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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 24, 1905
Page
4
Wills declares he will fight his persecutors when he returns to New South Wales. He says the government bullies, paid officials, and Lands Commission have wrecked his business and health and bullies his wife. He vows to strike back despite danger to his life.
In Peak Hill and nearby districts late sowing due to wet weather caused wheat to contend with barley. Some fields were beaten by the grass and returns are expected to be small, while early sown wheat appears promising with likely wide yield differences. A Peak Hill farmer noted Mr. Barley Grass will likely win the deal on some land.
Messrs Harrison Jones and Duvlin report 33 200 sheep yarded at Flemington sale yards on Monday. Includes prime quality wethers and ewes with woolly types, crossbreds and hoggets. Market opened to buyers with prices near Thursday’s due to demand. About 900 sheep and 23 duns sold. Early applications required for December market.
The October issue of Dr Barnardo’s Magazine honors his life work with a portrait and a review of his charity’s impact. It notes that 8,400 children were under care at his death and that nearly 40 years of effort saved many more, urging support for a National Memorial Scheme to raise funds and sustain theHomes.
A reader notice reports subscription terms for the Peak Hill Express. The advance rate remains unchanged though the publication expanded from 12 to 20 pages, with strict adherence to new charges.
J Edwards of 42 Laws Street Balmain describes severe nervous weakness and relief after using Clements Tonic. He details sleepless nights, pains, poor appetite, and impaired vision before the tonic restored vigor and steady nerves, with a statutory declaration affirming the account.
An old promotional piece argues that washing with sun heated steam harms women's health and suggests Sunlight Soap as a safer cleaner. It claims clothes wash in luke warm water with little rubbing, leaving whites brighter and fabrics softer while reducing steam and heat exposure.
The report notes Tate Jursey’s rebranding as the VRC and £7000 cloned at the Cup carnival. Maitland district suffers severe storms with roofs blown off and heavy damage. Rockefeller earned £8,000,000 for year to June 1905. Measts Elliott Bros buy Clements Tonic from F M Clements. An American Mr Stephen Salisbury leaves £4,000,000 to charities after dying without heirs. Tattersall’s sweeps total £443,475 this year across 26 events. Mrs Seale wins No 4 sweep at Melbourne Cup, prize about £2000. House of Representatives sits 90 hours. some members bring bedding and sleep during debate.
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