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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 14, 1907
Page
16
Commercial News reports prices for rabbit skins in London declined about 1d to 2d per lb across grades from prime to kits. Heavy supplies in Europe press prices down, with prime furs expected to decline less than lower grades and summer skins. Caution urged in buying until market stabilizes locally.
In the Police Court on Tuesday before Mr H N Gibson J P Mrs Devere a travelling show woman was charged with ill treating a test Domes horses by driving them in on condition. She pleaded guilty stating she had a family of nine and an invalid husband. A fine of 58 with 3a costs was imposed.
A Brighton curate attended a dying man in a bad quarter and, after praying, learned the man had died yet had already robbed him of his watch, which remained tightly in the corpse's hand.
At Goobang Shire Council the Works Committee proposed a 300 grant split among roads. Bridge near the Mill 125, Bogan Road near the Municipal Boundary 75, Wellington Road causeways at six and seven mile 50, Bogan Gate to Badjerribong Road six miles from Bogan Gate near the Shire Boundary 50. A conference between the Mayor of Parkes and the Council President on bridge expenditure was approved.
In Blayney a three way field of Withington Beeby and Orick sparks a caution from "The Colonel" about voter fatigue. The piece notes Withington and Beeby as energetic slim candidates, Labour picks Beeby, while Paddy Orick is tipped as a quick opportunist. The tone suggests a volatile local race with strong personalities and possible swings.
A Montgomeryshire youngster seated beside an open fire had her hair ignited and nearly all of it burned away. The incident occurred while she sat close to the hearth, causing burns but no further injuries reported.
A reader letter criticizes the No License Bill and temperance reform, alleging laws cannot curb drinking or save souls. The writer cites Lord Chamberlain and the Liquor Act as harsh and unfair, warns of government overreach, and calls for fair Senate legislation without pandering to any clique.
Architect J H Bates submits plans for the local Council Chambers to be erected. A special meeting on Monday evening will discuss the proposals. A letter from Parliament House Sydney notes no subsidy and no loan for the project, with potential aid only for art school use portions.
A new Australian fire plough demonstrates its utility by cutting a furrow up to 11 feet long and keeping a fire in check, except in heavily wooded country. Demonstrations were staged at Westland during last summer's bush fires.
Local chemist offers free eye tests amid concerns about headaches and eye strain. Public notice urges residents to assess vision health and seek professional screening if symptoms persist.
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