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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 25, 1906
Page
10
A reflective poem warns that caution may come too late and a single step beyond the line can ruin a life. It laments those who cross moral boundaries in a moment of weakness, turning brave potential into hidden cowardice and regret.
The State divides into five districts for farm contests with Bathurst area included. First prize £50, second £20, third £6. Entry requires a bona fide farmer working the farm and full yearly operation statements. Judging covers fencing water, dwellings, stock, breeding, crops, storage, implements, improvements. total 800 points. Submissions close June 30 with judging late September. J Bain of the Sydney Mail pursues farmer information.
The piece argues that unlimited credits let customers run up debts they cannot pay and push firms toward insolvency. It urges paying cash, restricting credit, and careful industry discipline to prevent personal and business financial strain.
The Narromine and Peak Hill railway dispute is disclosed through letters and notes from the Farmers' and Bakers' Association and the Peak Hill Railway League. Officials seek League action, urging cooperation to push construction of the Narromine Tomingley Peak Hill line while awaiting the official cost report.
Dates listed for shows under Cobin P A and A Association on May 30 31 Warren P A and 5 Association on June 4 6 Peak Hill P A and H Association on July 25 26 Condobolin P A and H Association on July 31 August 1 Parkes P A and 1 Association August 15 16 Forbes P A and LH Association on August 15 16.
A parliamentary mentor urges strict penalties for careless firearms handling and notes that causing a death through negligence can lead to manslaughter charges. The report cites a Temora case where a man received six months imprisonment for shooting at a stump with a pistol, a short distance away.
Sydney readers urged to visit Eden Photo Studios for 12 x 10 portraits with artist proofs at 20s per dozen. Cabinets available at 7s 6d per dozen. If unable to visit, patrons may send portraits for enlargement to Eden Photo Studios, George Street, Sydney.
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