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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 08, 1907
Page
8
Johnson the colored boxer defeated Bill Lang on the Richmond Racecourse Monday night in nine rounds before about 20 000 spectators. The rain poured during the match.
In a letter to the Express the Hon. Secretary Jas Kittoo clarifies a hiring error for the town hall and asserts the band will pay all incurred expenses. He argues Easter Monday was not Frazer’s week and future events won’t clash with other local socials while aiming to improve the band without burdening the community.
A Railway Department return lists vast wheat stockpiles at multiple NSW sites ten days ago. Locations include Darling Island, Stockinbingal, Temora, Wyalong, The Rock, Lockhart, Culcairn, Ganmain, Cowra, Grenfell, Parkes, Quirindi and others with bags numbers ranging from thousands to over a hundred thousand, plus outside-fence totals.
Mr Waddell speaking at Eugowra condemned the Gaming and Betting Prevention Act as absurd and damaging. He urged immediate amendment to allow racing for prizes at shows arguing exhibitions breed good horses and warn of coalition politics. He said he would discuss the matter with his party on March 26.
Lena Lamprecht married James Craven in Mount Gilhead Ohio, sealing a grim tale that began when Craven, a Montana trader, wooed Nora Lamprecht after meeting the family thirty years ago. Nora was killed by Charley Wolf, the same killer later claimed marriages with two more sisters and killed Craven’s other wives one by one. Craven killed Wolf, then Helen died after illness, and he married the remaining sisters until Lena became his final wife.
Messrs Lispney Walker Co of Mark Lane Sydney report a cable from Canada advising a small shipment of Pure No 1 Hard Manitoba seed wheat. The variety, well suited to many districts, will arrive in Sydney next month and is in high demand by millers at premium prices. Growers are urged to apply early to secure a portion of the shipment.
A Wellington, New Zealand cook testifies that Zam-Buk soothed a scald on his hand and wrist after boiling fat. He praises Zam-Buk for cuts, sores, and many ailments from rheumatism to burns, priced 1s 6d per pot with larger sizes. The Zam-Buk Co. advertises 39 Pitt Street Sydney.
Advertises keeping Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at home to guard against sudden bowel complaints. Emphasizes its sudden need and quick effectiveness. Sold by W. Taylor & Co Peak Hill and J W Loew Tonsingley.
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