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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 01, 1907
Page
6
A correspondent argues for rating all rates on unimproved land values under the Local Government Act 1906. The letter explains two tax paths, favors single levy on unimproved value, and urges electing aldermen pledged to reform. It cites New Zealand success and calls for local branch formation in Peak Hill.
The Masers Berrany Aw Taylor’s Annual Horse Sale at Wellington concluded Saturday after starting Tuesday the 22nd. A total of 724 horses were sold over five days with strong attendance from Tasmania Victoria Sydney Camden and Port Macquarie. Leading consignor Pratley Bros Bathurst shipped 300 head averaging £17 4s, while W A Gardiner’s Ellengeral draught colts drew high bids with a pair at £84 and the lot averaging £45 per head. Sales included numerous prominent owners from Trangie Turon and Dubbo districts. overall turnover reached 72d horses sold averaging £16 per head.
Bridetown resident KE Hill of Bridgetown WoA testifies to the efficacy of Chamberlains Cough Kennedy during a severe winter cough. He says a quick cure followed and keeps a bottle on hand for colds and coughs. Sold by A W Taylor PonK Hilly and J W Lows gley.
Alexander a brown 16 hands stallion bred by the late Andrew Town of Hobartville. Sired by Grand Vianeur out of Sophietina, tracing to Stockwell and Touchstone. Won multiple races at Newcastle and Lattersall’s G.N. Winter Stakes. Sold with terms and removal required. Hunt of Yoorooga Obley notes payment and conditions.
W Hastings bootmaker opens in Peak Hill in premises opposite the Bank of Australasia. Sells all classes of boots for men women and children. Boots repaired in the morning ready by evening. Prices start from two shillings sixpence for men's and women's soles and heels. children's from one shilling sixpence.
Five nuns of the Sisters of St Joseph invite applications for a limited number of boarders at the convent. For terms, apply to the Superioress.
The death of Mrs. MacAuliffe prompts proprietor to relinquish the business and put the Royal Exchange Hotel and adjoining buildings, including the Council Chambers, up for private sale as a going concern. Inquiries to Denis McAuliffe, proprietor.
The Government Savings Bank of New South Wales offers to pay interest on deposits up to £500 and provide advances on approved securities at low rates. It details lending on freeholds and conditional purchases with minimums and maximums, plus terms for homestead selections and settlement leases. Forms and full information are available at the bank or local land agent office.
Reeded exhibitor of pure breeds Black and Bull Orpington Silver and White Wyandottes with wins at Narromine 107 6d and 7 seconds Peak Hill with 6 firsts 5 seconds and 2 champions Eggs 10s 6d and £11s. White Wyandottes for sale cheap with wins to their credit at Dubbo Narromine and Peak Hill Further particulars on application.
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