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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 12, 1907
Page
18
The Sydney market report shows prices for Chickwheat Bran and Pollard per bushel, Maize and Onta per bushel, Chaff per bag, Butter per pound, eggs per dozen, with ranges in pence and shillings. Includes daywide quotes for various commodities such as chickwheat 88 7d to 88 94 bushel and butter 109 in 1s par Ib.
In the Assembly the Minister for Lands said amending the Crown Tanda Act to cut cosidence terms on conditional purchases under 40 acres from 10 to 5 years was impracticable. He opposed converting selectors under Section 47 to residential conditional purchases. A Commission to study reserves and the timber industry would begin soon, and the Secretary noted the right to convert home stead selections and settlement leases would not be reintroduced this session, awaiting the new Parliament.
The piece surveys figures like Holman Carruthers Wade Griffiths Ashton Wood and others. It notes Carruthers as a strong debater premier and Wade as incisive yet warmless, with Ashton once bold but dampened by experience. Wood stands out for activity in Hawaana while Joore delivers concise, solid remarks. Storey and Eien George are identified as voluble speakers.
A public meeting at West Wyalong passed resolutions in favor of carrying the terminus of the railway into West Wyalong and extending the line to Cudgellico, signaling expanded regional transport ambitions.
Executive Committee reports to the Farmers and Settlers Conference in Sydney condemning current wire netting distribution. It urges fairer allocation to smallholders and settlement lessees, calls for title security and government aid through the State Land Bank, and urges cost sharing for fencing timber and reserves.
An estimate places about 7000 young reo in Bugty football action in Sydney last Saturday, filling urban fields with energetic play and crowd interest as local leagues showcased the sport's growing appeal.
The Bellinger Coins obituary notes Rev J T Bate of England and Rev W Jones of the Methodist Church reflecting on a 100 worker case. A statement on popularity cites Carlyle about eating dirt to stay popular, praising Bate for maintaining individuality and Christian integrity despite pressure.
Government Savings Bank of New South Wales announces interest on deposits up to £500 and advances on mortgage securities at low rates. The Savings Bank Department may lend on freeholds or conditional purchases with limits from £20 to £25,000, with special terms for freeholds and settlements up to £2,000. Forms and details available at the Bank or local offices. A bell held at Cesino to aid the local hospital raised £160.
A 73 year old widow Mary Macnamara was found likely murdered at Enmore Sunday night or Monday. Nicholas Baxter, a former Hardman factory watchman, was arrested at Homebush for drunkenness. police later say Baxter confessed to the crime and jewellery matched the victim. A bloodstained knife, candle and hair in a packet were found, suggesting the weapon. Baxter, a married man with two children, gave a claimed timeline and said he entered the residence through the factory gate after smashing the door glass.
The snippet promotes Chambers Jam's Pain Balm as a general liniment offering quick relief. It claims notable value for the price and mentions A. W. Taylor & Co. as a distributor, with scattered references to locations and brand names.
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