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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 17, 1907
Page
18
The Attorney-General has decided to take no further action in the Crick Willis case, following recent proceedings against W. P. Crick and W. N. Willis.
The mayor urges Peak Hill residents to keep footpaths and roads clean and to protect property. Citizens should report neglected public matters and share in maintaining infrastructure while noting chlorine disinfectant is available from the Council at wholesale rates.
The Birnie Family of dancers and entertainers performed Friday and Saturday at the Masonic Hall with skillful clog dancing, bagpipes, violin, and vocal numbers. Members include John Birnie junior a renowned medalist, Lizzie the young dancer, Alex the dancer, and other family artists. They plan to settle in McPhail and offer future performances for charity and community events.
Last year Australasia produced a third of world gold and sent most to England for creditors. At Northampton Downs Blackall Queensland forty four shearers and six laborers share four thousand eighty sheep. the ringer culled two hundred fifteen, averaging one hundred fifty sheep per man per day. Police begin collecting names for the new State roll and are presently engaged.
Government Savings Bank of New South Wales offers deposits with interest up to a specified amount and mortgages at low rates. The Savings Bank Department can lend on freeholds or purchases with advances up to £25,010. the Advance Department offers min £50 max £2,000 with instalment repayments over up to eight years. Applications and details available at the Bank or Crown Lands Agent offices.
Mr Woods the Kiama chemist visited town this week. Egypt’s population reaches 11 206 359, up 1.5 million since 1897. Tommy Burns defeated Jack O’Brien in Los Angeles for the world heavyweight title and will box Bill Squires of Australia. Land scandal debates continue as Crick faces criticism. Penny postage for Australia expected next session. Over 400 South Australian rams purchased by A B Triggs of Yass. Isaac Roberts named to the Dubbo Land Board. Bachelors taxation agitation resurfaces. Dubbo Farmers and Settlers’ Association withdraws from Settlers’ Defence League. Many Liberal and Reform candidates selected. Ashton to remain Minister for Lands post-election. Perry and Oakes may join ministry. Wheat and flour prices rise. exchequer consents to Australia minting silver. A Townsville visitor drowns after tide rise. Football talk centers on play-the-whistle ethic. Political verse lampoons the Carruthers ministry. Coolamon district sheep owners rely on Epsom sales in dry autumn. Lambing losses eased by sedative feeding. Mrs Mary Ann Minks aged 83 of Mile End, London, dies after breaking her thigh in a fall.
Mrs Campey and I express gratitude to Peak Hill friends for the illuminated address presented by Dr Grieves after a conversion last Wednesday night. The views evoke happy Peak days and many local friends in the town and district.
Weather turns hot with a change expected, grass scarce, and stock moving to better pastures. Labor ballot looms on Saturday. Lynch leads O Shannassy with 32 to 6, while A Stanford of Jersey Flat reports rabbit skins stolen. Peak Hill syndicate begins Black Snake mine exploration for copper deposits.
Trustees of St Matthias Anglican Church sued Si Dyson Austen for 2 pounds comprising 1 pound 8 shillings pew rent and 10 shillings for church lighting. Austen had agreed to two sittings at 5s per seat and to pay lighting contributions, later resigning and admitting debt. The magistrate nonsuited the complainants.
Dr. Sheldon's new discovery for coughs colds and consumption claims to cure Lutlaenz and all lung troubles. For sale by Thomas Hand Peak Hill.
An English traveler in Nanking recalls meeting General Sir Hector MacDonald in December last. He describes MacDonald as clean shaven with little change since Pretoria. A Chinese officer warned him away, and the observer fled to Shanghai, noting many English believed MacDonald was in China.
Sydney markets report feverish milling wheat demand with scarce supply. Good chick wheat traded at 367d a bushel, futures near 389d as holders hold firm. Rain absence, delayed autumn ploughing, and limited new ground hint at a dollar wheat market this winter. Manitoba wheat in New South Wales climbs to 3s 11d to 4s for top grades.
An advertorial style claim extols Zam-Buk as a universal remedy. It features a testimonial from W. L. Smith of Queens Town Charters Towers Queensland praising its piles cure after two prior operations. The text also promotes Zam-Buk for cuts bruises skin conditions and various sores, attributing household efficacy and cites The Zam-Buk Co Sydney. It ends with a note on unusually hot European weather.
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