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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1907
Page
17
A correspondent argues P P Boards are redundant as many members also serve on Shire Councils. The writer suggests amalgamating duties, using Shire machinery for stock dues, and reducing boards to Shire Council size. They call for oversight reforms and question excess officialdom in farming regions.
Our Boys Peak Hill defeated Mingelo 20 nil in a competitive football match. Harris opened the scoring for Our Boys, with Hall Hackett and McCasland adding tries, and Hackett converting a late score to seal the victory under referee Mr. R. Chesher.
The government gazette last Wednesday announced repeal of 612 ordinances. They cover electors qualifications, lists inspection, claims and revision, offences and penalties, elections of aldermen and mayors, vacancies, meetings, valuations and rates, licensing, traffic control, and public health and safety duties.
For sale by Thos Mand at Peak Mill is Dr. Sheldon's Magnetic Liniment a reliable remedy for cuts bruises aches and pains claimed to ease rheumatism and other ailments in this historical notice aimed at households endowed with a local product.
The correspondence between the Secretary and the Attorney General's Department discusses the legality of a £100 trot and a weight guessing competition. Officials note no objection to trotting events, while warning a ballot could be illegal if a tie occurs.
On Tuesday the Attorney General refused to file a bill against David Tagar of Narromine who had been committed for trial on an alleged poisoning of Mr Howards three mail coach horses at Peak Hill. Tagar was released Tuesday night.
Mr Mahon, Hartview Provisional School teacher, left for Nullabong Provisional School about ten miles from Ooonabarabran. He opened Hartview School and led it for several years. Attendance previously declined due to settlers selling out but has recently risen again.
Advertises Frootoids as a universal remedy for headache indigestion and constipation claiming rapid relief without daily dosing. Promotes blood cleansing effects and liver support, with purchase details in Geelong Victoria and wholesale access through W. G. Hearne.
Police encountered an aboriginal named Tommy Waterloo whose condition led a sergeant to detain him at a hospital. He fled at 2 am claiming a thief had taken his hat and shirt. The sergeant reassured him, but Tommy prefers open air treatment and remains skeptical of his quarters.
Buyers and MPs Goy attend as 11 740 sheep are yarded with a mix of medium merinos and few prime pens. Competition is animated with crossbred wethers to 25s and merinos to 20s. Ewes reach 17s 6d. Lambs firm, prime sorts strong. About 800 cattle yarded, opening with a rise of around 10s per head over last week.
Thos Hood of Peak Hill headlines an advertised medical remedy promising to nip cold cough and consumption with Dr Sheldon’s new discovery. The sale location lists Peak Hill supplier and claimed health benefits.
C F Stephens offers eye testing and reading aids to relieve headaches. The ad targets readers seeking comfort and improved sight with labors of reading and close work in the home setting.
A notice warns the public to avoid shooting or possessing in Government Tank Paddocks and threatens prosecution for laying poisoned rabbit baits without authorization. Signed by W. B. Wynne.
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