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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 26, 1907
Page
12
A garbled note mentions a strain on printing caused by a light reading, urging care at the local chemist. The fragment hints at blurred print and potential medical or editorial concern without clear names or dates.
A public notice warns buyers and sellers of hand saddles cycles watches and jewellery to register under the Second-hand Dealers and Collector's Act. Offenders face penalties. At Peak Hill, Inspector Elworthy announced his retirement after twenty four years serving the district.
A few weeks ago a hospital cow developed lumpy jaw and was euthanized. Last week a loaned black and white milcher fell down a shaft and died after extraction. Hospital cows are out of luck, evidently.
A shocking incident in Blinman South Australia reports Mr Rice a noted metal lurgist died after a water-jacket fell onto a stick which pierced his jaw, severing the throat and causing fatal injuries.
An elderly painter from Gulgong received word last Thursday that he is entitled to an Imperial pension of £1 weekly for life in recognition of his service with British forces during the Indian mutiny.
Strathbar, by Huon Junior Leila, won the 1 mile handicap at Melbourne last week with a time of 2min 40sec or better. Strathbar is a full brother to Sir Charles who recently set a 1 mile record for two-year-olds.
A sale of Crown land will be held at the Lands Office Parkes at noon on Tuesday 6 August. Allotments in the villages of Trundle and Aledown parish Trundle, County Quoningham, and parish Rocky Ponds, County Gordon will be offered.
His Lordship the Bishop of Bathuret will visit Parkes to day to induct the Rev. R. Seymour Smith as rector of St. George's Church. The Rev. H. G. Wiltsop of Peak Hill will serve as Bishop's chaplain.
A wild sheep skin on display at the Dunedin Winter Show attracted much admiration. The animal was unshorn for years, found with its flock, and killed on the ground after being unable to be brought in. The wool is heavy and dark, described as long and mane like.
Tasmanian breeders refuse to show in Sydney praising the progress of the New South Wales Merino. The Farwen and Berrien label it the highest compliment, though some call it shortsighted for business.
An advertisement promotes Dr Sheldon’s new discovery for coughs colds consumption and influenza claiming cures for all lung troubles. For sale by Thos Hand Peak Hill with bold claims and limited details.
Mrs S A Clare of 23 Phillip Street Alexandria Sydney credits Bile Beans with curing years of headaches and related ailments. She reports dramatic relief after one box and promotes the medicine as a safe family remedy for biliousness indigestion and a range of conditions linked to defective bile flow.
In the Government Gazette dated March 12 1878 a special notice prohibits members of the Legislative Assembly who are land agents from communicating with the Land Minister or Department of Lands officers, whether personally or in writing, in their capacity as land agents. Signed Farrell Sydney.
James Anderson of Mingeapolis died at age 11 and two months from old age. Born with organs like a 60 year old he grew to have gray hair by six, failing sight, and careful steps. In his final days he functioned like a person in dotage.
A local newspaper urges readers to subscribe not to aid the editor but to support their own interests, arguing tax and district ties make paper support inseparable and growth depends on reader backing.
Mr McIntosh defends government savings bank lending levels noting legal limits and inspection fees. He argues the bank cannot please all critics and emphasizes valuers’ competence in land valuation amid philanthropic versus business perceptions.
A Bermondsey publican’s wife died after eating a boiled wild rabbit. Medical evidence at the inquest noted that hunted rabbits can house poison, especially if the animal was excited before death. Snared rabbits pose even greater risk due to the animal’s struggle.
A historical advertisement urges households to keep Dr Sheldons Magnetic Liniment on hand for cuts bruises aches and pains. It notes common uses and promotes it for sale by local vendors.
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