Settlers Defence League Forms Branches After Lands Inquiry
Mr Howann Stewitt leads a tour to Peak Hill and Tomingley to establish Settlers Defence League chapters. At Peak Hill Alderman C J Morns hosts as Speight cautions that without strong public action, funds from the Lands Commission inquiry could be wasted and land revert to former holders. He cites history from 1854 acts, discusses land policy, squatters, and the need for public intervention amid alleged bribery and dubious practices in land deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howann Stewitt
Lands Commission
Peak Hill
Tomingley
Settlers’ Defence League
Ald. C. J. Morns
Wildie
Speight
William Owen
Vermeia and Settlers’ Association
Coonamble
Sydney
Owen
John Robertson
Messrs
Morris
Rankin
Bona Froe
S.W
Orick
Peak Hill Hospital Sports Day Program and Land Defence Talk
The Empire Day program lists multiple races at Peak Hill Hospital on May 24 1907 with prizes, entrances, and times for boys and girls under various ages, followed by a speaker condemning land monopolists. The article also notes a push to form local branches of the Settlers Defence League to press Parliament on forfeited Improvement Leases and calls for £500 to fund the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Settlers’ Defence League
Farmers’ and Settlers’ Association
Defence League
Blayney
Carruthers
N.8.w
Cee
Peak Hill
League
J. Bakes
M. Grogan
Spright
J. Morris
Sydney Gregory Benefit Fund closes with net £638
A Sydney benefit match for Gregory ends with a net total of £638. A Blayney send off featured a purse of tin tags washers and ice. Nyngan ranger notes insufficient rabbits on the Common for the dog. A Mrs Jeassie Lomas of Gladstone urges parents to keep Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy at home noting a son’s dramatic recovery after four bottles. Sir John Forrest says Parliament will reassemble in early July. Divorce seen as causing two more marriages. Queensland candidates tally includes 64 Oppositionists 56 Ministerialists 47 Labour. A gaol career criminal faced court with 50 years served and 34 major sentences. Dr Sheldon's New Discovery advertised as an effective night cough remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syd. Gregory
Blayney
Nyngan Common Ranger
Jeassie Lomas
Gladstone
Chamberlain
Tom
A. W. Taylor & Co
Peak Hill
J. W. Lees
Tomingley
John Forrest
Queensland
Labour
Sydne Court
Sensational Shooting Affray at Sydney Wool Store
A woman, Mrs Ethel Riley, 21, shot at her husband in Pitt Son and Badgerys wool store at Circular Quay. He fled, was later found with a bullet wound under the left breast and taken to hospital. Police restrained Mrs Riley after she fired at constable Best. she was taken to hospital in critical condition. She claimed she shot her husband believing he was unfaithful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Pitt
Best
Wall
Mrs. Riley
Beat
New Discovery Promises Lung Cure for Colds and Coughs
Patent medicine advert promotes Dr Sheldon’s remedy for lung trouble. Claims rapid relief from coughs and consumption like diseases. Small dose, pleasant to take, bottle guaranteed. Sold by Thomas Hani in Peak Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon
Thomas Hand
Powk Hill
Thomas Hani
Peak Hill
Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds
An advertisement proclaims Woods' Peppermint Cure as a reliable remedy for coughs and colds with bold claims and promotional language.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Peak Hill Hospital Sports
Ulorace
Merlin
Sally
Wight
Shaw
Kson Vint
JR. Kelk
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