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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 14, 1907
Page
13
The report notes rain and land conditions as flocks move across the Riverine area. Martin Bros of Daronbalgie Forbes import 500 guinea Beonok rams. About 11,284 ewes were paddocked to lamb. 2000 dry ewes were removed while 11,200 lambs were marked, yielding 11,200 lambs from 9200 ewes. Figures are vouched for.
The Land Board met for six days in Guonedsh to probe the Michael Edmonds homestead selection in Curlowin, tied to Peter Brady’s claim of half-deposit rents and improvements. The Crown argued transfers could not occur before grant, but the Board ruled Brady had no interest and Edmonds held the selection in good faith for exclusive use.
Roseoeath resident E L Jones writes to the Express about horses harmed by eating wheat. He details a mare that fed on wheat then drank water, received baking soda, Epsom salts in hot water, and recovered after a two mile ride. He notes another horse from W L Newbigging faced similar trouble but recovered next morning. Recommends three tablespoons baking soda and ten packages salts for draught horses.
A correspondent to the Hmaato highlights the difficulties caused by the regulations vigorously enforced by stock inspectors and bitterly opposed by stock owners. The piece notes ongoing disputes and calls attention to practical challenges for those affected.
WING reports continuing dry weather and scarce meat, driving a forced 1d per lb rise. Flocks moving between holdings must be branded with the letter T, causing owner confusion and delays. If an owner cannot hear, he must brand his sheep at his neighbor’s yard to comply. The branding wood adds to costs, and critics call the rule absurd.
Sporting Mems reports Peak Hill UH Motehall and Tomingley juniors drawing 8 to 5 in the Lees Competition opener played last Sunday at Tomingley. W Wright and G Charters saved for the winners while W Rodds and C Buith scored for McPhail. A postmatch melee followed and criticism of Sunday football was voiced by officials.
The advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as suitable for every family member. It claims to cure all kinds of coughs safely without harming throat tissues and highlights its gentle action on the young. Distributed by A.W. Hr and Co, Pes and J. W, Lea, Tomingley.
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