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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 22, 1907
Page
8
Wheat markets show softer tone since last update with buyers delaying purchases amid coalminers strike uncertainty about immediate coal supplies. Prices for chaff lucerne remain steady with firmer odd lots, while oats maize and hay show varied but mostly steady wholesale rates ex rail or wharf.
In a London Board report, Morris, manager of Myalls Peak Hill M Ltd, recommends sinking Thomas shaft to the 500 ft level and carrying all developments from that level. The memo outlines a unified mining plan centered on this depth.
Up to page 348, the Advances Department of the Government Savings Bank has granted loans totaling £85 340 to farmers and settlers since January. In Peak Hill district, a widow lost a £5 note while seeking aid, and another applicant offered security for £700 but received £250 after inspector costs and evaluation of 2700 acres, house, furniture, and improvements. The furniture was insured for more than the £250 offered.
A new bill in the Legislative Assembly aims to regulate sale hiring carrying and use of guns. It would require a license at a fee of 246d per year for those wishing to carry firearms and prohibit sales to persons under 14 or to intoxicated or insane individuals. Special licenses would be issued free of charge for those using guns to destroy noxious animals, and guns used by underage persons may be seized.
An exchange favoring quotes on the right of every worker to full labor benefits discusses the minimum wage law. Advocates claim the liberal view supports fair pay, while critics argue the law shifts income, rewarding the unproductive and pressuring the capable to subsidize others.
Mr. Thomas Brown pressed the Postmaster-General in the House last Thursday about telegram delays reported by country press representatives. He cited Peak Hill Examinis articles and asked for causes and any remedial action. The reply said inquiries were made and a full answer would be furnished later.
A Molong Araus writer questions Peak Hill mayor's claim that Molong’s mayor “made a goat of himself” at the Municipal Conference. The piece suggests the supposed goat remark existed only in Peak Hill’s mayor’s mind and urges unity among delegates, praising worthy proposals over petty jealousy.
The Local Land Board at Narromino dealt with cases including a grant inquiry for selector W. T. Braithwaite tied to 590 acres, where arrears negotiations for sale were ongoing and payment planned. It recommended issuing the grant on arrears payment and approved Rent Appraisal for W. A. Lampe at 6d per acre plus inquiries on residence conditions, finding them fulfilled.
The use of pills is often followed by constipation yet Chamberlains Tablets claim no such after effects. They are said to cure chronic constipation and are sold by A. W. Taylor & Co Peak Hill and J. W. Lees Tomingley.
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