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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 05, 1906
Page
12
A collection of humorous vignettes from the political and social scene. An MLA advises attending funerals for votes, a minister and squatter joke with a church building twist, a telegram about Maximise winning the Epsom Handicap, and a NSW petition mocking Chinese lotteries. The piece blends politics, religion, and everyday offbeat moments with a satirical edge.
In 1888 Sergeant Sheridan of Wee Waa received an 18ct gold ring upon leaving Boggabilla. He lost it in 1891 at Beradina police paddock with no chance of recovery. Last week he was contacted by Senior Constable Menary and, after describing the ring, the long‑lost treasure was sent to him from the ground after fifteen years.
Safe and Sure. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets claim to be safe for delicate tissues and suitable for frail constitutions. The ad lists A. W. Taylor & Co. Peak Hill and W. Lees Tomingley as distributors and promotes the product as a universal remedy for weak and robust health.
Educational sessions on the above may be had at the Convent on Saturdays with particulars available on application.
The Dairymen announce a new cream collection van running on Tuesdays and Fridays between Peak Hill and Aledown. Cream in any quantity, from a gallon upward, is accepted. For full charges and details contact Mr. Ward or the driving agent at the MINUTE office.
Provisional reversal of forfeitures announced for Andrew Joyce 10 acres Mingelv parish Narromine county and James Stines 10 acres same county and parish with undermentioned ep's. The notice specifies a reversal of forfeiture pending further action.
The article argues for a Parkes to Peak Hill railway as part of a larger national network. It stresses strategic value and potential for opening vast farming country to development. The line would connect three major systems and should not be delayed despite distant completion.
Warren Brown, known in Molong District, appointed manager of Taylor Bros Harvey Park Station near Peak Hill. He departed for the station on Monday. Brown has long stock experience and is expected to prove a successful manager.
Thomas Connolly aboriginal found guilty on a minor count of an unnatural offence and jailed nine months. Samuel Kennedy convicted of breaking and entering a dwelling with intent to steal and jailed eight months. Arthur Beard charged with perjury at Warren, remanded for next circuit. One juror fell ill during addresses. Civil suit Wilkinson vs Tink withdrawn.
A simple device using a surcingle and strap around a foreleg helps catch horses. The method, tried on one horse, shows the animal becoming more approachable after wearing the gear for six to seven weeks, though its ethics are unsettled.
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