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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 15, 1907
Page
16
A young speaker prompts a tale and the narrator recalls a past story of a man who believed he disgraced loved ones. The narrative questions whether pain can heal and ponders time misused, offering solace in faith centered on a crucified savior and divine mercy.
In Cumnock rabbits disrupt bridges and culverts. Secretary reports Eden George wired the Attorney General about time trots at the Show and he replied time trotting may safely be held. Only one trotting contest will occur with other events judged on style pace conformation. Local Oddfellows plan a grand athletic sports concert and ball on May 22. The St Matthew's Church festival on February 20 raised £100 11s 7d after expenses.
A telegram from Kingscote South Australia reports a large monazite deposit on Kangaroo Island interior over 30 miles from Kingscote. Prospector G H Taylor says a reef of substantial size exists and metallurgists call it valuable thorium ore. Bores extend ten miles, all pegged, with excitement across Kangaroo Island.
The King grants a new NSW coat of arms with crest of rising sun and flaming orb, supported by lion and kangaroo, motto Ora Recens Quai Para Nites. It differs from the old arms by quarterings showing golden fleece and a wheatsheaf, but omits the white-tailed bunny symbol.
Our Open Column argues against liquor sales arguing £4.5 million spent on drink causing crime insanity and disease. The authors oppose licensing as harmful, note New Zealand’s mixed results, urge a three fifths majority, claim no license will curb vice, and insist the fight serves the whole community.
George A. Jeffries recounts a goat race he witnessed in Western Australia where boys drove small carts harnessed to goats. He notes Australia’s goat abundance and jokes about bringing a suitable harnessed goat to New South Wales. An exchange mentions Blackall's Lilly goat that can jump hurdles with a 14 year old rider.
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