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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 11, 1906
Page
12
Waites reports Platina mining nearly idle with only three or four men. Platinum sells for about 108 per ounce locally, while buyers in Sydney pay under £9 for stone. A platinum trust, similar to Carnegie trusts, may be shaping and the poor miner bears the loss.
At the Tin-fields about forty men earn 3 to 4 pounds weekly. Tin exports 25 to 30 pounds per load. Market value rose from 160 to 170 pounds per ton, yet miners receive only 1 shilling 1 1/4d per ton, while others profit. Notable workers include G Brown and Son and Fergusson with teams enabling tin extraction. Shafts are shallow, deepest around 10 feet.
At Wyalong the Welcome Stranger reef shows a fresh shoot of stone at 225 feet amid renewed ore prospects. In three years the field yielded several crushings totaling £19,000 before the reef pinched out at 190 feet. The Reef delivered the region’s largest cake of gold, 13000 ounces. Old hands recall the next day's headache.
Constante Williams of Tomingley is appointed to issue miners aire and business licenses for ePhair and Tomingley. The move eases travel to Peak Hill previously required for rights and licenses.
Srecutarion won the Parkes Cup after speculation led early and the field of seven started. The Laird, bought in Sydney for £150, finished second, with Gold Soup and Heraldry about a furlong behind. The owner admitted he barely afforded feed and joked about the Cup morning.
Report says Mr. 8 P Reynolds of Burrawong pressed to stand for Canoblas at the next Federal election in anti socialist interest. He would consent if the party endorses him. Reynolds is described as a strong fighter against the socialists and a suitable replacement if Mr Brown steps down.
Cough relief claim for restful sleep using Dr Shel don's New Discovery. Ads tout best lung remedy, small dose, pleasant taste, guaranteed results. Gibson sells the product.
J Williamson & Sons have owned Warge Rock for about 19 years and report only one bad season in 1902 when stock perished statewide. They regard the Bogan as equal to any NSW land for wool and wheat, with the missing piece a railway line to unlock potential.
A Rabbit extract factory in the Qarooar district has begun operations though rabbit supply is below required levels. The bulk extract appears dark but against light shows an amber color, gluey texture and is palatable. It is placed in 28 lbs tins soldered on the spot. two tins form a case prepared on the ground for export to other countries.
Two years ago J Williamson of Warje Rock sowed five acres with two bags of seed. The first crop yielded 46 bags. Last season self sown, 80 bags were harvested from the same five acres, giving a total of 126 bags from the two bags sown.
The publication highlights include an excel lent story on ogophobia, witty legal anecdotes, and a focus on municipal and land matters. Life Insurance is featured with an editorial and three notices, while Police interests occupy several pages. The Digest of 8 keeps subscribers up to date on legal developments at a nominal cost.
A Sydney speaker last week claimed that the Continental Socialist creed and the Australian Socialist creed share atheism immorality and robbery. He warned the Australian socialist party may lay foundations for revolution as most people would not tolerate a wholesale seizure of wealth with inadequate compensation.
The article explains that landholders may seek certificates only for fences built to the 1 by 42 by 17 standard. It states that Boards may inspect the fence, and if found rabbit-proof, issue a certificate. In disputes, the certificate is prima facie evidence, with contradicting proof limited unless notice was given.
Local ad promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a safe pleasant medicine that loosens cold symptoms, facilitates expectoration, and purportedly cures. Sold by Gibson Brea Peak Hill and J W Lees Tomingley.
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