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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 01, 1907
Page
2
A notification from secretary A G F Bollinger announces the Parkes Jockey Club annual race meeting to be staged on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 19 and 20. The programme lists the Town Plate £30 and J D Handicap £35. Nominations for fetche events close Monday the 1th.
In a small country church town an elder facing bankruptcy is suspended after creditors press him. A decisive meeting unfolds with tributes to honesty in trade. He offers settlements to several debtors and plans to read aloud others' debts, seeking mercy as the room sits in stern, righteous silence.
A London journalist's 1879 interview with General Booth helped spark the Salvation Army's worldwide expansion. The reporter’s New York coverage created sensational attention, leading Booth to dispatch Railton and others to establish the American Salvation Army in 1880, marking the start of a global movement.
The notice advertises repair tenders for the Commercial Hotel outbuildings. It also markets Dr Shi Magnetic Liniment claiming relief from rheumatism Lunago with a large bottle priced at 61, offered by Gibton Bros.
The Peak Hill Range hosted a Saturday shoot between McPhail and Peak Hill Sporting Rifle Clubs. McPhail edged Peak Hill by 28 points. Afterward, players were entertained at Mrs. McAtamney's Hotel. Mr A N Davey presided over toasts to the McPhail team, with Mr O Smith replying for the captain.
Ms W F L Bailey sub editor of the Eventive News notes a February 29 Exppeas paragraph misstates a purchase by Mr P B Robinson of a fourth abore in Little Copper Hill for £100. The wub-editor did not buy it. no mining speculation involved.
Mem berence enrollment open at Civilian Rifle Club and swearing to Rechabiter's Hall on March 8 15 and 29 Fridays. Entrance fee 2s 6d with quarterly subscription. ages 18 to 60 eligible. Further info from secretary F Yabuley. Tenders invited for rifle butt construction details from A G Litchfield.
A promotional notice claims a new medicine by Dr Saldon cures coughs colds and consumption when other remedies fail. Sold by A Taylor & Co Port Hills and J W Lees Tomingley with hopeful promises in a dated 19th century style.
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