitement in the Tarnagulla district as surface workings revive. Payable gold traced for half a mile with good intervals along the load. Notable finds include a slug about half a brick in size and a rough slug weighing 3202.
The Myall Peak Hill Band reflects on a year since their subscription drive for an outdoor ramp and promises continued charitable service. They anticipate a brighter 1907 and plan to serenade the town on Xmas Eve with carols, naming collectors Jas Tuckwall Jas Kitto and W P Foulkes as authorized callers.
District residents report widespread bot fly activity causing distress to horses. Readers describe horses rearing and pawing to beat the pest, which often settles under the throat. A New Zealand farmer recounts a vet’s remedy using warm milk, sugar, castor oil, and the oil to expel grubs.
A prepared return to Parliament lists land held under lease by several firms. Australian Mercantile Loan and Panty Co. holds 4,565,207 acres absolutely, 2,189,064 by mortgage, and 126,433 under conditional lease, totaling 6,880,704 acres. Messis Dalgety and Co. Ltd hold 2,605,026 acres absolutely, 3,145,624 by mortgage, and 148,577 under conditional lease, totaling 5,899,227 acres. Goldsbrough Mort and Co. Ltd show 5,168,612 acres absolutely, 878,117 by mortgage, and 181,224 total 6,227,983. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. aggregates 1,041,078 acres with 426,698 absolutely, 625,854 by mortgage, and 11,526 under conditional lease.
Baristmas music by local bands and Parkes butter factory exports to England. Wheat yields in Wyalong and Peak Hill averages noted. opossum skins sold for £196. Crown Land Sale at Dubbo on 9 January. Postmaster Finney departed Trangie with sovereigns. post office fire at Reefton. various local anecdotes and shop notices.
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