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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 09, 1906
Page
11
The bill prior to next session bars canvassing soliciting votes or inducing electors not to vote at or near polling places with penalties up to £25. The provisions apply on polling day and during any adjourned polling periods.
Suuscher of Penrith asks if skipping registration risks his ownership after buying land. He notes the seller remains the apparent owner until registration and fears a subsequent buyer who registers first could defeat his title.
Good Advice notes Hon R Seddon told young women at a Friendly Societies gathering to test a suitor by his society membership. If he is a member, accept. if not, reject and try again. The piece observes that many couples today become engaged without a clear spoken proposal, drifting from attraction to matrimony.
In Glebe Court last week Mr A J Mather placed stock with Robert Reid Co of Peterhead for auction. A private sale followed after agents claimed £7 with £4 commission and costs. The magistrate ruled the auctioneer earned commission of £2 2s and £1 16s 6d for advertising and expenses.
Micnaut Dorie of Peak Hill pleaded for First Offenders Act relief after admitting guilt in a larceny case. His Honor rejected the argument noting the false defence and perjury, and sentenced him to twelve months with hard labor.
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A mosaic of short items from New York to Australia spans banks open day and night, rainfall converts to water weight per acre, and London costs per person. Reports cite a hen honored for 1000 eggs, cockfighting fines, and tragic deaths from train, thirst, tar poisoning, and fire. A meteor hunt promises wealth, liquor notices arise, and a reward is offered for a local fire case.
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