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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 17, 1907
Page
6
The writer urges readers to note Mrs J Havon as the sole authorised collector for the Benevolent Society of New South Wales in their area. He warns against donations to other supposed branches, clarifying the society’s patronage and its charitable aims under royal and gubernatorial oversight.
A historical report shows total wool exports reaching 1,992,093 bales with 1,771,736 bales shipped by 30th April. Net increase stands at 220,357 bales, reflecting month to date growth and overall export momentum for the period.
The piece argues New Zealand uses land ballots to profit from land deals, citing a tradesman who bought a block for £448 and sold it in ten months for £1120 and another offer of £600 to transfer. It contends stopping land trafficking could curb the “land hunger,” proposing land maps return to the State and ballots for land before drawing conclusions.
A garbled list of 1900s Australian news items includes a three year old prize winner at the Queanbeyan Show, a boy killed at Inverell by a fallen tree, various insurances and horse events, sums lent on country properties, a gaol sentence for animal cruelty, a bullock skeleton with oysters, fundraising by Good Templars, AMP bonuses, illicit stills, alien travel charges, a skipping match, tram collision deaths and drunkenness, court appeals on income tax, drought aid efforts, a West Wyalong wedding, and an advertisement claiming Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery offers restful sleep and lung relief.
Mark Twain quips on advertising value while recounting a spider found in a subscriber’s paper. He notes the creature simply scanned for non advertisers and ensures the merchant’s fate remains unchanged.
An inquest into the death of Rupert Thompson aged 16 found an accidental shooting during rabbit hunting. He walked a yard behind his father and brother when a pea rifle discharged, entering below the ear and injuring the brain. He died after three hours.
The estate of the late A. Beveridge of Mullah Station near Trangiy is valued at £51,070 gross with £14,034 real estate, £8,878 livestock, and £9,393 leasehold. Executors include Howard McFarlane and Alwynne Beveridge. The widow Mary Jane Beveridge receives the income during life with remarriage reducing her allowance, and upon death or remarriage the trust transfers to the children.
Mr Howard Speight, acting secretary for the Settlers Defence League, says the Improvement Leases Board met and will hear evidence from applicants for forfeited leases. He requests the right to cross examine and to allow adjacent leaseholders to participate via agents, with the Farmers and Settlers Association also appearing. Speight plans to attend with witnesses, and the Board will meet in Sydney or travel to the country, covering expenses.
Photography at Eden Photo Studios George Street Sydney showcases high quality portraits in 12 by 10 inch size with low prices. Cabinet portraits are 7s 6d per dozen and customers can mail portraits for enlargement if they cannot visit.
An old advertisement touts Bonnington's Irish Moss as a sure cure for conia and colda. It claims pleasant taste and reliability with a promise that a trial proves it suits you. A final jab notes licensing acts affecting pubs.
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