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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 25, 1907
Page
3
Dr. Danysz reports conclusions from tests at Broughton Island showing animals and lids immune to the rabbit destroying disease. Horses and cattle fed on microbes and inoculated with virus remain immune. Pigs fed diseased rabbits fatten. 250 rabbits in another run died from contamination. The tests are described as very important.
The Cooktown hurricane raged from Friday night to 4 a.m. Sunday. Dozens of buildings were demolished while over 12 inches of rain caused railway washouts. Many people are homeless and destitute as churches stores and dwellings were blown down. One child was killed and the mayor appeals for aid.
Phillip Kable pleaded guilty to three pretences charges and received concurrent three year sentences. Thomas Pearce was jailed for three years for illegally using two horses. John Mietzcke and James Parker were found guilty of breaking and entering. Mietzcke got three years with hard labour, Parker six months with hard labour due to influence. Beard perjury case postponed until next sitting for witness production.
A 13 year old boy named Master Axcuse Danvers rode his pony about 300 miles in five days. He left Wellington on Monday seeking two horses, wired for instructions at Molong, and followed orders to Gundagai near Tumut where the horses were headed to their old home. His route included Molong Cowra Young Cootamundra and many other towns.
An advertisement touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy as safe and narcotic free. It claims the product cures colds and may prevent pneumonia after influenza, with sales in Peak Hill and Tomingley.
Premier Carruthers vows to stay in office while health allows and supporters hold majority. Kingston Jamaica earthquake deaths now estimated at 1200 with several thousand injured. Trangie Amateur Turf Club to run a two day meeting March 13 14 prize money £180. A skull with live teeth found near presumed murder site at Crows Nest Queensland. John Nagle drowned at Hay railway station river swim. Charles McQuillum 77 committed for trial for alleged arson at North Sydney dwelling with occupants present.
Mark Lane London reports a buoyant wheat market with Brundah crop nearly 20000 sacks sold at record prices. Darling Harbor and Sydney shipments show prime at 28 ld and good second quality at 2s 10d to 3s 4d in Manitoba sales, with pinched and medium samples dull and urged hold for better prices. They seek prompt consignments and samples for sale.
A correspondent reports a Gilgandra owner Mr Thomas Darcy houses a herd cow described as a record butter producer in Australia if not the world. The cow yielded about 28 pounds of butter weekly with two tins of milk per milking and produced as much butter as Solbs at her peak. Purchased in poor condition from a Queensland mob for 25s, she remained valuable and often refused offers.
A maternal tip touts Dr Sheldon’s Magnetic Listment as a universal soothing cure for minor injuries to children. The ad urges keeping a bottle at home and notes widespread motherhood approval, with Gibson Bros. as the seller.
Ossian, owned by Mr. Orick, has been sold as the great racehorse is reported to change hands. His son, Batavia, is noted in connection with the sale.
If continuous reading causes print to blur relief is promised in Spectacles. Consult C. F. Stermeys, local Chemist, for the remedy.
Laborer Peter Oruz died after his leg was caught in a steam thresher drum at Mrs. Pye's Budgee Budgee farm near Mudgee. The accident occurred Thursday afternoon as he worked for T Laing. Immediate belt stop saved further harm. he died about 5 p.m. at Mudgee Hospital. He was married with two young children.
At the Criminal Court on Monday W N Willis was arraigned for falsely claiming existence of John Reinhardt and a transfer paper to defraud W N Hill. Willis allegedly persuaded Hill to hand over £1677 by false pretences about an improvement lease. Hearing adjourned to Wednesday due to a missing witness. Mr G H Reid, K O, represented the accused.
A long list of sheep and lamb lots offered for sale near Peak Hill with items including mixed sheep 2 tooth to full mouth, aged ewes from Bulgandramine and Vermont rams, wethers 2 to 8 tooth, lambs, and weaners. Auction details note weights, wool quality, and breeding lines such as Coree Roseneath and Yarrabundie Station. For definite offers, contact Baker & Spence, Peak Hill agents.
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