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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 05, 1906
Page
18
The Parkes Jockey Club sets a Spring Meeting for November 21 with prize money of £60. The club also plans next year’s annual meeting for the week after the Orange club’s March event.
The House debated the Penny Postage Bill on the second reading last week. Labor members were nearly unanimously opposed. Mr Kelly moved to adjourn, carried against the Government 31 to 16, a result seen as killing the bill.
A loaded pea rifle left by a fence at Big Plain station Hay area was picked up by 11 year old James Gilbert who discharged it fatally injuring his infant brother aged eight months. The bullet also lodged in the brain of the sister aged three. her condition is hopeless.
Peak Hill Council secured approval to reclaim last year’s unspent minor roads subsidy of £36 2s 10d after initial lapse. The payment was approved by the Public Works Minister with thanks to Mr Eden George for his advocacy and the district member’s support.
Wellington ratepayers publicly named. Dubbo Milling Co. closes for new machinery. Bega boasts a man who backslid 27 times from the Army. Bogan RC Church opened. Wyalong gold mine paid £5400 in dividends first half year. eight months dividends exceed £1.25 million for WA mines. Coonamble fines for keeping pigs near streets. Rabbits multiplying in unnetted areas. SA MP Charles Tucker arrested in customs fraud probe. Suburban dialogue on medical practice humor. Siemens Iron and Quinine Tonic promoted by Arthur Griffith MP. Bookmakers' spending cited in moral quip.
Printy days are here with a new collection of artistic patterns and colors in prints. First pick from top importers is displayed, featuring pretty spots lines and flowers in a special line of American dark and light ground 43d. See it.
TheSun Bowl dairy system promises high profits in Peak Hill with large capacity and clean skim milk. Milk is separated into thin layers without contact between milk, cream, and skim. The bowl’s interior uses a united plate set for easy cleaning and smooth operation with no disturbances in the run.
Advert describes a milk separation setup where milk is automatically lifted to a basin beside the separator. Speed control via the pump limits output, claiming skim milk quality improves with slower speeds. Notes low wear on bearings and gears, with prices from £11 10s and terms offered by R. H. Howard & Sons, sole agents.
October council minutes show the aldermen debating a Town Hall scheme and calling a public meeting after a petition by ratepayers. The mayor criticizes some signatories while others push for a referendum like public input before decisions on finance and location.
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