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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 21, 1905
Page
7
A Queens Land inventor unveils a 19 by 7 by 2 foot machine that husks and threshes maize at 45 bags per hour. It uses sieves and a regulated blast to clean grain, separates bad from good, and delivers a bright sample at about 44 bags per hour. The 8 horsepower traction engine powers the unit, which moves between farms.
In the Legislative Assembly the Minister for Lands faced questions on issuing immediate refunds to selectors who overpaid balances on conditional purchases. He noted that under the 1905 Act, balances for amounts under an acre would be sent to land agents so selectors could verify dues. He also rejected extending the lodging period under sections 13 and 14 of the 1903 Act for another 12 months, stating no amendment was needed as the December 1, 1905 deadline would stand and arrangements would soon allow land agents to provide full details of outstanding balances.
A correspondent recommends Bonnington citing its tempera ture aiding feverish colds and influenza. The note urges keeping a bottle at home for emergencies and mentions a politician linked to general elections with a cough remedy claim.
For the four weeks ending June 17 the Myalls and Peak Hill crushed and treated 2825 tons for 4260z. standard zold, yielding profits of £152 at Peak Hill and £23 at Myalls. The Myalls mine will cease ops due to low ore grades and creep in No 7 south stoop, with capital redeployable to Peak Hill where ore is plentiful.
The annual ram fair on August 3rd will feature at least 700 merinos and 50 Shropshire rams from multiple vendors. New contributors include Geo Bruce of Loombah H C Suttor of Brucedale Hon F Jago Smith of Gamboola and Springfield Pastoral and Estates Co of Springfield. The gatherer promises a premier collection from renowned breeders with ample choice for buyers.
A London scientific journal Science Siftings declares Bile Beans plant based with liver and bile regulation. The article touts no griping, relief from constipation, and broad use for digestive ills, noting rapid worldwide sales and affordability for families.
A short note questions if Oda is involved in Woods Great Peppermint Qure. The fragment mentions a cough remedy and a product name but lacks verifiable details.
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