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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 26, 1907
Page
11
Barraba hospital committee discussed a plan from three local gentlemen to donate £25 for a two day race meeting. The proposal would have the hospital receive half of the net proceeds, a move critics say uses charity to revive racing in Barraba rather than benefit the hospital.
Mr A Griffiths M L A addressed a fight fair meeting at Lithgow on land scandals. He claimed neither current nor late government members nor present MPs suspected the Lands Department until the Sims Brown case revealed issues. He rejected suspicions about Carruthers acting for Willis and urged clean play despite political differences.
A homemade topical remedy for rheumatism details mixing Belladonna fifteen grains salicylic acid one drachm sodium salicylate one drachm vaseline one ounce. Rub thoroughly then apply sparingly over affected areas cover with oiled silk or soft paper and wear flannel in acute cases. For occasional joint rheumatism rub in and wear ordinary clothing without extra covering.
Instructions describe making a rainfall gauge from a tin, funnel, lamp glass, and water column. Measure height changes to create a 50 point scale, mount on a four foot post away from obstructions, and optionally decorate. It estimates rainfall within about five points of standard gauges.
Digestive Tabules taken after meals digest food and relieve indigestion. Claims to use natural digestive elements rather than strong medicines. One or two tablets after each meal said to cure dyspepsia and stomach troubles. For sale by Thos Hand Poak.
The column lists various local matters including £20000 to finish the Trundle railway, Parkes Show entries closing August 6, and hospital fund proceeds of £150 from Casino. It notes a boxing contract cancellation, a new club in Hastin, a Merino association forming in Sydney, rail usage as telegraph poles, and a Parkes wedding.
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