Fragmented Victorian miscellany notices and anecdotes
A collage of curiosities and local items including royal property claims, youth age rules, market quips, derby history, idle proverbs, legal fines, cattle notes, horse names, and a range of short items. It mentions the Emperor of Germany owning farms, a Russian coming of age at 26, a jewelry and banking quip about a lawsuit, a $d and 6s Bd costa, and various local NSW notes on auctions, racing, and industry. It also advertises an optician and a wool store project in Sydney with prices and schedules.
Ode to drought and drink cautions amid farm hardship
A poem laments drought threatening a farmer's home and wealth while urging compassion for the drunkard and urging hopeful resilience. The piece credits W. G. Hoole and notes Miss Franklin visiting Peak Hill as a niece of local residents Thomas Bridle and W. A. Lampe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Peak Hill
Thomas Bridle
Wilga Vale
W. A. Lampe
Barrabadyen
DeLacy's Peak Hill Establishment Declared Best and Cheapest
The Tows and Country Journal (16 August 1905) proclaims DeLacy's Establishment at Peak Hill as the best in New South Wales outside Sydney and promises the cheapest option as proof. It notes reduced prices and a selection including Sparkling Yeringa Apple Cider, confectionery, seasonal fruits, Parisian ice cream, milk shakes, and iced fruit drinks in full swing with eager service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tows & Country Journal
Delacy
Peak Hill
New South Wales
Sydney
New Home Missionary Joins Peak Hill Circuit
Mr. F. Jonxson arrives as the newly-appointed Home Missionary for Peak Hill Methodist Circuit and begins his duties with a Sunday sermon. Former printer turned preacher, he previously led local ministries in Bega and Parkes Circuit, and once played wing three-quarter for Candela Club, a top southern team. The district welcomes him and wishes success in his labors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Jonxson
Peak Hill
Dutiea
Jelineau
United Tent Mission
Bega
Evangelist Robertson
Johnson
Candela
Candela Union
Harness
Tonic claim boosts vigor with old time ad tone
A Victorian style notice touts Stephens' Tonic as fixing faults and boosting tone and vigor. It claims the tonic cures many so called diseases and promises results for men who talk too much or over explain. Price listed as 3s per bottle.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Germany
Chicago
Dubbo
Daley
Blayney
Railway Department
Manchester
Newcastle
Ritche
Commonwealth
Mr. Johnson
Tome
Gilgandra
Moree
Pitt, Son
Badgery
Harris Street
H. A. Balraclough
Dentcaten
Miles Franklin
W. G. Hoole
Yeringa
Parisian
TH. K. DeLacy
Caswell Street
FP. Johnson
Nareen
LM E Chnapps
Sciatica
Gibson BrOs
E. Dunn
Edward Dunn
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