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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 26, 1907
Page
20
Movers report prime incoming rabbit skins at 11d to 12d and 8d to 10d with other lots from 4d to 7d. Reports paused due to show matters. will appear next issue. Justice Sly rules a lady helper is a domestic servant under the Act and dismissed herself from work without reasonable cause.
A non competitive wood carving display by Sergeant McKay drew admiration for gilded pieces including photo frais horse shoes and a whip. Mr C W Barnett showed a cow figure described as fat and fattened on Draffin's property likely to appear at Parkes and Forbes shows.
Stevenson defeated P Hassett of Cobar in a 4000 point game conceding 2200. He led by 830 with breaks including 387 190 202 218 189 and a 370 in 17 minutes. Hassett’s best runs were 93 and multiple 60s and 40s.
Attorney General said state wide land scandals cost would require lengthy inquiry across several departments. He would seek the details as soon as possible. Inquest into Thomas Cowan’s death tied to arsenical poisoning with the widow testifying the pensioner made multiple suicide attempts, often during full moon periods. verdict returned death by own action.
At Sydney inquest into two day old Florence George infant, mother gave whisky to calm it. Coroner notes it is unprecedented for such a young infant to be dosed. Verdict: death by suffocation from accidental overlay by the mother. A Good Committeeman Tow Ring praised for tireless Show work and town reputation.
A Gunnedah correspondent warns that raising residential years from 25 to 35 risks depriving pensioners of allowances. He notes retrospective action is unlikely and suggests the government may not push for extending the residence to 85 in a future bill.
Mrsers Hanerxotox and the Table Top Lamb Marker hosted a public trial at Lamberoons on a threatening day. Neighbors and visitors saw the device detach the tail in one operation without bleeding, allowing lambs to recover quickly and be market ready earlier. Over 20 000 lambs have been tailed on Tabletop Estate with strong results, suggesting advantages over the knife method.
Visit Eden Photo Studios in George Street Sydney for high class portraits at low prices. Artist Proofs 20s per dozen lozen, other studios charge 50s to four guineas. 12 by 10 productions and cabinets 7s 6d per dozen. Send portraits by mail for enlargement.
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