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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 04, 1907
Page
16
A patient asks how to repay a kind doctor. The doctor replies it does not matter and offers payment options including cheque money order or cash in a terse, period voice. The exchange hints at a strained dynamic over gratitude and compensation.
A wire netting factory in Pentridge Gaol Victoria will start within weeks. Highwire weaving machines are nearly ready and the plant can produce 600 yards of 42 inch width 1 1/2 inch mesh and 17 gauge wire netting per eight hour day. Premier Bent aims to supply landowners cheaply to fight the rabbit pest.
Murwillumbah in New South Wales rose from near total ruin after a severe fire. The town refused charity and government aid, pledging to rebuild on improved lines with pluck and self-reliance.
Over six years more than a million tons of ore have been smelted at Cobar with 800000 tons treated in four years. Tonnage in six years equals fourteen times the pre mine total in 24 years thanks to better ore handling. The company now employs over 1000 workers at Cobar works.
At Forbes police court Dr McDonnell Government Medical Officer admitted firing a revolver in the main street in self defence after dogs entangled with his motor bicycle. He was fined five shillings and costs amounting to sixty eight pence.
At St Andrew's Presbyterian Parkes meeting the sub-committee reported the purchase of a £ 16 buggy and harness for £ 6 108. Donations from Burrill congregation and others, plus £ 28 from Chrysanthemum show proceeds, funded the items. The committee also agreed to alter and improve the church approach.
A petitioner from Williamson's Dramatic Company in Sydney praises Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery for Coughs Col ds and Consumption after a severe cold. The testimonial from Marie D'Alton notes full recovery and lists sale through Thos Hand Peak Hill.
Watchies Clocke and Jewellery described on premixes as replacement parts. Opthalmic Opticians invite interviews to test vision and supply lenses if spectacles meet your needs. Consultation costs nothing.
A satirical verse argues for majority rule in elections and referendums while honoring Canon Boyce. It contrasts two party paths, mocks abstainers, and defends liberty for individual choice, ending with a call to the colonel.
Mrs Journ Crorreravex an elderly resident of Kiewa Victoria was bitten by a large black snake Saturday. Her son Walter cut the snake apart with his pocket knife after she fell and the reptile crawled on her clothing. She sustained six bite marks before help arrived and lay on the ground about 20 minutes. She was carried home and treated and is now progressing favorably.
Mr J P Lynch M L A was entertained at a social at Tichbourne Inn with about 250 guests. He thanked supporters who helped secure his return and expressed hope for future cross partisans to back him after three years in the House. He praised the happiness and comfort of the people as the country’s greatness.
A sales note promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy as both a cold cure and a preventive against diphtheria and other germ diseases. It claims the remedy reduces susceptibility after a cold and contains no opium or harmful drugs. Available through A W Taylor & Co Peak Hill and J Wy Lees Touingley.
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