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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 29, 1907
Page
9
A letter to the Express argues for tough drink laws whether by state or private control. It lists penalties for supplying adulterated or prohibited grog, drunkenness, Sunday trading, begging for drink, loafing near hotels, and inspectors facing fines for frivolous charges with rewards for convictions.
The passage attacks Mr. Tom Brown MHR for opposing protections for Australian manufacturers against cheaper imports from low wage regions. It argues that open markets force white workers to accept lower wages and longer hours, and labels certain Labor Party members as inconsistent on tariffs. It warns such policy could drive white employers to insolvency or push workers to lower wages and longer hours.
An advertisement urges relief for tired backs caused by muscle strain rather than kidneys. It claims Dr. Sheldon's Magnetic Liniment provides immediate renewed strength, reduces soreness, and freshens muscular tissue. Available from Thos Hand in Peal Hill.
Loce Furges foaled November 1903 shows prize winning lineage with the Sire Defiance by Bismark and further line backward through Singleton Prime Minister and Diamond. Defiance earned six first prizes, never beaten, while Bismark secured seven first prizes and was Champion at Maitland in 1904.
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