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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 23, 1906
Page
17
The article quotes Queen Margherita of Italy discussing women’s roles, motherhood, religion, and independence. It notes belief in family guidance, maternal instinct, the value of education, and cautions against emancipation theories while urging balanced female influence in society and marriage.
The August issue of Broad Views carries J W Petavel’s proposal to make the army self supporting by using soldiers for productive labor. Training would switch from pure military drill to building, fortifications, shore work, afforestation, and farming, with veterans becoming reservists. The plan faces obstacles but aims to reduce idle time and boost national assets, arguing soldiers could work in temperate climates and help in wartime.
In Bowstrest on September 3, Ben gough Ricketts ex lieutenant faced demanding charges of obtaining credit by worthless cheques to hotels and a boarding house. His banker’s account closed in 1905 and defense counsel claimed prior dismissal for incompetence and drinking. A magistrate sent him for trial after a mediaeval exile suggestion by counsel.
Marmaduke writes that modern fathers are shaped by their children, adopting new ideas without distress. The letter notes parents’ principles are often rejected and changes embraced, leaving fathers more inclined to follow rather than lead.
A reflection on rapid social change from an older generation to its children. The speaker recalls public school education and youth experience, notes shifts from wisdom of ancestors to enterprise and money, and advocates continuation schools for parents to catch up. A brief mention mentions death by own action in a Strand bar.
The body found last Wednesday at the George Hotel is identified as Mr Thomas Edward Leadbeater MRCS Eng formerly of the London Hospital and Queen Adelaide Hospital. He had recently returned from China and left Brighton's Commercial Hotel before his death, with a postcard and cheque book found on him and a small amount of silver in his pockets.
Paris railway disaster as the five o clock express from Paris toward Central Station fails to slow and slams into station buffers. About twenty passengers injured some knocked by glass and others shaken. Local doctors treat injuries and several victims taken to the Troyal Hotel for care.
A collage of jokes and light dialogue features couples, engagements, clergymen, neighbors, and shopkeepers. Bits cover engagements during October, humorous quotes about hats and fashion, and mock exchanges between travelers and townsfolk. Comedic vignettes highlight everyday English life with playful wordplay.
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