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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 29, 1907
Page
6
Rail excursion by Trax departs Parkes Tuesday December 10 at 6 30 pm. Tickets issued at single fare for double journey with minimum of 7 64 Brat claws and Ss second class. For full particulars see advertisement.
A Gum sapling leaf caused illness to Albert Way of Boorhamn Novi h while riding after cattle on his father's land. He chewed then spat out the leaf and soon suffered violent vomiting. Domestic remedies helped, and a doctor suspected poisoning likely from a poisonous ant on gum leaves near the river flats.
The text lists various traditional salt applications including as a fertiliser additive in whitewash improvement for brightness, a remedy for sore throat and eyes, and a cleaner for brasses and willow furniture. It also mentions salt water as a healing bath and notes on controlling bleeding and neuralgia with salt and water.
Inspector Gravel reports after inspecting all sheep on the holding no anthrax trace found and no sick or dead sheep seen. About a month ago twelve sheep died from unknown causes and carcasses were burnt, with handlers later affected by anthrax. Quarantine and exposure measures implemented to prevent spread.
Foulownsva and the awores competed at Teal Rifle Range with shooters on Saturday and Wednesday last. Details are sparse but indicate a local event with participants and scores likely recorded.
Prices current at Peak Hill list several commodities including AV beet at 5 per ton, Chaff 7, Butter 14 per pound, Eggs 9d per dozen, Pollard 1s 10d per bag, Flour 4s 6d per owt, Bran 10d per bushel, Oat meal 4d per owt, and various other staples.
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