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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 06, 1906
Page
9
The town of Trundle gains prominence as it expands with a bank a doctor and a Farmers' and Settlers' Association. They plan a Show Carnival in the last week of August with strong support and a likely prize for a champion rabbit skinner amid growing entries.
A reprint from Morons Express echoes Peak Hill Express remarks aimed at a Parkes figure named Keast who attacked Danysz and veered into tirades about George Reid and Joe Cook. The item frames Keast as frothy and empty-headed while noting the broader critique of his political oratory.
A 1906 letter from the Department of Mines and Agriculture Sydney directs local Agricultural Societies to cooperate with district school teachers to meet obligatory subsidy conditions. The aim is to promote elementary agriculture in schools, with prizes for student garden exhibits, and to secure the extra subsidy.
An early 20th century ad touts Dr Sheldons Magnetic Liniment claiming it cures rheumatism and soothes bone pain. It promises deep penetration, skin safety, and quick relief, urging purchase from Gibson Bros.
Mr J Warex a sporting man of notoriety spoke at a Melbourne meeting of the unemployed on Monday. He selected 30 of them to work on racecourses and gave a cheque for 100 pounds to buy food and clothes, saying operations cannot begin on empty stomachs.
The Goobang Temporary Shire Council met in Parkes with J L Whitmill presiding. Eight applications for secretary were received and H J Hughes named at £2 weekly. Bogan Gate chosen as polling centre for the first election, planned for 22 November. Delegates discussed electors' roll and occupier status, seeking ministerial advice on whether halved men with land value £5 or more may be named on the roll.
Readers are urged to consider Wunderlich Company for up to date home improvements. The notice highlights embossed steel ceilings and galvanised iron for barns and sheds as essential modern materials. Wunderlich claims premier worldwide manufacturing of embossed metal ceilings and wall linings.
A historic medical claim touts Dr Sheldon New Discovery for Coughs and Colds as a safe, non opiate remedy for coughs colds consumption and croup. It is said to heal lungs and throat quickly with no after effects and is suitable for children. Gibson Bros offer the preparation for sale.
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