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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1904
Page
4
A Wellington Times writer recalls the last Curra Creek brumbies. The famed blue grey horse, bred from a mob led by the old blue grey, was caught as a foal by Mrs. Bolton and later roamed the hills before being shot in 1894. The final Brumby is owned by Mr H. S. Rich.
A letter from a local selector details severe drought in the Condobolin district with harvest prospects as poor as in 1901-02. Farmers faced seed wheat debts of 3d per bushel and average yields of four bushels, leaving little to cover debts, rent, and living costs. many petitioned for more time to pay.
On Saturday G H Taylor of Dubbo offered Hartwood by auction at Narromine. Buyer was D Fitch, paying 25s per acre.
The Sydney reviewers condemn the Executives decision in the Ah Chick murder case at Peak Hill. They note harsher penalties for the Chinaman despite a history of perceived wrongs and a lack of mental balance. They also suggest anti Chinese sentiment may influence authorities.
The Molong P P Board election on the 29th inst. lists candidates including A 8 Balcombe Parkes Richard Hunt Obley Jacob Matthews Peak Hill H P Miller Mount Aubrey A 7 E Palmer Parkes Robert Scott Cargo Road and J L Whitmill Parkes seeking a seat.
An old advertisement touts Woods Great Peppermint Cure for a nocturnal hacking cough. The short ad notes a price of 1s 6d and urges quick relief for children’s unsettled sleep.
The Goobang holding lists the successful voters for the six Homestead selections: Block 77 Greaves Henry Watts, Block 78 Francis D Norris, Block 79 James Day, Block 80 John Davis, Block 81 Henry Hobson. The area has 32 applications for additionals.
A reflection laments the custom of giving gifts to officials and bank clerks as they move or are promoted, while those who lose work or business face hardship. The piece criticizes flattery and favors for the well off, noting the mismatch between public generosity and genuine aid.
A speaker describes failing doctors and depleted funds until a bottle named Woods restores health and brings back his wife’s smiles. He urges others to try the remedy, named Mr Woons. The notice reads like a promotional medical quack line from a historic column.
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