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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 06, 1906
Page
12
Those eager to exercise the franchise are urged to verify their names on the rolls now. The roll can be checked at any post office, and all citizens of full age 21 must ensure their names are listed. Writs may soon issue. Federal elections are expected in November, and voting must occur within the year.
Obley reports the death of Geo Cooper senior at his Derowie residence after a long illness. He was 67 and left a widow and six children. The interment by his grave, with a funeral mishap as the coffin fit proved too large, drew a large crowd and sympathies.
Dr Danysz the French scientist, absent from Sydney for over a week while investigating the rabbit pest, has returned and is unpacking specimens at the Board of Health laboratory. He plans experiments to produce a virus to eradicate the rabbit pest. Dr Burton Thompson notes lingering fear about disease spread and clarifies the aim is to promote the spread to combat the problem.
Sir Harry Raweon urged boys at the King's School midwinter prize-giving to value duty and effort, noting many travel miles and the importance of liberty. He warned against sectarian strife, stressed responsibility in voting, and highlighted Australia's bright prospects under British liberty.
Dr. Sheldon's new discovery touted for Douglas and Castle uses a small pleasant dose. Prively Gd and large size de Formale are listed as Gibson Bros products.
The Lands Department faces criticism over a four year delay in the James Tout and Co. holding at Melrose Plains. The case, after Board recommendation and court reversals, returns to the Condobolin Land Board for hearing. Critics blame government land policy for dragging proceedings, noting stakeholders Tout and Co. have contributed to local development while the state stalls action.
The Mudgee district touts itself as birthplace of celebrities and home of sport while claiming a man once played marbles with Billy Crick and owns the biggest eater in the state. A startling 1000 residents receive old age pensions totaling £16,000 annually. The piece humorously critiques the Pension Bill and local self-importance.
Peak Hill Club secured a 9 point to nil victory over a Mingela and Alectown combination at Mingela. G Qharterk captained the winners with Davis the loners and Nicholas of Alectown officiating as referee. First half ended 3–0, second half saw W Rodda, T McFarland and P Madden add tries.
A Sydoy paper quotes a pastoralist discussing rabbit farming. He cites rent and taxes as costs and notes a trapper’s profit potential. He mentions a rough figure of £4 per week and questions rabbit welfare linked to a single bullet in a paragraph.
Railway authorities reveal sabotage acts on lines include placing stones and greasing tracks. A reward is offered for information leading to offender detection. Commissioners will post notices at stations about penalties under the Crimes Act. Offenders face possible life imprisonment.
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