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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 22, 1907
Page
18
Local and general news item notes a big clearing-out sale at Tomingley on Saturday March 30. The advertisement cites Bee advt and mentions eye testing by C F Sterazns for spectacles.
A farmer sent his prized cow to a country show hoping for first prize. After the cow failed to place, he rushed into the ring and assaulted the judges. A judge calmly replied that the cow’s faults were akin to the farmer’s own she lacks breeding.
A Cumnock correspondent reports a farm cow eight miles from Johannesburg possessing exceptionally large horns. The pair extend 6 ft 6 in tip to tip with horns over 3 ft long each and roots as thick as a man's leg, marking a notable contrast to typical South African treble oxen.
The Bureau of Statistics estimates New South Wales population at year end 1,530,000, up 34,890 or 2.33 percent. Births exceed deaths by 25,595, while arrivals surpass departures by 8,995. Acknowledges high birth rate and record low death rate as factors in the growth. Dr. Sheldon’s Magnetic Liniment advertised for rheumatism and injuries, sold by Gibson 8.
The Parliamentary Labor Party plans thorough organisation across all constituencies. Electorates are split into four classes with class 1 receiving focus first. Both Federal and State members will donate two weeks for public speaking on pagan oak as March May work continues. Holman Beeby Mercer and A Spence named as organising committee.
The article notes many people in Sydney improperly cancel receipt stamps by crossing them for sums over £2. Section 21 of the Stamp Act requires the stamp to be cancelled with a date and initials so that part of the writing lies on the stamp and part on the receipt paper. A man was fined £1 and costs for this improper method.
The act limits possession of methylated spirits in foods drinks scents medicines from January 1 1907 with penalties up to £100. Store stock of bay rum lavender water smelling salts eau de cologne and flavorings must be disposed of by year end. Officers may enter shops seize contraband items and sample goods for a price with fines for noncompliance.
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