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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 24, 1905
Page
14
A sprawling, error filled column reports on local politics, land board notices, harvest and farming events, boxing and racing plans, society notes, and scattered regional curios. Mentions Peak Hill, Jumble Plains, Condobolin, and various local figures and groups.
The article discusses a controversial plan to import diseases to destroy rabbits, led by Dr. Danyer who followed Pasteur. It questions feasibility and risks to humans and animals, noting potential market impacts and the absurdity of using disease as a solution while wire netting remains common.
An article discusses a rabbit poison as a tool to reduce bush fires by poisoning rabbits. It notes the method, effectiveness and a local agent Mr. Charles F. Stephens, chemist, with Greg McGirr, Ph.D., credited for the discovery. The poison is sold in tins at 20 sixpence and can be mixed with pollard for distribution.
A debate on the worth of city versus country workers. Both forge and field labor contribute to society, with city life offering social advantages and country life offering health and vigor. The true measure is who best uses time serving the world’s needs, regardless of location.
Advertises Srzraews Iron and Quinine Tonic as a cure for various ailments at 88 per bottle. Mentions Tilsparell and Walter nett MP for Durham. Notes a candidate for Lachlan seat at the next election. Adds a remark about blind people and a Delray resident reporting her husband, a cricketer, with a family tragedy.
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