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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 04, 1907
Page
20
On Boxing Day a thief broke into John Rieger's ranch while he was away. The burglar entered through a window and stole Tucker, a gold ring, tobacco, whisky, and Mr. Rieger's water bag. The house dog was taken and later returned with the ring around its neck. Whisky and the water bag remain missing.
Samuel Lzzs and William Stevens, intoxicated on New Year’s Eve in a spring cart, were escorted to lodging by Constable Hill. At the station they damaged a quart pot. William pleaded guilty to drunkenness and was fined 26 6d or 24 hours. Sam was fined 5s or 24 hours. Both fined for pot damage and ordered to pay. Gibson gave 14 days to pay.
McKenna riding Lifeboat was sharply rebuked for his conduct in the W J C Boxing Day event and warned the day would be watched. In the last race he rode Loch Bar to the front after a close finish, pleasing backers and officials, but enraging trainer Hennessy who attacked him upon dismounting. Stewards disqualified Hennessy for life. he appeals to the Committee meeting Thursday night.
Practical vintage health tips warn against smiling too much to avoid wrinkles and rubbing the skin. Advice covers eating pace, worry, fruit benefits, exercise balance, sleep, fresh air, and avoiding hot water on the face.
If your spectacles do not fit consult C F Sternens who will twill the eyes and supply a pair that neat and comfortable and ea
Mr and Mrs Alex Young mourn the death of their three months and three days old daughter at McPhail on New Year’s morning from convulsions. Deep sympathy is expressed for the bereaved parents.
The committees of the R C Church Building Fund organise a ball to be held in Tomingley in a few weeks to celebrate opening of Mr J W Lees new stores. Miss E McQuudden is secretary and Mrs M Phillipe treasurer.
The Dubbo Land Board was to hear the Mungery improvement leases on January 3, but the matter has been postponed indefinitely as the minister withdrew his reference.
A railway crash in Arbroath Scotland involved the North British and Caledonian trains. Nineteen teens were killed and 37 injured with MP J A W Black badly injured losing both legs to amputation.
A Valley man reported a bizarre incident where two jackasses attempted to swallow a snake, one starting at the head and the other at the tail. They met in the middle, fought briefly, and both birds died as a result of the effort and ensuing conflict.
An analysis of fifteen New South Wales Federal divisions indicates overall turnout reached 54 percent at the recent election. More than half of male electors exercised the franchise, though not as uniformly as others. In 1903 NSW voter participation stood at 47.21 percent.
The Molong Axevs reminds readers that accounts are due by week end. It cautions against neglect and urges prompt payment to avoid ongoing bills and maintain amicable relations among subscribers and creditors.
In East Orange a ring tailed opossum purchased by Mr London of Premier Bakery has formed a bond with a motherly cat. The cat feeds and nurtures the marsupial as if it were one of her own offspring, illustrating an unusual cross species care.
Massrs Parine and Co issue the 32nd Christmas Annual featuring a Dolores portrait on the cover. It contains 18 numbers with old favourites and new songs, including recent Sydney hits, plus interspersed dance music. a handsome production for fans of the divine art.
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