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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 10, 1905
Page
11
A plea against widespread poisoning seeks to curb dog and fox killings and protect wildlife. The writer favors Rocher or Rodier rabbit control trials, cautions about disease experiments, and proposes protecting dogs and foxes while aiding small settlers with modest land reforms and localized protection acts.
A minister in the Presbyterian Church of New South Wales receives a laconic telegram from a brother minister. The text references biblical chapters. Sunday hours in Heligoland are given and port departures restricted. Sir Joseph Chamberlain’s Birmingham debut is recounted as a disastrous failure. The Reform Government plans a new national library costing £120,000.
A local service announces water delivery to Townes residents from The Indian's Garden. Rates are stated as reasonable, with delivery to homes in the district. The undersigned promises reliable service and prompt water supply.
Gibson Bros announce a new department for menswear and clothing offering a broad stock. They emphasize quality and value as the key factor, alongside a quality range and sensible pricing to attract customers.
Mr Jons Rosertson conducts divining rod experiments at Platina tinfields and reports remarkable success. Sinking on his suggested sites yields tin deposits, with wash averaging from 15 lb to 201 lb per load as work progresses briskly.
A sensational report from Spring Mount Victoria says 25 year old Michel Murphy shot himself. He was to marry a Ureswick young lady that evening, with minister and preparations complete. He appeared in good spirits after a hearty dinner, but his parents cannot explain his decision.
Mr Holman argued Federation faced failure yet must act boldly to free funds. Carruthers Government showed £500,000 lead from a year of administration. He urged new taxation to solidify finances as insolvency loomed. Economy had a limit. Labour would accept legitimate borrowing but not for a wild cat North coast railway.
The Caulfield Cup sweep lists the drawers of placed horses from Tattersall's Caulfield Cup held October 21, 1905 in Victoria. Marvel Loch drawn by Mrs Dempster, c/o C Firepatrick, 348 Lygon Street Carlton, £6000. Warroo drawn by W Wheating, Dickson and Morgan Bendigo, £2000. Sarah drawn by I Paull, c/o B Jonas Mount Morgan WA, £1000.
Caution against trying unknown remedies that only partially cure colds. Chamberlains Cough Kennedy stops coughing, strengthens lungs, and helps prevent serious outcomes from a cold. The medicine is sold by Gibson Broy Peak Hill and J W Lees Tomingley.
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