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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 04, 1907
Page
9
A weekly Commons meeting chaired by Alderman J Hand had no business beyond approving A Hubbard’s £5 bill for fencing part of the Common.
Messrs Goosproven Monr and Co report rabbit skins selling with thin pelts at 14d per lb and thick at 9d per lb. Mixed sexes bring 7d to 8d, greasy or lightly conditioned 6d to 8d, heavy conditioned 5d to 7d. Does bring 4d to 6d per lb, kittens 4d to 5d.
Reported case from Millrift shows Mrs Karl Ludwig with cancer bitten by a rattlesnake under the swelling. Doctors say no cancer remains, and she believes the bite cured her. A local resident’s dream allegedly predicted Premier Carruthers resigning, fulfilled Monday night. The Express plans more dream reports about the Melbourne Cup.
The Cessnock Express reports the Shire Council plans to claim the right to keep police court fines for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Under Section 95 Subsection 5 of the Local Government Act, fines that would have gone to the Consolidated Revenue Fund now belong to the Council and are paid to the clerk.
A Labour member presented a deputation to the Chief Commissioner of Railways and asserted he represented railway owners. The Commissioner dismissed MP business, prompting the member to clarify he speaks for owners and the chief manager’s duty. The exchange remained cordial and the Labour member promised to raise the matter in the House if needed.
The Preparation Best fitted to relieve and absolutely cure Todigestion is Dr. Sheldon's Digestive Tabules. They contain every known digestant and digest every kind of food. Good results are always certain. For sale by Thoe Hand, Peak Hill.
Mrs Jane Gleeson of 45 Francis Street Glebe describes life before treatment as a tormented decline with exhaustion, sleepless nights, and pain. She claims after taking Clemonts Tone her strength returned, sleep improved and nerves steadied, allowing her to resume normal activities and health.
Jane Clersom of Ko. 45 Cleve in New South Wales declares and avers the annexed schedule is a true and accurate record of her fines and cures by Clement Toole. She gives full permission to publish the statements without payment. Declared at Cleve on the twenty ninth day of August 1904 before J.P. Cooper.
Chamberlains Vain Balm touted as a modern medicine aiding bruises and burns before inflammation to speed healing and reduce scarring. Sold by A. W. Taylor & Co Peak Hill and J Wabeen Pominglay.
A neighbor warns a recipient to move a turkey this afternoon else the bird will be shot, signaling tension over poultry responsibility and deadlines in a rural setting. The memo shows informal, urgent language between neighbors about livestock.
Glen Laoes police arrested a man accused of confessing to burning a wool shed in the Cunnawalla district Queensland and to the murder of a man who was a witness in the fire case. Queensland authorities notified and a police officer may be sent to Glen Tones to investigate.
At the Timbrabongie Shire Council meeting President Dr T M Scott warned of a precarious finances as the loan account shows a debit of £486 and the general account a credit of £404. Special grants total £118 were approved. Rates are expected to lag for months and £886 may be moved back to the loan fund, prompting a request to inform the Minister and seek support.
Brief notes report Mrs. Hamer’s death at Forbes aged 60. Major Claude Smith bought Glenelga estate near Cumnock. A £1 cheque cashed in Atlantic City. 20 new MPs split 14 Liberals 4 Independents 11 Laborites. Molong Matron sent £1 from Seattle. 582 acres near Blayney sold for £2040. Blayney Smelting Worke iron ore shortage.
Native Prince bay foaled November 1904 won Jet prize for two year olds at Sydney Royal Show in 1906 and major prizes at Parkes. His lineage includes Crown Prince Lord Salisbury and Prince Alfred, with dams including Grace and Darling. Described as descended from top New Zealand and Scotland strains, the stallion is expected to be a strong sire. Season starts late September with mares to be paid for by the 80th day.
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