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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 29, 1907
Page
11
A satirical compare and critique of postal costs, noting Japan’s imperial rates of seven tenths of a penny for letters across the empire versus higher charges inland in distant Peak Hill to Mingelo. The piece lampoons Eastern “barbarians” and proclaims the speakers as part of an enlightened race.
Mr H N Camppucx of Sheldon Drug Co Sydney visited the town this week with local agent Thomas Hand selling Sheldon remedies. It marks a year since Campbell last called, during which he traveled widely, and he plans another trip next month amid gossip of a matrimonial voyage.
The Goobang Shire Council has received replies from over fifty councils showing broad support for voting by post at shire elections. The piece jokes that electors will want ballot boxes delivered to their homes and notes the public wanting to attend shows or race meetings in person, despite calamities.
In a Herato column Dr Ross recounts a Molong resident, Mr Burveyor Wilson, who chain smokes for hours. He suffers a severe convulsion and near fatal heart collapse on departure, illustrating smoking’s dangerous effects and the need to acknowledge such risks.
Neville Singleton dentisl sued Singleton Ruport libel for 1000 pounds claiming remarks accused him of fixing a Glenridding race to win a bet. The Chief Justice noted the libel admitted and damages would decide the rest. Jury awarded 250 pounds after two hours. several witnesses to be tried for perjury.
The soothing medicine is praised for pleasant taste and prompt relief for colds croup and whooping cough. It contains no opium or harmful drugs and may be given to babies and adults alike. Sold by A. W. Taylor & Co. Feak Bill and J. W. Lew.
A colonial-era report describes a deadly rabbit illness in the north and British Columbia. It details a cyclical seven year scourge decimating populations, a newly isolated germ in rabbits, and a Vancouver telegram noting widespread rabbit deaths and tumors near Carcross.
A black and white steer, described as a non competitive exhibit, was driven in a buggy around the ting at the Glen Innes Show. The steer, guided by a boy in knickers with two younger children, rode 26 miles in the morning and returned 26 miles in the evening for a total of 52 miles in one day. Supposedly saved from slaughter to haul a butcher's basket, the animal is praised for its usefulness alongside a horse.
Advertises Chamberlain's Tablets as mild and effective for children with constipation. Mentions availability from A. W. Taylor & Co. Peak Hill, and J. W. Lees Tomingley.
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