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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 15, 1907
Page
14
Random notes discuss Peak Hill Mayor's £10 yearly pay as a token allowance reflecting public duties and travel costs. A judge, clergymen, and local incidents illustrate community humor and civic life, including electoral enrollment, Millthorpe weddings, and Woodnote winning the Orange Races handicap despite low expectations.
A Western track bullock driver known as Old Denny Daly ends his long, hard work after a flood. He confronts the river and waves farewell by tossing his whip into the water, choosing retirement from bullocking. A separate tale tells of two lawyers a Jewish and a Christian sharing a fee, the Christian forcing a cheque for a quarter of the split, prompting the Jew to joke about converting.
A translated poem recounts a worker dreamt ascent to heaven with an angel. The angel promises glory for toil but warns of hell for unpaid wages, showing employers punished while workers linger at heaven's gate. Written by W. McDoraty from Yeoval.
An early medical claim promotes Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery as a safe, effective remedy for coughs colds and consumption. Marketed as non opiate and suitable for children it is praised for rapid lung throat healing with no bad after effects. Sold by Gibyen Bros.
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