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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 05, 1906
Page
7
The fragment discusses drowning deaths during holidays, a New Year’s disturbance, a temperance figure, a Belgian release, prolific Western families, rising footwear prices, and mining gains in New South Wales. It mentions Dr Danyaz’s rabbits project, public figures, and local anecdotes in a brisk, gossiping tone.
A fashion column advises choosing hats that suit the face and personal colors. It highlights a range of ready made washing costumes from Mosse, David Jones & Co. of Sydney, including a russet coat style with walking skirt, and reports on linen costumes in the Eton coat style trimmed with braid. It also discusses undergarments, fabrics, and warns against ill fitting outfits while promising patterns and a booklet from David Jones & Co.
The Joater owned by Mr Chippie of Trangie won the principal race at Orange on New Year's Day. Moras took the big race on the second day. The state's Bankruptcy Department notes a drop in bankruptcies to between 80 and 0 for the year, a decline from prior levels.
The Government plans a census of persons seeking land for bonazide agricultural settlement in New South Wales. The Intelligence Department will handle the data and a land form will be sent to applicants. Copies of the form may be obtained from Crown Land Agents or the Intelligence Department in Sydney.
In a halted battlefield near a mound, Lieutenant Tokugawa and a Russian opponent meet in a chivalrous one on one that ends with mutual respect. Tokugawa disarms then defeats with a bare handed exchange before aiding his foe to stand and salute. Reinforcements surge as Japanese lines push forward with a loud cheer.
W G Gimbert aged 29 a station hand from Dubbo who had been staying with his brother at North Sydney died in hospital on Tuesday from poison. Reports suggest he swallowed a large quantity of rough oil rate. Victorian mining investor Alexander Gilfillan said readers at home have vague ideas of Australia. Mrs Lally perished last week at Booroobanily while trying to rescue her infant. the child's remains were found in a room with its cradle nearby.
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