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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1906
Page
19
The regular council meeting chaired by the Mayor with Aldermen Swain Head Bakes Glasheen and Davey discussed subsidies rates and by laws. They accepted a tree planting offer, opened tenders for showground works and cemetery renewal, and planned a public meeting and subscription drive.
Eye care notice urges readers to buy glasses immediately to avoid pain and expense later. Advertises varied stock in Pebbles and Crystals with frames of solid gold rolled gold and steel. Promotes comparing prices elsewhere and promises savings and satisfaction.
The mayor stated the Department proposed adding vacant Crown lands west of the township to the Commons. The council, with Ald. Davey seconded by Ald. Bakes, urged the Department to include all westward vacant Crown lands in the Commons.
Land to be submitted to auction includes Lot 15 1 road Narromine parish Mingelo Peak Hill fronting Dorribong Street with upset price 74 pounds 60 pounds of improvements. Lot 328 40 acres Narromine Mingelo road Dubbo Peak Hill opposite mile post one mile north upset price 3168 pounds 1d per acre with improvements valued at 92 pounds 3s 4d. Reserve 40 110 from lease and from sale other than auction sale only.
Miles Brothers of North Sydney expand their grocery business after a four month takeover, nearly doubling turnover and taking over new premises. The firm’s progress surpasses early predictions, with turnover now roughly three times higher than before the expansion.
Mrs Shewatt an 80 plus resident of Jerrong Abercrombie district strayed while returning from school. A night search failed but by noon the next day she was sighted approaching Jerrong. She survived the rough terrain with shock but no serious injuries.
Eden Photo Studios on George Street Sydney showcases high quality portraits with very affordable Artist Proofs at 203 per dozen. Cabinet prints cost 7s 6d per dozen. Those unable to visit can mail portraits for enlargement and inspection.
The article notes a tonic called Tron and Quinine Tonic marketed at 3a per bottle praised for tone and vigor. It mentions the Dubbo P A and H Association proposing next annual Show rules with horse judging by point and cattle ownership requirements of six months before the Show date.
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