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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 29, 1907
Page
20
The column surveys diverse topics from Victorian and Sydney debates on strikes and nationalisation to social customs in Japan and religious tolerance. It notes coal strikes, arbitration limits, and the likelihood of future labor unrest, while contrasting political factions and editorial opinions on governance and social conduct.
The text notes that animals infested by the bot fly may toss their heads with mouths open and show restlessness by lying and rolling frequently. These symptoms indicate discomfort caused by the parasite.
A notice lists miners whose rights expire in December including Henry Stain Thomas Bridle George Dow Gun Young John Hand Clara E Fish W Fenton Alice Harris J R Coleman F Cordwell Sydney Burna Thomas A Jackson John McKenzie Con Cadogan and others with dates through December 3 lat.
A string of deaths occurred last week in Stuart Town and surrounding areas. George Driver Poole, an elderly ex police sergeant, died in a hut fire. George Adams, a miner, was killed by a ground fall. A third man, unnamed, drowned after falling from a wood punt at Macquarie Central Dredge.
In Sydney the Press Conference featured Mr T Waddell praising the country press. He said any person with a grievance or idea could use the newspaper columns to broadcast it to the world, highlighting the press as a channel for public rights and reform.
Messrs Beprorp and Taylor held a two day annual horse sale in Orange drawing many buyers from the district. Prices ranged from 65 guineas to £45 for draughts and £30 for an unbroken gelding. 364 horses sold with an average of £19 6s.
The Kennedy family entertained a large audience at the Masonic Hall on Saturday with a three violins and piano overture and a varied programme. Miss Katie Checkett sang well, Keith Kennedy impressed on violin, and Urie Kennedy delivered comic bits with two encores. The show closed with new pictures and illustrated songs including Australia. The Kennedys are billed as high merit performers earning generous state patronage.
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