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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 09, 1906
Page
6
The Debating Society meets at the Council Chambers for a discussion on Unification and Federation led by Mr. M. O'Brien in the affirmative. Members are urged to attend and prospective entrants are welcomed. The fee is nominal, with aims to cultivate thought and speech.
An old notice nailed to a tree on the Parkes to Trundle road seeks a man with a horse and dray for hauling and warding hay. The handwritten line underneath reads Eight bob a day and bad pave, reflecting rough spelling and damaged text.
Jacob and William Matthews of Peak Hill have patented an attachment for sulkies to lay poisoned food for rabbits. It weighs about 5 pounds and is mounted beneath the sulky. Observers praise the simple invention and patent holders hope for remuneration.
Tax Postmaster General announces July first alterations to telephony. A toll system will track calls with charges above annual allowances. business rates drop from 8 to 4 pounds. Party lines enable shared connections, reducing costs but limiting use. Two to four subscribers pay 3 pounds or 2 pounds 10s yearly, with wide farmer access and emergency medical calls emphasized.
The Progressive Association and the Tax Dumnock Show Committee agreed to follow Government conditions for extra subsidy to agricultural societies. They will host approved lectures and school tours, with Mr. S. P. Reynolda opening the ball on Wednesday 28th instant with a lecture on General Agriculture in relation to Cumnock District.
An advertisement touts Dr Sheldon’s Magnetic Liniment claiming fast relief for lumbago back pains cuts bruises and similar ailments with continued use stated to show effective results. The copy references a reviewer or sponsor named C F Stephour.
A fragment promotes goods with bold claims to persuade the public that every line is rolled at a mad price. The text is informal and aimed at driving sales through enthusiastic language.
Peak Hill defeated Alectown by 238 for 6 after a 238 score pace set by Whiting 87 and Bridle 69 not out with Potta 26 and Verge 26 not out. Alectown bowlers Morris 5 for 21 and Freeman 8 for 32 led a tight home attack in a closely contested match.
A traveller noted after recent bush fires west of Wyalong that while grass and undergrowth were destroyed the fire increased land value. Rubbish and dead timber were cleared, and with rain and spring the land seen valueless may attract buyers.
A Denver couple drafts a strict matrimonial convention detailing limits on smoking in beds, drinking, outings with typists, and wives shopping. The husband vows restraint on modeling others wives and baby names, while the wife limits spending, dogs, shopping, and theatre visits.
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