Peak Hill notes on rabbits and public life in Australia
A miscellaneous Peak Hill column surveys breeding rabbits, local politics, and public manners. It references Alderman Keast on rabbits, the Rabbit Act of 1902, smoking at meetings, and local quirks, with reflections on newspapers, advertising, and social habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larma
W. J. Keast
Peak Hill
E. J. Douglas
Douglas
King Street
Heydon
Corgymas
New South Wales
Merrywinebone
Queensland
Sir Henry Parkes
Sir Thnry
Biliousness Banished By The Bile Beans Remedy
A testimonial from Mira Jordan of Seona NSAV claims long bilious attacks ended after using Bile Beans. She describes relief from headaches vomiting and improved health and urges others with biliousness to try the medicine. The ad lists many ailments attributed to bile failure and prices for a large pack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mira
Jordan
Kelly Street
Seona
NSAV
Avery Fortoigh
Dairymen Run Weekday Van Service Between Piak Hill and Alestown
Educational note states a new van route on Tuesdays and Fridays for collecting cream from a gallon up. Details and charges available from Manager J Henry or Mr Ward, with further information through the undersigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piak Hill
Alestown
Mumbled Parliament Mugs and Tax Notice Mentioned
An exchange derides MPs as mugs while noting tax application lodged at Parkes Lands, Edward Dunn property in Wembin parish Kennedy county. Compl tickets to Sydney Show courtesy of H N Somer, Royal Agricultural Society secretary, and a bizarre claim about a man named John Hole who writes only the letter J before punching a hole in the paper.
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Parkes
Edward Dunn
Peak Hill
Ires
Wembin
County Kennedy
H. N. Somer
Royal Agricultural Society
Sydney
Shire Clerk Receives Word of Road Repair Grant
H J Huanss, Shire Clerk, announces the Public Works Department has made £267 available for repairs to the Bogan to Warge Rock roads, a grant granted a month ago. The funds are now accessible for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Huanss
Public Works Department
Bogan
Warge Rock
Oldest NSW Methodist Minister Receives Desk at Conference
At the Methodist Conference Rev. William Lark, aged 29 this year, noted as the oldest Methodist minister in New South Wales, was presented with an alltop desk by conference members as a token of affection and esteem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lark
New South Wales
Novel method for stopping horses used by Boer war troopers
A reported method drills a bullet into a horse forelock to brake it when moving fast. Troopers in the Boer war allegedly employed the technique with success. The Molong to Peak Hill railway survey began in June and ran to Hing, but funds ran out after staff were recalled to Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molong
Peak Hill
Cumnock
Bydney
Express reader lauds paper for local news and progress
A letter to the editor from Mr F C Gillanders of Alegale praises The Express for its fine get-up and its consistent coverage of local and interesting news, urging subscriptions for those following district progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Gillanders
Alegale
Express
Voting by Post Favored by Shire Councils
Tat Goobsey Shire Council has received replies from over fifty councils regarding introducing voting by post at Shire elections. Responses are overwhelmingly in favor, and the issue will likely be considered at the conference of Shire representatives in Sydney during Easter week.
Cycling Challenge Issues Bold Race Gauntlet in Australia
Jos Megson, the oldest professional cyclist racing in Australia, challenges any cyclist to race him any distance on road or rack for £50 to £500 under any conditions or rules. If refused on grounds of NS W Cycliste Association membership, he will resign and meet the opponent anywhere both privately or publicly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.S. W. Cycliste’ Association
Jos Megson
Australia
Seldon's New Discovery for Coughs and Consumption
Dr. Seldon's new remedy for coughs colds and consumption has generated great interest and relief where other treatments failed. Sold by 4 W Taylor & Co Peak Hill and J W Lace Tominglay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nua
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the Parkes Dairy Company, Limited
J. Henry
Gibson
A.stewart & CO
Court Street
A. Stewart & Co
General Commission
R. Hornsby & Son
Wolesley
Mutual Mercantile
R. J. Parker
Caswell Street
Cambrdge Club Hotel
F. C. Dawes
Tomingley
Orsler
W. Roach & Co
Produce Merchants
Axp — Commission Agents
Western Queen
Flour Mills
Dalton Street
McGee & Co
J. F. Nicholas
Miners’ Exchange Hotel
Alectown
W. H. Bruce
People's Tailor
George Street Haymarket
Bydony
Austral
Australie
Local & General News
John Hole
Yang
Warge Rock Road
Molong-Peak Hill
the Express
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