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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 04, 1907
Page
11
The article discusses H C Russell’s nineteen year Metonic weather cycle theory and its claim that dry years align with the cycle. It notes recent droughts across Australia, endorsements by T W Keele, and anticipation that next year may bring abundant rain if the theory holds.
The article recalls famous Australian cyclists who won large prizes in their prime and later faded from public memory. It names W Martin Plugger Bill, A O Forbes, Don Walker, W Jackson, Wayne, E Payne, G R Morgan, M Donald, Freduot and others, noting post racing careers in hotels, furniture, mining, bootmaking, saloons, and shops. Fame lasts briefly as retirement follows.
Races will probably be held at Peak Hill on Boxing Day with organizers planning a slate of events and schedules for the holiday meeting.
Advertising copy touts Trish Moss as popular with Mothers of Australia and as an economical reliable medicine for home use. Claims it cures Whooping Cough Croup and all Chest Ailments with household efficacy.
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