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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1906
Page
12
The article recounts the 44th anniversary of the Eugowra bank robbery and weaves through a panoply of 19th century Australian topics. It mentions historical events, mining finds, railway rails, crime cases, government notes, and economic data across New South Wales and Victoria, including bank prosecutions, cattle exports, and population figures.
Parents warned of the Lifebuddy Tent meeting at Rechabith Hall Cughie Street at 7 p.m. every alternate Wednesday. Boys aged 8 to 16 may join for a 6d entrance, with a book of rules and a fortnightly 6d contribution. Benefits include transfer to an adult tent at 16 with sick benefit and a funeral allowance of £10 after six months. All members must pledge total abstinence. Further details from G J Mowats, Yung, or W Pirkin.
The autumn and winter fashion portfolio is ready with fine illustrations and high quality materials. This season’s issue is described as a work of art in printing, with post free delivery to any address on application.
A brief plea asserts that nations should send patterns and price lists to the sender. It claims the vast trade success rests on virtue and economy, promising superiority by comparison. The tone is promotional and world-facing, urging cooperation.
An Englishman newly in town asks where a walhit is placed after a long pitch by a salesman. The joke highlights disbelief at the appliance’s claimed merits and ends with the puzzled reaction of the caller.
Thieves broke several fowl coops on the Showground and damaged doors to steal items. The Committee plans prosecutions for future trespass and is tracing the person responsible for the damages.
Over five years to March, New South Wales rose by 145,597 residents, Victoria 19,008, Queensland 31,224, South Australia 15,683, Western Australia 72,924, and Yasmiania 6,844. The Commonwealth gained 9,576 from immigration, while most states, aside from New South Wales and Western Australia, showed net emigration losses.
At the Nurromine Farmers and Settlers Association meeting, the president noted support for a railway ring from Peak Hill to Narromine via Parkes with Forbes also favorable. He reported limited talks with Eden George MP and urged writing to him and interested leagues to push the project, citing stock transport to Melbourne and a vast wheat belt between Narromine and Varkes. The motion to proceed was carried unanimously.
Fitzoreaty late of Dubbo dies after five weeks illness from heart failure and blood poisoning. He was 53, joined A W Shorter, built a leading western practice, served as treasurer of the Dubbo P A and UL Association, helped found the Dubbo Trotting Club, and owned Moon Junior. Election for three vacant TV Board seats set for June 21. Council revenue overdrawn by £520. Twenty six patients in hospital Friday including six with typhoid.
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