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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 17, 1905
Page
11
In Molong a local preacher chides parishioners for dropping threepences in the plate, saying the smallest coin should suffice and noting some attend for reflection rather than giving. He stresses the need to support the collection despite the modest contributions.
A send off at the Castle Reagh Hotel honored A D Ireland of the Bank of Australasia after his promotion to Peak Hill. Speakers praised his qualities and his role with the Dubbo Musical Society tennis and football unions and bicycle club. Ireland thanked Dubbo and promised to visit, as toasts included Dubbo and district with musical performances and a silver mounted pipe gift from staff.
About 28 New South Wales farmers, including James Allen and Martin Buttzman of Spring Ridge, joined a Queensland inspection tour. They faced water scarcity, rough stock, and prickly pear challenges, with mixed views on promising areas between Warwick and Toowoomba. Quirindians sought dairying options and returned convinced some districts were worse. A Tamworth note adds a medical ad for Dr Sheldon’s Digestive Tabula.
Gibson Bros announce a new department offering Man's Morcery and Clothing with an excellent stock. The focus remains on quality and value as the key selling point to customers.
Mr. W Nucus acting secretary of the R A Society reports prize details for the Easter Show wheat contests. Ten pounds prize for the best three bushels in four wheat classes. District competition totals range 250 to 400 pounds based on participant numbers. NSW has twelve districts including Macquarie with Bathurst, Blayney, Oberon, Cowra, Gulgong, Madger, Molong, Peak Bill, Forbes, Orange, Wellington, and nearby towns.
A Balderodgery correspondent warns that tall grass and dry conditions threaten life and crops. He urges strict enforcement of the Act to Prevent the Careless Use of Fire, noting many fires along roadsides started by campers and calling for strong penalties to deter repeat offenses.
Jeffrey was fined £3 for removing wire netting from a barrier fence on a stock reserve. The magistrate warned of a £100 fine or six months imprisonment, or both, for continued offences. Potential further legal consequences outlined.
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